Cook County Entertainment
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Music at Bethel series continues with flutist Mary StolperApr 03, 2024 12:49 am - Renowned Elmhurst flutist Mary Stolper, accompanied by pianist Jeffrey Panko, will return to Bethel United Church of Christ for an unprecedented fifth appearance in the c...
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Pepe Aguilar is putting Mexican culture at the front and center with ‘Jaripeo: Hasta Los Huesos’Apr 02, 2024 6:42 pm - Pepe Aguilar feels like a superhero when he puts on his charro suit. The Grammy-award winning artist says he’s proud of his heritage and wants others to “feel proud of something so great.” His latest tour, “Jaripeo: Hasta Los Huesos,” which plays Rosemont’s Allstate Arena Friday and Saturday, July 5-6, is a testament to this.
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Things to do April 5-11: The Righteous Brothers, Celtic Woman, Grand Funk Railroad and moreApr 02, 2024 6:36 pm - Mark your calendars for performances by The Righteous Brothers, Celtic Woman and Grand Funk Railroad; the Festival of Arts and Crafts in Waukegan; the Greek Heritage Parade in Chicago; and more happening this week.
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Theater spotlight: Drury Lane revives ‘Guys and Dolls,’ Marriott stages ‘Music Man’Apr 02, 2024 5:48 pm - Drury Lane revives the tuner “Guys and Dolls,” Marriott revisits “The Music Man” with Broadway veterans KJ Hippensteel and Alexandra Silber, and Northlight premieres John Patrick Shanley’s new dramedy “Brooklyn Laundry.”
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Best Bets: CSO celebrates Shostakovich, Matthew Sweet returns to ChicagoApr 02, 2024 1:44 pm - Newly announced Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director Klaus Mäkelä conducts the orchestra this weekend, alt rocker Matthew Sweet plays Chicago’s Metro, and Brit Floyd channels Pink Floyd in Waukegan.
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Dining out: Dan Aykroyd coming to Wonderverse, National Beer Day and moreApr 02, 2024 12:10 pm - Original Ghostbuster Dan Aykroyd will visit Wonderverse in Oak Brook on Monday, April 8, to promote his Crystal Head Vodka, and Giordano’s will offer a 50% discount on any dine-in pizza every Tuesday through May 28.
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Lake County’s Bluewater Creek Band debuts at Hey Nonny April 12Apr 02, 2024 10:56 am - Bluewater Creek is thrilled to be making its Hey Nonny debut on April 12.
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New Korean barbecue in Arlington Heights will be ‘like filet mignon,’ owner saysApr 01, 2024 10:01 pm - Sit-down Korean barbecue restaurant Marbling will be the latest addition to a shopping center on the south side of Arlington Heights that’s under new ownership.
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Christmas in March: Mario Lopez movie filming in Long Grove brings cheerMar 29, 2024 6:36 pm - It’s nearly April and the temperatures have crept close to 50 degrees, but thanks to the filming of a new movie, Christmas is still in full swing in Long Grove. The holi...
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Palatine Jaycees already planning Hometown Fest 2024Mar 29, 2024 12:33 pm - Planning for the annual Palatine Jaycees’ Hometown Fest is well underway for this year’s Independence Day celebration. “The work begins as early as November to get everyt...