Entertainment
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Palatine festival celebrates Norwegian heritageNov 09, 2024 2:04 pm - A demonstration of traditional Norwegian dance helped kick off the Sons of Norway Skjold Lodge’s 32nd annual Norwegian Heritage Festival Saturday at All Saints Lutheran C...
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Art market this weekend in MundeleinNov 09, 2024 9:29 am - Artists and crafters will have their work for sale this weekend at the Lure of the Local Art Market in Mundelein.
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Four writers to be featured at Water Street Writers event Nov. 17Nov 08, 2024 3:39 pm - On Sunday, Nov. 17, come hang out with Water Street Writers for a night of literature and community. It will feature the talents of Hallie Koontz, Chris Sarcletti, David Semonchik, and Joanne Zienty.
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Whitney Houston is some singer on live ‘The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)’Nov 08, 2024 3:39 pm - Whitney Houston was some singer, and that’s reaffirmed by “The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban).”
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‘A message of hope and optimism’: Children’s Theatre of Elgin to present ‘Annie Jr.’Nov 08, 2024 2:57 pm - Leaping lizards! Children’s Theatre of Elgin is getting ready to perform “Annie Jr.” Friday through Sunday, Nov. 15-17, at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin.
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Elk Grove Village to host holiday tree lighting Nov. 29Nov 08, 2024 2:52 pm - The village of Elk Grove is excited to announce this year’s Holiday Tree Lighting event taking place on Nov. 29, beginning at 4 p.m.
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The City of Lights Film Festival returns Nov. 8-9Nov 08, 2024 2:42 pm - The second annual City of Lights Film Festival will take place on friday and Saturday, Nov. 8-9, throughout downtown Aurora.
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Ideal time for Marriott’s merry revival of ‘Irving Berlin’s White Christmas’Nov 08, 2024 2:26 pm - The cast of Marriott Theatre’s warm-hearted revival of “White Christmas” is a cheerful bunch, but no member is merrier than superb dancer/singer/actor Tyler Johnson-Campion making his Marriott debut.
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Cillian Murphy on following ‘Oppenheimer’ with the Irish drama ‘Small Things Like These’
Nov 08, 2024 11:21 am - Cillian Murphy didn’t read “Small Things Like These” looking for a film to do. He was simply a fan of the author, Claire Keegan. The film, in theaters now, is generating buzz.
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Beyoncé leads the 2025 Grammy noms, becoming the most nominated artist in the show’s historyNov 08, 2024 11:06 am - Welcome to Beyoncé country. When it comes to the 2025 Grammy Award nominations, “Cowboy Carter” rules the nation. She leads the nods with 11, bringing her career total to 99 nominations. That makes her the most-nominated artist in Grammy history.