Music
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John Mangum to head Lyric Opera of Chicago
Jul 31, 2024 10:41 am - John Mangum was hired Wednesday to succeed Anthony Freud as general director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
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Batavia church to celebrate birthday with Wheels North concertJul 30, 2024 10:48 pm - The Congregational Church of Batavia is celebrating its 189th birthday from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, with a free outdoor concert.
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Orville Peck makes queer country for everyone. On ‘Stampede,’ stars like Willie Nelson join the funJul 30, 2024 11:47 am - It is not easy to be an outsider in country music, but Orville Peck has made a career out of it. On his third album, “Stampede,” his nonconformist spirit has led to collaborations with everyone from Willie Nelson and Elton John to Mickey Guyton and Kylie Minogue.
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Best Bets: Destination Asia Fest, The World’s Fair of Money, Brian ReganJul 30, 2024 11:31 am - Morton Arboretum invites visitors to discover Asia’s diverse cultures during Destination Asia Festival, comedian Brian Regan headlines the Des Plaines Theatre and The World’s Fair of Money opens Tuesday at Rosemont’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
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Childish Gambino is done. Donald Glover is ready for what’s next.
Jul 29, 2024 2:18 pm - Whether as a star in front of the camera, a writer-director behind it or a musician under the moniker Childish Gambino, Donald Glover’s artistic output is often fixated on a conundrum: What does he have to do to get our attention and respect? His “The New World Tour” stops at Chicago’s United Center at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3.
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What to stream this week: Zendaya hits aces, Orville Peck duets and Elizabeth Taylor sparkles
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Lollapalooza bound? Hearing specialist says don’t forget earplugsJul 28, 2024 9:00 pm - Going to Lollapalooza? Suburban hearing specialist recommends wearing earplugs to reduce potential loss that can accompany music played at earsplitting decibels.
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Celine Dion makes musical comeback at Paris Olympics with Eiffel Tower serenade
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International sensations Banda El Limón and Aurora’s own Alacranes Musical to headline Fiestas Patrias FestJul 26, 2024 7:27 pm - RiverEdge Park, in partnership with the city of Aurora’s Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board and the city of Aurora, are hosting the 12th annual Fiestas Patrias Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8.
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Kamala Harris is using Beyoncé’s ‘Freedom’ as her campaign song: What to know about the anthem