Entertainment
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In 'Mafia Mamma,' murder by stilettos and by cliche
Apr 14, 2023 6:00 am - “Mafia Mamma” - ★ ★ At first, when suburban mom Kristin gets the mysterious call to head to Italy to settle the affairs of a dead relative, she protests she's too busy. ...
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Jennifer Garner questions 'The Last Thing He Told Me'Apr 14, 2023 6:00 am - Jennifer Garner has had success in movies, but she clearly remembers what series work also has done for her career. The actress and producer evidently hopes such benefit...
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Spotlight: Folk music animates Northlight's 'Porch on Windy Hill'Apr 14, 2023 6:00 am - Old music, new play During the COVID-19 quarantine, a classical violinist and her folk-music-loving boyfriend leave their Brooklyn apartment seeking respite, inspiration...
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Windy City Pulp & Paper Convention returns to Lombard April 21-23Apr 13, 2023 11:00 pm - Before there were comic books, there were pulps - highly-consumable fiction magazines and novels with incredible cover art and illustrations that jumped off newsstands a...
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Diversity Arts Project to showcase Glenbard West student artwork in downtown Glen EllynApr 13, 2023 11:00 pm - One Community is partnering with Glenbard West High School and downtown businesses in Glen Ellyn to showcase student artwork. These creative pieces reflect diverse iden...
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The arts collide during CLC's Fear No Art Festival April 21-22Apr 13, 2023 11:00 pm - The art disciplines combine during the 24th Annual Fear No Art Festival at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 21, and 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, on the Mainstage Theatr...
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'There's a real film scene in Chicago': 'AIR' screenwriter inspired by suburban upbringingApr 13, 2023 11:00 pm - When Alex Convery's friends learned to drive, they couldn't wait to go to parties. Convery, on the other hand, longed for rides into Chicago so he could see Italian film...
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Ferocious performances, inspired direction, choreography make 'Jagged Little Pill' easy to swallowApr 13, 2023 7:00 pm - “Jagged Little Pill” - ★ ★ ★ “Jagged Little Pill,” the musical based on Alanis Morissette's hit 1995 album currently running at the James M. Nederlander Theatre, opens w...
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Widescreen: You can have a retro film festival of your own across the suburbs this weekApr 13, 2023 6:00 am - "Are movie theaters back? Like all the way back?" Fans and industry people have been asking for at least two years, and I think the recent success of "The Super Mario Br...
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CLC Wind Ensemble to perform famous movie musicApr 12, 2023 11:00 pm - Come listen to the iconic soundtracks from some of your favorite movies as the College of Lake County Wind Ensemble presents "A Night at the Movies" from 4-6 p.m. Sunday...