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Hip-hop gets old-time religion

In the beginning, there was the Flow. Freddy Flow, that is, a.k.a. Fred Lenhoff, 50, of River Forest, a writer/editor for the American Medical Association by day, late-blooming hip-hop artist by night — performing the past few years at parties, open-mike nights, wherever he could find an audience.

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Family Friendly: Overnight family fun at Franklin Park campout

Parents and kids can spend some quality time together at the Park District of Franklin Park’s annual Family Campout, 5 p.m. June 22 to 8:30 a.m. June 23 at North Park, 10040 Addison St.

For de Rossi, return to ‘Arrested’ surreal

Portia de Rossi remembers a time when she couldn’t get “Arrested.” To land the role of Lindsay Bluth Funke in the cult hit “Arrested Development,” she pulled out all the stops.

Butterflies in bloom at Botanic Garden

Hundreds of brilliantly colored butterflies will soon dart around the “Butterflies & Blooms” exhibition at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Absorbing exhibit: A look at ‘Minerals in Food’

The expression, “that’s my two cents,” takes on new meaning when you realize that the human body does contain copper, as well as many other minerals, metals and trace elements that are derived from the “rock” of Earth’s crust.

Rocks are broken down into soil, …

Stingrays easy to handle in new Shedd exhibit

In her 24 years as a Shedd Aquarium member, Joan Reylek has only once touched a Shedd animal, during an errant encounter with a sea otter.

Star power: Technology revolutionizes Sky Show

As a pulsing nebula races toward the watchful audience, a hand shoots up to touch it. More hands follow suit, straining skywards. For the kids taking in the Adler’s newest show, “Cosmic Wonder,” outer space is just out of reach.

The Local Dish: Golden Steer scores with retro fare

In 1997, Charlie Tzouras interviewed for a kitchen position at the Golden Steer Steakhouse and ended up buying the popular restaurant with his late cousin, Kiriakos Tzouras.

New releases on DVD, Blu-ray

Young love casts a powerful spell in “Beautiful Creatures,” Arnold Schwarzenneger returns to action in “The Last Stand,” Jude Law writes a prescription for disaster in “Side Effects” and Pacino, Walken and Arkin have a big night on the town in “Stand Up Guys.”

Billboard awards are Taylor-made

Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards. Swift won eight of 11 awards, including top artist and top Billboard 200 album for “Red.” She told the crowd: “You are the longest and best relationship I ever had.” She also had a colorful performance of her hit “22” — starting backstage and working her way to the main stage on the back of a bike with help from a dozen background dancers and a flurry of red balloons.