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"Lord of the Dance" returns to Rosemont at the Akoo Theatre for two performances on Saturday, March 2.

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Mentalist Brian Imbus performs in Sugar Grove.

Comedian David Brenner performs at Zanies locations in Rosemont and St. Charles.

A painting by Dan Addington is featured in the show "FUSEDChicago" at College of Lake County's Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art in Grayslake.

Spider Saloff, Dee Alexander and Frieda Lee pay tribute to the late Ella Fitzgerald in the jazz concert "Three Ellas" at the Prairie Center for the Performing Arts in Schaumburg.

"American Idol" finalist Crystal Bowersox comes to the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.

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Rev. Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago headline College of Lake County's 29th Annual Salute to Gospel Music.

Sounds of Blackness headlines College of Lake County's 29th Annual Salute to Gospel Music.

Legendary jazz performer Ramsey Lewis performs at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove on Friday, March 1.

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Michael Flatley's "Lord of the Dance" heralds in St. Patrick's Day feelings with its Celtic rhythms at the Akoo Theatre in Rosemont. Local modern artists show their take on the ancient art of encaustic at CLC's Wright Community Gallery of Art in Grayslake. And comedian David Brenner lights up two Zanies locations this weekend.