Articles filed under Music
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Des Plaines gets new band conductor - second in as many yearsJun 30, 2015 1:00 am - The Des Plaines Community Concert Band has a new conductor - its second in as many years. The Des Plaines Park District this week chose Al Legutki permanently fill the r...
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ECC show showcases the life, work and music of Stephen SondheimJun 29, 2015 11:00 pm - Elgin Community College Musical Theatre will explore the life and music of Stephen Sondheim during its summer production of "Sondheim on Sondheim." The production opens...
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How the Grateful Dead came together for last reunionJun 29, 2015 5:30 am - The three Chicago shows sold out through Ticketmaster in minutes, the long-defunct Grateful Dead suddenly a hotter summer ticket than Taylor Swift. But among "Deadheads,...
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The von Trapps take their musical legacy in new directionJun 29, 2015 5:30 am - During the Academy Awards' 50th anniversary tribute to "The Sound of Music" this past February, there were four people paying close attention as Lady Gaga performed a me...
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Sunday picks: U2 rocking the United CenterJun 28, 2015 6:00 am - Rock for days Irish rock band U2 stars in five performances of its theatrically infused "iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour" starting Wednesday at the United Center, 1901 ...
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What's next? Why the 'song of the summer' still mattersJun 28, 2015 5:30 am - Real quick, raise your hand if you still care about the song of the summer. Everyone should. The annual debate over which pop single will rule our hot months is the best...
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Images: BET Awards showJun 28, 2015 1:00 am - ...
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The Who's Townshend to present 'Classic Quadrophenia'Jun 27, 2015 5:00 am - NEW YORK - On a rare day off from the first leg of The Who's 50th anniversary tour, Pete Townshend punctually enters the room with longtime partner Rachel Fuller to disc...
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Weekend picks: Cristela brings standup to ZaniesJun 27, 2015 5:00 am - Just for laughs If you loved her self-titled ABC sitcom, then don't miss comedian Cristela Alonzo when she performs live at Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park P...
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Midwest travel: Find 4th fun at Windy City Ribfest, Lake Geneva fireworksJun 27, 2015 5:00 am - Chicago Bad to the bone More than 40,000 rib fans are expected to nibble bones at this year's Windy City Ribfest. The goods are prepared by barbecue profession...