Susan Klovstad
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Elgin Fox Trot changes race day, courseMay 15, 2012 3:36 pm - If you’re planning to run in — or watch — the 35th annual Elgin Valley Fox Trot, don’t head to downtown Elgin on Memorial Day. For the first time eve...
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Dundee Middle School’s ‘Annie’ pushes the envelopeApr 27, 2012 12:22 pm - Most middle schools don’t stage their spring musicals at community colleges. But Dundee Middle School’s productions are a cut above what audiences expect from student th...
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Open house at Otto Engineering showcases talents of D300 students, facultyApr 25, 2012 8:08 am - Otto Engineering’s historic architecture will provide the perfect backdrop for the artistic achievements of District 300 teachers and students at an open house on Thursd...
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Performing and visual arts highlight Fox Valley festivalsApr 19, 2012 1:28 pm - The arts will be showcased this summer in the Fox Valley, with several festivals and fairs centered around the performing and visual arts. But those who would rather jus...
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Fox schools stage spring musicals, comediesApr 18, 2012 4:00 pm - It's a busy weekend for the performing arts in the Fox Valley, with three high schools staging their spring plays: Dundee-Crown with “Beauty and the Beast,” Jacobs with ...
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The arts come alive at Kaneland festivalApr 18, 2012 8:18 am - Imagine immersing yourself in the visual and performing arts for an entire day. Taking a workshop on glass fusing, mime performance or caricature drawing. Watching a ban...
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Kaneland students tackle 'Les Mis'Mar 15, 2012 9:00 am - I've written — and edited — enough high school play stories to know “Les Miserables” has a reputation. It's supposed to be one of the most difficult plays to produce. Wh...
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'How to Succeed in Business' at South Elgin High SchoolFeb 29, 2012 11:00 pm - If you like the AMC series “Mad Men,” you'll want to check out South Elgin High School's spring musical. “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” will be perfo...
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Celebrating the arts in District 303Feb 28, 2012 11:00 pm - What do you get when you cross an alternative folk rock band with a nationally known visual artist, ballet dancers, a middle school band and elementary students playing ...
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‘Singin’ in the Rain’ at Elgin High SchoolFeb 21, 2012 11:00 pm - “Singin’ in the Rain” is one of those musicals just about everybody has heard of. Who can forget the iconic scene from the 1952 movie with Gene Kelly tapping and dancing...