Young love casts a powerful spell in “Beautiful Creatures,” Arnold Schwarzenneger returns to action in “The Last Stand,” Jude Law writes a prescription for disaster in “Side Effects” and Pacino, Walken and Arkin have a big night on the town in “Stand Up Guys.” ]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 07:54:01 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20162307-421/new-releases-on-dvd-blu-ray.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20162307-421/new-releases-on-dvd-blu-ray.html

Chicago Zoological Society officials say three Brookfield Zoo bottlenose dolphins are pregnant. Officials say Allie, 26, Tapeko, 31, and Spree, 10, are due to give birth this summer and fall. ]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 11:48:20 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20249068-418/3-brookfield-zoo-dolphins-expecting.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20249068-418/3-brookfield-zoo-dolphins-expecting.html

Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards. Swift won eight of 11 awards, including top artist and top Billboard 200 album for “Red.” She told the crowd: “You are the longest and best relationship I ever had.” She also had a colorful performance of her hit “22” — starting backstage and working her way to the main stage on the back of a bike with help from a dozen background dancers and a flurry of red balloons. ]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 10:34:10 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20222634-421/billboard-awards-are-taylor-made.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20222634-421/billboard-awards-are-taylor-made.html

The annual Antioch Garden Club Perennial/Plant Sale will be held, rain or shine, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. under the Centennial Park Pavilion. ]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 02:20:34 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20123416-421/5-things-to-do.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20123416-421/5-things-to-do.html

Now playing at a theater near you: ]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 02:20:45 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20136602-421/quick-flicks.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20136602-421/quick-flicks.html

Friday and Saturday nights Maestro Alan Heatherington will conduct the Lake Forest Symphony in Mahler’s “Resurrection” symphony. The symphony and accompanying Chicago Master Singers are two of the three groups, including Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra, he has directed for dozens of years. ]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 13:34:01 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20100301-421/mahlers-resurrection-a-fitting-finale-for-heatherington.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20100301-421/mahlers-resurrection-a-fitting-finale-for-heatherington.html

The bands battle each other, of course, but their true, common enemy is cancer. Back in 2009 Alec Lopata, now a sophomore at Deerfield High School, learned that his friend Jack had been diagnosed with leukemia. He decided to help by organizing the first Bands Battling Cancer event. ]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 13:34:01 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20100142-421/teen-promoter-battles-cancer-with-concerts.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20100142-421/teen-promoter-battles-cancer-with-concerts.html

It’s a happy coincidence that Matt Potts’ name matches his chosen profession. He is the leader of Potts & Pans Steelband, which will visit the Arlington Heights Memorial Library May 18. ]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 13:34:01 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20100231-421/potts-pans-to-bang-the-steel-dream.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20100231-421/potts-pans-to-bang-the-steel-dream.html

The Wauconda Barn Dance and Pig Roast will be held May 18 from 6 to 11 p.m. at Partners for Progress in Wauconda. ]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 13:34:01 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20098915-421/here-now.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20098915-421/here-now.html

Students from Zion, ages 8-18, of Spotlight Youth Theater will present “Godspell” May 18 at 2 and 6 p.m., May 19 at 2 p.m. ]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 13:34:01 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20098912-421/datebook.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20098912-421/datebook.html

Striding Lion Performance Group presents “Dada Gert” May 23-24 and 30-31 at 7:30 p.m. at Hamlin Park Fieldhouse Theater. ]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 13:34:01 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20098906-421/chicagoing.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20098906-421/chicagoing.html

The Lake County Folk Club will present Chris Vallillo in concert May 19 at 7 p.m. at The In-Laws Restaurant, 720 Milwaukee Ave. ]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 02:50:12 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20003644-421/singersongwriter-sings-a-tale-of-history-life.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20003644-421/singersongwriter-sings-a-tale-of-history-life.html

A pair of successful Music Institute of Chicago alumni will give a recital Saturday, May 18, in Evanston from their new CD, “Violin Lullabies,” which has been getting national attention for its unusual focus and beautiful sound. ]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 02:50:42 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20122663-421/a-concert-of-classical-violin-lullabies.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20122663-421/a-concert-of-classical-violin-lullabies.html

“Do More Than Exist,” an exhibition of art by Melissa Rasor, will open May 18 and be on display through June 7 at Dandelion Gallery in downtown Waukegan. ]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 02:50:31 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20081204-421/artist-puts-all-into-unique-exhibit-at-dandelion-gallery.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20081204-421/artist-puts-all-into-unique-exhibit-at-dandelion-gallery.html

The Lake County Art League (LCAL) two-month Fall Members’ Show will culminate with a reception and critique of 38 pieces of fine art created by LCAL artists in a variety of mediums May 20 at the Jack Benny Center for the Arts in Bowen Park, Waukegan. ]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 02:50:22 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20003903-421/members-show-boasts-a-variety-of-pieces-by-38-artists.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20003903-421/members-show-boasts-a-variety-of-pieces-by-38-artists.html

Tom Hanks and company span 500 years of history in “Cloud Atlas” and director Sam Raimi’s 1986 comedy “Crimewave” makes its long-awaited DVD debut. ]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 11:20:10 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20028867-421/new-releases-on-dvd-blu-ray.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/entertainment/20028867-421/new-releases-on-dvd-blu-ray.html