Performing Arts
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First Folio's 'Mary's Wedding' a touching drama of love and lossApr 04, 2018 6:00 am - “Mary's Wedding” - ★ ★ ★ To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, First Folio Theatre in Oak Brook goes out on a limb with the intimate two-actor ...
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Aurora mayor: Downtown art scene is 'only getting better'Apr 03, 2018 1:00 am - In his first year in office, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin has become an ambassador of the growing downtown performing arts scene that he says is raising the city's profile...
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'Jane Austen Speaks' April 8 at Norris Cultural Arts CenterApr 02, 2018 11:00 pm - Actress Debra Miller will appear as Jane Austen in a one-woman show, "Jane Austen Speaks," at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 8, in the gallery of the Norris Cultural Arts Center i...
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Children's Theatre of Elgin to present 'Rapunzel The Musical'Apr 02, 2018 11:00 pm - The timeless Grimm story of Rapunzel gets a fresh look in this world premiere production of "Rapunzel The Musical" written by Children's Theatre of Elgin alum Allison Ch...
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Aurora's First Fridays to feature 'Renewal, Games & Youth' April 6Apr 02, 2018 11:00 pm - Spring is in the air at First Fridays in downtown Aurora April 6. Art openings featuring renewal, arcade games, and young artists are included in the lineup that totals ...
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Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival to feature dozens of artists April 8Apr 02, 2018 11:00 pm - Celebrate the arts this weekend at the Kaneland Arts Initiative's Community Fine Arts Festival. The community is invited from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at the c...
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Moscow Ballet bringing 'Nutcracker' to RosemontApr 02, 2018 1:00 am - The one and only Moscow Ballet's "Great Russian Nutcracker" is coming to the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont for two performances on Sunday, Dec. 2. Tickets for the 1 p.m. ...
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Side Street Studio Arts presents expanded First Fridays in downtown ElginApr 01, 2018 11:00 pm - Side Street Studio Arts is collaborating with Explore Elgin Area, the Downtown Neighborhood Association, and a variety of downtown Elgin businesses and area artists to g...
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Bright Star Theatre Company to present 'Doo-Wop Red Riding Hood' at Northbrook Park DistrictMar 31, 2018 11:00 pm - Participants in Northbrook's Bright Star Theatre Company are in their final weeks of preparation for April's performances of "Doo-Wop Red Riding Hood." Rehearsals for t...
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Weekend picks: Palatine native Bill Dyszel skewers 'Internet' at MetropolisMar 31, 2018 7:23 am - Tech savvy Comedian/writer Bill Dyszel, author of "Microsoft Outlook for Dummies," examines our reliance on technology while skewering online romance and selfie addictio...