Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Once 'crazy shy,' Vernon Hills actress takes center stage in Drury Lane's 'Mary Poppins'Nov 21, 2019 9:00 am - Emilie Lynn was about 2 years old when her mom heard her singing along with a Beatles song on the radio. Cute, right? But here's the thing: She was singing the harmony,...
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10 hot tickets: Elton John at the United Center; Reba McEntire at the Allstate Arena on sale this weekendNov 21, 2019 9:00 am - Storm Large of Pink Martini: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago: pop/jazz. $22-$32. On sale now. (312) 733-9463 or citywinery.com. O...
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Weekend at play: Light up your weekend with Illumination, Holiday in the ParkNov 21, 2019 8:00 am - A holiday fest at Six Flags in Gurnee, the Illumination light show at Morton Arboretum in Lisle and the return of Polar Express in South Elgin kick-start the holiday sea...
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From Lizzo to Lil Nas, new kids on the block rule GrammysNov 21, 2019 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Genre-mashing, bold and chart-topping new artists have caught the attention of the Recording Academy, as Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X lead in nomin...
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Dave East is in '~Survival' mode for debut albumNov 21, 2019 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Iconic rapper Nas isn't known for being the most talkative, letting his legendary music speak for him. But when he does talk, his protégé Dave East is ...
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Cirque Italia brings water circus experience to West DundeeNov 21, 2019 5:00 am - Cirque Italia, a traveling Italian water circus with a 35,000-gallon water stage and artists from all over the world, comes to West Dundee this week. The circus takes pl...
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Where to see 'The Nutcracker' in the suburbs and ChicagoNov 20, 2019 10:00 pm - Dance companies throughout the city and suburbs are staging their versions of Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet “The Nutcracker.” Here's where you can catch this holiday favo...
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Best bets: Illumination returns to Morton Arboretum, Botanic Garden debuts LightscapeNov 20, 2019 5:46 am - Luminous outdoors See the great outdoors colorfully decorated in two interactive light and sound displays this season: Illumination: Tree Lights returns for another run ...
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Northlight's 'The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley' a true gift for Jane Austen fansNov 20, 2019 5:00 am - "The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley" - Jane Austen fans have cause for celebration this season. And it comes courtesy of Northlight Theatre, whose premiere of "T...
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Grammys: Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish lead in nominationsNov 20, 2019 12:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The Grammys are screaming "Cuz I Love You" to Lizzo: The breakthrough singer-rapper scored a whopping eight nominations, including bids for the top four ...