Entertainment
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What to stream this week: ‘House of the Dragon,’ ‘Origin,’ Snoopy and Paul McCartney
Jun 10, 2024 5:30 am - Ava DuVernay’s stirringly humanistic adaptation of “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” streaming on Hulu and actor Andrew McCarthy reconnecting with some of his fellow Brat Pack alum for the documentary “Brats” are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Will cicada chorus muddle the music? Outdoor concert organizers weigh inJun 09, 2024 8:48 pm - Short of turning amplifiers up to 11, there’s not much outdoor music and theater festival producers can do to combat cicada noise. But they may not have to, according to organizers who say the cicada chorus has not been a fact so far this summer.
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‘Overwhelming’ love on display at Aurora Pride ParadeJun 09, 2024 2:56 pm - Thousands marched through or lined the streets of downtown Aurora on Sunday to celebrate one of the suburbs’ largest Pride events. The fifth annual Aurora Pride Parade fe...
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Sweet spots: Revisiting some favorite bakeries, doughnut shops in the Tri-CitiesJun 09, 2024 7:24 am - As Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun’s sweet tooth beckons, he revisits several bakeries and doughnut shops in the Tri-Cities area.
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Des Plaines Park District’s ‘Live at the Lake’ summer concert series kicks off June 13Jun 07, 2024 11:45 pm - Des Plaines Park District announces the return of its "Live at the Lake" Summer Concert Series, bringing the community together for unforgettable evenings of music, fun, and relaxation.
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Leapin’ Lombard! ‘Little Orphan Annie’ tours, exhibit celebrate her 100th birthday and suburban rootsJun 07, 2024 11:21 pm - Ahead of her 100th birthday this August, the Lombard Historical Society is celebrating “Little Orphan Annie” with an exhibition on her place in pop culture, the man who brought her to life and his landmark residence on Main Street.
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Enjoy Jazz Soirée at McCormick House June 21Jun 07, 2024 11:19 pm - Foodies and jazz afficionados looking for a special night out are invited to Cantigny’s first Jazz Soirée at the Robert R. McCormick House on Friday, June 21
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Sign up for Glen Ellyn Park District’s Freedom Four run/walk to benefit scholarship fundJun 07, 2024 6:51 pm - Glen Ellyn Park District's Freedom Four is a 4-mile run/walk that takes you on a scenic route around Lake Ellyn Park and the surrounding neighborhood.
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Book signing for John Robert Wiltgen’s ‘The Candy in My Pocket’ set for June 21-22Jun 07, 2024 6:36 pm - Author and internationally acclaimed, award-winning residential designer John Robert Wiltgen will be signing his memoir “The Candy in My Pocket” at noon Friday, June 21, ...
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Award recipients announced for statewide gambling issues art competitionJun 07, 2024 5:55 pm - The Illinois Department of Human Services announces winners of statewide art competition with the goal of bringing attention to problem gambling