Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Show time: Park Ridge teen makes Steppenwolf debut in 'Another Marriage'Jun 08, 2023 6:00 am - It was the day after her Steppenwolf Theatre callback, and Nicole Scimeca was worried. After working steadily for about 10 years, the 15-year-old actress had no project...
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First Methodist of Downers Grove celebrates 50 years serving youth through musicJun 07, 2023 11:00 pm - Hand held calculators were introduced; Nixon resigned; multiple generations of cellphones evolved; the world met Harry Potter; Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neill and LeBr...
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Best Bets: Blippi in Rosemont, Chi-Soul Fest, Jim Breuer, Umphrey's McGee rock docJun 07, 2023 6:00 am - Live @ Lighthouse Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago, 108 W. Germania Place, Chicago, initiated its summer concert series this week. Classical and jazz musicians will perform a...
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Sound check: Heatwave Music Festival, Simplistic Urge reunionJun 07, 2023 6:00 am - Heatwave Music Festival With its focus on dynamic dance music and an immersive pop-art-inspired experience for guests, the Heatwave Music Festival returns to blast Chica...
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Improv artist learns you don't need to be the greatest dad to be a good oneJun 07, 2023 1:00 am - When someone says laughter is the best medicine, that also applies to the one delivering the punch line. Improv guru Jimmy Carrane is a perfect example. Like most people...
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Artist Series presents 'What's More American Than Broadway' with Mark OlenJun 06, 2023 11:00 pm - On Sunday, July 2, the talented Mark Olen and his Stars and Stripes Orchestra will present a festive evening of "What's More American Than Broadway" during a free concer...
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2023 ATG Accordion Festival features internationally acclaimed guest artists and events for all agesJun 06, 2023 11:00 pm - Musicians and artists from around the world will gather in the Chicago western suburbs on July 19-22 to celebrate the international talent of the Accordionists & Teacher...
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Student piano accompanists advocate for equality in music educationJun 06, 2023 11:00 pm - Research shows that music training boosts IQ, resilience, and focus. Richelle Shi, a rising senior at Stevenson High School, established a nonprofit organization called...
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Benton Street Summer Concert Series brings music, food and drinks to downtown WoodstockJun 06, 2023 11:00 pm - This summer, the streets of Woodstock will be filled with music thanks to the Benton Street Summer Concert Series. The music festivities will keep Benton Street alive wi...
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Jason Isbell believes opening your life to fans builds a stronger bondJun 06, 2023 6:00 am - NEW YORK - If Jason Isbell is keeping many more secrets, it's hard to imagine what they might be. The singer-songwriter and his wife, fellow musician Amanda Shires, open...