DuPage County Entertainment
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Elk Grove Village mayor throws down in tag-team wrestling showcase match against prosJul 19, 2025 5:49 pm - Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson was part of an eight-man tag team battle royale Saturday afternoon at Elk Grove Rotary Fest.
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How Paramount’s shows, including boffo ‘Million Dollar Quartet,’ help boost Aurora’s economyJul 19, 2025 1:58 pm - Before Aurora’s Stolp Island Theatre opened a year ago, Paramount Theatre president and CEO Tim Rater predicted it would contribute more than $3 million to the economy annually. So far, the venue’s acclaimed production of “Million Dollar Quartet” has generated more than $2.5 million in ticket sales alone, which doesn’t include the impact the near daily sell-out performances have on the local economy.
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Vatan Indian Kitchen brings authentic cuisine to St. CharlesJul 19, 2025 1:40 pm - Vatan Indian Kitchen is opening in St. Charles serving authentic South Asian cuisine and cocktails.
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Helen Plum Library celebrates summer reading with concert to support Outreach House Aug. 3Jul 19, 2025 1:33 pm - The Helen Plum Memorial Library in Lombard has partnered with Music & Potlucks to present a summer reading concert with Mark Dvorak, supporting The Outreach House.
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‘Whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on’: Stolp Island’s ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ celebrates 1st anniversaryJul 18, 2025 11:14 am - Paramount Theatre wanted the best of the best for its open-end revival of “Million Dollar Quartet” and they got it, said Bill Scott Sheets, who plays Johnny Cash in oft-extended production, which runs at Aurora’s Stolp Island through January 2026.
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Sculpture exhibit now year-round at Mount St. Mary Park in St. CharlesJul 18, 2025 3:00 am - The Sculpture in the Park exhibit at Mount St. Mary Park in St. Charles has transitioned to a year-round display, featuring new and permanent sculptures each year.
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‘A lasting symbol of strength for women’: Old friend shares memories of Connie FrancisJul 17, 2025 5:30 pm - Ron Onesti grew up listening to Connie Francis and became friends with the iconic pop singer after persuading her to play his St. Charles theater. “I’m an old soul, and her music not only represented the era, but also represented the strength of a woman in a man’s world at that time,” Onesti said.
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Lombard Historical Society’s Music on Maple Street hosts Stone & SnowJul 17, 2025 1:48 am - On Friday, July 25, Lombard Historical Society’s Music on Maple Concert series presents the alt-folk trio Stone & Snow, known for their rich harmonies and evocative lyric...
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Wheaton Municipal Band highlights the music of Leonard BernsteinJul 16, 2025 11:06 pm - The Wheaton Municipal Band will perform works by Leonard Bernstein, including selections from "West Side Story," at a free concert on July 17 in Memorial Park.
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Fine Line to hold online auction fundraiser starting July 18Jul 16, 2025 10:26 pm - Longtime volunteer John Abel and his wife Carol donated their extensive art collection to the Fine Line Creative Arts Center. The auction will begin on Friday, July 18.