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Things to do April 4-10: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, WWE SmackDown, Great Midwest Train Show and more

By Luke Zurawski
Apr 01, 2025 8:30 am - Mark your calendar for Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s “Restless Leg Tour,” WWE SmackDown, the Great Midwest Train Show, comedy from Nick Swardson and more happening this week.
What to stream: Elton John & Brandi Carlile, Michelle Williams on FX and Kevin Bacon hunts demons

Mar 31, 2025 5:30 am - “Snow White” star Rachel Zegler leads the horror comedy “Y2K,” “Pulse” is Netflix’s first English-language medical procedural and the Criterion Channel is adding a batch of Vietnam War films around the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon.
TikTok loves this self-taught cellist from Grayslake who plays by ear

By Vince Pierri
Mar 28, 2025 1:25 pm - Drew Wiegman never took a formal music lesson, doesn’t read sheet music, and plays the cello entirely by ear. That hasn’t stopped more than three-quarters of a million people from following his soulful performances on TikTok — drawn to his message of positivity over perfection.
The Sex Pistols announce first North American tour in two decades

By MARIA SHERMAN
Mar 28, 2025 9:23 am - The Sex Pistols will embark on their first tour of North America since 2003 when they perform Sept. 16 at the Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas, Texas. Pre-sale opens April 2 and 3. Tickets go on sale April 4 at 10 a.m. local time.
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra hosts ‘Rising Stars of Stanger’ Young Artist Competition May 10

Submitted by Penney Stergios
Mar 27, 2025 3:39 pm - Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra is hosting a competition concert featuring talented high school musicians vying to be named the Stanger Young Artist winner.
Ella Langley leads 2025 ACM Awards nominations. Beyoncé and Miranda Lambert are shut out

By MARIA SHERMAN
Mar 27, 2025 12:49 pm - Ella Langley leads the nominees for the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards with eight nominations. The first-time nominee’s nods include female artist of the year and female new artist.
First Presbyterian next stop on the Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour March 30

Submitted by Jeff Neufeld
Mar 26, 2025 1:53 pm - The next stop is at First Presbyterian Church on March 30, featuring a 1979 tracker organ by W. Zimmer & Sons, with performances by organist Jeff Neufeld and others.
The Wailin’ Mahalias to bring soulful music to April 6 worship

Submitted by Judy Stettner
Mar 26, 2025 1:36 pm - The Wailin’ Mahalias will bring their rich harmonies to the April 6 worship at Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry.
Fox Valley Brass Band joins Illinois Brass Band for March 30 concert

Submitted by Al Benson
Mar 26, 2025 12:58 pm - The Fox Valley Brass Band and Illinois Brass Band will perform a joint concert on March 30th at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. The program will feature works by Tom Davoren, James Curnow, Percy Aldridge Grainger, and others.
Music Review: Mumford & Sons return after seven years with a folksy, existential album, ‘Rushmere’

By MIKE CATALINI
Mar 26, 2025 8:28 am - Now a trio, Mumford & Sons are back with their fifth studio album and first in nearly seven years, “Rushmere.”

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