Music
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St. Charles Singers present ‘Choral Connections’ Concerts with six school choirs Feb. 20-21Feb 13, 2026 4:44 pm - The St. Charles Singers will perform two concerts featuring student choruses from six suburban high schools on Feb. 20-21. Each concert will include performances by three high school choirs and a combined finale with all choirs under the direction of Jeffrey Hunt.
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ESO ensemble showcases harpsichord masterpieces at Feb. 27 concertFeb 13, 2026 2:25 pm - Elgin Symphony Orchestra Presents is hosting an intimate Baroque ensemble concert featuring the harpsichord on Friday, Feb. 27, at an Elgin church. It showcases a handmade 1991 dual-manual harpsichord replica, with Maryse Carlin performing works by Handel, Scarlatti, C.P.E. Bach, Vivaldi, and Geminiani.
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Date night, girls’ night out ideas in the Fox Valley
Feb 11, 2026 1:18 pm - If dinner and a movie feel a little too predictable, there are plenty of options close to home to shake up your date night routine.
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Concerts Feb. 13-19: 10,000 Maniacs, Dan Navarro, Bret Michaels and moreFeb 11, 2026 8:18 am - Upcoming concerts include 10,000 Maniacs at City Winery, Dan Navarro and Jessica Willis Fisher at The Venue in Aurora, Bret Michaels at the Arcada Theatre and more.
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Mays Music Centre of Excellence presents the fourth annual Lift Every Voice Gospel CelebrationFeb 10, 2026 11:13 pm - The Mays Music Centre of Excellence is hosting the fourth annual Lift Every Voice Gospel Celebration on April 11, honoring the history and impact of Gospel music.
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St. Mary Catholic next stop on Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour Feb. 15Feb 10, 2026 10:24 pm - The historic 1926 George Kilgen & Son pipe organ will be featured at the next stop of the Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour at St. Mary Catholic Church on Feb. 15.
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Chappell Roan leaves talent agency led by Casey Wasserman, who appears in Epstein files
Feb 10, 2026 2:39 pm - Grammy-winning singer Chappell Roan has left the talent agency led by entertainment industry executive and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics chair Casey Wasserman, who appears in recently released government files on Jeffrey Epstein.
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At 84, Bob Dylan may be producing something more valuable than hits
Feb 10, 2026 1:51 pm - In his hyper-detailed and persuasive new book, “After the Flood,” Robert Polito examines the latter part of Bob Dylan’s career, from 1991 to 2024, the period between winning a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and his “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour.
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Best Bets: Laugh it up with Second City at The MAC, stand-up at the Raue CenterFeb 10, 2026 11:46 am - Get ready for Valentine’s Day laughs when The Second City tours to the McAninch Arts Center and stand-up comedians perform at the Raue Center. Plus, Hey Nonny hosts a Mardi Gras party and The Joffrey Ballet brings “American Icons” to the Lyric Opera House.
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Chappell Roan drops talent agent in latest Epstein fallout