Entertainment
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Japanese master animator Miyazaki's films are finally coming to digital platformsDec 06, 2019 5:00 am - Those of us familiar with the works of Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki welcome any mention of his name with awe. His "Spirited Away," a 2001 fantasy about a transforma...
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Schaumburg Library hosts early New Year's party for kidsDec 06, 2019 12:00 am - Families may welcome the new year with a Noon Year's Eve Party from 10 a.m. to noon, Monday, Dec. 30, at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road in...
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Vernon Hills bookstore announces 'Rockin' Out' weekendDec 05, 2019 10:00 pm - Barbara's Bookstore at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills will host a special weekend featuring guests who know a thing or two about the world of rock 'n' roll. From 6-8 p.m...
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MYAC's holiday concert embraces different culturesDec 05, 2019 10:00 pm - Midwest Young Artists Conservatory's Jazz, Choral and Orchestra students take the stage at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Ravinia's Bennett Gordon Hall to present a free hol...
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Christmas concert to feature 'Gloria in Excelsis Deo' Dec. 15Dec 05, 2019 10:00 pm - On Sunday, Dec. 15, the community is invited to a free afternoon concert of inspirational Christmas music at 3 p.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive i...
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New mile-long drive-thru Christmas light show comes to Lake Country FairgroundsDec 05, 2019 10:00 pm - New mile-long drive-thru Christmas light show comes to Lake Country Fairgrounds in Chicago's Northwest suburbs. Over 50,000 attendees expected. What is it: Santa's Rock ...
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Cheers! Holiday pop-up bar craze makes its way to the suburbsDec 05, 2019 9:40 am - The owners of Chicago's burger-focused bar Cortland's Garage brought the concept to Arlington Heights in 2015. Now they're bringing another popular Chicago attraction to...
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Feder: Retiring 'Fly Jock' Tom Joyner comes home to ChicagoDec 05, 2019 12:00 am - On the eve of his retirement, Radio Hall of Famer Tom Joyner is taking a victory lap in Chicago, Robert Feder writes. He'll be the guest of honor Saturday at "The World...
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Let the countdown begin: Tree-lighting Saturday at Frosty FestDec 04, 2019 10:00 pm - Lights, check. Ornaments, check. Butterflies, check. The official tree is ready to turn on the magic of Frosty Fest this Saturday, Dec. 7, immediately following the Fro...
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Elgin native brings his cabaret show to Lounge 51Dec 04, 2019 10:00 pm - The Nitz/Howe Experience is celebrating its 20th anniversary. With more than 1,200 shows at their home base of Chicago's Davenport's, it became the longest running cabar...