Performing Arts
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'Bel Canto' to premiere on Chicago Lyric Opera stage
Dec 04, 2015 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Two things make the Lyric Opera of Chicago's world premiere of "Bel Canto" on Monday unique: Famed soprano Renee Fleming commissioned the work based on th...
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Everything old is new again for talented cast in Second City revueDec 04, 2015 5:00 am - Watching the first act of The Second City's new show feels like déjà vu, which makes sense seeing how the phrase figures prominently in the title of the company's 104th ...
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Weekend picks: Get your tail wagging for Skokie Valley dog showDec 04, 2015 4:55 am - Canine convention See canines compete for titles, get tips on training and more at the Skokie Valley Kennel Club Dog Show this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Con...
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5 places to soak up the holidays this weekendDec 04, 2015 12:00 am - Soak up the holiday spirit - or poke fun at the craziness that comes with it. It's your choice this weekend in the suburbs. Here are five ideas to get you started. For o...
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Dance star Michael Flatley will hit the road a last time
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'The Nutcracker' to be performed at CODDec 03, 2015 12:00 am - For the 26th year, Von Heidecke's Chicago Festival Ballet will present "The Nutcracker," accompanied by the New Philharmonic orchestra, which will perform Tchaikovsky's ...
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Weekend picks: John Heffron brings comedy to Schaumburg's ImprovDec 02, 2015 4:00 am - Funny business Catch up with the season two winner of NBC's “Last Comic Standing” when comedian John Heffron returns on Thursday at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfie...
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Auditions set for 'Other Desert Cities' Jan. 3-4 at Albright TheatreDec 02, 2015 12:00 am - The Albright Theatre Company will hold auditions for "Other Desert Cities" by Jon Robin Baitz at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, and Monday, Jan. 4, at the Batavia Government ...
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Harvest Christian Academy to stage 'Little Women'Dec 01, 2015 10:00 pm - Bringing to life a timeless tale of heartbreak and joy through characters authentic yet flawed, Harvest Christian Academy will perform "Little Women," the Broadway music...
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'Kultar's Mime' comes to Elgin this SundayDec 01, 2015 10:00 pm - Kultar's Mime comes to the Chicago area after 54 acclaimed performances all over the world at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way in Elgin. Admission ...