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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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Call for artists for 'Eye of the Beholder: Transparency' exhibit at Water Street StudiosJan 09, 2019 10:00 pm - Water Street Studios in Batavia invites garment artists to submit to the upcoming "Eye of the Beholder" exhibit. It will be on display in May in the first-floor Dempsey ...
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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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Morton Arboretum hosts 'Whiskey Dinner' Jan. 11-12Jan 03, 2019 10:00 pm - Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, in Lisle, will host its "Whiskey Dinner" at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 11-12, in the Ginkgo Restaurant. Dine on a decadent meal pe...
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Norris' Music in the Gallery season features acclaimed concert pianist, Irish band, alternative jazz and moreDec 21, 2018 10:00 pm - The Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles announced details of its upcoming season of "Music in the Gallery" events. They are offering a special "12 Days" discount...