Music
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Music review: Myles Smith makes anthemic, personal pop on his debut, ‘My Mess, My Heart, My Life’
Jun 19, 2026 2:11 pm - What makes “My Mess, My Heart, My Life” interesting is the personal history that Myles Smith fills out around his more universally resonant tracks.
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After $24 million renovation, Aurora’s RiverEdge Park is ready for concert seasonJun 19, 2026 12:47 pm - After a yearlong, $24 million renovation, Aurora’s RiverEdge Park reopens for the summer concert season with expanded capacity, better sound, two new LED screens and improved amenities, including new restrooms.
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Batavia’s River Rhapsody concert series features new food vendors and activitiesJun 17, 2026 11:23 pm - Batavia Park District's free River Rhapsody concert series runs from June 17 to Aug. 5 at the Peg Bond Center, featuring eight Wednesday performances with diverse musical styles including rock, pop, country, soul, R&B, and disco.
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Mount Prospect Community Band celebrates 50th year with summer concert seriesJun 17, 2026 5:22 pm - The Mount Prospect Community Band will continue its 50th anniversary celebration with a series of summer concerts.
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Concerts June 19-25: Morgan Wallen, Tash Sultana, Rosalía and moreJun 17, 2026 8:11 am - Upcoming concerts include Morgan Wallen at Soldier Field, Tash Sultana at the Salt Shed, Rosalía at the United Center, Rodney Crowell at SPACE and more.
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Best Bets: Flip Circus tours the suburbs this summerJun 17, 2026 6:22 am - The Flip Circus begins its suburban summer tour, Kohl Children’s Museum debuts “WhirlWind,” Waukegan hosts the inaugural Little Fort Film Festival, and the Cantigny Jazz Fest hosts a tribute to Miles Davis on Sunday.
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Elgin Master Chorale announces landmark 80th anniversary seasonJun 16, 2026 9:15 pm - The Elgin Master Chorale announces its 80th anniversary season for 2026-27, featuring two major classical works performed with regional orchestras.
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Elmhurst University Summer Band Concert to pay tribute to John Philip SousaJun 16, 2026 1:46 pm - Elmhurst University Summer Band will present a costumed tribute concert to John Philip Sousa on June 24, featuring patriotic music, marches, and the "1812 Overture" finale.
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Things to do June 19-25: Naper Nights, Libertyville Days, Taste of Des Plaines, Blues on the Fox and moreJun 16, 2026 10:21 am - Mark your calendar for Naper Nights, Libertyville Days, Taste of Des Plaines, Wood Dale Prairie Fest, Blues on the Fox, Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest and more.
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The Grammys add 5 new categories and announce changes to best new artist