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New Philharmonic celebrates eight decades of Broadway musical hits

Submitted by New Philharmonic
Jan 21, 2026 6:16 pm - New Philharmonic has added a third performance of "Broadway Through the Years" concerts on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 due to popular demand. The professional orchestra and guest artists will perform greatest hits from Broadway musicals over the past eight decades.
Quiet on the set! Teens strip away sound for the ninth annual Student Silent Film Festival

By Andy Richardson, Student Silent Film Festival
Jan 21, 2026 4:44 pm - The Student Silent Film Festival is a competition where students from 12 Chicago area high schools create original silent films without voices or sound effects. The ninth annual festival will be Jan. 28 at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.
DuPage Children’s Museum celebrating kindness at Community Cares event

By Jaime Johnson, DuPage Children's Museum
Jan 21, 2026 11:09 am - DuPage Children's Museum in Naperville invites families to participate in Community Cares on Jan. 24, a hands-on event where children can engage in playful projects that benefit local organizations and communities.
‘The Future is Now’: Fox Valley Orchestra spotlights young musical talents

Submitted by Al Benson
Jan 21, 2026 10:29 am - The Fox Valley Orchestra and Chorus will present "The Future is Now" concert on Jan. 25 at Aurora University's Crimi Auditorium. The concert will feature winners of the FVMC's collegiate voice and high school instrumental competition, who will perform with the orchestra and receive monetary awards.
Happy 15th: Aurora’s Paramount Theatre announces 2026-2027 season

By Barbara Vitello
Jan 19, 2026 9:00 am - Aurora’s Paramount Theatre announced its 2026-2027 Broadway series Monday. The lineup includes “Mean Girls,” “A Christmas Carol,” “Sunday in the Park With George” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”
Kane County strip club gets long-sought liquor license, but fully nude dancers not allowed

By Brenda Schory
Jan 15, 2026 11:07 am - The Kane County Liquor Commission voted 3-1 on Wednesday to approve a long-sought liquor license for Blackjacks Gentlemen’s Club.
Best bets: Disney on Ice returns, Griffin, Cleve Carney museums debut new exhibitions

By Barbara Vitello
Jan 14, 2026 7:38 am - This week Disney on Ice returns to Allstate Arena and the United Center, The Cleve Carney Museum of Art and the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry debut new exhibitions, and suburban venues celebrate Elvis Presley and doo-wop.
Restaurant weeks kick off, offering dining deals, special menus

By Rick West
Jan 13, 2026 3:50 pm - Towns throughout the suburbs will be kicking off their annual restaurant weeks begining this weekend in Wheaton, offering special deals and menu items.
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: A list of suburban events

Daily Herald report
Jan 13, 2026 3:23 pm - Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 19. These upcoming events, celebrations and services will pay tribute to the civil rights leader.
Young musicians to shine at Sinfonietta Bel Canto’s Concerto Competition

By Stephen Thurlow, Sinfonietta Bel Canto
Jan 07, 2026 5:40 pm - On Jan. 25, the Sinfonietta Bel Canto is hosting the Finalists Concert of its annual Concerto Competition for young musicians. Also on the program will be a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with works by African American composers.

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