Music
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Headlining Windy City Smokeout, Old Dominion isn’t sitting on record-breaking laurels
Jun 18, 2025 8:55 am - When Old Dominion’s eighth group of the year victory broke the tie for consecutive wins at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, it changed the record books — but not their perspective. The band releases a new album in August and tours to Chicago’s Windy City Smokeout Friday, July 11.
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Music lineup announced for Last Fling in NapervilleJun 17, 2025 4:58 pm - Sixteen Candles, Too Hype Crew, 7th heaven and Mike and Joe headline the Naperville Jaycees’ 60th Last Fling over Labor Day weekend.
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Concerts June 20-26: Chase Rice, Diana Krall, Ryan Adams, Lindsey Stirling and moreJun 17, 2025 3:34 pm - Upcoming concerts this week include the Meltin’ Margs Music Festival, Simple Minds, David Foster and Chris Botti, Ryan Adams, Chase Rice, Lindsey Stirling, James Blunt, FKA Twigs and more.
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Free Hokusai Japan Fest features traditional arts and cuisineJun 17, 2025 3:16 pm - A family-friendly "Hokusai Japan Fest" celebrating Japanese culture will be held on Saturday, June 21. Hosted by the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and McAninch Arts Center, it will feature performances, demos, vendors, and more.
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Naper Nights kicks off with tributes to Jane’s Addiction and Outlaw CountryJun 17, 2025 2:08 pm - On June 20-21, Naper Settlement kicks off the 2025 Naper Nights series with tributes to Jane's Addiction and Willie Nelson & Waylon Jennings.
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Best Bets: Swingin’ at Cantigny, ‘Wicked’ sing-along at Paramount, The Wiggles at Rosemont TheatreJun 17, 2025 12:36 pm - Cantigny debuts musical swings, Wheaton welcomes craft beer lovers, The Wiggles return to Rosemont and the Cleve Carney Museum of Art hosts the Hokusai Japan Fest.
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Music Review: Bruce Springsteen takes seven ‘Lost Albums’ off the shelf for a new box set
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Glen Ellyn’s Summer Break at the Lake returns with music, food and family funJun 16, 2025 10:58 pm - The Glen Ellyn Park District invites all ages to Summer Break at the Lake on June 26-27. Enjoy music, food, and fun at beautiful Lake Ellyn Park.
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Heritage Series to benefit Downers Grove coffee houseJun 16, 2025 8:36 pm - The Two Way Street Coffee House in Downers Grove will host a matinee concert on June 29, featuring folk musicians The Woodshop Boys, singer-songwriter Jack Kennedy, Midwest troubadour Mark Dvorak, and Ashley & Simpson.
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Things to do June 20-26: Naper Nights, Swedish Days, Wauconda Fest, Wood Dale Prairie Fest and moreJun 16, 2025 5:58 pm - Mark your calendar for Naper Nights, Swedish Days, Wauconda Fest, Wood Dale Prairie Fest, Lake Fest, concerts and movies in the park and more happening this week.