Cook County Entertainment
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Spotlight: ‘Men on Boats’ revival sets sail at Elgin’s Janus TheatreJun 05, 2024 6:00 am - Janus Theatre revives “Men on Boats,” a history-based dramedy that features an all-female cast, while BrightSide Theatre stages the rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar.”
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’60s suburban rock scene regulars The Flock reuniting to open Ravinia seasonJun 04, 2024 7:22 pm - For those of a certain age, The Flock is remembered for being part of the golden era of 1960s Chicago garage rock. Anchored by violinist Jerry Goodman and bassist Jerry Smith, The Return of the Flock will open the 2024 Ravinia season Friday.
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Preservation in Geneva adds Front Lounge for ‘intimate, artistic’ gatheringsJun 04, 2024 1:14 pm - Preservation in Geneva recently morphed its original dining room into the Front Lounge, reducing the number of seats and reconfiguring the space.
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Festivals June 7-13: Chicago Blues Fest, PrideFests, Libertyville Days and moreJun 04, 2024 12:42 pm - Mark your calendars for a special performance from blues legend Buddy Guy at Chicago Blues Fest, plus PrideFests in Woodstock and Round Lake Beach, Libertyville Days and more happening this week.
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Gigantic mural to create ‘living wall’ on Wheeling apartment complexJun 04, 2024 11:48 am - The parking garage at Wheeling’s Uptown 500 apartment complex soon will become a giant artistic canvas.
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Best bets: Performances by comedian Jen Kober, Night Ranger, Denise Tomasello, John CleeseJun 04, 2024 10:59 am - Metropolis Performing Arts Centre kicks off Pride Month with comedian Jen Kober, Arlington Heights native and cabaret chanteuse Denise Tomasello performs at the Park West and Night Ranger headlines the Rialto Square Theatre.
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Elmhurst Public Library seeks submissions for Local Author FairJun 03, 2024 9:41 pm - Submissions are now being accepted for Elmhurst Public Library’s Local Author Fair on Saturday, Aug. 24.
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Barrington appoints new director of cultural affairsJun 03, 2024 7:50 pm - Barrington has hired Brian Coyle as its new director of cultural affairs, a role that includes overseeing programming at Barrington’s White House and other cultural event...
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Annual Fox River Arts Ramble on June 8 to feature 14 stopsJun 03, 2024 11:03 am - Fourteen locations, from Elgin to Aurora, are participating in this year’s Fox River Arts Ramble, a one-day self-guided art tour across the Fox Valley.
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Colorful spirit shines through rain at second annual Elgin Pride Parade and FestivalJun 01, 2024 4:06 pm - Paradegoers brought out the rain gear -- ponchos, umbrellas, jackets -- to deal with wet weather at the ELGbtq+ Pride Parade and Festival Saturday in Elgin.