Entertainment
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‘Last Breath’ a gripping deep-sea rescue mission with Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu
Feb 26, 2025 8:51 pm - A routine deep-sea diving mission in the North Sea goes terribly wrong when a young diver is stranded some 300 feet below the surface in the new film “Last Breath.” It’s 40ish minutes of pure suspense and anxiety. But you’ll want to keep watching anyway.
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A Brutalistic battle: ‘Anora’ and ‘The Brutalist’ vie for top honors in tight, intense Oscars raceFeb 26, 2025 5:54 pm - Let’s start with the easiest category to predict when the 97th Academy Awards are announced starting at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 2. Zoe Saldaña in “Emilia Pérez” will easily smoke her competition for the Supporting Actress Oscar.
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Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Harriet the Spy’ star, dies at 39
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Chicago Symphony brings acclaimed pianist Seong-Jin Cho to WheatonFeb 26, 2025 11:44 am - The Chicago Symphony Orchestra continues its Wheaton series with pianist Seong-Jin Cho on Feb. 28. The concert juxtaposes Sibelius' cold and majestic Fifth Symphony with the warmth of Tchaikovsky's Capriccio Italien.
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Vernon Hills program explores life of Elvis PresleyFeb 26, 2025 11:42 am - Historian Gary Wenstrup will present the history of Elvis Presley at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at Aspen Drive Library in Vernon Hills.
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Paul McCartney’s next book, ‘Wings,’ is a look back at the group he formed after the Beatles
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Singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show, citing Trump takeover
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Concerts Feb. 28 to March 6: TobyMac, Herman’s Hermits, LANCO and moreFeb 26, 2025 8:09 am - Upcoming concerts this week include TobyMac at NOW Arena, plus Herman’s Hermits, The Righteous Brothers, LANCO and more.
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Special maple beer to be featured at 30th annual Maple Sugaring Days March 1-2Feb 25, 2025 10:05 pm - 30th annual Maple Sugaring Days event has milestones, brews, and sweet treats. It’s also the 100th anniversary of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.
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Premieres, stars on tap for Goodman Theatre’s centennial seasonFeb 25, 2025 7:10 pm - Cheers for 100 years (and to the next 100). Goodman Theatre announced its centennial season featuring world premieres and stars of stage and screen.