Entertainment
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Lake Park film society to show Billy Wilder classic ‘Stalag 17’Apr 06, 2025 10:18 pm - Lake Park High will host free screening of 1953 film "Stalag 17" on Wednesday, April 16. Will the suspected Nazi spy in the POW camp be revealed?
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Hollywood lands a much-needed box office hit with ‘A Minecraft Movie’
Apr 06, 2025 4:46 pm - Hollywood needed “A Minecraft Movie” to be a hit, and it delivered in its opening weekend, significantly narrowing this year’s box office deficit.
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Vintage movie poster sale benefits Catlow TheatreApr 05, 2025 3:34 pm - Patrons had an opportunity to obtain a vintage, original movie poster during a sale Saturday to benefit the Catlow Theatre in Barrington.
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Stealing the show: Furry, four-footed actor highlights 'Annie the Musical' at Aurora Central HighApr 05, 2025 2:21 pm - On Friday, Aurora certified therapy dog Tilly stole the show as Sandy in "Annie the Musical!," at Aurora Central High School. The show continues Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6.
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Call for artists for St. Charles Arts Council’s second annual Plein Air eventApr 04, 2025 11:04 pm - The St. Charles Arts Council is planning to host its second Plein Air Event, the week of Aug. 18-24. This will be a juried event.
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Comedian Michael Palascak to bring wit and charm to The HemmensApr 04, 2025 10:25 pm - Comedian Michael Palascak, known for his heartfelt and original humor, performs at the Hemmens Cultural Center on May 24th. Opening act is fellow comedian Jim Flannigan.
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Tom Hardy, Guy Ritchie reunite for gritty crime series 'MobLand'
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Gleefully campy ‘Titanique’ sails into ChicagoApr 04, 2025 10:34 am - “Titanique,” the snarky, sexual innuendo-filled parody of the 1997 blockbuster “Titanic,” isn’t for everyone, but if you appreciate great singers, power ballads, Celine Dion and camp, this is the tuner for you.
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Three’s a crowd in the wistful ‘Ballad of Wallis Island’
Apr 04, 2025 8:23 am - If you crossed the lovely indie musical “Once” (2007) with the charming Scottish comedy classic “Local Hero” (1983), and subtracted half of the loveliness and charm, you might end up with “The Ballad of Wallis Island,” a sweet little British comedy that tickles the senses as you watch it, then immediately evaporates.
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Ron Onesti: Mixing rock music with Italian pleasureApr 04, 2025 5:15 am - Over the years as I brought in rock ‘n’ rollers, country “twangers” and classic doo-woppers, I kept my Italian roots strong. Whenever I had the opportunity to bring in popular entertainers from Italy, I jumped at the chance.