Performing Arts
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'The Nutcracker,' in all its variations, dances into the holiday seasonNov 15, 2013 4:45 am - There are a lot of prized roles in the "The Nutcracker," whether it's Tchaikovsky's beloved 1892 ballet version or more recent stage adaptations of E.T.A. Hoffmann's 181...
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Fox Valley Rep announces 2014 seasonNov 14, 2013 5:06 pm - Fox Valley Repertory, in residence at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, announced its 2014 season, which includes two productions showcasing students from its ...
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Two versions of 'Cinderella' hit Fox Valley stagesNov 14, 2013 8:00 am - Fairy tale fans will have something to smile about this weekend. Two Fox Valley high schools, Larkin and Huntley, are performing the classic tale “Cinderella.” The Daily...
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Mom opens Antioch dance studio in daughter's memoryNov 13, 2013 10:00 pm - She is not a teacher and has no business experience, but that hasn't deterred Robin Parfitt from opening a dance studio in Antioch. That's because Shine Bright Dance Stu...
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Batavia High School brings ‘Shrek’ to the stageNov 13, 2013 1:52 pm - This weekend, theatergoers can travel to a faraway kingdom filled with fairy tale characters when Batavia High School presents “Shrek the Musical.” The musical, based o...
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Bartlett High School brings all of Shakespeare to the stageNov 13, 2013 1:48 pm - The Bartlett High School Theater’s “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)” on Nov. 14-16. The show condenses of all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays in 100 minut...
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Weekend picks: William Beckett to rock the RaueNov 13, 2013 5:00 am - Catch William Beckett (formerly of The Academy is ...) as he appears as part of the Raue Center for the Arts' Lucy's Music Sessions series this Friday at 26 N. Williams ...
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North Suburban Symphony:Nov 12, 2013 4:47 pm - The North Suburban Symphony, based in Lake Forest, hosts its 25th anniversary concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17, at Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lak...
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Kaneland High to stage ‘Almost, Maine’Nov 12, 2013 1:23 pm - It is 9 p.m. on a cold, wintry Friday evening in Almost, Maine, and magic can be seen in the twinkling lights of the Aurora borealis. Located in the northernmost county...
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Best bets: Sweet treats and antiques aplentyNov 12, 2013 5:00 am - Sugar and spice Celebrity chefs like Duff Goldman, Gale Gand, Brian Emmett and more are featured atAmerica's Baking and Sweets Show, which this year features a them...