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Oasis continues resurgence with 'Soul'

By STEVE BROWN sbrown1@scn1.com — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Most music fans probably remember Oasis for its mega-hit 1995 album, "(What's the Story?) Morning Glory" and its two singles, "Wonderwall" and "Champagne Supernova," and many critics will pan the band's newest release, "Dig Out Your Soul" as a comeback.

Culture Calendar

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

ART

Night Life

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

COMEDY

Cool nights bring fall colors early

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

For most of us, warm, sunny days and cool nights sound just about right when fall rolls around. It turns out that's when the trees are suiting up for some of their best work. "Fall colors are coming out right now, and they're going to last until the first week of November," said Kathy Casstevens, marketing director for Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center.

Top 5 reasons it's actually good that Chicago baseball is over

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

It's too cold anyway.

Hearty Italian fare made Mama's way at Capri

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Joey Rovito's Capri Ristorante Italiano in Naperville took up new quarters when it was moved recently from Ogden Avenue to the new City Gate Center on the city's northwest side.

Hollywood's undead: They're just like us!

The Associated Press — Wed, 8 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

The dead used to be a world away, far beyond the realm of mortal existence. But the coffins and long black capes are gone� these days, the dead are just like us. Hollywood's dead, circa 2008, wear jeans, type obsessively on their BlackBerries and fret over relationship woes.

Five things to know

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Scrap Arts Music: This inventive Canadian group performs at 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage. At 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Call the box office at 630-942-4000 or visit www.atthemac.org.

Italian fare made Mamato

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Some families are bound together by blood. The Rovito clan is no different, but its members also connect along a chain composed of semolina and olive oil, marinara sauce and mozzarella.

Culture Calendar

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

AUDITIONS

Family Calendar

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

MUSEUMS

Top five distractions from the Cubs/Sox this weekend

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

You could PLAY baseball with your kids.

Five things to know

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

BB King: The blues legend will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Rialto Square Theatre. At 15 E. Van Buren St., Joliet. Call 815-726-6600 or visit rialtosquare.com.

'Rodanthe' house real star of movie

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

More effective as a piece of house porn than cinematic drama, "Nights in Rodanthe" stars Richard Gere and Diane Lane as emotionally bruised strangers who get a second chance at romance when they meet at a gorgeous beachfront inn on the North Carolina coast.

Culture Calendar

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

ART

Motorcyclists drawn to Naperville gathering spot

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

The horizon gently tugs the sun closer as the travelers begin to gather at Jefferson and Main on a balmy September evening. Two of them approach their Harley Davidsons, parked side by side, with a cordial air about them - though the mutual curiosity is clear.

Top five reasons to hit the Halloween store this weekend

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Nothing says a holiday like visiting a store that scares your children to death.

Family Calendar

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

MUSEUMS

5 Things to Do

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Evan Lysacek performs in benefit: Olympian and Naperville native Evan Lysacek is appearing in Geneva for a benefit for the Stephanie Joseph Memorial Fund in collaboration with the Make-A-Wish Illinois Chapter at 6 p.m. Sept. 27. Also appearing are Jeffrey Buttle, Tanith Belbin and Benjamin Agosto, Kimmie Meissner, Brooke Castille and Ben Okolski, Shae-Lynn Borne, Jennifer Robinson, Ryan Bradley, Rena Inoue and John Baldwin and up-and-coming skaters. At Fox Valley Ice Arena, 1996 S. Kirk Road, Geneva. Contact 630-527-9400 or www.foxvalleyicearena.net/.

Two generations of musical clan hit House of Blues

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Changing tastes in music can sometimes drive a wedge between the generations. But for one Glen Ellyn father and son, music has brought them closer together.

Culture Calendar

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

ART

Night Life

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

COMEDY

Teen sexuality exploited in 'Towelhead'

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Writer-director Alan Ball's obsession with the sexuality of teenage girls continues with "Towelhead," and you don't have to be a prude to be alarmed by it. Like "American Beauty," which won Ball an Oscar for best original screenplay, "Towelhead" features a sexually abusive relationship between a suburban father and a young girl.

Family Calendar

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

OUTDOORS

Top five reasons it's bad new TV is back

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

New sitcoms: Jerry O'Connell's annual attempt at relevance fails again.

5 Things to Do

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Clint Black: North Central College presents the country star at Pfeiffer Hall at 8 p.m. Sept. 20. At 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Call 630-637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/show.

Now Playing

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Capsule reviews of films currently playing in local theaters, including "Burn After Reading," "Righteous Kill" and "The Women."

Wine list for festival grows by several dozen labels

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

If the couple hundred wines poured for sampling at last year's Naperville Wine Festival weren't enough, don't despair. This year there will be more. Set for Friday and Saturday at Naper Settlement, the event will expand on last year by increasing the collection of vendors by about one-third.