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15th annual bluegrass festival returns to Naperville this weekend
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 3/26/2009
A little more than a year after Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent joined musical forces, it's clear the partnership between the two bluegrass veterans is panning out. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 3/26/2009
A little more than a year after Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent joined musical forces, it's clear the partnership between the two bluegrass veterans is panning out. FULL STORY
Tony Award winner Ben Vereen celebrates Sammy Davis Jr.
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 3/26/2009
When Broadway powerhouse Ben Vereen hits the stage Saturday at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall to remember his friend, Sammy Davis Jr., he plans to build a personal connection between himself and his Naperville audience. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 3/26/2009
When Broadway powerhouse Ben Vereen hits the stage Saturday at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall to remember his friend, Sammy Davis Jr., he plans to build a personal connection between himself and his Naperville audience. FULL STORY
Hubbard Street Dance returns to COD's McAninch Arts Center
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 3/26/2009
When Hubbard Street Dance Chicago performs Friday and Saturday at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, it'll be a swift return to the suburbs for some members of the 31-year-old Chicago arts fixture. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 3/26/2009
When Hubbard Street Dance Chicago performs Friday and Saturday at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, it'll be a swift return to the suburbs for some members of the 31-year-old Chicago arts fixture. FULL STORY
Tap into fun at Maple Sugaring Days
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 3/13/2009
As travelers head east on Chicago Avenue in Naperville, the commercial, downtown stretch gives way to a roadway lined with stately Victorians. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 3/13/2009
As travelers head east on Chicago Avenue in Naperville, the commercial, downtown stretch gives way to a roadway lined with stately Victorians. FULL STORY
Benet to present 'Children of Eden'
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 3/12/2009
Though senior Kevin Phillips plays God the Father in Benet Academy's upcoming production of "Children of Eden," his isn't the only creative force behind the musical retelling of the first eight chapters of the Book of Genesis. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 3/12/2009
Though senior Kevin Phillips plays God the Father in Benet Academy's upcoming production of "Children of Eden," his isn't the only creative force behind the musical retelling of the first eight chapters of the Book of Genesis. FULL STORY
'Even Stephens' to open at Summer Place
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 3/12/2009
The works of two musical geniuses, best-known for their Broadway hits, will be featured in a cabaret-style show presented by Summer Place Theatre in Naperville. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 3/12/2009
The works of two musical geniuses, best-known for their Broadway hits, will be featured in a cabaret-style show presented by Summer Place Theatre in Naperville. FULL STORY
NCC to present ground-breaking 'No Exit'
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 3/12/2009
When North Central College junior Abby Stark got her first chance to direct a full-length play, she knew she wanted to present audiences with her vision of philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre's existentialist drama "No Exit." FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 3/12/2009
When North Central College junior Abby Stark got her first chance to direct a full-length play, she knew she wanted to present audiences with her vision of philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre's existentialist drama "No Exit." FULL STORY
Button accordionist huge draw at COD
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 3/5/2009
If you're a fan of button accordionist David Munnelly and you still don't have a ticket for his band's Friday and Saturday night shows at College of DuPage, don't panic. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 3/5/2009
If you're a fan of button accordionist David Munnelly and you still don't have a ticket for his band's Friday and Saturday night shows at College of DuPage, don't panic. FULL STORY
Naperville Central to present 'Curious Savage'
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 3/5/2009
One resident of a sanitarium known as The Cloisters is under the misguided impression that he's a violinist. Another, mourning the loss of a child, obsessively clings to a doll. A third tries to compensate for her less-than-glamorous countenance by fishing for compliments about her looks. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 3/5/2009
One resident of a sanitarium known as The Cloisters is under the misguided impression that he's a violinist. Another, mourning the loss of a child, obsessively clings to a doll. A third tries to compensate for her less-than-glamorous countenance by fishing for compliments about her looks. FULL STORY
Aurora library accepting food for fines in March
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 3/2/2009
Aurora Public Library patrons who didn't get those DVDs or that pile of books back to the library in time won't have to pay up in March. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 3/2/2009
Aurora Public Library patrons who didn't get those DVDs or that pile of books back to the library in time won't have to pay up in March. FULL STORY
Elmhurst College's Jazz Festival takes its 42nd encore
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/27/2009
College jazz musicians and nationally known professionals will entertain crowds side-by-side this weekend at the 42nd annual Elmhurst College Jazz Festival. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/27/2009
College jazz musicians and nationally known professionals will entertain crowds side-by-side this weekend at the 42nd annual Elmhurst College Jazz Festival. FULL STORY
Naperville North doing Elton John's "Aida"
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/26/2009
In 2000, the Elton John-Tim Rice contemporary version of Verdi's opera, "Aida," hit Broadway, where it stayed for four years and more than 1,800 performances. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/26/2009
In 2000, the Elton John-Tim Rice contemporary version of Verdi's opera, "Aida," hit Broadway, where it stayed for four years and more than 1,800 performances. FULL STORY
Villa Park orchid show takes visitors behind scenes
