Performing Arts
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Play's sequel gives voice to Matt Shepard's killer
Oct 01, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- "The Laramie Project" became a U.S. theatrical phenomenon a decade ago for exploring the brutal murder of gay college student Matthew Shepard. Its creators a...
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Fresh-faced 'Pump Boys and Dinettes' at MetropolisOct 01, 2009 11:00 pm - There are a lot of amazing performers in Metropolis Performing Arts Centre's "Pump Boys and Dinettes." And most of them are so young, cute and talented that you want to ...
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Local auditionsOct 01, 2009 11:00 pm - • Volunteers are being sought for the 76th McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade from 6 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Nov. 26, in Chicago. More than 1,300 volunteers are needed to ...
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Need a good laugh? New Goodman production won't disappointSep 30, 2009 11:00 pm - Sometimes there is nothing like a good comedy to chase the blues away. Certainly that was the case way back in 1928, when the hottest four-member comedy team on Broadway...
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Cheap fun: 'Annie' spoof, music of Mexico, Bonner Farm fairSep 28, 2009 11:00 pm - $10 and under Classical evening The Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Daniel Sommerville, presents an evening of classical and miscellaneous wo...
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Best bets: Fall colors, Robin Williams on stage, Ed Asner as FDRSep 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Fall color kickoff Celebrate the autumn season with Morton Arboretum's Fall Color Festival. There's a special Scarecrow Trail, a taffy apple bar, a Fall Color 5K Run and...
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A steady ring stops 'A Steady Rain' in its tracks -- and Jackman not amused
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Political buttons and memorabilia showSep 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Freebie Political Button and Memorabilia Show Dealers and collectors can buy, sell and trade political buttons from years past at the Political Button and Memo...
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First Folio brings gothic tale 'Castle of Otranto' to the stageSep 24, 2009 11:00 pm - First Folio's David Rice retired from teaching last May and he's still working long hours. Such is the life of a managing director and unofficial house playwright. His l...
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Best bets: Creation Fest, Paul Taylor Dance, PinkSep 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Modern dance master The Paul Taylor Dance Company has been performing the works of its namesake American choreographer for 55 years. Catch this world-class modern dance ...