DuPage County Entertainment
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Magical Starlight Theatre puts fresh spin on the story of RapunzelSep 03, 2012 6:00 am - It comes as no surprise that hair is a central part of the story of Rapunzel. But organizers of Magical Starlight Theatre’s “Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale!...
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Oakbrook Terrace man turns health crisis into Second City musicalAug 29, 2012 2:42 pm - When Ted Waltmire was taken to the hospital after suffering a stroke in April 2009, he remembered a quote from “The Producers” and told his wife, “I’m having a stroke! O...
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All-American Rejects, Neon Trees coming to BenedictineAug 23, 2012 6:00 am - Since their first album came out nearly a decade ago, The All-American Rejects have churned out hits that helped them sell 10 million albums worldwide. Their biggest hit...
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All-American Rejects bring evolving sound to BenedictineAug 21, 2012 2:00 pm - The All-American Rejects’ Mike Kennerty discusses the growth in the band’s sound. Q. Members of your band have said “Kids in the Street” was a real growing experience fo...
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Neon Trees to perform at Benedictine University in LisleAug 21, 2012 2:00 pm - Neon Trees bass player Branden Campbell talks about the band’s relationship with its fans. Q. Lead singer Tyler Glen said in an interview that Neon Trees initially “...
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Fair fundraiser to benefit Friends of DuPageJul 27, 2012 12:51 pm - They say it takes a village to raise a child. But how many people does it take to put smiles on thousands of faces, young and old, during the DuPage County Fair? Well, t...
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Suburban men charged in collectibles auction fraudJul 25, 2012 1:00 pm - Four men are facing federal charges amid allegations they rigged auctions that inflated prices or misrepresented the authenticity of items ranging from a rare baseball c...
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The Great American Duck Race fills the bill at DuPage County FairJul 25, 2012 12:03 pm - Ready ... set ... quack. The Great American Duck Race is returning to the DuPage County Fair with multiple shows through Sunday at the fairgrounds in Wheaton. In an odd...
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From country singers to racing pigs, it's at DuPage FairJul 24, 2012 11:00 pm - There's something 'bout a hot summer day at the DuPage County Fair. A big ol' sign that says "come on in." The smell of festival food, farm animals and the sounds of f...
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Fair's educational efforts cover roosters to robotsJul 24, 2012 3:00 pm - Ah, the good ‘ol county fair. The nostalgia assaults your senses: sweet blueberry pies, squealing pigs, twirling carnival rides — a whole lot of old-timey, Americana fu...