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5 Arts & Entertainment The theater is slated to reopen Thursday. It has been closed since the start of the pandemic. David Giuliani , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies LA GRANGE, IL – La Grange Theatre is poised to open Thursday – for the first time since the pandemic began. The theater plans to show "Top Gun: Maverick" over the Memorial Day weekend. The new operator is Downers Grove-based Classic Cinemas, which runs a chain of theaters in the Chicago area. Not all of the La Grange Theatre's auditoriums will be open at the beginning, but they should be ready by July, Classic's CEO, Chris Johnson, said Monday. "We have our inspections Wednesday," Johnson told the Village Board. "If all goes well, we'll be in good shape and be ready to go for 'Top Gun.'" In the fall, Classic Cinemas started renovating the nearly 100-year-old building at 80 S. La Grange Road. Now, it is able to show first-run films such … [Read more...] about 1st Movie Set At La Grange’s Renovated Theater

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – It’s been almost 10 years since the Aurora theater shooting, and ever since then Sandy and Lonnie Phillips have been on a mission. Their daughter, Jessica Ghawi, was among the 12 killed in the shooting. They responded by creating their original nonprofit, Jessi’s Message, which has since grown into Survivors Empowered. Jessica Ghawi (credit: CBS) They quit their jobs to travel from mass shooting to mass shooting and guide victims’ families through the aftermath. “What to expect from the media. What to expect from charities that might be collecting money or even individuals who are collecting money for the families that you’ll never see,” Sandy Phillips told CBS4’s Dominic Garcia. Jessica Ghawi’s mother and father, Sandy and Lonnie Phillips (credit: CBS) CBS4 caught up with the two as they headed to the recent shooting in Uvalde, Texas where 21 people were killed on May 24. Survivors Empowered recently released their “Survivors … [Read more...] about Parents Of Aurora Theater Shooting Victim Helping Texas Mass Shooting Victims

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Obituaries www.chicagojewishfunerals.com Chicago Jewish Funerals , Community Contributor Posted Reply Send Flowers, Plants & Gifts Harvey L. Coustan, 82. Beloved husband of Arlene nee Nechin. Loving father of Rabbi Andrea (Danny) London, Charles (Hillary) Coustan, Liz Coustan and the late Brad (Helene) Coustan. Proud grandfather of Yonah, Liora, Eli, Ari, Maya, Aden, Victor and Ava. Dear brother of Donald (Terri) Coustan and Susan (Errol) Stone. Harvey was a lifelong Chicagoan, born and raised in the South Shore neighborhood and an avid White Sox fan. He loved participating, watching, and coaching various sports, including softball, tennis, skiing, and golf. A graduate of DePaul University with both an undergraduate degree and a master's in taxation, Harvey continued to share his knowledge of taxation as a professor at both DePaul and … [Read more...] about ​Harvey L. Coustan

(CNN) — US actor Kevin Spacey has been charged with four counts of sexual assault against three men, Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Thursday . Spacey was also charged with one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent, the CPS said. READ MORE: Hubbard's Marina Awarded Top 10 Boat Tours In The Country The charges relate to two alleged incidents in London in 2005, another two and 2008, and a further incident in Gloucestershire, western England, in 2013. The alleged victim of the 2005 incidents is now in his 40s, while the two men allegedly involved in the 2008 and 2013 incidents are now in their 30s, London’s Metropolitan Police said. The decision to charge Spacey “follows a review of the evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police Service in its investigation,” the force said. READ MORE: At Least Two Dead And Others Injured In A Shooting At A Texas Elementary School While the charges were authorized on … [Read more...] about Four Counts Of Sexual Assault Has Been Charged Against Kevin Spacey

DENVER (CBS4) – In the final show of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts Theater Company season, “Quixote Nuevo” promises to immerse audiences in the Tejano culture while delving into a storyline of individual purpose between life and death. (credit: DCPA) The show, based in the fictional border town of La Plancha, Texas, is a modern twist on the original tale of Don Quixote. The storyline follows the tale of a man, Quixote, who is struggling with conquering his inner struggles during his final stages of life. In an interview with CBS4’s Dillon Thomas, actor Raul Cardona boasted of the production’s storyline, Tejano music, beautiful puppets, choreography and comedy which were all formed by his peers. “This story is important for all to come and explore,” Cardona, who plays “Papa Calaca” in the production, said. “It is something powerful for audiences to watch.” Cardona is one of many on the predominantly Chicano cast, which brings greater representation for the … [Read more...] about Denver Center’s ‘Quixote Nuevo’ Promises To Immerse Audiences In Tejano Culture

Click here to read the full article. There is no shortage of television shows set in a galaxy far, far away. During Disney and Lucasfilm’s presentation at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, Calif., most of the time was devoted to introducing new series like “Skeleton Crew,” starring Jude Law, and “Andor,” featuring Diego Luna in a prequel to “Rogue One,” as well as long-in-the-works titles like “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” which premieres on May 27. More from Variety 'Star Wars' Sets New Disney+ Series 'Skeleton Crew,' Jude Law to Star 'Obi-Wan Kenobi': How to Stream the New 'Star Wars' Series Online 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Score Has 'Loki' Composer Natalie Holt Balancing 'Star Wars' Heritage With Fresh Touches But in contrast to the robust slate of “Star Wars” TV series set for Disney+, the franchise’s feature film landscape has been as desolate as the sands of Tatooine in the wake of 2019’s “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” That’s surprising, since “Star Wars” is … [Read more...] about Star Wars Celebration Ignores Franchise’s Movie Future

close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines 5/24 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! The audience at the Cannes Film Festival was trembling for Austin Butler as the King in Baz Luhrmann’s world premiere of "Elvis." The film received an uproarious 12-minute standing ovation, the longest of this year’s festival so far. As the cheers went on and on, a teary-eyed Butler hugged an equally-emotional Priscilla Presley, who flew to the South of France to give her blessing for the movie about her late husband. The Warner Bros. musical drama had Cannes spontaneously erupting into applause as Butler recreated some of Presley’s greatest hits including "Jailhouse Rock," "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Suspicious Minds." PRISCILLA PRESLEY PRAISES ‘ELVIS’ BIOPIC STARRING AUSTIN BUTLER: ‘HE HAD BIG … [Read more...] about Priscilla Presley moved to tears as ‘Elvis’ biopic receives 12-minute standing ovation at Cannes