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Wizard of awes: Magnificent movie musical ‘Wicked’ exceeds its hype as cinematic work of ingenuity, thrills and fun

By Dann Gire
Nov 19, 2024 5:10 pm - The most popular song from the Broadway musical “Wicked” may very well be “Popular,” but the cinematic piece de resistance in Jon M. Chu’s magnificently mounted movie version turns out to be a jaw-dropping, retina-ripping, ear-drum-thumping number “Dancing Through Life.”
Concerts Nov. 22-28: Mariah Carey, Marc Anthony, Frankie Avalon, Berlin Philharmonic and more

By Luke Zurawski
Nov 19, 2024 4:42 pm - Upcoming concerts this week include Mariah Carey’s “Christmas Time,” Marc Anthony, Frankie Avalon, Coco Montoya, the Berlin Philharmonic and more.
Experience the holidays from the 1840s by Candlelight

By Debra Corwin, Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley
Nov 19, 2024 4:31 pm - Fresh-cut evergreens, a crackling fire, holiday music and candlelight will be just some of the immersive encounters during Candlelight at the Durant-Peterson House Museum on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8.
A luminous slice of Mumbai life in ‘All We Imagine as Light’

By LINDSEY BAHR
Nov 19, 2024 3:50 pm - The rhythms of bustling, working-class Mumbai are brought to vivid life in “All We Imagine as Light.” The stunning narrative debut of filmmaker Payal Kapadia explores the lives of three women in the city whose existence is mostly transit and work.
Things to do Nov. 22-28: Aurora Christkindlmarket, Santa’s Rock N Lights, Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic and more

By Luke Zurawski
Nov 19, 2024 3:19 pm - Mark your calendar for the opening of Santa’s Rock N Lights in Geneva, Aurora Christkindlmarket at RiverEdge Park, Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic, Long Grove Vintage Holidays, the Great American Dog Show and more happening this week.
Light up the night: Annual holiday tree lightings illuminate the suburbs

Nov 19, 2024 10:11 am - Fireworks, Santa visits, parades, holiday performances and more are a part of suburban tree lightings this season.
Shaun White’s new halfpipe league to air on NBC

By EDDIE PELLS
Nov 19, 2024 9:29 am - The new action-sports league being launched by Shaun White will air on NBC beginning next year.
Book Review: ‘How to Think Like Socrates’ leaves readers with questions

By ANDREW DeMILLO
Nov 19, 2024 9:24 am - The lessons of Socrates have never really gone out of style, but if there’s ever a perfect time to revisit the ancient philosopher, now is it. In “How to Think Like Socra...
WWE’s ‘Monday Night Raw’ on Netflix will debut on Jan. 6 in Los Angeles

Nov 19, 2024 7:19 am - World Wrestling Entertainment’s first episode of “Monday Night Raw” on Netflix will take place from the Intuit Dome on Jan. 6.
Enjoy ‘A Night of Christmas Music’ at Elgin church Dec. 7

Submitted by Pat Szpekowski
Nov 18, 2024 11:19 pm - The community is invited to a free concert of Christmas music performed by talented Elgin area vocalists and musicians on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Elgin.

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