Music
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He said, she said: AP writers predict top winners at CMAs
Nov 01, 2016 6:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. - You think you know who's going to win at an awards show, rationalizing to yourself: "But he sold the most records" or "Well, she had the most hits," o...
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St. Charles North to host annual Veterans Celebration ConcertOct 31, 2016 11:00 pm - St. Charles North High School will host its 10th annual Veterans Celebration Concert, saluting the men and women of our armed forces, at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at th...
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Day of the Dead parade, new logo launch at First Fridays Nov. 4Oct 31, 2016 11:00 pm - First Fridays on Nov. 4 includes art, music, a Day of the Dead parade, and a new logo launch. Visit 17 venues open on the first Friday of November in downtown Aurora. Th...
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Elgin Master Chorale to perform Bach Christmas Oratorio Nov. 13Oct 31, 2016 11:00 pm - The Elgin Master Chorale, the longest-established performing arts organization in the Fox Valley and northwest suburbs, begins its 70th anniversary season at 7:30 p.m. S...
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A look at CMA Award milestones, via the numbers
Oct 31, 2016 7:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. - As the Country Music Association Awards celebrates its 50th awards ceremony on Wednesday, expect to hear a lot about its historic moments during the c...
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Shawn Mendes, the serious, striking musician, emerges
Oct 31, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK - When Shawn Mendes went into the vocal booth to sing “Mercy,” the gravelly, deep, emotional rock song from his latest album, he discovered a new side of himsel...
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Acclaimed cellist at CLCOct 31, 2016 1:00 am - Acclaimed Cellist Allison Eldredge will perform with the Lake Forest Symphony at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, at the James Lumber Center for the...
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Sunday picks: Taste the terror at Fright FestOct 30, 2016 7:15 am - Frightful rides Test your taste for terror at Fright Fest at Six Flags Great America, 1 Great American Parkway, Gurnee. Scary creatures and attractions abound, espe...
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Weekend picks: Boy bands, girl power at Durty Nellie's TACOween bashOct 29, 2016 7:15 am - TACOween at Nellie's Spice up your Halloween weekend as Palatine's Durty Nellie's presents the TACOween Halloween party featuring a taco buffet and costume contest, alo...
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Comedian Pikotaro astonished by viral success of 'PPAP' song
Oct 28, 2016 7:00 am - TOKYO (AP) - The Japanese comedian behind the viral hit "PPAP" is astonished by the global success of his "pen-pineapple-apple-pen" song. Dressed in his trademark yellow...