Entertainment
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Action, gore dominate suspense and scares in violently funny ‘Death of a Unicorn’Mar 26, 2025 4:04 pm - As a fantasy-horror-comedy steeped in mythology, writer/director Alex Scharfman’s “Death of a Unicorn” goes for action over suspense. But as a sassy class satire, “Death” delivers a timely expose of the semantic tactics of control and disinformation sowed by the hilariously clueless, selfish rich elite.
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Jason Statham takes on the mob in blue-collar action thriller ‘A Working Man’
Mar 26, 2025 4:03 pm - Jason Statham is cosplaying a construction laborer when “A Working Man” begins. But soon enough, he will be doing what he does best in an action movie made by millionaires that hopes to tap into blue-collar chic. He plays a sort of hero-laying-low who’s tasked with finding his boss’ kidnapped daughter.
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First Presbyterian next stop on the Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour March 30Mar 26, 2025 1:53 pm - The next stop is at First Presbyterian Church on March 30, featuring a 1979 tracker organ by W. Zimmer & Sons, with performances by organist Jeff Neufeld and others.
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The Wailin’ Mahalias to bring soulful music to April 6 worshipMar 26, 2025 1:36 pm - The Wailin’ Mahalias will bring their rich harmonies to the April 6 worship at Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry.
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Fox Valley Brass Band joins Illinois Brass Band for March 30 concertMar 26, 2025 12:58 pm - The Fox Valley Brass Band and Illinois Brass Band will perform a joint concert on March 30th at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. The program will feature works by Tom Davoren, James Curnow, Percy Aldridge Grainger, and others.
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Dining out: Turtle gumbo, National Hot Chicken Day and a restaurant closing in St. CharlesMar 26, 2025 12:11 pm - Perry’s is offering up a Louisiana delicacy for a limited time, while Fry the Coop is celebrating National Hot Chicken Day Sunday, March 30, with a special deal.
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Child’s play: North Central College theater grad pursues passion for children’s theaterMar 26, 2025 12:05 pm - Actress Maria Clara Ospina discovered her passion for children’s theater while attending North Central College. A Chicago Children’s Theatre veteran, she co-stars in the company’s premiere of “Go Dog Go! (Ve Perro ¡Ve!).
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Music Review: Mumford & Sons return after seven years with a folksy, existential album, ‘Rushmere’
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Episcopal bishop criticized by President Trump has a 2-book deal with young readers publisher
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June Carter Cash, Kenny Chesney, Tony Brown to join Country Music Hall of Fame