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Government, Arts

'Star Wars' Actress to Appear At Library Event

Orli Shoshan, who played Jedi master Shaak Ti in "Star Wars" episodes II and III, will appear at the Joliet Public Library June 1 as part of its 4th annual Star Wars Day.

Government, Arts

Never Heard of the Electric Daisy Carnival? That Will Change May 24

The three-day electronic music festival, which tours all over the country, will be unlike anything every produced in the Chicago area.

Arts, Local Connections

It's On to 'Dancing' Week 6 for Andy Dick

Despite a score that put him last place, the Joliet native survived the cut yet again and will be back next week on "Dancing with the Stars."

Arts, Local Connections

Andy Dick's Waltz Moves 'Dancing' Judge to Tears

It also helped him score 21 points and enough audience support to let him move on to week five of "Dancing with the Stars."

Arts, Awareness

Money Needed to Restore Joliet's Fading, Crumbling Murals: Group

Friends of Community Public Art is putting together a committee tasked with raising money to pay for the restoration and maintenance of the city's outdoor artwork.

Arts, Local Connections

'Wacko' Andy Dick Sees Better Scores This Week on 'Dancing'

Joliet native/comedic actor Andy Dick took on the persona of the Mad Hatter for his jazz dance performance to Lady Gaga's "Poker Face."

Arts, Local Connections

Dick's Stilted 'Dancing' Debut Still Wins Fans

The Joliet native's first "Dancing with the Stars" score was fairly mediocre, but his human side and underdog quality seemed to win over both the judges and audience.

Arts, Local Connections

Saw It on eBay: Joliet Prison Movie Poster

The replica poster for "Life in Joliet Penitentiary," a black-and-white documentary from 1914, is selling for $4.99.

Arts

Comedian Lewis Black Returning to the Rialto

Tickets go on sale March 18 for the May 10 show. Check out the video of Black during a 2009 comedy special.

Arts, Local Connections

Local Craigslist: C. Carson Paintings for Sale

Two "pictures" for just $30 -- what a deal! The Joliet seller doesn't make it clear if they're reproductions or actual oil paintings.

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