Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues and a laureate of booze and beauty, dies at age 65Nov 30, 2023 12:00 am - LONDON - Shane MacGowan, the boozy, rabble-rousing singer and chief songwriter of The Pogues, who infused traditional Irish music with the energy and spirit of punk, die...
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Sound check: 'Luminare' brings holidays to Des PlainesNov 29, 2023 10:00 pm - 'Luminare' During the pandemic lockdowns, Schaumburg native John Blasucci drew on his rock background playing with Dennis DeYoung and roughly 10 years touring with ...
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In concert film 'Renaissance,' Beyoncé offers glimpse into personal life during world tourNov 29, 2023 10:00 pm - “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” — ★ ★ ★ ★ In Beyoncé's concert film, she described her recent Renaissance World Tour as being run like a machine: From lighting to ...
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A life in color: New tuner about cartoon favorite Betty Boop opens in Chicago on its way to BroadwayNov 29, 2023 10:00 pm - Jasmine Amy Rogers always knew that someday she would be a cartoon character. Her mother told her and her brother as much when they were children. But the actress always...
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How grief, creating characters helped comic Heather McMahan to build a loyal followingNov 29, 2023 5:00 am - When Heather McMahan recently debuted her first Netflix comedy special, "Son I Never Had," the fan reaction was as though their best girlfriend had achieved a major win....
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Naperville Winds to perform veterans salute concertNov 29, 2023 12:00 am - The Naperville Winds will be joined by the Naperville Chorus this weekend for its inaugural "Veterans Salute Holiday Spectacular." The event will be at 2 p.m. Saturday,...
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Glee club to hold Christmas concert Dec. 3 in NapervilleNov 29, 2023 12:00 am - The Naperville Men's Glee Club will host a "Christmas Presence" concert Sunday, Dec. 3, at Good Shepherd Church in Naperville. It features some new Christmas musical sel...
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Spotlight: Northlight stages classic thriller 'Dial M for Murder'Nov 28, 2023 10:00 pm - Thriller on stage After marrying socialite Margot for her money, Tony Wendice becomes jealous of her affair and schemes to kill her in "Dial M for Murder," a thril...
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Things to do Dec. 1-7: Tree lightings, holiday parades, Dickens celebrations, light shows, craft fairs & moreNov 28, 2023 10:00 pm - Ongoing Festival of Lights and Christmas Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Dec. 31 at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. Thousands of twinkling lights ...
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Morgan Wallen tops Apple Music's 2023 song chart while Taylor Swift, SZA also top streaming listsNov 27, 2023 10:00 pm - LOS ANGELES - Country singer Morgan Wallen 's "Last Night" topped Apple Music's global song chart in 2023 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and...