Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Hersey High to virtually stage 'The Laramie Project' sequelJan 24, 2021 10:00 pm - The John Hersey High School theater department will soon release its virtual production of "The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later." In 2008, the team that produced "The La...
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Music review: Moon Taxi, a cab simply not worth hailing anymoreJan 23, 2021 6:28 am - Moon Taxi, "Silver Dream" (BMG) Moon Taxi have a new album with a dozen songs, but you may be forgiven for losing track of them. One unmemorable, formulaic tune ble...
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With new album, Epik High endures in South Korea music sceneJan 22, 2021 6:00 am - SEOUL (AP) - Popular South Korean hip-hop trio Epik High was working on a song called 'œEnd of the World'ť before the pandemic hit last year. Now, the band's frontman Ta...
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Irving Ave's new indie-pop single 'Clearly' an exploration of society, beliefsJan 22, 2021 5:00 am - The first thing one might notice about Irving Ave's music is a lightness. Not that it's frothy or lacks heft in its subject matter. Quite the opposite. With songs explo...
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Elgin blues and gospel singer who died of COVID-19 remembered as a pillar of faithJan 22, 2021 4:30 am - Elgin singer Annie Young, a woman of faith whose voice evoked comparisons to blues diva Koko Taylor and gospel great Mahalia Jackson, died Jan. 9 of COVID-19. A faithful...
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Natiruts, Marley, Aparicio sing for unity of the AmericasJan 21, 2021 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - With a trilingual song that calls for the people of the Americas to unite in a more fair and loving world, Brazilian reggae band Natiruts, Jamaican music...
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Steppenwolf playwright, electronic music composer collaborate on illustrated short 'Red Folder'Jan 21, 2021 5:00 am - When Rajiv Joseph entered first grade, his teacher gave every student a folder. The left side held pending assignments. The right side held completed assignments. Within...
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Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative addresses diversity, helps dedicated studentsJan 20, 2021 10:00 pm - Joyce Nam knows that as promising a violinist as she is already, she's still got a ways to go. Her involvement in the Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative is helping her ...
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New to streaming this week: 'The White Tiger,' 'Our Friend' and moreJan 20, 2021 10:00 pm - Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Movies • ...
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College of DuPage hosts virtual 'Music Fridays @ Noon' this springJan 20, 2021 10:00 pm - The College of DuPage Music program will present free musical performances and discussions Fridays this spring virtually via the McAninch Arts Center website. "Music Fri...