Articles filed under Music
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Best Bets: Where to catch ‘The Nutcracker’ before it dances awayDec 17, 2024 12:49 pm - Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake and the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts in Grayslake are hosting some of the season’s final “Nutcracker” performances this weekend.
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Things to do Dec. 20-26: ‘The Nutcracker,’ Christmas concerts, light shows and moreDec 17, 2024 12:07 pm - Mark your calendar for several productions of “The Nutcracker,” Christmas concerts, holiday light shows and more happening this week.
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Ron Onesti: ‘The Raging Bull,’ a sweet guy deep downDec 13, 2024 7:30 am - My behind-the-scenes escapades are not solely limited to the field of music. There are many “celebs” from other worlds that I happen to cross paths with on a regular basis. Especially in sports!
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Best bets: Elgin Symphony Orchestra, sounds of the season, holiday hilarityDec 10, 2024 10:19 am - This week in the suburbs: Elgin Symphony Orchestra hosts its annual holiday extravaganza; Creative Ice Theatre stages “Nutcracker on Ice” in Woodridge; female comedians headline Crystal Lake’s Raue Center.
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Concerts Dec. 13-19: Bush, Los Lobos, Joss Stone and moreDec 10, 2024 10:02 am - Upcoming concerts this week include Twisted Xmas with Bush, Los Lobos, Joss Stone with the Chicago Philharmonic and more.
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Things to do Dec. 13-19: ‘The Nutcracker,’ Dickens of a Holiday, Holly Jolly Days, holiday light shows and moreDec 09, 2024 5:30 am - Mark your calendar for various productions of “The Nutcracker” and “A Christmas Carol,” Dickens of a Holiday, Holly Jolly Days, holiday concerts and light shows and more happening this week.
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Ron Onesti: The REAL Lt. DanDec 04, 2024 11:44 pm - A guy whom I have admired for a long time is actor Gary Sinise. Most recently, I saw him at a Gary Sinise Foundation event at Hines Veterans Hospital, celebrating the 1 millionth meal provided to wounded vets by the organization. Gary was serving food to the vets — a more humble superstar you will not find.
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Best Bets: Holiday tunes, ‘Nutcracker’ variations dominate suburban stagesDec 04, 2024 10:32 am - From a cappella to Elvis to a hip-hop take on “The Nutcracker,” holiday entertainment dominates suburban stages this week.
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Things to do Dec. 6-12: Dickens in Dundee, Breakfasts with Santa, Elf Invasion and moreDec 03, 2024 10:34 am - Mark your calendar for Dickens in Dundee, tree lightings, parades and festivals throughout the suburbs, Breakfast with Santa, Highwood’s Elf Invasion Pub Crawl, “Nutcrackers” and more happening this week.
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Concerts Dec. 6-12: Mavis Staples, Pentatonix, Andrea Bocelli, Smashing PumpkinsDec 03, 2024 8:41 am - Upcoming concerts this week include Mavis Staples’ 85th Hometown Birthday Celebration, Pentatonix’s “Hallelujah! It’s A Christmas Tour,” Twisted Xmas with The Smashing Pumpkins, Andrea Bocelli and more.