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/26/2009
A greenhouse plus a powerful furnace can equal the ability to grow orchids in a climate even as inhospitable as Chicago's. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/26/2009
A greenhouse plus a powerful furnace can equal the ability to grow orchids in a climate even as inhospitable as Chicago's. FULL STORY
North Central College revives 'Company'
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/26/2009
A meditation on the relative merits of marriage versus singlehood comes to North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall on Friday for a four-performance run. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/26/2009
A meditation on the relative merits of marriage versus singlehood comes to North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall on Friday for a four-performance run. FULL STORY
'Unshaken Love' takes stage at Itasca Baptist Church
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/19/2009
Cuddly puppies are easy to love. So are romantic partners. But when it comes to mothers-in-law, hearts and flowers may not typify every relationship. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/19/2009
Cuddly puppies are easy to love. So are romantic partners. But when it comes to mothers-in-law, hearts and flowers may not typify every relationship. FULL STORY
Naperville, Downers Grove groups join for 'Elijah'
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/19/2009
Fifty years ago, the late Thelma Roe Milnes co-founded the Downers Grove Choral Society. These days, the all-volunteer, 60-member group honors her memory with a continued commitment to music and performance. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/19/2009
Fifty years ago, the late Thelma Roe Milnes co-founded the Downers Grove Choral Society. These days, the all-volunteer, 60-member group honors her memory with a continued commitment to music and performance. FULL STORY
Napertville Jaycees unveil larger venue for Mardi Gras bash
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/12/2009
If you look at a calendar year from the point of view of the Naperville Jaycees, it ends with the Santa Train, a trip along the Metra rails with the Jolly Old Elf himself. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/12/2009
If you look at a calendar year from the point of view of the Naperville Jaycees, it ends with the Santa Train, a trip along the Metra rails with the Jolly Old Elf himself. FULL STORY
Touring company presenting 'Henry V' at College of DuPage
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/12/2009
After toiling for 11 years in Hollywood and eight in New York, actor Rick Ford found himself newly married, living in Virginia and working as a carpenter to pay the bills. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/12/2009
After toiling for 11 years in Hollywood and eight in New York, actor Rick Ford found himself newly married, living in Virginia and working as a carpenter to pay the bills. FULL STORY
New twists added to NCC's production of 'Our Town'
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/12/2009
Candace Taylor knew Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" is something of a theatrical chestnut about family life and community. So when the guest director began to put together North Central College's version, she gave the 1938 classic just enough tweaks to make it distinctive. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/12/2009
Candace Taylor knew Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" is something of a theatrical chestnut about family life and community. So when the guest director began to put together North Central College's version, she gave the 1938 classic just enough tweaks to make it distinctive. FULL STORY
NCC to host International Fest
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/6/2009
You don't have to get on a plane or a train to experience the best a variety of cultures have to offer. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/6/2009
You don't have to get on a plane or a train to experience the best a variety of cultures have to offer. FULL STORY
North Central Gospel Extravaganza focuses on local talent
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/6/2009
The collective sound of collaborative voices united in song will be celebrated Saturday night during North Central College's 21st annual Gospel Extravaganza in Naperville. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/6/2009
The collective sound of collaborative voices united in song will be celebrated Saturday night during North Central College's 21st annual Gospel Extravaganza in Naperville. FULL STORY
Chinese acrobats tumble into Wheaton
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/5/2009
There will be hoop diving, somersaults on the Russian bar, single-hand balancing, martial arts and a demonstration by a contortionist. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/5/2009
There will be hoop diving, somersaults on the Russian bar, single-hand balancing, martial arts and a demonstration by a contortionist. FULL STORY
Waubonsie to present 'Life of the Party'
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/5/2009
A bookish braniac, Jean Hughes longs to be popular. When her family moves to a new town, she embraces the chance to reinvent her persona, transforming herself into the "Life of the Party." FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/5/2009
A bookish braniac, Jean Hughes longs to be popular. When her family moves to a new town, she embraces the chance to reinvent her persona, transforming herself into the "Life of the Party." FULL STORY
Platform shows, polyester back at Naperpalooza
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/5/2009
After rock 'n' roll and before grunge, there was disco. So the folks who brought Naperville its first Naperpalooza last year, a rock-out event, are going in this year for platform shoes and polyester-patterned shirts. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 2/5/2009
After rock 'n' roll and before grunge, there was disco. So the folks who brought Naperville its first Naperpalooza last year, a rock-out event, are going in this year for platform shoes and polyester-patterned shirts. FULL STORY
Children's theater group restages 'Joseph'
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 1/29/2009
He was Horton the elephant in one show and John the Baptist in another. In the Christian Youth Theater production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" set to open Friday, Jan. 30, in Elmhurst, Hayden Ashley plays the title role. FULL STORY
By Ann Piccininni | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 1/29/2009
He was Horton the elephant in one show and John the Baptist in another. In the Christian Youth Theater production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" set to open Friday, Jan. 30, in Elmhurst, Hayden Ashley plays the title role. FULL STORY
