Entertainment
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A tragedy reimagined: Goodman, Definition theaters combine for superb ‘Fat Ham’Jan 23, 2025 10:42 am - Goodman and Definition theaters collaborate on a stellar Chicago premiere of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning “Fat Ham,” a domestic dramedy by James Ijames that reimagines Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” for the 21st century.
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‘Emilia Pérez’ leads Oscar nominations with 13, ‘Wicked’ and ‘The Brutalist’ land 10 apiece
Jan 23, 2025 8:19 am - In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that struck at the heart of the movie industry, an embattled Hollywood lined up behind the Netflix narco-musical about trans identity “Emilia Pérez” in Oscar nominations Thursday.
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‘The Colors Within’ is a gentle stunner
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Paranormal inactivity: ‘Presence’ a well-cast but gimmicky ghost tale that runs short on the boosJan 23, 2025 5:15 am - In Steven Soderbergh’s gimmicky, unscary ghost story “Presence,” we the audience become the supernatural entity roaming through a large suburban house with Steadicam fluidity, seeing only what it sees, hearing only what it hears. This concept feels inspiringly fresh, for a while.
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Cookies & Cocoa event benefits Lambs FarmJan 22, 2025 5:08 pm - Lambs Farm is hosting Cookies & Cocoa for Valentine’s Day from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Feb. 8 at its Magnolia Cafe & Bakery, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Green Oaks.
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St. Charles Business Alliance accepting entries for St. Patrick’s ParadeJan 22, 2025 4:47 pm - The St. Charles Business Alliance is accepting entries for the 2025 St. Charles St. Patrick's Parade, an annual Irish celebration held on March 15.
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Enjoy special deals as Chicago and suburbs celebrate restaurant weeksJan 22, 2025 3:56 pm - Chicago and a number of suburbs are offering special dining deals during restaurant weeks now through early February.
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George Clinton, The Doobie Brothers, Mike Love and more get into Songwriters Hall of Fame
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Warrenville church hosts acclaimed pianist Andrei Liquer for special recitalJan 22, 2025 12:19 pm - Pianist Andrei Liquer, the music director at Community Baptist Church, will perform a free recital on Feb. 2, marking the church's 190th anniversary.
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‘It hooks you in’: Recreational curling offers winter fun with food, drinks and friendsJan 22, 2025 10:29 am - Drinking and throwing stones is now a fun winter sport. Learn where you can go bar curling in the suburbs.