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New Philharmonic proclaims the beauty of life and music in New Year's Eve concertsDec 21, 2021 10:00 pm - We are a generation chosen to live through unprecedented times. With so much going on we manage to smile and enjoy our lives. Music is a miraculous tool that helps us to...
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How a writer created his own take on 'A Christmas Story' set in his 1980s Batavia childhoodDec 21, 2021 4:30 am - Kevin Jakubowski, originally from Batavia, wanted to make a movie about growing up in the suburbs in the 1980s, with a parallel to the holiday classic "A Christmas Story...
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Feder: After signing off at WBBM, Julie Mann takes job with Kane CountyDec 15, 2021 12:00 am - Julie Mann, the beloved newsroom leader and managing editor who just signed off after 25 years at Audacy all-news WBBM 780-AM/WCFS 105.9-FM, is on to her new adventure. ...
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Illinois Brass Band returns to St. Charles church for 'Holiday Classics' Dec. 18Dec 12, 2021 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Dec. 18, music director Stephen Squires and the Illinois Brass Band will perform their popular "Holiday Classics" at 5 p.m. at Baker Memorial United Methodi...
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Salt Creek Ballet and New Philharmonic present 'The Nutcracker' Dec. 18-19Dec 11, 2021 10:00 pm - "Dance is the hidden language of the soul," said American modern dancer and choreographer Martha Graham. It's absolutely right, but dance can't exist without music. The ...
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DuPage Symphony Orchestra to bring 'Yuletide Cheer' to Naperville Dec. 12Dec 09, 2021 12:00 am - The DuPage Symphony Orchestra continues its annual tradition of holiday concerts with "Yuletide Cheer" on Sunday, Dec. 12, at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville. The conce...
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DuPage Symphony Orchestra to bring 'Yuletide Cheer' to Naperville Dec. 12Dec 06, 2021 10:00 pm - "Christmas is a glorious time of the year, simple in origin, deep in meaning, beautiful in tradition and custom, rich in memories, and charitable in spirit," said Thomas...
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WT Productions brings 'Seasonal' tradition back to Vero Voce TheaterNov 30, 2021 10:00 pm - A good tradition always returns, even if it gets interrupted for a year. WT Productions is living that philosophy as it gears up to bring the fourth installment of thei...
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Things to do Dec. 2-9: Holiday light shows, concerts, tree lightings, Santa brunches & moreNov 30, 2021 10:00 pm - Ongoing Festival of Lights and Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Thursday, Dec. 30, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. The zoo will be transformed i...
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Experience the holidays by candlelight at the Durant House Dec. 4-5Nov 29, 2021 10:00 pm - Step back in time and enjoy the scents, sights, and tastes of the holidays in 19th-century Illinois at the Durant House Museum on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4-5. The Dur...