Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Composer of 'Chariots of Fire' score dies at 79
May 19, 2022 3:06 PM - Vangelis, the Greek electronic composer who wrote the unforgettable Academy Award-winning score for the film "Chariots of Fire" and music for dozens of other movies, documentaries and TV series, has died at 79.
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Widescreen tidbits: Carlin's best on HBO Max, PlayStation's new game library, a bold new 'Trek'
May 19, 2022 12:17 PM - PlayStation Plus subscribers have many more games to look forward to in June. Plus, in light of the new HBO documentary "George Carlin's American Dream," Sean offers six Carlin specials that fans might want to revisit.
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Des Plaines actress is right where she belongs -- starring in Shattered Globe's 'Rasheeda Speaking'
May 19, 2022 11:57 AM - Born to the theater, actor, arts administrator and Des Plaines resident Barbara Roeder Harris earned success on stage and in the front office. She's now starring in Shattered Globe Theatre's pandemic-delayed revival of "Rasheeda Speaking."
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'Peter and the Starcatcher' opening May 20 on the Wheaton Drama stage
May 19, 2022 11:09 AM - Wheaton Drama is opening its final production of the season this weekend with "Peter and the Starcatcher." -
Review: A joyous encounter between musical legends lives on
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Bitter Jester warms up for Highland Park music series this week
May 19, 2022 6:00 AM - Highland Park's Bitter Jester Music Festival is counting down to the opening act of its four-week showcase series, starting its 16th season Friday, May 20. -
'Spring Ring' handbell concert returns for 28th year May 21
May 18, 2022 12:15 PM - On Saturday, May 21, the handbell musicians of First United Methodist Church present their 28th Spring Ring XXVIII Concert, "Ringing True." -
Spring Awakening fest in Chicago postponed to 2023
May 18, 2022 11:16 AM - The Spring Awakening EDM and dance music festival set for this July in Chicago has been postponed to next summer. -
U.S. Navy Band performs, holds workshops at Wheeling High School
May 18, 2022 6:00 AM - The Naval Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NJROTC) at Wheeling High School and its performing arts programs rarely intersect. But last month, when the U.S. Navy Band reached out to area programs, the stars aligned.
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Best Bets: Long Grove Chocolate Fest once again serving up treats
May 19, 2022 12:30 PM - The Long Grove Chocolate Festival returns this weekend, the Anime Central convention opens Friday in Rosemont, and comedian Eddie Griffin performs standup at the Genesee.
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