Entertainment
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Book review: ‘When the Sea Came Alive’ expands understanding of D-Day invasion
Jun 05, 2024 9:49 am - Writing about the Allied invasion of Normandy, Garrett M. Graff is treading into familiar history with his latest book. From books by historian Stephen Ambrose to films ...
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Think, ask questions before you round up for ‘charity’Jun 05, 2024 9:05 am - Restaurants are adding a new way for you to spend your money, and this one is called charity, says columnist Izzy Kharasch.
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Grahams 318 bakers find new home at Corner Grind in Elburn
Jun 05, 2024 8:52 am - Since joining the Corner Grind crew in April, bakers Molly Fraser and Austin Dabbert have revamped the entire selection of baked goods offered at the coffee shop in downtown Elburn.
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All the buzz: Cute and colorful bugs on display in downtown NapervilleJun 05, 2024 7:23 am - Bugs take center stage in this year’s summer art series hosted by the Downtown Naperville Alliance.
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Concerts June 7-13: Questlove, Aaron Lewis, Chris Brown, Sarah McLachlan, Jon BatisteJun 05, 2024 6:00 am - Upcoming concerts this week include “Hip-Hop Is History” with Questlove at Thalia Hall, Aaron Lewis at the Rosemont Theatre, Chris Brown at the United Center, Sarah McLachlan at the Huntington Bank Pavilion, Jon Batiste at The Salt Shed and more.
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Spotlight: ‘Men on Boats’ revival sets sail at Elgin’s Janus TheatreJun 05, 2024 6:00 am - Janus Theatre revives “Men on Boats,” a history-based dramedy that features an all-female cast, while BrightSide Theatre stages the rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar.”
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Geneva Unitarian Church set to return to Aurora Pride ParadeJun 04, 2024 10:15 pm - Continuing an annual tradition, the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva will once again march in the Aurora Pride Parade.
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Legends & Legacies Series with Lena Prima and her New Orleans All-Star Band June 6-8 at Club ArcadaJun 04, 2024 8:41 pm - Club Arcada in St. Charles continues its Legends & Legacies Series with Lena Prima and her New Orleans All-Star Band. She is the youngest daughter of the legendary Louis Prima
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’60s suburban rock scene regulars The Flock reuniting to open Ravinia seasonJun 04, 2024 7:22 pm - For those of a certain age, The Flock is remembered for being part of the golden era of 1960s Chicago garage rock. Anchored by violinist Jerry Goodman and bassist Jerry Smith, The Return of the Flock will open the 2024 Ravinia season Friday.
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Alec Baldwin’s family to star in reality TLC seriesJun 04, 2024 2:41 pm - Actor and producer Alec Baldwin, who has seven kids under age 10 with his wife, Hilaria, announced they will be starring in a TLC reality show about their life as a party of nine.