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FRI, 7/1/2022

Friday, July 1, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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The Waco Brothers bring their raucous, punk-influenced alt-country to both FitzGerald's American Music Festival Friday, July 1, and Aurora's The Venue Saturday, July 2.

Sound check: Celebrate our musical roots with FitzGerald's American Music Festival

FitzGerald's 39th American Music Festival celebrates the U.S. through its music this weekend with four days of Americana, roots, folk and jazz; Waco Brothers play in Aurora; Charlie Otto hits Hey Nonny; and Broken Robots share a new single at Chop Shop with Girl Named Nino and HLDAY MAGK.
James Reece (Chris Pratt) is a Navy SEAL whose platoon was ambushed in a covert operation in Amazon’s “The Terminal List,” premiering Friday, July 1.

Chris Pratt picks military veterans for new Amazon series 'The Terminal List'

Chris Pratt, who portrays a Navy SEAL in his new Amazon series "The Terminal List," made sure he was surrounded on camera and behind-the-scenes by former members of the U.S. military.
Elvis Presley stars in “Jailhouse Rock,” which airs at 7 p.m. Monday, July 4, on Turner Classic Movies.

TCM rocks with July series of music movies

If rock 'n' roll will never die, neither will movies that have rock music as their basis. Many pictures of that ilk -- including some very well-known ones -- are gathered in a "History of Rock of Film" that Turner Classic Movies will run on Monday nights throughout July.
Naperville Salute takes place July 1-4 at Rotary Hill in Naperville.

Festivals July 1-7: Where to celebrate July 4 all weekend long

The suburbs are booming with festivals, fireworks, parades, concerts, carnivals, fairs and more this weekend.
Veteran Chicago media columnist Robert Feder calls it a day for his daily blog.
Robert Feder: My childhood dream became the honor of a lifetime
Forty-two-year Chicago media columnist Robert Feder is retiring his daily column.
Fireworks explode over Bangs Lake in Wauconda. This year’s show will be on Saturday, July 2.
Where to see fireworks around the suburbs July 1-4
Fireworks displays return with a bang throughout the suburbs this weekend.
Tyler Hardwick, foreground, plays Pharus, the leader of his elite prep school’s choir, and Gilbert Domally plays Bobby, a fellow choir member and rival, in Steppenwolf Theatre’s “Choir Boy.”
Joyful noise: Steppenwolf's superb 'Choir Boy' a testament to the power of music
Steppenwolf Theatre makes a joyful noise with its deeply affecting revival of ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney's coming-of-age play-with-music "Choir Boy."
Kevin, left, and Stuart accompany Gru (voiced by Steve Carell), center, on his quest to join the Vicious 6 in “Minions: The Rise of Gru.”
In 'Rise of Gru,' Minion mayhem reigns
In this sequel to 2015's "Minions" and "Despicable Me" prequel for Gru (Steve Carell), who here is an 11-year-old aspiring supervillain, the coming-of-age belongs less to Gru than his little army of Minions who once again steal the show.
Country star Dwight Yoakam plays Ravinia Festival Saturday, July 2.
Head outside for KC and The Sunshine Band, Blue Oyster Cult and more this Fourth of July weekend
The Monday holiday means the celebration can spread over the whole weekend, and suburban festivals and musicians are taking advantage of that. Here's where to pull up a seat and enjoy some music outdoors.
The Wheaton Independence Day Parade steps off at 10 a.m. July 4 on Wheaton’s Main Street.
Independence Day parades step off around the suburbs this weekend
If you're a fan of parades, there are a plethora of Independence Day parades taking place across the suburbs this weekend.
Dave Sinker, owner of The Comedy Shrine, may have to sell off parts of his comedy memorabilia in order to help the venue reopen.
Will the The Comedy Shrine in Aurora ever open again? 'No guarantee,' owner says
The Comedy Shrine in Aurora has shuttered a little over a year after relocating within Fox Valley Mall. Owner David Sinker and a Fox Valey Mall official say the closure is temporary, with a possible reopening in fall.
Arcada Theatre owner Ron Onesti introduces the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: Where have all the ballrooms gone?
As I continue to open my themed restaurants, theaters and speak-easies, I make sure the decor gives a nod to those classic eras when the people and the places looked upscale and gawdy. The Big Band or Swing era is one of my favorites. It was a time when class reigned, and elegance ruled.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Jackson DeSmidt, 6, of Northbrook has his hula-hooping skills dialed in as he joins the other children for Rick Kelley's performance in Village Green Park Tuesday night.
Concerts in the park: Here's where you can see summer music in Northbrook, Glenview and Deerfield
Host Ariana DeBose performs at the 75th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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Artists Josh and Joanie Drizin of Girly Steel from Noblesville, Indiana take a photograph in their self-contained backpack umbrellas during the 25th annual Art in Wilder Park show Saturday in Elmhurst.
Wet day for an outdoor art show: Art in Wilder Park returns to Elmhurst
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