Music
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World-renowed organist bringing Bach, gospel to historic Elgin church May 8Apr 29, 2026 4:32 pm - On Friday, May 8, internationally acclaimed organist Alcée Chriss III will perform at First Congregational Church in Elgin. The concert will feature works by Bach, Rameau, Price, Reger, and his own gospel hymn improvisations.
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Naperville Men’s Glee Club explores choral traditions at May 3 concertApr 29, 2026 12:55 pm - The Naperville Men's Glee Club presents "From College Days to Kindred Voices," a spring concert showcasing the evolution from collegiate glee clubs to adult choral artistry on Sunday, May 3.
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Things to do May 1-7: Mexico Fest, Go Fly a Kite, Lombard Lilac Time, Katt Williams and moreApr 29, 2026 11:11 am - Mark your calendar for Mexico Fest at Navy Pier, Lombard Lilac Time, Go Fly a Kite in Wheaton’s Graf Park, Art in Wilder Park in Elmhurst, Katt Williams at Chicago’s United Center and more.
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From strings to swing: Schaumburg Youth Orchestra to conclude season with 3 concerts May 3Apr 29, 2026 10:55 am - On Sunday, May 3, the stage comes alive with the sound of music as the village of Schaumburg’s own Schaumburg Youth Orchestra Program presents a vibrant series of concerts at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts.
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Chicago Symphony violinist joins Sinfonietta DuPage at May 5 concertApr 29, 2026 10:23 am - The Sinfonietta DuPage spring concert on May 5 at Peace Church in Lombard will showcase CSO violinist Cornelius Chiu performing Sibelius Violin Concerto. Also on the program is Klughardt Symphony No. 4.
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Best bets: ESO season comes to a close, and Orion Ensemble disbands after 35 yearsApr 29, 2026 8:16 am - The ESO closes out its season this weekend, the Orion Ensemble bids farewell after 35 years, and comedian Doug Benson hosts a live taping of his podcast, “Doug Loves Movies,” at Zanies Rosemont.
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Concerts May 1-7: Demi Lovato, They Might Be Giants, Calum Scott and moreApr 28, 2026 9:25 pm - Upcoming concerts include Demi Lovato at the United Center, They Might Be Giants at The Vic Theatre, Calum Scott at the Riviera Theatre and more.
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Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats.
Apr 28, 2026 11:02 am - Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, a move one legal expert theorizes is to protect her voice and image from potential misuse through artificial intelligence.
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Pope-approved Il Volo flies into the Rosemont Theatre Saturday on their world tourApr 27, 2026 3:42 pm - If Pope Leo XIV says he’s a fan, you’re doing OK. “He’s the best pope,” said Piero Barone, who joins fellow tenor Ignazio Boschetto and baritone Gianluca Ginoble in Il Volo, a vocal group in the bel canto tradition of Italian multipart singing, playing the Rosemont Theatre on Saturday, May 2.
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What to stream: ‘Wuthering Heights,’ Matthew Rhys, Michael B. Jordan, Kacey Musgraves and Tori Amos