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where she will not only take on the role of executive producer but will also star as legendary singer Etta James. No word yet on when she will actually arrive, but we’re certain well know as soon as her private jet lands, as Beyonce buzz travels fast. The film will mainly be shot in New Jersey and Mississippi, but may shoot in Chicago for a few exteriors.

We here at Chicagoist sometimes get caught up in the latest, fastest and shiniest things, but every once in a while it's good to remember that there are old standbys that deserve our attention as well. Ravinia Festival released their summer schedule and from the CSO to jazz to blues, country and rock there is most definitely something for everyone. It's always nice to head out of the city with a picnic basket and a blanket to enjoy some entertainment with friends.

Chicagoist nearly missed the entrance when rolling into Zebra Lounge last Thursday. What appears to be the lobby to the Canterbury Court’s high-rise apartment building also doubles as the lounge’s main entrance. For all the subtlety of the black-and-white Zebra Lounge sign on the outside, the inside is brimming with energy. True to its name, Zebra Lounge is a safari adventure with animal prints on the wall and a zebra motif running throughout the bar’s fixtures. Not shy on festivity, the lounge currently features dim red lighting and Valentine’s Day-themed streamers and tinsel. Against a backdrop of orange and deep purple walls, Tommy Oman takes his place at the corner piano belting out show tunes, classics and everything in between. He transitions seamlessly from Neal Diamond’s "Sweet Caroline" to a smooth cover of Britney Spears' "Oops I Did It Again", breaking only to make a dig at some woman from Naperville.