Performing Arts
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Weekend picks: Jake and Sofia sail into RosemontMar 06, 2015 4:45 am - Animated performances If your kids love the TV shows “Sofia the First” and “Jake and the Never Land Pirates,” then take them to see the return of “Disney Junior Liv...
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South Elgin dancer returns home with Alvin AileyMar 06, 2015 4:45 am - When former South Elgin and Bartlett resident Sarah Daley was growing up, she became an instant fan of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater after seeing the company pe...
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Free concert at Fremont library:Mar 06, 2015 12:00 am - The Alliance Brass Quintet, which has a repertoire ranging from the early Renaissance to jazz and beyond, will perform a free concert at the Fremont Public Library, 1170...
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Kirk Players to hold treasure hunt fundraiser April 18Mar 04, 2015 10:00 pm - Mundelein's resident performing arts group, Kirk Players, recently announced its first fundraiser in nearly 50 years. The Golden Quest - A Kirk Player Treasure Hunt, sch...
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Bennett, Gaga lead star-studded Ravinia scheduleMar 04, 2015 10:00 pm - Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, the "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin, Seth MacFarlane, Harry Connick Jr. and Santana are among the performers who will take to the stage durin...
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Music notes: Snowstorm fest hits ChicagoMar 04, 2015 5:00 am - Let it Snow ... In an attempt to combat the late-winter blues, Chicago's Navy Pier is hosting its first winter one-day, electronic dance music festival Saturday, Ma...
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Laura Benanti stars in 'a love letter to New York City'Mar 03, 2015 10:00 pm - NEW YORK (AP) - People recognize Laura Benanti on the street these days. They just don't know why. "They'll be like, 'You're the girl from the thing!' And then I just go...
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Weekend picks: Comedian Damien Lemon hits ZaniesMar 03, 2015 12:45 pm - Guy comedy Comedian Damien Lemon has appeared on “Guy Code” and “Guy Court.” Catch him live starting Wednesday at Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rose...
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Premieres, national tours make up Broadway in Chicago seasonMar 03, 2015 11:00 am - Broadway in Chicago on Tuesday unveiled its 2015-2016 season, which includes the previously announced pre-Broadway world premiere of “Gotta Dance!” about a senior ci...
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Wheeling expands alcohol sales to Heritage Park pavilionMar 03, 2015 4:30 am - Taking a page from Ravinia, Heritage Park in Wheeling will sell beer and wine at the new performance pavilion, where visitors will bring picnics to concerts and theater ...