Articles filed under Music
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Ron Onesti: Not a UFO sighting, just Schenker doing his thingMay 02, 2024 11:48 pm - Michael Schenker is definitely a much-appreciated extreme when it comes to “being” his music. But still, so many also do the same, in their own ways.
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Things to do May 3-9: The Guess Who, Herman’s Hermits, art shows and moreApr 29, 2024 4:35 pm - Mark your calendars for performances by The Guess Who, Herman’s Hermits and Jim Messina; art shows in Bartlett, Elmhurst, Aurora and Lisle; and more happening this week.
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ESO finishes 74th season with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 as the masterwork celebrates its 200th anniversaryApr 29, 2024 11:58 am - Beethoven’s last symphonic work, Symphony No. 9, premiered 200 years ago on May 7, 1824, in Vienna, Austria. The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will wrap up its 74th season wi...
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Things to do April 26-May 2: Tulip fests, Long Grove Craft Beer Fest, Natasha Leggero, Arbor Day events and moreApr 23, 2024 3:02 pm - Mark your calendars for the Long Grove Craft Beer Festival, performances by Natasha Leggero and Victor Manuelle, Arbor Day events in Arlington Heights and Lisle and more happening this week.
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Ron Onesti: Raindrops always make me think of B.J. ThomasApr 18, 2024 6:49 pm - It’s been almost three years already since we lost our good friend, B.J. Thomas — a huge blow to all who loved him and the gift of his music.
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Things to do April 19-25: BoDeans, Fear No Art, Earth Day events and moreApr 16, 2024 12:27 pm - Mark your calendars for appearances by the BoDeans, Cary Elwes and the Impractical Jokers, the College of Lake County’s Fear No Art Festival, Earth Day events and more happening this week.
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Ron Onesti: Was Abraham Lincoln a rocker?Apr 15, 2024 6:44 pm - As I was driving and we were jamming to the usual classic rock station, I wondered if “Honest Abe” was a music fan and what kind of music he may have listened to.
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Award-winning New Philharmonic announces 2024-2025 season at the MACApr 15, 2024 6:30 am - The New Philharmonic announces its 2024-2025 season, the 20th under conductor Kirk Musprat.
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Out on the town April 14-May 31: Peking Acrobats, concerts, festivals, performances and moreApr 14, 2024 5:45 am - Sunday, April 14 Kane County Doll Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Kane County Fairgrounds Prairie Events Center, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Dol...
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Ron Onesti: All hail the LOOP shirt!Apr 03, 2024 9:19 pm - “The Band” T-shirts are becoming more popular at concerts featuring the rock ’n’ roll of yesteryear.