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Dolly Parton sings her family’s story on ‘Smoky Mountain DNA.’ She says it is her ‘favorite album’

By MARIA SHERMAN
Nov 15, 2024 6:34 am - A new album out Friday, “Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith & Fables” credited to Dolly Parton and Family, explores the great legacy of the Partons and the Owens, her maternal family, as she performs alongside five generations of family members.
In Andrea Arnold’s ‘Bird,’ a gritty fairy tale doesn’t take flight

By JAKE COYLE
Nov 14, 2024 5:51 pm - “Is it too real for ya?” blares in the background of Andrea Arnold’s latest film, “Bird,” as 12-year-old Bailey (Nykiya Adams) rides with her shirtless, tattoo-covered dad, Bug (Barry Keoghan), on his electric scooter past scenes of poverty in working-class Kent. The song’s question is an acute one for this film.
Schaumburg’s annual tree lighting ceremony set for Nov. 29

Daily Herald report
Nov 14, 2024 5:19 pm - The village of Schaumburg’s annual tree lighting ceremony will be held Friday, Nov. 29 in the Jack Siegel Memorial Plaza between village hall and the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts at 101 Schaumburg Court.
Learn about the importance of Native American women in Illinois history

By Rae Slowik, Lombard Historical Society
Nov 14, 2024 2:57 pm - The Lombard Historical Society welcomes Kim Sigafus for “Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History.” Dressed in her native regalia, she...
Veteran NBC host Craig Melvin tapped to replace Hoda Kotb for the first hours of ‘Today’ show

By MARK KENNEDY and DAVID BAUDER
Nov 14, 2024 12:40 pm - Veteran NBC host and news anchor Craig Melvin has been tapped to replace Hoda Kotb as co-host of the 7-9 a.m. hours of “Today.”
Dining out: Eddie V’s debuts in Oak Brook, Thanksgiving turkey pizza and more

By Rick West
Nov 14, 2024 10:22 am - Eddie V’s seafood and steak restaurant opens in Oak Brook on Sunday, while Pinstripes and Kings want you to bowl a turkey for a good cause. Plus, you can start your Thanksgiving dining early with a slice of turkey pizza at Frato’s in Schaumburg.
Pure magic: ‘Frozen’ regional premiere a triumph for Paramount Theatre

By Barbara Vitello
Nov 14, 2024 6:47 am - Paramount theatergoers should prepare to be dazzled by the Aurora theater’s marvelous regional premiere of Disney’s “Frozen.”
Kick off the holidays at Itasca’s Winter Wonderland holiday lighting

By Lily Medina, Itasca Park District
Nov 13, 2024 10:55 pm - Join the festivities to welcome Santa Claus during the official lighting ceremony for the opening of Winter Wonderland on Sunday, Dec. 1.
Elgin Sing-Along Messiah gives community opportunity to sing, give back

Submitted by Donna Lake
Nov 13, 2024 9:59 pm - The festive community sing-along of Handel’s “Messiah” returns on Friday, Dec. 6, and it’s all for charity.
Chef Art Smith offers ‘Holiday Tips and Tricks’ at next Illinois Libraries Present

Submitted by Illinois Libraries Present
Nov 13, 2024 9:12 pm - Illinois Libraries Present will feature “Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith” on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

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