Performing Arts
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Goodman's 'the ripple, the wave that carried me home' a poignant tale of rebellion, reconciliationJan 26, 2023 6:00 am - “the ripple, the wave that carried me home” - ★ ★ ★ In her lyrical new play “the ripple, the wave that carried me home,” Christina Anderson examines a civil rights strug...
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Waubonsee Voices: Why we should care about the artsJan 25, 2023 10:00 pm - During the early stages of the pandemic, neighbors residing in different communities in Italy were shown on social media singing songs in unison from their balconies. Th...
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Saint Viator production of 'Cinderella' breathes new life into classic love storyJan 25, 2023 10:00 pm - A handsome prince, a fairy godmother, and a royal kingdom. Saint Viator High School's presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" has all the elements of the ...
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Best Bets: Hey Nonny Blues Week, Brian Posehn, AnthraxJan 25, 2023 5:00 am - 'Through Darkness' The exhibition "Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad," showcasing works by photographer Jeanine Michna-Bales, opens t...
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York Drama to present classic and contemporary takes on the seminal drama '12 Angry Men'Jan 24, 2023 10:00 pm - On Feb. 2-5, York Community High School will be breathing new life and improved commentary to the classic drama “Twelve Angry Men.” The play will be performed at 7:30 p....
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Things to do Jan. 27-Feb. 2: Groundhog Day and Lunar New Year events and moreJan 24, 2023 5:00 am - This week Cool Cluster Dog Show: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, Jan. 25-29, at the Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. ...
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Fall in love with 'The Odd Couple - Female Version'Jan 23, 2023 10:00 pm - "What Neil Simon does incredibly well, possibly better than any other American playwright, is how he writes fully realized relationships," said Jocelyn Adamski, director...
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Aurora's Paramount Theatre to stage 'Little Shop of Horrors,' 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'Jan 23, 2023 12:00 am - Paramount Theatre in Aurora on Monday announced the lineups for its 2023-24 Broadway Series, which takes place on the main stage, and the Bold Series, staged across the ...
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Performing arts scholarship application now availableJan 22, 2023 10:00 pm - The Dennis Taylor Scholarship Foundation for the Performing Arts will be awarding college scholarships for the 2023-24 school year. The deadline for submitting applicat...
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Spotlight: Pop artist Andy Warhol inspires two-hander at Northlight TheatreJan 20, 2023 5:00 am - The artist & the activist After reinventing himself as a portrait painter of celebrities, pop art icon Andy Warhol traveled to Iran in 1976 to photograph the Sha...