Music
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Elgin Sing-Along Messiah gives community opportunity to sing, give backNov 13, 2024 9:59 pm - The festive community sing-along of Handel’s “Messiah” returns on Friday, Dec. 6, and it’s all for charity.
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Camerata Chicago brings ‘Messiah’ concert to Naperville’s New Covenant ChurchNov 13, 2024 12:21 pm - On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Camerata Chicago Chamber Orchestra once again will present “The Messiah” by Handel (Part I Christmas) and the Hallelujah Chorus at New Covenant Church in Naperville.
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Concerts Nov. 15-21: Kenny G, Nielsen Trust, Jess Williamson and moreNov 13, 2024 10:39 am - Upcoming concerts this week include Kenny G, Nielsen Trust featuring Rick Nielsen, Chelsea Cutler and Jeremy Zucker, Shemekia Copeland, Jess Williamson, Rod Wave and more.
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Thailand’s baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng has an official song released in 4 languages
Nov 13, 2024 7:06 am - In case you can’t get enough of the little pygmy hippo Moo Deng from Thailand, there's now an official song featuring the internet’s favorite baby animal — released in four languages for her global fans.
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Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour heads to Journey of Hope Nov. 17Nov 12, 2024 11:26 pm - The third stop on the Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour will be at Journey of Hope United Methodist Church featuring its 1969 Casavant/Allen Organ.
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Best Bets: Chicago Botanic Garden, Morton Arboretum light up the nightNov 12, 2024 5:27 pm - Annual light displays shine bright at the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Morton Arboretum starting this weekend. Plus, the Grand Kyiv Ballet performs “The Nutcracker” and country music artist Phil Vasser headlines the Raue.
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GloRilla conquers self-doubt on her path to becoming one of hip-hop’s most promising voices
Nov 12, 2024 3:21 pm - GloRilla burst onto the hip-hop scene, lighting up the rap world a couple of years ago and even snagging a Grammy nomination. But as her name skyrocketed, so did the pressure. So she stepped away. Now she’s back with an album and tour, including WGCI Big Jam 2024 in Chicago.
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My Chemical Romance returns with ‘The Black Parade’ tour Aug. 29 at Chicago’s Soldier Field
Nov 12, 2024 1:45 pm - In 2025, My Chemical Romance fans will get to experience the 2006 album “The Black Parade” once again: The band will embark on a 10-date North American stadium tour, which brings them to Chicago’s Soldier Field Aug. 29.
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Eminem, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, N.W.A. and Janet Jackson get Songwriters Hall of Fame nods
Nov 12, 2024 12:41 pm - Eminem, Boy George, George Clinton, Sheryl Crow, Janet Jackson, the Doobie Brothers, N.W.A. and Alanis Morissette are among the nominees for the 2025 class at the Songwriters Hall of Fame, an eclectic group of rap, rock, hip-hop and pop pioneers.
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Things to do Nov. 15-21: Morton’s IllumiBrew, Brookfield Zoo’s Reindeer Run and moreNov 11, 2024 5:25 pm - Mark your calendar for the Morton Arboretum’s IllumiBrew kicking off Illumination: Tree Lights, Brookfield Zoo’s Reindeer Run, Sinfonietta Bel Canto’s “Hansel and Gretel,” Mini Comic Con and more happening this week.