Articles filed under Music
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Ron Onesti: Backups who moved to the frontNov 22, 2024 2:35 am - Oh my God, the music legends we are losing! It’s an obvious statement, one that we are all shaking our heads about, especially as of late. The other obviously scary thing is that it’s really only going to get worse. As our music heroes from the ’60s and ’70s are now well into their own 60s and 70s, the circle of life will continue to take them from us physically, but their music will endure eternally.
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Ron Onesti: Memories of Andy Hardy and Boys TownNov 22, 2024 2:16 am - A bunch of years back, I hosted Mickey Rooney at The Arcada, as he celebrated his 89th birthday. It was a completely magical experience, one that I could never forget.
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Best Bets: Rosemont lights up and ‘The Nutcracker’ dances into GrayslakeNov 20, 2024 3:55 pm - Rosemont lights up its community Christmas tree on Saturday, and the Ruth Page Center for the Arts tours its production of “The Nutcracker” to Grayslake’s James Lumber’s Center for the Performing Arts.
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Concerts Nov. 22-28: Mariah Carey, Marc Anthony, Frankie Avalon, Berlin Philharmonic and moreNov 19, 2024 4:42 pm - Upcoming concerts this week include Mariah Carey’s “Christmas Time,” Marc Anthony, Frankie Avalon, Coco Montoya, the Berlin Philharmonic and more.
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Light up the night: Annual holiday tree lightings illuminate the suburbsNov 19, 2024 10:11 am - Fireworks, Santa visits, parades, holiday performances and more are a part of suburban tree lightings this season.
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Concerts Nov. 15-21: Kenny G, Nielsen Trust, Jess Williamson and moreNov 13, 2024 10:39 am - Upcoming concerts this week include Kenny G, Nielsen Trust featuring Rick Nielsen, Chelsea Cutler and Jeremy Zucker, Shemekia Copeland, Jess Williamson, Rod Wave and more.
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Pitchfork Music Festival won’t return to Chicago in 2025Nov 11, 2024 3:30 pm - Pitchfork Music Festival, long a staple on Chicago’s big summer music fest scene, announced Monday that it will not be returning to Chicago in 2025. In a social media pos...
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Ron Onesti: The Election is over, but the flag still fliesNov 08, 2024 3:30 am - As I am getting on in my years, I appreciate the simpler and meaningful things in life more and more. Time with family and friends, the fruits of my labor, a beautiful, sunny day.
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Best Bets: Patinkin, Grody at the MAC, Maniscalco at United Center, Winkler in WoodstockNov 05, 2024 2:30 pm - Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody share personal stories at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, Sebastian Maniscalco headlines Chicago’s United Center, and Henry Winkler chats about his life at the Woodstock Opera House.
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Concerts Nov. 8-14: Lupe Fiasco, Night Ranger, Modest Mouse and moreNov 05, 2024 2:24 pm - Upcoming concerts this week include Night Ranger, Lupe Fiasco, Latto, Modest Mouse, Funkadesi and more.