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Hundreds of bookstore staffers receive holiday bonuses from author James Patterson

Associated Press
Dec 10, 2024 11:22 am - NEW YORK — Staffers at Thank You Books in Birmingham, Alabama, San Francisco’s City Lights Books and The Nook in Cedar Falls, Iowa, are among 600 booksellers receiving $5...
Lauren Mayberry steps out of the band Chvrches for a solo album that shows her influences

By MARK KENNEDY
Dec 10, 2024 11:17 am - The birth of Lauren Mayberry as a solo artist should be marked by something like a wolf cry. The vocalist and percussionist from the Scottish pop band Chvrches has a new solo album out titled “Vicious Creature.” She will perform at Thalia Hall in Chicago on Feb. 5.
Still rockin': As Brenda Lee turns 80, the Christmas song she made as a teen is bigger than ever

By DAVID BAUDER
Dec 10, 2024 11:09 am - NEW YORK — Her memories of recording “Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree” are a little hazy. She remembers the producer placing decorations around the studio and blasting ...
Best bets: Elgin Symphony Orchestra, sounds of the season, holiday hilarity

By Barbara Vitello
Dec 10, 2024 10:19 am - This week in the suburbs: Elgin Symphony Orchestra hosts its annual holiday extravaganza; Creative Ice Theatre stages “Nutcracker on Ice” in Woodridge; female comedians headline Crystal Lake’s Raue Center.
Book Review: Weike Wang’s 'Rental House' finds humor in marriage of opposites

By ANN LEVIN
Dec 10, 2024 10:13 am - Vacation rental with the in-laws — for many, it’s a setup for disaster. In Weike Wang’s “Rental House,” it’s certainly that. It’s also an opportunity for Wang to explore the upside and downside of education, marriage and family.
Concerts Dec. 13-19: Bush, Los Lobos, Joss Stone and more

By Luke Zurawski
Dec 10, 2024 10:02 am - Upcoming concerts this week include Twisted Xmas with Bush, Los Lobos, Joss Stone with the Chicago Philharmonic and more.
Spotlight: Seasonal fare on suburban stages includes ‘Wonderful Life,’ ‘Christmas Carol,’ Second City sketches

By Barbara Vitello
Dec 10, 2024 9:48 am - Suburban theaters, including Improv Playhouse and Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, stage seasonal favorites “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “The Good, The Bad and the Ugly Sweater,” respectively, while Strawdog Theatre brings “Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins” to Writers Theatre.
Dining Out: Santa is ready to eat, ‘Wicked’ cocktails and more

By Rick West
Dec 10, 2024 9:34 am - Santa has numerous dining dates at suburban restaurants over the next couple of weeks, plus if you want to quench your thirst for all things “Wicked,” head to Bonefish Grill for a pink or green cocktail, depending on which witch you are.
Wheaton/Glen Ellyn Sounds Good Choir to perform holiday melodies from around the world

Submitted by Wheaton/Glen Ellyn Sounds Good Choir
Dec 10, 2024 12:10 am - The Sounds Good Choir will be singing holiday tunes from around the world at Dec. 15 concert in Wheaton.
Des Plaines Community Concert Band celebrates Mancini's 100th birthday in holiday show Dec. 15

Submitted by Ken Juranek
Dec 09, 2024 11:32 pm - The Des Plaines concert band will be performing Mancini music and holiday tunes arranged by band members at the holiday concert Dec. 15.

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