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Bill Murray finds divorce 'devastating' Renovated Morse Theatre reborn as live music venue Apple Tree's 'Pen' is mighty thanks to story nuances Bizet's 'Pearl' not his finest gem Drink of the Week: Miss G.G.'s East Egg Cocktail

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Russell Crow, Leo DiCaprio master, command screen Hanging with Hef Guided by Voices leader also guided by visual art Historic murals come off Lane Tech walls Still a lot of fervor in Turner's voice Janet Jackson delays 3 more shows due to illness

T.I. moves past street life on CD 'Paper Trail’ 'Blindness' critics fail to see light: author Tilson Thomas brings Bernstein to podium Poles' role in America highlighted Lolita's Chicago-tini

Beck plays the punk in fierce, raw set The Brazilian Girls just wanna have fun Brit lit: Griffin Theatre nabs Olivier-winner The mix: Really cool things to do 'Railway' exhibit at Kohl's puts kids on track for fun 'Dark' exhibit sees the light of day at Notebaert Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato Boats will take to Chicago River for Flatwater Classic

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Ex-punk Nick Cave still fiery after all these years Heath Ledger's parents may not be motivated by altruism Chicago played major role in Newman's life Steppenwolf finds the weird charm in Murakami's 'Kafka' A Bloody shame: Band reunion bores 'Manon' opens season in style "Eagle Eye" soars to No. 1 at box office

Ebert on growing up with Scorsese Michael Cera isn't the real Michael Cera Orchestra breaks barriers Comedy duo sends characters to spoof America New comic strip: Meet Lubberland Farms’ gang This time, Robin Williams' wild riffs go wrong

Daniel Radcliffe brings naked portrayal to Broadway No one's exactly who they seem to be in 'Jekyll' Family fun: Arboretum about to show its fall colors Janet Jackson brings flash to new tour, looking back 'Project Runway' stalled by New York court ruling Furious spinning on TV after presidential debate Entertainment briefs Daily Bridge Club

Desperately seeking housewives My Bloody Valentine returns Jazz sounds labeled with diversity at Delmark bash Art in '1968' an unconventional look at politics Navy Pier can't contain the frights for Halloween Clue hoppping The mix: Really cool things to do Ticketline Spertus exhibit opens eyes about stereotypes 'Dr. Egg' raises serious issues for adults, kids Three exhibits at Block reflect World War II era Dinner and ghosts promise spirited evening in Pilsen Trip to Colombia remembered in 'Dog Days' photos

'Grey's Anatomy' premiere gets dose of reality Less is much more for Sigur Ros in concert Reunited Eagles could use bailout First lady books mall for festival Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato Weekend Warrior

What 'Mad Men's' women tell us about Sarah Palin Reporter wears Cubbie heart on his sleeve with henna An 'Unmarried' guy, circa 1988 Stars already seeing the light of band's next album Wilde's tale of Faustian deal is bargain at Lifeline Did Clay Aiken, Lindsay Lohan just come out? Friend calls Barker upbeat after crash The Hot Seat: Darius Rucker

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Olympian trades beach for ballroom on 'Dancing' tonight Emmys elect to get political 'Caroline' gets some change for the better As the CSO jubilates, Lang Lang stays calm Tina Fey dodges acclaim, loses purse Emmy winners

New album tests Plain White T's staying power Hail the conquering 'Heroes,' worth watching again Chicago Lit: Stephen Kinzer The art that helped Bresson focus Musicians' plane crew thought tire blew

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The abundant earth Trader Vic's makes comeback Hideout the icing on the summer music festival cake 'Voysey Inheritance' is on the money Club hopping Chicago Children's Museum gets around to 'Circles' Club hopping Ticketline Artist's paintings with shoe polish on display now Playskool gets prehistoric in turning 80 Prairie Center sets 'Celebration'

Implausible as ever, ABBA's 'Mamma Mia!' still darn good fun DVD chronicles new music from Smashing Pumpkins reunion Justin Timberlake comfy with non-musical projects, golf Just a hunch: 'Igor' is ready for his close-up Reality TV goes from strike issue to Emmys star New production of 'Amadeus' is work of genius Ravinia gets jump on 2009 schedule Chailly cancels CSO dates How mom learned of Jamie Lynn baby Weekend Warrior

Cheech & Chong living it up on reunion tour Dmitry Spivak returns for double 'Jeopardy!' Colbert decor: Spoof host sets musical Xmas show 'Inspector' uncovers obvious yuks Cut Copy following original plan: tour, tour, tour Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato Drink of the Week: Pisco Criolla

Barbra Streisand leads Obama big-bucks fundraiser tonight Stylin' with the stars Is Fox's 'House' warming? 'Candide' has right mix of silly, serious