Entertainment
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Marvel's 'Falcon' promises action, explores race, patriotism
Mar 18, 2021 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - When Steve Rogers handed Sam Wilson his Captain America shield at the end of Marvel's massive 2019 event "Avengers: Endgame," Wilson tried it on for a beat. "...
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The Show Must Go On!Mar 18, 2021 11:00 pm - It's inspiring to watch as the Hoffman Estates High School's cast and crew work hard to safely create a fun musical in the midst of a global pandemic. "The Pirates of Pe...
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Widescreen: Alternate versions of your favorite movies that you should avoidMar 18, 2021 6:00 am - "Zack Snyder's Justice League," the four-hour revision of the 2017 would-be blockbuster by its original director, arrives on HBO Max this weekend after years of rumors a...
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From stage to airwaves: Lifeline adapts 'Miss Holmes' to audio formatMar 18, 2021 6:00 am - Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Paul S. Holmquist compared the process of re-imagining his company's production of "Miss Holmes" as an audio play to working with clay. ...
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Six Flags Great America announces April 24 openingMar 18, 2021 1:00 am - Six Flags Great America officials announced Thursday that the theme park is set to open on April 24. The park will be limited to 25% capacity, which officials say they w...
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Feder: Host of 'Chicagoing' Bill Campbell diesMar 18, 2021 1:00 am - Bill Campbell, who was best known for his long run as host and producer of the weekly public affairs show "Chicagoing," died Wednesday Wednesday at a Symphony Care Netwo...
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Best Bets: Lyric Opera premieres virtual concertMar 17, 2021 6:00 am - Global opera The Lyric Opera of Chicago shines a spotlight on its Ryan Opera Center ensemble members with “Magical Music Around the World.” The virtual concert gala begi...
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The pop-punk SNUZFEST is back virtually for its five-year anniversaryMar 17, 2021 6:00 am - For the last four years, January has given local music fans a post-holiday reason to celebrate with the annual pop-punk pajama party SNUZFEST. But 2021 just has to be d...
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Spotlight: Sideshow kicks off its House Party Series FridayMar 17, 2021 6:00 am - Sideshow reading series Sideshow Theatre Company inaugurates its House Party Series, consisting of five virtual readings of works by the company's favorite playwrig...
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Jim O'Donnell: Former Bulls play-by-play voice brutalized in Lyft carjackingMar 17, 2021 1:00 am - WHEN "THE LAST DANCE" aired on ESPN last spring, Bill Hazen had some renewed pep in his step. Snippets of Hazen's work as Bulls play-by-play man alongside Johnny "Red" K...