Elgin Entertainment
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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.
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St. Sophia’s to hold fall Greek food fest to benefit hurricane recoveryOct 23, 2024 11:57 am - St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Elgin will hold a fall Greek food fest on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25 and 26, with proceeds going to hurricane relief efforts.
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Dining out: Eat wings to win Bears tickets, new restaurant openings and moreOct 23, 2024 10:33 am - The Chicago Bears will play division rival Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day and Wing Snob is giving away a few tickets. Plus, Fat Rosie’s opens in Rosemont and Fry the Coop debuts in Bolingbrook.
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Award-winning entertainers Daryl Nitz and George Howe bring their 25th anniversary tour to Elgin’s HemmensOct 22, 2024 9:06 pm - Elgin, fasten your seat belts! It’s going to be a crazy night with Chicago’s two wild and crazy guys – After Dark Award winners Daryl Nitz and George Howe.
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Spotlight: ‘Disney’s Frozen’ commences 12-week run at Aurora’s Paramount TheatreOct 21, 2024 5:33 pm - Aurora’s Paramount Theatre presents the Midwest regional premiere of “Frozen,” the musical adapted from the hit animated film from 2013.