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New Philharmonic celebrates eight decades of Broadway musical hitsJan 21, 2026 6:16 pm - New Philharmonic has added a third performance of "Broadway Through the Years" concerts on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 due to popular demand. The professional orchestra and guest artists will perform greatest hits from Broadway musicals over the past eight decades.
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Quiet on the set! Teens strip away sound for the ninth annual Student Silent Film FestivalJan 21, 2026 4:44 pm - The Student Silent Film Festival is a competition where students from 12 Chicago area high schools create original silent films without voices or sound effects. The ninth annual festival will be Jan. 28 at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.
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Overshadowed Theatrical Productions puts on musical ‘Adventures of Tom Sawyer’Jan 21, 2026 1:03 pm - Overshadowed Theatrical Productions will present “The Adventures of Tom Saywer, Theatre for Young Audiences” beginning Friday, Jan. 23.
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DuPage Children’s Museum celebrating kindness at Community Cares eventJan 21, 2026 11:09 am - DuPage Children's Museum in Naperville invites families to participate in Community Cares on Jan. 24, a hands-on event where children can engage in playful projects that benefit local organizations and communities.
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A heart of gold: St. Viator student honored for ‘exceptional’ volunteerism in Arlington HeightsJan 21, 2026 11:07 am - Saint Viator junior Shane Smith was named the Young Champion by the Arlington Heights Hearts of Gold Committee, which recognizes a middle or high school student who has made an exceptional impact on the local community.
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‘The Future is Now’: Fox Valley Orchestra spotlights young musical talentsJan 21, 2026 10:29 am - The Fox Valley Orchestra and Chorus will present "The Future is Now" concert on Jan. 25 at Aurora University's Crimi Auditorium. The concert will feature winners of the FVMC's collegiate voice and high school instrumental competition, who will perform with the orchestra and receive monetary awards.
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St. Charles Public Library explores the secrets of the wine worldJan 20, 2026 11:13 pm - A sommelier will explore the history of wine and recent changes in the wine world at the St. Charles Public Library on Feb. 5.
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Geneva Garden Club taking scholarship applicationsJan 20, 2026 10:53 pm - The Geneva Garden Club is offering scholarships up to $5,000 for students pursuing education in horticulture, landscaping, environmental sustainability or related fields.
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South Korean youth ensemble KARA concludes Midwest tour in HuntleyJan 20, 2026 9:40 pm - KARA Youth Chorus and Orchestra, a highly acclaimed group from South Korea, is concluding its second Vision Trip tour in the U.S. with a performance at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley,
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College of DuPage awarded $4 million federal grant to expand aviation and drone programsJan 20, 2026 7:20 pm - College of DuPage was awarded a $4 million grant through the U.S. Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education to support and expand its Aviation Management and Unmanned Aircraft Systems programs.