Entertainment
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Learn about the Women's Army Corps in 'History Speaks: Mollie's War' Jan. 13Jan 09, 2019 12:00 am - The Naper Settlement's next "History Speaks" program will be "The Journey to Mollie's War: WACs and World War II" from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, in Century Memorial C...
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Barrington's 'Oscar Shorts' film festival returning to Catlow TheaterJan 09, 2019 12:00 am - The Barrington Cultural Commission will host its seventh annual "Oscar Shorts" film festival next month at Catlow Theater in the village's downtown. The first showing wi...
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Schaumburg floral designer works on Rose Parade floatJan 08, 2019 10:00 pm - Lifelong Schaumburg resident and new business owner Holly Stechly fulfilled one of her dreams on New Year's Day by having her volunteer work showcased on a float in the ...
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Chicago Sinfonietta honors Martin Luther King, Jr. with its annual tribute concertJan 08, 2019 10:00 pm - "Life's most persistent and urgent question is 'What are you doing for others?'" declared Martin Luther King, Jr. in his speech in Montgomery, Alabama in 1957. For Chica...
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Village Theatre Guild kicks off 2019 with thought-provoking 'Marjorie Prime'Jan 08, 2019 10:00 pm - Village Theatre Guild of Glen Ellyn presents their upcoming winter production "Marjorie Prime" by Jordan Harrison. This fascinating work of science fiction takes place i...
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5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbsJan 08, 2019 6:00 am - Crafty art The Spring Arts & Crafts Show is set to attract more than 250 exhibitors selling specially crafted artworks, jewelry and more this weekend at the Lake County ...
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For lovers of French wine, here's a rustic $15 red that's good for everyday drinkingJan 08, 2019 5:00 am - This week's recommendations include two delicious wines from France's Maconnais: an old-vines gamay and a fine chardonnay. The rest of the all-French lineup comes from t...
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Plan ahead: Tickets are scarce for Panic! At the Disco at Rosemont's Allstate ArenaJan 08, 2019 5:00 am - 'Wicked' pop Only single seats are available for Panic! At the Disco and its "Pray for the Wicked Tour" coming to the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemon...
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5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbsJan 08, 2019 5:00 am - Go skating The Lincolnshire Sports Association hosts a special Skate Night at North Park, 1025 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. There is free skate rental (while supplies...
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Theater spotlight: Black Button Eyes premieres tuneful parody 'Evil Dead the Musical'Jan 08, 2019 5:00 am - Star gazing At Harvard University's observatory during the early 1900s, scientist Henrietta Swan Leavitt wasn't allowed to touch a telescope. Yet the work this astronome...