DuPage County Entertainment
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‘The girls didn’t stop screaming’: When Beatlemania hit suburban theaters 60 years agoAug 11, 2024 9:00 pm - With George Harrison’s opening guitar chord, hysteria enveloped American movie theaters 60 years ago Monday. The premiere of “A Hard Day’s Night” at 500 theaters nationwide only served to build the anticipation of the film’s release weeks later in the Chicago area.
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Images: The King of Mars opens Smoke and Irons Music Fest SaturdayAug 10, 2024 5:32 pm -
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Rosie and the Rivets to perform at ‘Music at the Reserve’ Aug. 15Aug 09, 2024 10:58 pm - Rosie and the Rivets are bringing their premier retro rock 'n' roll tribute show to “Music at the Reserve” on Thursday, Aug. 15.
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‘It’s a shame’: Ribfest fans, vendors lament the loss of a summer traditionAug 09, 2024 10:28 pm - The past success of Ribfest made it all the more of a shock when organizers announced it would be no more after a two-year stint in Wheaton.
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A night of Latin rock at The Venue Sept. 21Aug 08, 2024 3:28 pm - The Venue, a live music performance room in downtown Aurora, recently announced a night of Latin rock this fall to help the community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day.
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The Theater Lab announces cast for ‘The Crucible,’ closing production of 2023-24 seasonAug 08, 2024 1:51 pm - The Theater Lab announced its second production of the 2023-24 season, “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller.
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Harper College to host Lincoln-focused Chautauqua on Aug. 29Aug 07, 2024 11:16 am - The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) at Harper College will host an Abraham Lincoln-themed Chautauqua, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29.
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Dining Out: New restaurants and a little romanceAug 07, 2024 8:42 am - We’ve got a couple of new restaurants opening and another reopening around the suburbs this week. Plus, for reasons unknown, August is National Romance Awareness Month, so of course there is an associated dining special.
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Illinois Jaguar Club to host Concours d'Elegance Car Show Aug. 10 in WarrenvilleAug 06, 2024 3:37 pm - The Illinois Jaguar Club is hosting its annual Concours d'Elegance classic car show and competition on Saturday, Aug. 10, at St James Farm & Nature Preserve in Warrenville.
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Marriott leads all suburban theater with 17 Jeff Award nominationsAug 06, 2024 10:17 am - Marriott Theatre leads all suburban theaters with 17 equity Joseph Jefferson Award nominations. Drury Lane earned 14, most of them for its revival of “Ain’t Misbehavin’.” And Glen Ellyn’s Buffalo Theatre Ensemble received five nominations, the most in its history.