Entertainment
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Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Nile Rodgers joins 93XRT’s Terri Hemmert at Elmhurst U. Nov. 14Nov 06, 2024 1:56 pm - On Thursday, Nov. 14, Nile Rodgers and Terri Hemmert will present this year’s Roland Quest Lecture, “The Beat Goes On: Creative Collaborations That Last,” a lively conversation about creativity, innovation and music for the ages.
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Steve McQueen’s WWII drama ‘Blitz’ is more unconventional than it appears
Nov 06, 2024 1:28 pm - “Blitz,” set in London during World War II, might technically be Steve McQueen’s first war movie. But struggle and survival has long marked the filmmaker’s tough and tortured work. In this film, a 9-year-old boy fights to get back home after being sent to safety in the countryside.
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Spotlight: Buffalo Theatre revives ‘The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley’Nov 06, 2024 1:27 pm - Buffalo Theatre Ensemble stages the Jane Austen-inspired “The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley,” Lifeline Theatre hosts its 28th annual Fillet of Solo Festival, and the national tour of “Annie” comes to the Chicago Theatre.
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Voices Unlimited Chorus’ holiday concert set for Nov. 24 in East DundeeNov 06, 2024 1:21 pm - The Voices Unlimited’s choral concert, “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” will be presented Sunday, Nov. 24, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Dundee.
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Restaurateur in talks to take over former bank in Des PlainesNov 06, 2024 1:17 pm - A restaurateur behind the renowned Foxtail on the Lake in Des Plaines could be brought on by the city to create a new downtown eatery, officials announced.
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Northbrook Park District debuts Holiday Craft Fair in December, vendors invited to registerNov 06, 2024 11:58 am - From vintage button bracelets to wooden trays and personalized ornaments, the Northbrook Park District’s first Holiday Craft Fair promises to offer something for everyone, just in time for the holidays.
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‘I like to think to the future’: Andrea Bocelli on his new album, film and tour to Chicago
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Things to do Nov. 8-14: Veterans Day events, Chicago Toy & Game Fair and moreNov 05, 2024 7:44 pm - Mark your calendar for Veterans Day observances throughout the suburbs, the Chicago Toy and Game Fair, Brew It Forward in Wheaton, violinist Rachel Barton Pine performing with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra and more happening this week.
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Suburban restaurants thank service members with Veterans Day specialsNov 05, 2024 4:31 pm - Lots of suburban restaurants are saluting those who have served and are currently serving in the military by saying thank you with free or discounted meals on Veterans Day Monday, Nov. 11.
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Hugh Grant spent half his career in rom-coms. Now he plays monsters, and he’s never been happier