Niles Herald-Spectator

Spotlight: People on the move

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:46:01 -0500

Sense of community: Glencoe-based Writers’ Theatre and in particular Nicole Ripley, its director of education, and Nicole O’Connell, formerly of the theater’s education department, received the Al Ward Spirit of Giving Award from Communities In Schools of Chicago on June 19.

The 29th annual Strawberry Fest: A berry good time in Long Grove

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:37:01 -0500

The strawberries are ripe, the calendar says summer. So it’s time to celebrate in Long Grove. So this year, the town’s 29th annual Strawberry Fest runs June 21 – June 23.

The audacity of Hope — and Richter

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:50:02 -0500

British composer Max Richter has recomposed “The Four Seasons.” Yes, Richter has tampered significantly with Vivaldi’s magnificent set of violin concertos, which have been chronicling the cycles of nature since they were published in 1725.

John C. Reilly brings his ‘Friends’ to Chicago

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:48:01 -0500

When actor John C. Reilly sang a show-stopping version of “Mr. Cellophane” in the movie musical “Chicago,” the world took notice: This guy can sing.

New on DVD, Blu-ray

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:17:24 -0500

Ashley Bell bends over backwards for scares in “The Last Exorcism Part II,” major stars get rude and crude in “Movie 43” and Dustin Hoffman has a senior moment in “Quartet.”

Goodman, Walt Disney team up for ‘Jungle Book’ play

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:42:01 -0500

“Walt Disney would have loved this fusion.” These words could not come from a better authority — the Oscar- and Grammy-winning Richard Sherman, who, with his late brother, Robert, wrote five of the songs on the much-beloved soundtrack for “The Jungle Book,” Disney’s 1967 animated film inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s book of stories.

‘Man of Steel’ super yet self-important

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:46:01 -0500

Though its self-mythologizing smacks of pomposity at times and its super-spectacular action sequences are so mind-boggling it’s sometimes hard to follow what’s going on, you have to give “Man of Steel” credit for one thing — it’s not dull.

Arts and entertainment calendar for June 20

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:22:25 -0500

Check out the variety of fun events and activities in your area this week!

‘Breaking Pointe’ ballet dancer teaching classes at Dancenter North in Libertyville

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:24:46 -0500

After starring in the first season of the CW reality show, “Breaking Pointe,” Warren Township High School alumna Katie Martin is back at Dancenter North in Libertyville to teach young dancers lessons from her brush with fame. “This is where I became a dancer,” Martin said. “This is were it all started. I love to just show my appreciation.”

Movies opening, still in theaters

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:13:06 -0500

Henry Cavil gets super in “Man of Steel,” Seth Rogen goes apocalyptic in “This is the End” and a young Israeli woman gets married (but perhaps not to the man she wants) in “Fill the Void,” all in area theaters.

Family Friendly: Head to paradise with the help of the Barefoot Hawaiians

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:20:01 -0500

Talk about your staycations. Your family will feel as if you have escaped to an island getaway when you watch the Barefoot Hawaiian show, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18 at Harrer Park Pavilion, 6250 Dempster St., Morton Grove.

Jen Lancaster living: Author chronicles year of following ‘The Tao’ of Martha Stewart

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:44:02 -0500

There are household names and then there’s Martha Stewart. Everyone knows Martha can do anything related to domestic and lifestyle goodliness.

Local farmers market guide

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:52:02 -0500

Local farmers are gearing up for this year’s farmers market season. Add fresh produce, baked goods, cheese, gourmet treats and more to your meals each week with a quick visit to the vendors of your local market.

Table Hopping: Family traditions add spice at Addis Abeba

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:37:11 -0500

There is an old Ethiopian saying: “Those who eat from the same plate will not betray each other.” As an immigrant from Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, Endal Hailemariam knows something about this notion.

Acting out: Enjoy summer’s open air theater

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:16:08 -0500

One would expect the producer of an outdoor theater festival to have a background in drama, perhaps business. But entomology? “I actually know way too much about cicadas,” said Michael Miro, of Evanston’s Shakespeare on the Ridge, describing the difference between annual species of the critters and the well-known 17-year periodical cicadas.

‘Bling Ring’ star at home on red carpet

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:35:44 -0500

With little more on her actor’s resume than some children’s shows at the Winnetka Community Center and a musical at New Trier, 18-year-old Katie Chang has made a very auspicious movie debut.