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Artistic director Nan Giordano and dancers of Giordano Dance Chicago at a Harris Theater rehearsal on Sept. 29, 2022. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

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Dance for winter 2025: Top 10 shows to warm up the coldest, darkest months

Along with anticipated performances by Joffrey Ballet and Hubbard Street, look for a dance work inspired by the music of U2, a return for Ragamala and tribute from Giordano Dance Chicago.

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Grant Park Music Festival announces summer 2025 lineup, the first under new music director Giancarlo Guerrero

This summer, the free music festival runs June 11 to Aug. 16, with the usual...

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck seek judge’s approval of divorce settlement

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have settled their divorce and are asking a judge to...

Arts

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Art Institute announces upcoming shows through a summer Impressionist headliner

Other exhibitions include the North American debut of "Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection."

Books

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Biblioracle: My New Year’s reading resolution is to visit more independent bookstores

My quest to visit these stores isn’t just about supporting small businesses, but is instead a desire to join in a community of shared values.

Movies

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Complete list of Golden Globe award winners

“Emilia Pérez” won best musical or comedy motion picture at the 82nd Golden Globes. “The Brutalist″ won best motion picture drama, and Adrien Brody took home best actor for his role in the film.

A woman who worked as a hairstylist for Fox Sports alleges in a lawsuit that former host Skip Bayless made repeated, unwanted advances toward her — including an offer of $1.5 million to have sex with him.

Music and Concerts

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Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86

Peter Yarrow, the singer-songwriter best known as one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary, the folk-music trio whose impassioned harmonies transfixed millions as they lifted their voices in favor of civil rights and against war, has died. He was 86.

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Jenniffer Weigel shares her journey in one-woman play at Wayfarer Theaters in Highland Park

Journalists are taught that you have to see it to believe it. But award-winning Chicago journalist Jenniffer Weigel learned that’s not the only way of viewing the world.

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Top 10 Broadway shows of 2024: ‘Tommy,’ powerful plays and a sizzling ‘Sunset Blvd.’

This last year was busy on Broadway, with new musicals and several impressive plays featuring ensemble casts. As always, the best shows asked the fundamental questions of human existence and focused on how human relationships can both destroy our certainty...

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