Entertainment
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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...
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Car show Saturday commemorates Elgin Road RaceAug 17, 2023 1:00 am - The Fox Valley Chapter of the Model T Ford Club will host its annual car show and a commemorative drive Saturday in Elgin. The car show will have a variety of vintage au...
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Images: Pino Farina Band, Polarizer play Durty Nellie'sAug 16, 2023 11:00 pm - Longtime musical friends The Pino Farina Band and Polarizer reunited to share a rock/prog-rock bill at Durty Nellie's in Palatine Friday, Aug. 11. ...
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Step back in time with traditional Apple-Bee fundraiser for Preservation Partners of Fox ValleyAug 16, 2023 11:00 pm - The Durant-Peterson House Museum in St. Charles is hosting a traditional Apple-Bee at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. An Apple-Bee was a day-long gathering of family and nei...
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Ron Onest: Backups who moved to the frontAug 16, 2023 11:00 pm - By Ron Onesti Oh my God, the music legends we are losing! It's an obvious statement, one that we are all shaking our heads about, especially as of late. The other obviou...
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Area chefs to compete in Burger Throw-Down Sept. 3 in Long GroveAug 16, 2023 11:00 pm - A curated selection of the Northwest suburbs' top burger chefs will duke it out at Buffalo Creek Brewing's first Burger Throw-Down on Sunday, Sept. 3. From 1 to 4 p.m.,...
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Welcome home: Broadway vet returns to the 'burbs to star in Marriott's 'Gypsy'Aug 16, 2023 11:00 pm - As a youngster, Lucia Spina recalled her father advising her and her brother to choose careers carefully. The Broadway veteran's dad told them to choose something they ...
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12th annual United Fall Fest on Sept. 16 supports Mutual GroundAug 16, 2023 11:00 pm - If there's one thing I appreciate more than ever it's gathering with friends! And I'm going to do you one better: the best place to gather with friends, the biggest blo...