Entertainment
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Time is right for ‘1776’: First-rate cast, savvy direction elevates Marriott revivalAug 29, 2024 3:45 pm - A racially diverse, vocally robust ensemble powers Marriott Theatre’s timely, entertaining revival of the musical “1776.”
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What’s hot in theaters? Old movies — and some that aren’t so old
Aug 29, 2024 3:03 pm - When Jennifer Kent’s “The Babadook” opened in theaters a decade ago, it played at two cinemas. When it returns to theaters Sept. 19, it will be in 500. Look at almost any movie theater marquee right now and you’ll probably see new and old titles.
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‘Slingshot’ sets its mind games in outer space
Aug 29, 2024 1:08 pm - “Slingshot” belongs to a genre that could be called “man in a can” movies. If you’ve ever wanted to watch Casey Affleck lose his marbles over the course of an hour and 45 minutes, here’s your chance.
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‘Let’s do something fun’: Olive oil store in downtown Libertyville celebrates 15 years of educating customersAug 29, 2024 12:46 pm - Education is at the root of Oh, Olive! a family-run olive oil store celebrating 15 years in downtown Libertyville.
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Alfonso Cuarón, Cate Blanchett bring series ‘Disclaimer’ to Venice Film Festival
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Oasis adds 3 shows to its 2025 tour as fans clamor for tickets to Gallagher brothers’ reunion
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The new ‘Reagan’ biopic is not a great communicator
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History walk set for Oct. 11 at Winfield’s St. John CemeteryAug 29, 2024 12:04 am - Join the Winfield Historical Society and volunteer cemetery walk interpreters who will tell the story of people who lived during the historic early years of the village.
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‘ER’ creator Michael Crichton’s estate sues Warner Bros. over upcoming hospital drama ‘The Pitt’Aug 28, 2024 3:10 pm - The estate of Michael Crichton, who wrote the screenplay for what became the pilot episode of “ER,” has sued Warner Bros. Television over a dispute about an upcoming medical drama it says is a rebranded version of an unauthorized reboot.
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New event for Des Plaines Ikes — a Fish Boil Sept. 28Aug 28, 2024 2:24 pm - There is exciting news coming from the Des Plaines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America.