Entertainment
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‘The Garfield Movie’ is a bizarre animated tale that’s not pur-fect in any way
May 23, 2024 5:30 am - “The Garfield Movie” is a curious new animated attempt to monetize the comic icon again by giving him an origin story and then asking him to do things a galaxy away from what he does in the funny pages.
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Take a journey through town with the Open Elgin Museum Crawl May 25May 22, 2024 10:17 pm - Discover the rich tapestry of Elgin's history and visit four of its remarkable museums and the Gail Borden Public Library 150th anniversary exhibit during the “Open Elgin...
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The Lennon Project to bring a musical message of peace and love to The Raue June 15May 22, 2024 1:37 pm - To be clear, Jay Goeppner doesn’t look like John Lennon. He doesn’t imitate his accent; he doesn’t wear small spectacles. But when the music begins, Goeppner takes the mi...
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Mad to the Max: Furiously fueled ‘Furiosa’ a sensational but flawed prequel of pure cinemaMay 22, 2024 1:01 pm - Could George Miller’s furiously fueled “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” be the epic dystopian action movie to end all epic dystopian action movies? Close enough, film critic Dann Gire says.
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Bloomingdale Artists’ Association opens spring show May 25May 22, 2024 12:00 pm - On Saturday, May 25, the Bloomingdale Artists’ Association opens its annual spring show in gallery one of the Bloomingdale Park District Museum, 108 S. Bloomingdale Road....
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World War II veteran and hometown hero to lead Aurora Memorial Day ParadeMay 22, 2024 11:33 am - Aurora will celebrate the 156th anniversary of Memorial Day during the 2024 Aurora Memorial Day Parade held in honor of the brave men and women who paid the ultimate pri...
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Star power: Broadway-bound ‘Death Becomes Her’ benefits from stellar leadsMay 22, 2024 8:37 am - Broadway veterans Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard, along with a Tony Award-winning creative team, provide the star power that propels the Broadway-bound “Death Becomes Her,” a new musical based on the 1992 film premiering at Chicago’s Cadillac Palace.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of 2003 sexual assault in lawsuit
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Dining out: Enjoy Memorial Day with craft beer, brunches, specials for veterans and moreMay 21, 2024 4:24 pm - There’s not much better than a long holiday weekend, and we’ve got plenty of ways to help you enjoy it with a craft beer celebration, bonus Monday brunch happenings and specials for veterans on Memorial Day.
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Palatine approves bakery’s plan for outdoor dining, beer and wine salesMay 21, 2024 4:22 pm - Polish bakery and deli Kolatek Baking Company in Palatine will be giving its customers space to sit down and enjoy its artisan breads, sandwiches and pierogi, then wash them down with a beer.