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Fox Valley poet 'saw with his soul,' inspired others to createJan 13, 2019 12:00 am - The Fox Valley arts community is mourning the death of Frank A. Rutledge, regarded as the "poet laureate" of Batavia's Waterline Writers and known for hosting open mics ...
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New Philharmonic presents Johann Strauss II's elegant 'Die Fledermaus'Jan 11, 2019 10:00 pm - "A waltz of Johann Strauss is good music in its proper place," said British composer Vaughan Williams. It is known that Johann Strauss II, the 19th century Austrian comp...
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'History Speaks' continues Feb. 3 with 'How Nations Atone for Past Wrongs'Jan 09, 2019 12:00 am - The Naper Settlement's next "History Speaks" program will be "Stumbling on History: How Nations Atone for Past Wrongs" from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, in Century Memori...
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Learn about the Women's Army Corps in 'History Speaks: Mollie's War' Jan. 13Jan 09, 2019 12:00 am - The Naper Settlement's next "History Speaks" program will be "The Journey to Mollie's War: WACs and World War II" from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, in Century Memorial C...
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Chicago Sinfonietta honors Martin Luther King, Jr. with its annual tribute concertJan 08, 2019 10:00 pm - "Life's most persistent and urgent question is 'What are you doing for others?'" declared Martin Luther King, Jr. in his speech in Montgomery, Alabama in 1957. For Chica...
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Village Theatre Guild kicks off 2019 with thought-provoking 'Marjorie Prime'Jan 08, 2019 10:00 pm - Village Theatre Guild of Glen Ellyn presents their upcoming winter production "Marjorie Prime" by Jordan Harrison. This fascinating work of science fiction takes place i...
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Wheaton Drama to stage Pulitzer Prize winning 'Wit'Jan 07, 2019 10:00 pm - Wheaton Drama will present the Pulitzer Prize- winning drama "Wit" beginning Friday, Jan. 18, and continuing through Feb. 10. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Frida...
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Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra to feature Baroque favorites in 'Trumpet Glory' Jan. 27Jan 06, 2019 10:00 pm - Enjoy an afternoon of glorious music when the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of music director and conductor Stephen Alltop, continues its 2018-19 season w...
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New Philharmonic and Maestro Kirk Muspratt ring in 2019 with three concertsDec 10, 2018 10:00 pm - Each New Year is a new start, new beginning, new hope, and a new step forward. It is a declaration of life, joy, freedom and happiness, and it is a new chance to make th...
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Elmhurst Symphony musicians to perform 'Trumpet Glory' at Mayslake Jan. 12Dec 09, 2018 10:00 pm - Warm up a frosty January afternoon in a beautiful setting when the "Elmhurst Symphony Musicians in Performance at Mayslake" series continues its 2018-19 season. The musi...