Hot Picks: ‘Avenue Q,’ ‘Chicago Live!’

Updated: December 2, 2012 2:08PM

Here is a look at top events you won’t want to miss.

Suggestions include “Avenue Q” at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills and “Chicago Live!” at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University in University Park.

‘Avenue Q’

Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, presents this show Nov. 1-4.

Information: morainevalley.edu/fpac, (708) 974-5500.

‘Chicago Live!’

This live stage show, which will be recorded for WGN-AM (720), takes place Nov. 1 at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts, off University Parkway east of Governors Highway, University Park.

Information: chicagolive.com, (708) 235-2222.

Weekend

Nov. 2’s Weekend magazine features Lincoln-Way High School District 210’s 2012-13 entertainment season.

There are also features on Dolton native Jane Lynch about “Wreck-It Ralph,” the movie “Chasing Mavericks,” Southlanders on “Family Feud” and Apostle Christian Theatre’s “Don’t Kick the Turkeys.”

Some of these articles already are available in SouthtownStar.com’s Entertainment section.

Also for Nov. 1, 2012

Carpe Weekend looks at what to do with that extra hour from daylight-saving time. Suggestions include events in Midlothian, Orland Park and Steger.

The Entertainment section also includes a movie review of “Wreck-It Ralph” and a look at early screenings of “Flight” and “The Man with the Iron Fists.”

Jessi Virtusio blogs about music, movies and more on Elaborating on Entertainment at blogs.southtownstar.com/entertainment.

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