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‘A message of hope and optimism’: Children’s Theatre of Elgin to present ‘Annie Jr.’Nov 08, 2024 2:57 pm - Leaping lizards! Children’s Theatre of Elgin is getting ready to perform “Annie Jr.” Friday through Sunday, Nov. 15-17, at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin.
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Elgin Symphony Woodwind Trio to perform Nov. 17 at St. Charles libraryNov 07, 2024 9:26 pm - The St. Charles Public Library continues its Sunday Concert Series with a special performance by the Elgin Symphony Orchestra Woodwind Trio on Sunday, Nov. 17. The concert will feature Scott Metlicka, Joshua Fleming, and Patrick Rehker.
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Suburban restaurants thank service members with Veterans Day specialsNov 05, 2024 4:31 pm - Lots of suburban restaurants are saluting those who have served and are currently serving in the military by saying thank you with free or discounted meals on Veterans Day Monday, Nov. 11.
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Drag brunch fundraiser in Elgin to benefit Open Door Health CenterNov 05, 2024 10:44 am - Open Door Health Center will hold its 2024 Chocolate Drop Drag Benefit Brunch fundraiser on Nov. 17.
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Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang performs with Elgin Symphony Orchestra Nov. 9-10Nov 04, 2024 11:57 am - As part of its 75th season celebration, Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang will be joining the award-winning Elgin Symphony Orchestra on Nov. 9-10 in a program featuring Grieg’s Piano Concerto, Dvorak’s Symphony No. 7, and Coleridge-Taylor’s Overture to “The Song of Hiawatha.”
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Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra explores music through the lens of art in 2024-25 seasonOct 30, 2024 4:39 pm - How do you paint a symphony? That is the question the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra explores in its 2024-25 season. The theme for the 49th season is “Soundscapes.”
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Best Bets: Share laughs with Mike Toomey, Yakov Smirnoff, Larry David, Steve-OOct 29, 2024 9:54 pm - Mike Toomey, Yakov Smirnoff and Larry David are among the comedians headlining suburban and Chicago theaters. Plus, the Hemmens Cultural Center and James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts host Dia de los Muertos celebrations.
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A gallery of ghouls: Creepy scenes from Elgin’s Nightmare on Chicago StreetOct 27, 2024 11:43 pm - The city of Elgin shared images from its annual Nightmare on Chicago Street, a Halloween party that draws thousands to downtown Elgin. This year’s event was Oct. 19.
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Smiles instead of scares at Elgin senior home’s Halloween HikeOct 27, 2024 5:22 pm - Halloween might be a celebration of all the things that give us a fright, but there was nothing but smiles and joy Sunday during the 6th annual Halloween Hike at The Vines Senior Homes in Elgin.
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Get in the spirit: Halloween-themed specials on tap at suburban bars, restaurantsOct 23, 2024 2:32 pm - Halloween falls on a Thursday, which means there’s an opportunity for an extra long week of celebrating. Suburban bars and restaurants are offering spooky events and specials to get you in the spirit.