Entertainment
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Enjoy Nordic treats and music at Scandinavian Day Festival Sept. 8Aug 30, 2024 12:39 am - Now in its 44th year, the annual Scandinavian Day Festival has evolved but it remains loyal to its roots; the heritage of the five Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
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Celebrate the flavors of fall at Geneva’s Festival of the VineAug 30, 2024 12:26 am - Savor the flavor during the annual Festival of the Vine, Geneva’s autumn harvest celebration, on Friday to Sunday, Sept. 6-8, on Fourth and James streets. Initially a celebration of anything grown on a vine, the festival now revolves around food, beer and wine
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Duck Race marks 30 years as part of Winfield Good Old DaysAug 29, 2024 10:22 pm - Winfield Good Old Days returns for its 57th year with some old-fashioned fun, including a parade, live music and more on Sept. 6-8. It’s also the 30th year for the annual Duck Race fundraiser, hosted by the Knights of Columbus and the Winfield Park District.
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Fall is bringing fantasy (and romantasy), literary fiction, politics and Taylor-ed book offerings
Aug 29, 2024 5:19 pm - Brandon Sanderson, whose epic “Wind and Truth” is a highlight of the upcoming publishing season, sees nothing wrong with the idea of “escapism.” “It’s just the ability to go to another world and relate to other people’s problems.”
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Ride on and rock out at the 15th annual Fall Fest in Des PlainesAug 29, 2024 3:48 pm - Fall Fest, Des Plaines’ family-friendly festival, is back for its 15th year with food, music, fun, games and dozens of activities.
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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
Aug 29, 2024 7:39 am - Alfonso Cuarón is the first to admit that he does not know how to make a television series. The Oscar-winning filmmaker has technically now made a series, the seven-part AppleTV+ show “Disclaimer,” four episodes of which premiered Thursday at the Venice Film Festival.