Entertainment
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Best Bets: Bret Michaels, 'Elf' in concert, For King + Country, Pentatonix, Chris IsaakNov 20, 2023 10:00 pm - Immersive ‘Nutcracker' Experience projections of animated characters alongside footage of professional dancers set to Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's famous ballet as pa...
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Cupcake Funday at Buffalo Creek Brewing Dec. 17Nov 20, 2023 10:00 pm - Buffalo Creek Brewing in historic downtown Long Grove is partnering up with Small Cakes of South Barrington for a cupcake-themed holiday extravaganza on Funday Sunday, D...
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MainStreet Libertyville's Dickens of a Holiday returns on Saturdays, Dec. 2 and 9Nov 20, 2023 10:00 pm - MainStreet Libertyville will host one of the downtown's most treasured annual events, Dickens of a Holiday on Saturdays Dec. 2 and 9. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in...
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Do not 'Wish' upon this star-crossed Disney animated musicalNov 20, 2023 10:00 pm - “Wish” — ★ ★ “Wish” may be Walt Disney's newest addition to its family of animated features, but not its freshest. This mercifully short musical fantasy feels as if...
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Ron Onesti: The 'souls' of the ArcadaNov 20, 2023 10:00 pm - As we painted, swept and cleaned in preparation of reopening after the pandemic, we had many "quiet" nights at The Arcada. It was a combination of excitement, anxiety an...
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What to stream this week: 'Oppenheimer,' Adam Sandler as a lizard and celebs dance to Taylor Swift
Nov 20, 2023 5:00 am - “Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham's Christmas special and Tuesday's edition of “Dancing With the Stars” promising celebrities swaying to the music of Taylor Swift are s...
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Not just kid play: Toy companies aim more products at older adults
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Spectacular battle scenes quash epic love story in lengthy historical drama 'Napoleon'Nov 19, 2023 10:00 pm - “Napoleon” — ★ ★ ½ I'm almost embarrassed to admit that while watching Ridley Scott's ambitious movie about an ambitious French soldier who would be emperor, I kept...
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Illinois Brass Band offers expanded schedule of 'Holiday Classics' this yearNov 19, 2023 10:00 pm - The Illinois Brass Band, with music director Stephen Squires, have announced an expanded 2023 schedule of holiday performances. The season opens at 5 p.m. on Saturday, ...
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Join in Holiday Happenings at Edith Farnsworth HouseNov 19, 2023 10:00 pm - Spend some time in nature, celebrate the season, tour the iconic house, or find the perfect gift this holiday season at the Edith Farnsworth House. Thanksgiving week is ...