Entertainment
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‘Sonic 3,’ ‘Mufasa’ battle for No. 1 at the holiday box office
Dec 29, 2024 1:37 pm - Two family films dominated the holiday box office this week, with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” winning the three-day weekend over “Mufasa” by a blue hair.
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Life drawing class Jan. 4 at Des Plaines libraryDec 27, 2024 1:26 pm - Learn to draw the human body in a life drawing class Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Des Plaines Public Library.
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Free movie for kids Jan. 2 at Des Plaines Public LibraryDec 27, 2024 1:25 pm - Kids can enjoy a free showing of the Ben Stiller comedy “Night at the Museum” on Thursday, Jan. 2, at the Des Plaines Public Library.
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Irish Stew plays WinterFest at Volo Bog State Natural AreaDec 27, 2024 1:23 pm - WinterFest will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 12 at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside.
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Aurora to host Rocket League tournament as part of new esports gaming seriesDec 27, 2024 11:28 am - The city of Aurora will jump into the esports arena with its first Rocket League tournament on Monday. It’s the inaugural event in the Aurora Gaming Series, and city officials say it's the first video game tournament in the country hosted by a local municipality.
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Netflix’s ‘Missing You’ lands in time for New Year binge watch
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Q&A: Avicii documentary director celebrates the late, ‘timeless’ DJ
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Ron Onesti: ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside,’ but here’s how to stay warm!Dec 27, 2024 4:30 am - When did we get so scared of the cold? I can remember a snowstorm in the late 1960s and EVERYBODY was outside! There is a picture of me somewhere as a 5-year-old bundled up looking like the “Michelin-Man” on top of a snow mountain made by the city snow plows.
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Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra celebrates the seasons with Vivaldi and PiazzollaDec 26, 2024 9:07 pm - Vivaldi's iconic “Four Seasons” violin concertos and Piazzolla's tango-inspired “Four Seasons of Buenos Aires” will be performed by Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra on Jan. 19.
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Lisle’s Astoria Cafe now offering crispy, pillowy Hungarian lángos on weekendsDec 26, 2024 8:19 pm - Astoria Cafe's new weekend-only menu item is a crispy, pillowy Hungarian favorite. Find out what it is and how to pre-order!