Entertainment
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Writers’ exquisite ‘Comet of 1812’ is Jeff Awards’ most honored productionSep 29, 2025 11:15 pm - Writers Theatre’s “Natasha, Pierre & the Comet of 1812” was the most honored single production during this year’s Joseph Jefferson Award ceremony honoring excellence in Chicago and suburban equity theater. Paramount, Drury Lane, Northlight and Marriott theaters were also recognized during the 57th celebration.
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Lumenaura Fest brings live music, local flavor and light to AuroraSep 29, 2025 8:53 pm - Lumenaura, Aurora's annual immersive art, light, and sound experience, returns from Oct. 10-26, spanning the entire downtown district.It kicks off with Lumenaura Fest Weekend from Oct. 10-12, featuring live outdoor music on the main stage, food trucks, and local businesses.
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Enjoy fun fall family time at S’mores & More Oct. 4 in BataviaSep 29, 2025 7:59 pm - Sign up by Oct. 3 for the Batavia Park District event offering fall activities like hayrides, crafts, and s'mores on Saturday, Oct. 4/
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Matthew McConaughey steers a white-knuckle wildfire drama in ‘The Lost Bus’
Sep 29, 2025 5:18 pm - In “The Lost Bus,” filmmaker Paul Greengrass and co-screenwriter Brad Ingelsby have made an old-fashioned disaster movie that is captivating, frightening and startlingly moving.
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Schaumburg dedicates 90 North Park at heart of Veridian developmentSep 29, 2025 5:18 pm - Schaumburg’s 12-acre 90 North Park in the heart of the redeveloping former Motorola campus made the transition from passive to active recreation this weekend with an event demonstrating the potential for both to a large group of visitors.
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Mundelein officials again considering an arts centerSep 29, 2025 2:58 pm - Mundelein officials have revived an on-and-off discussion about creating a hometown cultural arts center.
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McHenry Outdoor Theatre to host ‘Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl’
Sep 29, 2025 2:57 pm - The McHenry Outdoor Theatre is hosting “Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4.
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‘We treat you like family’: Coffee, crepes and atmosphere served at Chic CafeSep 29, 2025 1:15 pm - “It’s about the taste. It’s about the culture,” says co-owner Dan Latcu of the Chic Cafe, which opened in mid-August in downtown Lake Zurich. On the menu are made-to-order crepes, gourmet coffee, gelato, paninis and more.
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What to stream: Taylor Swift, Matthew McConaughey, Jacinda Ardern, Glen Powell and Ghost of Yotei
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Dolly Parton postpones Las Vegas residency, cites ‘health challenges’