Entertainment
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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 ...
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A group of authors write romance anthology to benefit veteransNov 18, 2023 10:00 pm - CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA, November 19, 2023/ -- A new short story collection from a group of leading romance writers, "Heroes, Holidays, and Hope," offers up an enticing s...
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Enjoy cookies, hot cocoa and karaoke during Elburn Christmas StrollNov 18, 2023 10:00 pm - Da Capo Music Studio will host "Cookies & Karaoke," part of the Elburn Chamber Christmas Stroll, on Saturday, Dec. 2. The event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. at the m...
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Jon Hamm, Juno Temple join 'Fargo' for fifth seasonNov 18, 2023 5:00 am - As anyone living in or visiting Alberta this past October can testify, the province is a great place to film a snowy series. And while the cast and crew of "Fargo" had l...
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Metropolis' matching gift campaign, village subsidy help ensure the shows go on in Arlington HeightsNov 18, 2023 12:00 am - Ticket sales are up; subscriptions rose by 35%. But those working to keep Metropolis Performing Arts Centre afloat — at a time when other theaters across the country hav...
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Music review: Now on vinyl, Shania Twain's 'Greatest Hits' shines anew
Nov 17, 2023 5:00 am - Shania Twain is familiar with the concept of a hit. Her second album, "The Woman in Me," sold 20 million copies. Her next, "Come On Over," sold 40 million. Her 2004 "Gre...
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Images: Morton Arboretum's “Illumination” holiday lights showNov 17, 2023 12:00 am - Morton Arboretum's “Illumination” holiday lights show in Lisle features 18 displays on a mile-long paved walking trail. ...
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Victorian Christmas tradition continues in LibertyvilleNov 17, 2023 12:00 am - A Victorian Christmas returns to the historic Ansel B. Cook Home, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., in downtown Libertyville. The Libertyville Historical Society will welcome visit...