Entertainment
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Dining Out: New restaurants and a little romanceAug 07, 2024 8:42 am - We’ve got a couple of new restaurants opening and another reopening around the suburbs this week. Plus, for reasons unknown, August is National Romance Awareness Month, so of course there is an associated dining special.
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Disconnect to reconnect at Unplugged FestAug 06, 2024 6:17 pm - Unplugged Fest, a free festival where families can unplug from their electronic devices and connect with each other through fun activities will be held Aug. 11 in Lake Zu...
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Bands, Brews & BBQ a chance to have fun, boost communityAug 06, 2024 5:23 pm - The Bands, Brews & BBQ fundraising event is set for Aug. 16-18 at Petersen Park. Featuring eight bands, barbecue and other fare, as well as craft beers, hard seltzers and more, this year’s event will culminate with fireworks on Sunday, Aug. 18.
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‘This goes both ways’: Luke’s of Mundelein joins Vienna Beef Hall of Fame, thanks communityAug 06, 2024 3:41 pm - There is more to Luke’s of Mundelein than a good hot dog or beef sandwich. Add a sense of community and the motto “freshness, friendliness and cleanliness,” and you have the latest Vienna Beef Hall of Fame inductee.
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Illinois Jaguar Club to host Concours d'Elegance Car Show Aug. 10 in WarrenvilleAug 06, 2024 3:37 pm - The Illinois Jaguar Club is hosting its annual Concours d'Elegance classic car show and competition on Saturday, Aug. 10, at St James Farm & Nature Preserve in Warrenville.
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Book Review: ‘The Future Was Now’ a brilliant look back at the groundbreaking movie summer of '82
Aug 06, 2024 12:22 pm - The moments are seared into the pop culture pantheon. And our collective consciousness. A friendly alien taking Henry Thomas’ character Elliott on an airborne bike ride ...
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Taylor Swift leads the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Post Malone
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Concerts Aug. 9-15: Green Day, Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge, Dweezil ZappaAug 06, 2024 12:03 pm - Upcoming concerts include Green Day, the Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge, Dweezil Zappa and more
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Marriott leads all suburban theater with 17 Jeff Award nominationsAug 06, 2024 10:17 am - Marriott Theatre leads all suburban theaters with 17 equity Joseph Jefferson Award nominations. Drury Lane earned 14, most of them for its revival of “Ain’t Misbehavin’.” And Glen Ellyn’s Buffalo Theatre Ensemble received five nominations, the most in its history.
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Naperville Halal Fest showcases the culinary customs with Halal cuisineAug 05, 2024 11:43 pm - To celebrate the cultural diversity of the area, a sizable halal food festival was organized at Frontier Park in Naperville.