Performing Arts
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Weekend picks: Geoff Akins explores magic of bubblesJan 08, 2014 4:45 am - 'Bubble Wonders': Geoff Akins brings his bubble wizardry “Bubble Wonders” show to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, at 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. A...
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Allstate Arena to host ‘Stars on Ice’Jan 07, 2014 4:43 pm - See Olympic skating stars in the suburbs when “Stars On Ice” comes to Rosemont’s Allstate Arena in May. The headlining acts in the 2014 tour will be determined by which ...
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ETC’s ‘Men Are Dogs’ blends comedy, romanceJan 07, 2014 12:34 pm - All Linda Collins had to hear was the title of the play, and she was sold. “As soon as I heard ‘Men Are Dogs,’ I knew I wanted to direct it,” she said. Collins, who has ...
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‘Shrek’ takes the stage at Fox Valley Park DistrictJan 07, 2014 12:01 pm - Life doesn’t always go as planned — even in fairy tales. But a few detours and reroutes can make for an adventurous trip — as in the case of a hulking, green ogre named ...
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Mundelein High School to stage “Our Town”Jan 07, 2014 10:23 am - Mundelein High School will present a production of Thornton Wilder’s play “Our Town” Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 in the auditorium of the school, 1350 W. Hawley St., Mundelein. Pe...
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Old-school Vegas show ‘Jubilee!’ to be revampedJan 07, 2014 4:45 am - LAS VEGAS — “Jubilee!” — the campy Las Vegas show with elaborate sequined costumes, chorus boys and, of course, showgirls — will close on Jan. 30 for a complete makeover...
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After cancer diagnosis, Broadway star fights backJan 07, 2014 4:45 am - NEW YORK — Valisia LeKae has a New Year's resolution that has nothing to do with weight loss, money or watching less TV. “I will be cancer-free in 2014,” she's vowed. T...
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Best bets: Bull riders tough it out at AllstateJan 07, 2014 4:30 am - Top pick Seconds count See which competitors can hold on the longest when the Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough Series returns this weekend at the Alls...
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Don Everly receives ‘special spiritual message’Jan 06, 2014 5:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The infighting and hard feelings between the Everly Brothers were well-known, but surviving brother Don felt he had a special moment with his brother ...
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Sunday picks: Chug around with the Enchanted RailroadJan 05, 2014 4:45 am - Enchanted Railroad See two levels of a large model train display chugging through a winter scene at the 12th annual Enchanted Railroad at the Morton Arboretum, 4100...