Entertainment
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‘Buena Vista Social Club,’ ‘Death Becomes Her’ and ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ lead Tony Award nominations
May 01, 2025 9:44 am - Three Broadway shows — “Buena Vista Social Club,” “Death Becomes Her” (which premiered in Chicago) and “Maybe Happy Ending” — each earned a leading 10 Tony Award nominations Thursday, as nominators gave nods to George Clooney, Sarah Snook and Naperville native Bob Odenkirk in their debuts.
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Cage’s commitment to edgy acting shores up a quirky, confounding tale touting toxic masculinityMay 01, 2025 5:30 am - Like fingerprints, no two Nicolas Cage characters are exactly the same. Which brings us to the actor’s latest showcase, the psychological thriller “The Surfer,” in which Cage plays a down-on-his-luck dad who takes his son to Australia to surf his childhood beach, only to be stopped by some rough-and-tumble territorial locals.
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After restoration, former library reopens as the Waukegan History Museum at the CarnegieApr 30, 2025 8:06 pm - After years of planning and millions in renovations, the meticulously restored, revived and repurposed former Carnegie library in downtown Waukegan is opening to the public in a new role.
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Elmhurst’s Art in Wilder Park returns for 28th yearApr 30, 2025 5:00 pm - Elmhurst Art Museum is hosting its 28th annual art fair with 130 vendors and family activities.
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‘This is totally different’: Itasca hotel offers rappelling experienceApr 30, 2025 4:57 pm - The Westin Chicago Northwest hotel in Itasca has partnered with Over The Edge to offer thrill seekers the chance to rappel down its 12-story building while taking in views of surrounding suburbs.
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Ray Romano, Sebastian Maniscalco share banter while atop Italian Alps in Winter Olympics promo
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Lombard hosts photo contest during Lilac festivalApr 30, 2025 4:13 pm - Enter Lombard's Lilac Time photo contest by May 31. Capture candid scenes of Lombard residents in public spaces for a chance to win up to $100.
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Goodman and Alliance theaters premiere ‘Bust,’ Zora Howard’s keenly observed tale of racism and rageApr 30, 2025 3:40 pm - Goodman and Alliance theaters team up for the world premiere of “Bust,” a new play examining racism and rage by Pulitzer Prize finalist Zora Howard.
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Batavia resident's 'Peace on Earth Bridge' song promotes unity, good mental healthApr 30, 2025 3:32 pm - Steve Cohen of Batavia has written a song titled “Peace on Earth Bridge” to highlight the local landmark and spread a message of harmony.
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Elgin Symphony to honor U-46’s Jaimie Abney-Giraldo with Educator of the Year AwardApr 30, 2025 12:27 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will award U-46 Fine Arts Coordinator Jaimie Abney-Giraldo, an experienced arts educator and advocate, with Educator of the Year at May 3 concert.