Entertainment
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Books: Examining the many facets of 'Peanuts,' a comic-strip gem
Nov 18, 2019 5:00 am - The Peanuts Papers: Writers and Cartoonists on Charlie Brown, Snoopy & the Gang, and the Meaning of Life Edited by Andrew Blauner Library of America. 352 pp. $24.95 --- ...
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Not all riesling is sweet, and other things to know about the versatile white wineNov 18, 2019 5:00 am - Riesling is arguably the most misunderstood wine. Sommeliers, wine writers, people who spend too much of their disposable income on wine, tend to love it. And yet, “I do...
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Plan ahead: 'Charlie Brown Christmas' tours to Rosemont TheatreNov 18, 2019 5:00 am - Cole tribute Evan Tyrone Martin stars in "An Unforgettable Nat King Cole Christmas," a special Artists Lounge Live touring concert set for Friday, Dec. 6, at the Elgin C...
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Feder: Banner year ahead with Dahl brothers teaming upNov 18, 2019 12:00 am - They're not exactly following in their famous father's footsteps, but two of radio legend Steve Dahl's sons are now working together in the content creation business, Ro...
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'Making Spirits Bright' An MYAC Holiday Gift to the Community at Ravinia's Bennett Gordon Hall December 15Nov 17, 2019 10:00 pm - Midwest Young Artists Conservatory's Jazz, Choral, and Orchestra students take the stage at 2 p.m. on Sunday Dec. 15 at Ravinia's Bennett Gordon Hall to present a FREE h...
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2019 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony with The Ides of March featuring Jim PeterikNov 17, 2019 10:00 pm - On Friday, November 29, Elk Grove Village's annual Holiday Tree Lighting will kick off the holiday season on the Village Green-this annual event has been kicking-off Elk...
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Face N Time Makin' the Music in Memory of WillieNov 17, 2019 10:00 pm - Take a dance down memory lane as Face N Time pays tribute to Willie, lead guitar extraordinaire. At 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, at Chaser's (30 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zu...
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Chicago-bound 'The Simon & Garfunkel Story' taps into nostalgiaNov 17, 2019 6:30 am - Nostalgia comes built in with “The Simon & Garfunkel Story,” which features 30 songs made famous by songwriter/performers Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. The global tourin...
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Pokemon is everywhere now. Long live Pokemon.
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Lights, cameras, interaction: Exploring Chicago's Instagrammable Wndr museumNov 17, 2019 6:29 am - "Do you know anything about the Wndr museum?" I ask my nephews, as we're driving to Chicago's West Loop for our reserved 4:30 p.m. time slot. "Nope. I've never even hear...