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Jessi Virtusio

Jessi Virtusio has been the SouthtownStar’s arts and entertainment editor since November 2007, when the Daily Southtown and Star Newspapers merged.

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Movies: ‘The Vow’ and films for hopeless romantics

This Elaborating on Entertainment article originally appeared as “Movies: ‘The Vow’ and films for hopeless romantics” at blogs.southtownstar.com/entertainment, where you can share your take on this subject. “That movie was soooooo good!” That’s exactly what I exclaimed after going to see “The Vow,” which topped …

Pro Wrestling Pick: VWAA, more

Vanguard Wrestling All-Star Alliance will be back in action at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the VWAA Forefront/Oak Forest Park District, 15601 S. Central Ave. Tickets for St. Vanguard’s Day Massacre 2012 are $10 for general admission and $5 for ages 10 and younger. Information: …

Hot Picks: Chocolate Fest, Chicago Auto Show

Here is a look at top events you won’t want to miss. Suggestions include Chocolate Fest in Homewood and the Chicago Auto Show.

Hot Picks: ‘The Vow’

Here is a look at top events you won’t want to miss. Suggestions include early screenings of the romantic drama “The Vow,” which is set in Chicago.

‘Underworld: Awakening’ languishes a bit

I’m such a fan of the “Underworld” film franchise and vampires in general that I made it a point to go to the midnight screening of “Underworld: Awakening.” I must admit that I was surprised to not see more people at AMC Loews Crestwood 18 …

Pro Wrestling Pick: Dreamwave

Several Southlanders are booked for Feb. 4’s Season Premiere at LaSalle Knights of Columbus. Dreamwave Wrestling will kick off 2012 with this event featuring former WWE superstar Chavo Guerrero Jr. Information: dreamwavewrestling.com. ◆ Keep your eye out for a Pro Wrestling Extra topic at Elaborating …

Hot Picks: ‘I Shall Be Released’

Here is a look at top events you won’t want to miss. Suggestions include the “I Shall Be Released” poetry-spoken word open mike night at Union Street Gallery in Chicago Heights.

Pro Wrestling Pick: VWAA and more

There are several shows to choose from in the coming days. Vanguard Wrestling All-Star Alliance will present Resolution Rumble 2012 at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at the VWAA Forefront/Oak Forest Park District, 15601 S. Central Ave. General-admission tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for …

Updates about First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre

The FYI on FMBA blog features what you need to know about First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park. The latest updates at blogs.southtownstar.com/fmba have included: ♦ A country concert that’s been announced for Wrigley Field and may affect the 2012 Country Megaticket acts that …

Hot Picks: Free admission to Shedd Aquarium

Here is a look at top events you won’t want to miss. Suggestions include free general admission at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

Pro Wrestling Pick: X-Pac at PCW

Sean Waltman, known to many as X-Pac from the WWE, will be the special guest at Winter Meltdown. The Pro Championship Wrestling show will take place Jan. 21 at the Steger Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 3332 S. Chicago Road. “X-Pac was someone we at …

For First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre news

For everything you need to know about First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, check out blogs.southtownstar.com/fmba. Tickets soon will be going on sale for summer concerts. Although nothing has been announced officially yet for the outdoor venue’s 2012 season, the FYI on FMBA blog …

Hot Picks: Custom cars, Steve Trash

Here is a look at top events you won’t want to miss. Suggestions include the Custom Rides Car Show and Expo at the Tinley Park Convention Center and the Trash and Recycle Show with Steve Trash: Rockin’ Eco Hero at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills.

Resistance Pro ready to ‘Rise’ on Jan. 13

After debuting in November at Excalibur in Chicago with a 21-and-older event, Resistance Pro is back with an all-ages show. The promotion has garnered both buzz and criticism because Billy Corgan, of the Smashing Pumpkins, is creative director. Corgan himself will be in the house …

Hot Picks: Boat show, MLK Day

Here is a look at top events you won’t want to miss. Suggestions include the Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Show at McCormick Place — North and the DuSable Museum of African American History’s King Day Celebration.

Southland teens offer lots of entertainment suggestions

With the new year in full effect, Southlanders may be looking to try something new. And when it comes to entertainment, teenagers often are hip to what’s hot and what’s not long before adults are. Sometimes teens are even into books, movies, music and other …

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