Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Sound check: The Chainsmokers headline Pride in the Park; plus suburban music festivalsJun 22, 2022 6:00 am - Pride in the Park Superstar acts The Chainsmokers and Alesso headline this weekend's Pride in the Park, a two-day festival of music and stunning visual displays featurin...
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Long Grove brings back full-scale Strawberry FestJun 22, 2022 6:00 am - The annual Strawberry Festival, a decades-old tradition in downtown Long Grove, is returning in all its glory following a couple of years hampered by the pandemic. The ...
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James Rado, who co-created groundbreaking 'Hair,' dies at 90Jun 22, 2022 1:00 am - NEW YORK - James Rado, co-creator of the groundbreaking hippie musical "Hair," which celebrated protest, pot and free love and paved the way for the sound of rock on Bro...
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Folk singer Mark Dvorak to perform benefit concert in BataviaJun 22, 2022 1:00 am - Folk singer and songwriter Mark Dvorak will perform at the next Noteworthy Acoustic Concerts on Sunday, June 26 in Batavia. The benefit concert begins at 2 p.m. at Betha...
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Naperville Last Fling announces musical lineupJun 22, 2022 1:00 am - The Naperville Jaycees have announced the musical lineup for the Last Fling celebration taking place Labor Day weekend in downtown Naperville. The free four-day event, s...
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'Something for everybody' at annual Lakeside FestivalJun 21, 2022 11:00 pm - The 42nd annual Lakeside Festival at the Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake will have "something for everybody," including performers across various live music genres, carniva...
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Festivals June 24-30: Swedish Days, Long Grove Strawberry Fest, Frontier Days & moreJun 21, 2022 11:00 pm - Friday, June 24 Lunch in the Park: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Milwaukee Avenue and West Church Street, Libertyville. Live music and food vendors. mainstr...
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New to streaming this week: 'Doctor Strange' and 'The Man From Toronto'Jun 21, 2022 6:00 am - 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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Best Bets: Béla Fleck brings bluegrass to RaviniaJun 21, 2022 6:00 am - Fleck & folk Get folksy with Béla Fleck & My Bluegrass Heart, Sam Bush and the Jerry Douglas Band at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $70-$10...
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Wheaton Municipal Band hosts free concert ThursdayJun 21, 2022 1:00 am - The Wheaton Municipal Band welcomes Dr. Stephen Peterson, former director of bands at the University of Illinois, to the podium for a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday,...