Entertainment
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A new Christmas classic? ‘House Without a Christmas Tree’ creators, actors hope new musical becomes a holiday stapleDec 04, 2024 5:05 pm - Griffin Theatre Company premieres a musical stage adaptation of the heartwarming, family-friendly, coming-of-age story “The House Without a Christmas Tree.”
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Sub-woofer: Adams’ fiercely engaging performance drives tame adult fairy taleDec 04, 2024 4:37 pm - This provocative black comedy owes its narrative propulsion to Amy Adams’ harried, emotionally buried Mother of a 4-year-old boy, and wife of a benignly neglectful, stay-away-from-home husband.
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Daniel Craig is a revelation in ‘Queer,’ a trippy tale of longing
Dec 04, 2024 4:29 pm - One of the first real signs that “Queer” is going to be an unconventional movie is when Daniel Craig in a linen suit saunters through Mexico City during the early ’50s and the soundtrack blasts a song by Nirvana.
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Men in red: A look back at some well-known ‘Santas’ in the Tri-CitiesDec 04, 2024 2:39 pm - Many Tri-Cities residents have been known for portraying Santa in the community over the years. As the holidays kick into high gear, it’s a good time to reflect on a few names that became as famous around here as Santa himself.
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‘It’s the end of an era’: Billy’s Pancake House in Palatine closes doors after 5 decadesDec 04, 2024 12:46 pm - After five decades, Billy’s Pancake House, a Palatine mainstay, has closed its doors.
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‘Anora,’ ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ lead Spirit Award nominations
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Get festive with Lombard’s Jingle Bell Jubilee, senior luncheon and holiday contestDec 04, 2024 11:07 am - ‘Tis the season to be jolly! The Lombard Park District has many activities to help you and your family celebrate the holiday season.
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Water Street in downtown Naperville to host Family Holiday Stroll at NaperLights Dec. 8Dec 04, 2024 10:46 am - The merchants and restaurants of Water Street in Downtown Naperville are joining Marquette Companies and Naperville Sunrise Rotary in celebrating NaperLights with a Family Holiday Stroll on Water Street on Sunday, Dec. 8.
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Dining out: Stan’s Donuts and Ghirardelli collab, candlelight dinner and moreDec 04, 2024 10:42 am - Stan’s Donuts and Coffee is teaming up with Ghirardelli for their holiday drink offerings, while Lazy Dog is offering DIY holiday gingerbread house kits with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity.
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Stop and sip: Enjoy a festive holiday cocktail at these suburban spotsDec 04, 2024 10:40 am - Take a break from shopping and running errands and enjoy a holiday cocktail at these suburban restaurants and bars.