Music
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'Sound Opinions' guys at Harper CollegeApr 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis, rock critics and hosts of the WBEZ-FM-produced "Sound Opinions" will discuss the music business at noon, April 27 at Harper College in Palati...
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MGMT downplays expectations on sophomore albumApr 14, 2010 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- The duo behind MGMT insist they're not trying to downsize their audience after the surprising success of their highly acclaimed debut, "Oracular Spectacular....
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Best bets: Daredevil drama on motorcycles at the AllstateApr 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Daredevil drama More than just Freestyle Motocross cycle stunts, "The Nuclear Cowboyz" arena spectacular boasts pyrotechnic effects, scantily clad dancers and a p...
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Salt-N-Pepa, Steve Miller Band to headline Taste of ChicagoApr 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Musical styles ranging from 1980s rappers Salt-N-Pepa to "Hannah Montana" co-star Emily Osment are represented in the something-for-everyone entertainment lineup at this...
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Local auditionsApr 14, 2010 11:00 pm - • Elgin Opera has auditions for its Second Community Outreach Summer Music Festival in the afternoons on Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and 18. Auditions are by invitatio...
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Waters to mark 30 years of 'The Wall' with anniversary tourApr 12, 2010 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- It's been 30 years, but Pink Floyd's "The Wall" still means a great deal in the rock world -- and to its co-creator Roger Waters. So to commemorate the groun...
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Grammy winner Steve Martin takes his banjo on tourApr 12, 2010 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES -- With no introduction or celebrity fanfare, Steve Martin steps onstage with the Steep Canyon Rangers bluegrass band, a banjo strapped to his chest. He's no...
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'Tomato Lady' Aggie Nehmzow to talk at Gurnee libraryApr 10, 2010 11:00 pm - Freebie Meet 'The Tomato Lady' Local vegetable gardeners are invited to meet tomato expert Aggie Nehmzow, known as "The Tomato Lady." Nehmzow grows 75 varieties of heirl...
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Taiwan singer conjures up Susan Boyle comparisonsApr 08, 2010 11:00 pm - TAIPEI, Taiwan -- As a younger man, Taiwan's Lin Yu-chun sang for hours on end, trying to get his mind off the sneers he endured because of his portly figure. The round-...
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Local tryoutsApr 08, 2010 11:00 pm - • Space is rapidly filling up for artist participation in the juried art and fine craft show "Art & Soul on the Fox" to be held on Saturday, July 31, and Sunday, Aug. 1,...