Music
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St. Vincent dives into orchestral music with the CSO at Ravinia SaturdayJul 22, 2026 8:10 am - How is six-time 2025 Grammy Award-winner St. Vincent upping her creative game? Her 15-city summer tour finds her collaborating with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Saturday, July 25, at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park.
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Best Bets: Aurora the best bet for laughs and Mexican danceJul 22, 2026 7:57 am - Comedian Calvin Evans headlines Copley Theatre’s comedy series, Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl dances into Aurora’s Paramount, Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti performs at the North Shore Center for the Performing Art, and Sonny Acres Farm hosts an exotic car show.
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Wheaton Municipal Band welcomes opera star William PowersJul 22, 2026 12:54 am - The Wheaton Municipal Band presents its seventh concert of the 2026 season on Thursday, July 23. Bass-baritone opera star William Powers will perform as guest soloist, singing George M. Cohan selections and other pieces, marking a rare collaboration between opera and concert band.
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The barrier-breaking Marin Alsop takes a bow, departing as Ravinia chief conductor
Jul 21, 2026 10:27 am - Marin Alsop is departing Ravinia after six years as chief conductor and a one-time curator of the festival. During her tenure, she steered the Chicago Symphony through its first regularly convened concerts out of the pandemic and settled it into the renovated Hunter Pavilion. But Breaking Barriers may have been her crowning achievement.
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Things to do July 24-30: DuPage and Lake County fairs, Algonquin Fest, Faeries of the Forest, Geneva Arts Fair and moreJul 20, 2026 10:09 pm - Mark your calendar for the DuPage and Lake County fairs, Sugar Grove Corn Boil, Algonquin Fest, Roaring Nights at Brookfield Zoo, Faeries of the Forest in South Elgin, Geneva Arts Fair, Long Grove Vintage Days and more.
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Review: With a new drummer and a tribute to Peart, a resurgent Rush gets back to work
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What to stream: Charli xcx, ‘The Dink,’ ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ and ‘72 Hours’Jul 20, 2026 5:15 am - Charli xcx’s new album, a pickleball movie starring Jake Johnson and the ensemble comedy “72 Hours” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
Jul 17, 2026 1:06 pm - NEW YORK — Regardless of World Cup allegiances, there is one thing everyone can agree on: There’s nothing better than a themed playlist to get pumped for Sunday’s big mat...
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William Shatner will debut his new heavy metal band at Riot Fest
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Carnival rides, Foreigner concert highlight Elk Grove Rotary Fest’s 40thJul 16, 2026 8:34 am - Music has always been an important part of Elk Grove Rotary Fest, which began in 1986 with Chubby Checker as the inaugural featured performer. The festival returns this week with nationally recognized bands Thursday through Saturday, including Foreigner.