Entertainment
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Naperville Jaycees accepting band submissions for 2025 Last FlingJan 09, 2025 12:05 am - The Naperville Jaycees are accepting band submissions to play at the 2025 Last Fling festival over Labor Day weekend. Submissions close Jan. 31.
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Where to enjoy a well-crafted nonalcoholic drink during Dry JanuaryJan 08, 2025 1:08 pm - Trying Dry January? Here are some suburban options for where you can enjoy a complex, well-crafted nonalcoholic drink while dining out this month.
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‘Death of the Cardinals’: Hey Nonny to reprise show about closing of Arlington High SchoolJan 08, 2025 11:37 am - Why did Arlington High School close in 1984? And what made that closing so painful? And controversial? Those questions will be answered through music, drama and lots of wigs, when Hey Nonny reprises its "Death of the Cardinals" show on Jan. 21 and 22.
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National Board of Review Awards hold space for ‘Wicked’
Jan 08, 2025 11:34 am - Days after “Wicked” went home from the Golden Globes with a single award for box office achievement, the National Board of Review Awards held space for the smash hit musical, celebrating its cast and director in the New York group’s annual gala Tuesday.
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‘Wicked’ tops SAG Awards nominations as many big names are snubbed
Jan 08, 2025 10:35 am - “Wicked” topped nominations to the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday, landing a leading five nominations including best ensemble, and individual nods for Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey.
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The psychology of restaurant menus and what influences our food choicesJan 08, 2025 9:29 am - How much impact does menu design have on what we order at a restaurant? A lot.
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Dining out: ‘Top Chef,’ ‘Chopped’ champ teams up with The Graceful Ordinary for Big City Burger collabJan 08, 2025 8:19 am - The Graceful Ordinary in St. Charles is teaming up with a Top Chef for a burger collab, and we’ve also got dining options for National Steak Month, National Gluten-Free Day and more.
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Screen Actors Guild Awards cancel live nominations announcement due to Los Angeles wildfires
Jan 08, 2025 7:29 am - The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations have canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles area.
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CNN defamation trial comes at a rough time for legacy media — and for the struggling network
Jan 08, 2025 6:11 am - At a particularly inopportune time for legacy media and CNN, the news outlet is on trial in Florida this week, accused of defaming a Navy veteran involved in rescuing endangered Afghans from that country when the U.S. ended its involvement there in 2021.
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New Philharmonic starts 2025 with Donizetti’s ‘The Elixir of Love’Jan 07, 2025 10:00 pm - Enjoy the beautiful melodies of Donizetti's popular romantic comic opera "The Elixir of Love" performed by New Philharmonic on Jan 25-26 at the McAninch Arts Center.