Entertainment
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Dining out: New name for Ravinia Brewing, ‘Moana 2’ promo at CPK and moreNov 26, 2024 7:56 pm - A local brewery is changing the name on their cans but not the beer inside. Also, you can help feed needy families when you dine out at Table at Crate, and CPK wants you to take the kids out for dinner and a movie.
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‘Vanderpump Rules’ will return with an entirely new cast — except for Lisa Vanderpump
Nov 26, 2024 2:14 pm - “Vanderpump Rules,” the Emmy-nominated Bravo reality show that launched countless memes, merch, podcasts, endorsement deals and scandals, is recasting its 12th season — apart from its namesake, Lisa Vanderpump.
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Though earnest and visually dazzling, ‘Moana 2’ is more dull than so shiny
Nov 26, 2024 2:04 pm - The warm Polynesian spirit and open-sea sense of adventure is back in “Moana 2,” but little of the original’s humor or catchy songs finds its way into this heartfelt but lackluster sequel set three years after the original.
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Explore McHenry County breweries on the Holiday Cheers beverage trailNov 26, 2024 1:53 pm - The Holiday Cheers beverage trail features 11 McHenry County breweries offering exclusive holiday-themed drinks and promotions through the end of the year.
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Join in Christmas sing-along at Northwest Choral Society’s Dec. 15 concertNov 26, 2024 1:13 pm - The audience attending the Northwest Choral Society’s Dec. 15 concert will easily slide into the Christmas spirit when they join the chorus in the six-carol rendition of Randol Alan Bass’ “Sing We Now of Christmas.”
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How to watch and stream the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day paradeNov 26, 2024 12:16 pm - The holiday season really kicks off when the massive helium balloons start floating through New York during the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade Thursday.
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St. Charles church to host ‘Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols’Nov 26, 2024 11:43 am - On Sunday, Dec. 8, St. Charles Episcopal Church celebrates the Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols, featuring the parish choir and instrumentalists.
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St. Thomas the Apostle to host ‘Advent Lessons and Carols’ Dec. 13Nov 26, 2024 10:23 am - A trio of nationally-recognized inspirational vocalists and recording artists will headline the annual “Advent Lessons and Carols” program at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville.
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Plans for Wild Fork in Buffalo Grove back onNov 26, 2024 10:13 am - The on-again, off-again saga of the Buffalo Grove Wild Fork is back firmly in on mode. The specialty food retailer could open by February at 41 McHenry Road, near the intersection at Lake-Cook Road.
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Spotlight: Northlight premieres ‘Little Women’ adaptationNov 26, 2024 8:31 am - On stage this week: Northlight Theatre premieres Lauren Gunderson’s “Little Women” adaptation, ABT remounts “It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!” and Veronica Garza channels a grown-up Cindy-Lou Who.