Music
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Q&A: Franz Ferdinand discuss their new album, the resurgence of 2000s indie and Charli XCX
Jan 14, 2025 12:42 pm - In a recent interview, Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos and bassist Bob Hardy discussed their sixth studio album “The Human Fear,” the resurgence of indie music, and the band’s love for Chappell Roan and Charli XCX.
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Things to do Jan. 17-23: Wheeling Winterfest, MLK Day events, Chicago Fishing Expo and moreJan 14, 2025 10:34 am - Mark your calendar for Wheeling Winterfest, Martin Luther King Jr. Day events throughout the suburbs, the Chicago Fishing Expo and more happening this week.
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Here’s who is performing at Trump’s inauguration
Jan 14, 2025 8:37 am - President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural schedule features a fireworks show at Trump’s Washington-area golf club and a lineup of performers including country music star Carrie Underwood.
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Heidi Montag tops iTunes chart after losing house in Los Angeles wildfires
Jan 14, 2025 7:27 am - Reality television star Heidi Montag’s 2010 album “Superficial” has hit No. 1 on iTunes’ all-genre songs and albums charts — 15 years after its release and just after Montag and husband Spencer Pratt lost their home in the Palisades Fire.
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Best Bets: New Elmhurst History Museum exhibit opensJan 13, 2025 3:06 pm - A new Elmhurst History Museum exhibition chronicles the transformation of the community, Martin Luther King Jr. tributes take place in Chicago, and Disney on Ice skates into Rosemont’s Allstate Arena next week.
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What to stream: ‘Severance’ returns and ‘A Real Pain’ arrives
Jan 13, 2025 5:30 am - Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg playing mismatched cousins in the acclaimed “A Real Pain” and Mac Miller’s second posthumous full-length album “Balloonerism” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Young musicians compete in Sinfonietta Bel Canto’s Concerto FinalsJan 10, 2025 9:49 pm - Sinfonietta Bel Canto is hosting its annual Concerto Competition for young musicians on Jan. 26. They are also performing works by Ravel in honor of the composer’s 150th birthday.
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For Elton John, ‘Never Too Late’ isn’t just a documentary and song — it is a life mantra
Jan 10, 2025 10:25 am - Capturing Sir Elton John’s 50-year career is a herculean task. Good thing his husband, David Furnish, and filmmaker R.J. Cutler were up for the challenge, the end product being “Elton John: Never Too Late.”
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Huntley church hosts Judson University Choir and renowned pianist at Feb. 1 concertJan 09, 2025 9:08 pm - The Judson University Choir and pianist Huntley Brown will perform a free concert at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.
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Naperville Jaycees accepting band submissions for 2025 Last FlingJan 09, 2025 12:05 am - The Naperville Jaycees are accepting band submissions to play at the 2025 Last Fling festival over Labor Day weekend. Submissions close Jan. 31.