Music
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Century-old ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to be shown with live organ Oct. 24Oct 16, 2025 3:00 pm - On Oct. 24, First Congregational Church of Elgin is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Lon Chaney’s 1925 silent film "The Phantom of the Opera" with a special screening accompanied on the pipe organ.
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‘Comets’ soars to victory in Hey Nonny songwriting contestOct 15, 2025 11:22 am - Emily Barnes won the Hey Nonny Songwriting Contest with her song “Comets,” earning $1,000 and a performance slot at the Arlington Heights listening room.
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Best Bets: Paul Reiser at The MAC and Chicago Sinfonietta opens seasonOct 15, 2025 10:28 am - Actor/comedian Paul Reiser headlines The MAC, the Chicago Sinfonietta showcases Indian music at Naperville and Chicago concerts, and Chicago’s MCA hosts a career perspective of artist/activist/musician Yoko Ono.
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Grace United Methodist Church marks organ’s 20th anniversaryOct 14, 2025 9:47 pm - Grace United Methodist Church in Naperville celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Reuter pipe organ with a concert on Nov. 9.
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St. Charles North offers musical tribute with 19th annual Veterans Salute ConcertOct 14, 2025 8:01 pm - St. Charles North High School presents the 19th annual Veterans Salute Concert on Nov. 11, honoring veterans through patriotic and reflective musical performances.
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Concerts Oct. 17-23: Lainey Wilson, Quiet Riot, Tate McRae and moreOct 14, 2025 12:20 pm - Upcoming concerts this week include Lainey Wilson at the Allstate Arena, Phil Vassar at the Genesee Theatre, Quiet Riot at the Arcada Theatre, Tate McRae at the United Center and more.
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Zara Larsson hopes ‘Midnight Sun’ helps complete her pop superstar puzzle
Oct 14, 2025 12:19 pm - Zara Larsson, who recently released her new album “Midnight Sun,” is currently headlining her own concert dates in Europe before joining the iHeart Radio Jingle Ball tour that brings her to Rosemont’s Allstate Arena Monday, Dec. 8.
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D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies at 51
Oct 14, 2025 12:02 pm - D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was 51.
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Things to do Oct. 17-23: All Hallows Eve, Halloween events, Adam Sandler, iLuminate and moreOct 14, 2025 10:12 am - Magic, monsters and mythical entertainment come together at Naper Settlement’s All Hallows Eve this weekend. Plus, mark your calendar for comedy shows from Adam Sandler and Nate Bargatze, Halloween events, iLuminate at the Genesee and more.
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Johnny Cash’s son revisits his father’s ‘Lyrics and Legacy’ with Terri Hemmert on Oct. 30Oct 14, 2025 12:25 am - On Oct. 30, producer, singer-songwriter and author John Carter Cash will join Chicago radio legend Terri Hemmert and longtime Johnny Cash chronicler Mark Stielper for “Johnny Cash: Lyrics and Legacy.”