Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Review: Stephen Malkmus tests folk music's limits on albumMar 05, 2020 6:00 am - Stephen Malkmus, 'œTraditional Techniques'ť (Matador Records) Stephen Malkmus has gone folk. Sort of. One year after the quasi-dance moves of 'œGroove Denied,'ť he's ba...
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Review: Jonathan Wilson returns to roots for 'Dixie Blur'Mar 05, 2020 6:00 am - Jonathan Wilson, 'œDixie Blur'ť (BMG/Bella Union) Jonathan Wilson revisits his Southern roots on "Dixie Blur," an album loaded with many gently reflective songs about yo...
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Stevenson High students to perform Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest'Mar 05, 2020 12:00 am - Stevenson High School will stage Oscar Wilde's classic play "The Importance of Being Earnest" Friday and Saturday nights. The play takes a farcical look at two bachelors...
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Highland Ave. Coffeehouse features music on self, faith and life March 13Mar 05, 2020 12:00 am - Versatile singer/songwriter Jonathan Shively will bring his mellow baritone, rhythmic guitar, and stylized keyboard to the Highland Avenue Coffeehouse at 7 p.m. Friday, ...
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Lady Gaga to play Wrigley Field in AugustMar 05, 2020 12:00 am - Lady Gaga is hitting only six cities this summer on her "The Chromatica Ball Tour," and Chicago is one of them. The singer will perform Aug. 14 at Wrigley Field. It's th...
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Grammy-nominated teacher using prize money to launch charity initiativeMar 05, 2020 12:00 am - Coming off her Grammy Award nomination for being one of the top music educators in the country, a Buffalo Grove High School teacher is launching her next major initiativ...
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R. Kelly pleads not guilty; feds say new charges plannedMar 05, 2020 12:00 am - R&B singer R. Kelly on Thursday pleaded not guilty to an updated federal indictment that includes child pornography charges and allegations involving a new accuser, whil...
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Village Theatre Guild examines relationships between 'Mother and Sons'Mar 04, 2020 10:00 pm - Note: The VTG board of officers is closely monitoring the many developments surrounding the Corona virus (COVID-19). Our first priority is the safety of our members and ...
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Wego Drama to stage IHSA contest pieces March 13-14Mar 04, 2020 10:00 pm - Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School continues its 2019-2020 season with its Illinois High School Association "Showcase" performance. A 40-minute play and 30...
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Music Review: K-pop's NCT 127 brings it on and turns it upMar 04, 2020 6:00 am - NCT 127, 'œThe 2nd Album '~NCT #127 Neo Zone''ť (SM Entertainment/Capitol/Caroline) NCT 127's sophomore album has something for everyone. It's a little bit sexy, a litt...