Articles filed under Music
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Book review: Rock 'n' roller and Rush pioneer Geddy Lee goes deep in his memoirNov 18, 2023 5:00 am - Geddy Lee is a rock star, that's undeniable. But he's also a polite Canadian to the core. So it's fitting that the Rush icon picked a not-too-bawdy title for his memoir....
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Music review: Now on vinyl, Shania Twain's 'Greatest Hits' shines anewNov 17, 2023 5:00 am - Shania Twain is familiar with the concept of a hit. Her second album, "The Woman in Me," sold 20 million copies. Her next, "Come On Over," sold 40 million. Her 2004 "Gre...
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The Venue to show 'The Last Waltz' on Nov. 25Nov 16, 2023 10:00 pm - The Venue, a live music performance space in Aurora, will host a special screening of "The Last Waltz" on Nov. 25, the same day it was filmed - 47 years later. As part o...
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Elmhurst Choral Union presents Handel's 'Messiah' Dec. 17Nov 16, 2023 10:00 pm - The Elmhurst Choral Union will present Handel's "Messiah" on Sunday, Dec. 17, in Hammerschmidt Chapel. The "Messiah" is known for its setting to sacred texts and rich or...
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Alyssa Allgood Quartet brings Christmas jazz to the Bethel music seriesNov 16, 2023 10:00 pm - Jazz returns to Bethel United Church of Christ's concert series with a sparkling performance by the Alyssa Allgood Quartet on Saturday, Dec. 9. Allgood is a Chicago-base...
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Norris Gallery concert series presents pianist Jeffrey LaDeur and mezzo-soprano Kindra ScharichNov 16, 2023 10:00 pm - The Norris Cultural Arts Center's "Music & More in the Gallery" series resumes Sunday, Nov. 26, with a performance by pianist Jeffrey LaDeur and mezzo-soprano Kindra Sch...
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Dolly Parton's new album is a detour from country music - could R&B be next?Nov 16, 2023 5:00 am - LOS ANGELES - Last year, Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - against her wishes. Now, almost exactly a year later, she's releasing her first ro...
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Fox Valley Brass Band hosts 'Holiday Traditions' Dec. 10Nov 15, 2023 10:00 pm - Fox Valley Brass Band, a 30-piece ensemble, continues its 2023-24 season on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. "Holiday Traditions" will be ce...
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Two local churches join for 'Appalachian Winter' Christmas cantataNov 15, 2023 10:00 pm - Come and experience an unforgettable musical presentation of "Appalachian Winter, A Christmas Cantata" by Joseph Martin. Accompanied by a full chamber orchestra, it wil...
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Things to do Nov. 17-23: Lightshows, Turkey Trots, tree lightings, holiday markets and moreNov 15, 2023 5:00 am - Ongoing Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 26 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of fal...