Music
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Sunday picks: Explore Mexican dance with Ballet FolkloricoSep 27, 2015 6:15 am - Mexican culture Marvel at the many facets of traditional Mexican culture when Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez tours to the Auditorium Theatre of Roo...
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Weekend picks: Andrea McArdle joins '4 Girls 4' at NCCSep 26, 2015 6:15 am - Broadway ladies Broadway divas Faith Prince ("Guys and Dolls"), Andrea McArdle ("Annie"), Randy Graff ("City of Angels") and Maureen McGovern ("Little Women") all s...
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From Richard Marx to Apple Fest: What to do this weekendSep 25, 2015 11:00 am - Richard Marx is back in town for a concert at Schaumburg's Prairie Center. That's just one of many options this weekend. Head to the Long Grove Apple Fest, hear Sylvia M...
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Weekend picks: Erik Griffin plays Chicago, Rosemont ZaniesSep 25, 2015 5:45 am - 'Workaholic'? Comedian Erik Griffin of "Workaholics" TV fame returns to the Windy City with performances at two Zanies locations: 1548 N. Wells St., Chicago; then a...
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Music notes: Apple Fest brings a bushel of local bandsSep 23, 2015 1:00 pm - Juicy lineup Long Grove's annual fest of all things apple is packing a few musical treats as well. On Friday, Trippin' Billies takes the Main Stage evening slot from 8 t...
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Percussion mecca The Drum Pad to close after 30 yearsSep 23, 2015 1:00 am - About 30 years ago, Jim Streich cashed in a $2,000 life insurance policy to open The Drum Pad, a downtown Palatine store that has since served countless musicians nation...
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Weekend picks: Zappa plays Zappa at GeneseeSep 22, 2015 11:00 pm - His father's son Grammy Award-winner Dweezil Zappa performs the music of his father, Frank Zappa, in "Zappa Plays Zappa," a One Size Fits All 40th anniversary tour ...
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MCC to feature Chicago Brass BandSep 22, 2015 11:00 pm - The Chicago Brass Band Players are returning by popular demand to McHenry County College's Second Sunday Concerts Series at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, in the Luecht Confere...
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Prospect marching band tops at Wheeling festivalSep 22, 2015 11:00 pm - Three Northwest Suburban High School District 214 bands took home several awards, including grand champion, at Saturday's Chicagoland Marching Band Festival hosted by Wh...
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Apple Fest is back with nighttime entertainmentSep 22, 2015 11:00 pm - Historic Downtown Long Grove's 23rd annual Apple Fest returns from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. This outdoor festival is for apple...