Entertainment
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Though earnest and visually dazzling, ‘Moana 2’ is more dull than so shiny
Nov 26, 2024 2:04 pm - The warm Polynesian spirit and open-sea sense of adventure is back in “Moana 2,” but little of the original’s humor or catchy songs finds its way into this heartfelt but lackluster sequel set three years after the original.
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Explore McHenry County breweries on the Holiday Cheers beverage trailNov 26, 2024 1:53 pm - The Holiday Cheers beverage trail features 11 McHenry County breweries offering exclusive holiday-themed drinks and promotions through the end of the year.
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Join in Christmas sing-along at Northwest Choral Society’s Dec. 15 concertNov 26, 2024 1:13 pm - The audience attending the Northwest Choral Society’s Dec. 15 concert will easily slide into the Christmas spirit when they join the chorus in the six-carol rendition of Randol Alan Bass’ “Sing We Now of Christmas.”
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How to watch and stream the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day paradeNov 26, 2024 12:16 pm - The holiday season really kicks off when the massive helium balloons start floating through New York during the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade Thursday.
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St. Charles church to host ‘Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols’Nov 26, 2024 11:43 am - On Sunday, Dec. 8, St. Charles Episcopal Church celebrates the Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols, featuring the parish choir and instrumentalists.
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St. Thomas the Apostle to host ‘Advent Lessons and Carols’ Dec. 13Nov 26, 2024 10:23 am - A trio of nationally-recognized inspirational vocalists and recording artists will headline the annual “Advent Lessons and Carols” program at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville.
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Plans for Wild Fork in Buffalo Grove back onNov 26, 2024 10:13 am - The on-again, off-again saga of the Buffalo Grove Wild Fork is back firmly in on mode. The specialty food retailer could open by February at 41 McHenry Road, near the intersection at Lake-Cook Road.
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Spotlight: Northlight premieres ‘Little Women’ adaptationNov 26, 2024 8:31 am - On stage this week: Northlight Theatre premieres Lauren Gunderson’s “Little Women” adaptation, ABT remounts “It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!” and Veronica Garza channels a grown-up Cindy-Lou Who.
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Drake alleges Universal falsely inflated popularity of Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra to present ‘Holiday Brass’ concert Dec. 3 in SchaumburgNov 26, 2024 12:22 am - On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra will bring its brass and percussion sections to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Schaumburg for a festive holiday concert.