Music
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Vocalists invited to join Downers Grove Choral Society for 66th concert seasonSep 05, 2024 12:16 am - The Downers Grove Choral Society, under the direction of artistic director John Patrick Rakes, announces its 66th season. They are inviting new and returning vocalists to join them.
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Queen guitarist Brian May says he had a ‘minor stroke’ but can still play
Sep 04, 2024 10:51 am - Brian May, the lead guitarist of British rock band Queen, revealed Wednesday that he had a “minor stroke” last week, which caused him to temporarily lose control over his arm.
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Best Bets: New Elmhurst exhibitions celebrate movie houses, public artSep 04, 2024 8:49 am - New exhibitions honoring historic movie houses and public art open at two Elmhurst museums; the Fiestas Patrias Festival returns to Aurora’s RiverEdge Park; and blues rocker Kenny Wayne Shepherd plays the suburbs this week.
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Elgin Symphony, Mariachi Herencia de México to open ECC Arts Center fall seasonSep 03, 2024 10:51 pm - To open the ECC Arts Center fall season, Elgin Symphony Orchestra will share a stage for the first time with Mariachi Herencia de México, the two-time Latin Grammy-nominated band.
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Chicago Sinfonietta starts its new season with ‘Screen & Stage’Sep 03, 2024 9:15 pm - Chicago Sinfonietta’s 2024-25 season is the next chapter in the organization’s work in redefining the classical music landscape. “Screen & Stage,“ its first subscription concert of this season, will be Sept. 7 in Naperville and Sept. 8 in Chicago.
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Huntley church to host bingo fundraiser for Artist SeriesSep 03, 2024 8:36 pm - On Saturday, Sept. 14, Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley will host a fundraising bingo event to support the Artist Series, the church’s outreach ministry.
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Megan Thee Stallion hosts, Taylor Swift dominates: Here’s what to know about the 2024 MTV VMAs
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Concerts Sept. 6-12: Kacey Musgraves, Weezer, Tom Jones, Avril Lavigne and moreSep 03, 2024 3:02 pm - Upcoming concerts include Kacey Musgraves, Weezer, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Tom Jones, Stone Temple Pilots, Avril Lavigne, Three Dog Night and more.
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Festivals Sept. 6-12: Festival of the Vine, Sandwich Fair, Art on the Fox and moreSep 03, 2024 2:15 pm - Mark your calendars for the Sandwich Fair, Festival of the Vine, Art on the Fox, Winfield Good Old Days, Mundelein Arts Festival, Scandinavian Day Festival, St. Charles Jazz Weekend and more happening this week.
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Schaumburg native’s song ‘Diehard’ celebrates love and footballSep 03, 2024 8:10 am - Country artist Brina Kay released her new single, “Diehard,” at midnight on Saturday, Aug. 31.