Music
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Things to do July 4-10: Fourth of July events, Frontier Days, Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest and moreJul 01, 2025 8:36 am - Mark your calendar for Fourth of July events, Mount Prospect Lions Club Fourth of July Festival, Frontier Days Festival, Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest, Mundelein Community Days, McHenry Fiesta Days, fireworks, parades and more happening this week.
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Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale honors late president with its first Harmony AwardJun 30, 2025 10:06 pm - The Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale, a 60-voice choir, celebrated its 40th anniversary and introduced the Harmony Award to recognize outstanding volunteerism in bringing harmony to the community.
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Spotlight: Kelvin Roston Jr. pays tribute to soul great Donny Hathaway at Northlight TheatreJun 30, 2025 1:27 pm - Joseph Jefferson Award-winner Kelvin Roston Jr. channels soul music legend Donny Hathaway in “Twisted Melodies,” a solo show Roston created running July 10 through Aug. 10 at Northlight Theatre.
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Wheaton band celebrates July 4th early with Patriotic ConcertJun 30, 2025 12:56 pm - The Wheaton Municipal Band will perform their annual Patriotic Concert on July 2, featuring iconic patriotic songs and marches to celebrate Independence Day.
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Barrington to celebrate Fourth of July — and 10th anniversary of Barrington’s White HouseJun 30, 2025 11:05 am - Barrington’s Fourth of July celebration will include the usual traditions of a parade, fireworks and brat tent, as well as a special open house to mark the 10th anniversary of Barrington’s White House.
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Mount Prospect’s 4th of July Festival to feature Latin music showcaseJun 30, 2025 10:35 am - A Latin music showcase Sunday will add flair to the Mount Prospect Lions Club’s 86th annual 4th of July Festival taking place July 3-6 at Melas Park.
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Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest a summer classicJun 30, 2025 10:33 am - They say the classics never get old. That may explain the enduring popularity of the Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest.
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What to stream: Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners,’ a Kesha album, ‘SharkFest’ and John Cena with Idris Elba
Jun 30, 2025 5:30 am - Ryan Coogler’s guts-spilling vampire film “Sinners” and Kesha enjoying her freedom on her first new album since she left her old label are some of the new films, music, shows and games headed to a device near you.
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Music review: Lorde enters ‘Virgin’ territory on her liberated, physical pop album
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Unwind Wednesday continues with two more dates this summerJun 26, 2025 9:28 pm - The St. Charles Business Alliance is hosting Unwind Wednesday events on July 16 and Aug. 13, featuring live music and beverages on the 1st Street Plaza.