Entertainment
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Apple picking: Where to pick your own at suburban orchardsAug 20, 2023 11:00 pm - Drought had varying effects on the apple crop this season, but there were no calamities and growers say visitors can expect a good you-pick experience. Generally, operat...
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Celebrate Oktoberfest in Libertyville September 22 and 23Aug 20, 2023 11:00 pm - Dust off your lederhosen and say "pretzel' because Oktoberfest is coming to downtown Libertyville on Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23. The event will be h...
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Respect for the material animates Jeff Award-winner Nathaniel Stampley's approach to Marriott's 'Gypsy'Aug 19, 2023 6:00 am - Early on, Nathaniel Stampley knew music would be part of his life. The son of a pastor father and a musician mother, who sang and played the organ at the couple's churc...
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Local band advances to group finals for 'We Can Survive Concert'Aug 18, 2023 11:00 pm - Local band, Chiron's Dream, made it to the Group Finals in the Opening Act competition. The winner will perform on stage at the Prudential Center Arena at Audacy's 10th ...
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Theater for Charity to put on 'Into the Woods' musical Sept. 22-24Aug 17, 2023 11:00 pm - Theater for Charity will present the musical "Into the Woods" on Sept. 22-24 at Center Stage Theater in Naperville. Profits, raffle proceeds and donations will be give...
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Fool House, '90s dance party, live in concert Aug. 26 at Niko's Red MillAug 17, 2023 11:00 pm - Fool House returns to Niko's Red Mill Tavern, 1040 Lake Ave. in Woodstock, on Saturday, Aug. 26. Tickets are $12 at the door and available to patrons over 21. Showtime ...
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Readers' Choice Best of the Best: Village of Arlington HeightsAug 17, 2023 11:00 pm - Every year, as part of the Daily Herald Media Group's Readers' Choice program, we ask readers to vote for their favorites in more than 200 categories, including the area...
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Harp-violin duo leads fall season of Norris Gallery Sunday concerts in St. CharlesAug 17, 2023 11:00 pm - The Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles will host three Sunday afternoon chamber music concerts for its fall "Music & More in the Gallery" series, starting Sept. ...
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'Blue Beetle' is more than just a bug in the superhero system
Aug 17, 2023 6:00 am - “Blue Beetle” - ★ ★ ½ Franz Kafka never realized how close he came to kick-starting a superhero franchise. Ever since Gregor Samsa awoke in his bed to find himself tran...
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Canine comedy 'Strays' both puerile and tastelessAug 17, 2023 6:00 am - “Strays” - ★ ½ Hey, I'm up for a hilarious assault against good taste any time. Give me the films of John Waters, the Farrelly brothers, even Peter Jackson (who directe...