Music
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‘Sound of Music’ opens Feb. 3 at St. ViatorFeb 01, 2012 11:00 pm - After 45 years, St. Viator High School’s theater department knows what it takes to mount a successful musical: lots of energy and talent, as well as attention to detail ...
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Cornelius’ legacy lives on in ChicagoFeb 01, 2012 11:00 pm - When this proud city welcomed back hometown hero Don Cornelius last year, it wasn’t just Chicago-style — it was “Soul Train” style, complete with Afro wigs, bell bottoms...
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Odd experimentation reveals muddled result for The InternetFeb 01, 2012 10:00 pm - “Purple Naked Ladies,” The Internet (Odd Future) The producer duo of Matt Martians and Syd Tha Kyd, of the group OFWGKTA, misses the mark with their new album “Purp...
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ESO preps for season, searches for directorFeb 01, 2012 10:00 pm - One of the most hectic periods in the history of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra reaches its conclusion today with the announcement of the 2012-13 Classics Series season, w...
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Ke$ha, top stars cover Bob Dylan songs for Amnesty Int'lFeb 01, 2012 5:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Anyone who ever doubted the transformative power of Bob Dylan's music need only look to Ke$ha. Yes, Ke$ha. The irreverent pop star known for singin...
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McGraw's 'Emotional Traffic' finally hits streetsFeb 01, 2012 4:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tim McGraw's long-delayed album “Emotional Traffic” has the attention of Music Row as it finally hit the streets last week. The last album in the lon...
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'Soul Train' host Don Cornelius dead of suicideFeb 01, 2012 12:00 am - Don Cornelius, the silken-voiced host of TV's "Soul Train" who helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance st...
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Larkin dance students bring 'Jumanji' to stageJan 31, 2012 11:00 pm - Animals everywhere — and they're dancing? The Visual and Performing Arts Dance Academy at Larkin High School will present its 11th “Bring a Book to Life” production this...
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Barry Manilow’s Chicago concerts postponedJan 30, 2012 11:00 pm - The Barry Manilow concerts scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 2, through Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Chicago Theatre have been postponed until July because the singer is recoveri...
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Adele to perform at the GrammysJan 30, 2012 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — Adele is nominated for six Grammys, and she'll be on deck to collect anything she wins: The 23-year-old singer is set to perform at the awards show. Adele had...