Entertainment
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Consider these 10 iconic horror films for a Halloween movie marathon
Oct 24, 2024 3:57 pm - Sometimes, you just have to return to the classics. That’s especially true as Halloween approaches. While you queue up your spooky movie marathon, here are 10 iconic horror movies from the past 70 years for inspiration.
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Enjoy jazz music before Halloween at Mundelein libraryOct 24, 2024 3:20 pm - Enjoy Halloween-themed music from Jeanne Becker and her jazz trio on Wednesday in Mundelein.
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‘Terrifier 3’ is a surprise horror hit. Yes, there are three!
Oct 24, 2024 2:48 pm - Among the many things horror movies have going for them, one is the shock value they can bring to the box office: When things go right, a cheaply made slasher can become a big hit. The latest example is “Terrifier 3,” which has made over $40 million on a $2 million budget since opening in theaters on Oct. 11.
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‘Some Like It Hot’ pairs old-fashioned Broadway pizzazz with contemporary messageOct 24, 2024 12:44 pm - Inspired by the classic 1959 comedy, the taptastic “Some Like It Hot” is more than a farcical romp. It’s also a heartfelt examination of gender, race and identity.
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Voices of Hope Community Chorus supports ALAS-WINGS with $1,200 donationOct 24, 2024 12:22 pm - Voices of Hope Community Chorus, a local nonaudition chorus dedicated to supporting the breast cancer community, is proud to announce a charitable donation of $1,200 to ALAS-WINGS, a Chicago-based organization that empowers Hispanic/Latina women and their families who are affected by breast cancer.
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Arlington Heights native and Broadway star returns to celebrate new album with concerts at Davenport's Nov. 13-16Oct 24, 2024 12:21 pm - Arlington Heights native, award-winning vocalist, Broadway star and recording artist, Karen Mason, returns in concert to celebrate the release of her new CD “Karen Mason … And All That Jazz!” at Chicago’s premier cabaret Davenport’s, from Wednesday Nov. 13 through Saturday, Nov. 16.
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Al Roker and his oldest daughter, Courtney, team up on a cookbook that celebrates their family
Oct 24, 2024 11:51 am - Al Roker and his oldest daughter, Courtney, are naturals to collaborate on a food project, and they’ve done just that. Roker often leads the cooking segment on the “Today” show. Courtney is a professional chef.
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Ron Onesti: M&Ms used to be my favorite candy!Oct 23, 2024 10:27 pm - It’s been a whirlwind!!! We have had soooo many shows recently, even more than normal! And once again in October we have one stretch of 15 shows in 11 straight days! Live music is back … and people are loving it!
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Tom Hardy’s double act can’t save ‘Venom: The Last Dance’
Oct 23, 2024 4:41 pm - For three films now, Tom Hardy has smushed Jekyll and Hyde into one strange and slimy double act. If “The Last Dance” is the swan song for this spun-off, half-formed franchise, it confirms that the “Venom” films never quite figured themselves out.
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DuPage Symphony Orchestra to host free open rehearsal Nov. 14Oct 23, 2024 4:00 pm - The DuPage Symphony Orchestra invites the community to experience a special behind-the-scenes look at a classical music performance during a free open rehearsal on Thursday, Nov. 14.