Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Wheaton North brings 'The Story of Buddy' to the stage with 'Elf the Musical Jr.'Dec 09, 2023 10:00 pm - YouTube Follow Buddy the Elf, played by Ava Biagini, on his journey to the Big Apple, as he searches for his dad. During his journey, Buddy will find friendship and...
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New Philharmonic welcomes 2024 with three New Year's Eve concerts Dec. 31 at the MACDec 09, 2023 10:00 pm - "Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering 'it will be happier'," wrote English poet Alfred Lord Tennyson. Yes, all of us want the coming 2024 to b...
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AP's top songs of 2023: 'On My Mama,' 'Flowers,' 'Monaco' and moreDec 09, 2023 5:00 am - Here are 10 of the best songs of the year, as determined by Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman, in no particular order. Dive in. Buckle up for some positive aff...
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Jasmine Amy Rogers' star-making performance powers dazzling, Broadway-hopeful 'Boop!'Dec 08, 2023 6:00 am - “Boop! The Betty Boop Musical” — ★ ★ ★ ½ Is it possible to stop a show almost before it begins? Yes, if the show is “Boop! The Betty Boop Musical,” the nearly Broad...
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Sponsors sought to add new storm windows to historic Beith House in St. CharlesDec 08, 2023 5:00 am - At first glance, figuring out what Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley was asking donors to support was tricky. The pitch said, "Sponsor a Storm!" Who would want to ...
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$25,000 grant supports Elmhurst performing arts groupDec 08, 2023 12:00 am - The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts has been awarded a $25,000 grant from DuPage County. The nonprofit group was formed with the goal of building a professional-grad...
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Naperville's Calvary Church to host 'Sounds of Christmas' concert Dec. 16Dec 07, 2023 10:00 pm - Calvary Church in Naperville presents "Sounds of Christmas," a musical celebration of the season. This free event features an orchestra and choir that will perform one ...
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Naperville Chorus performs 'Holiday Harmonies' Dec. 9-10Dec 07, 2023 12:00 am - The Naperville Chorus' "Holiday Harmonies: Handel to Jazz" will feature jazz, seasonal music, choruses from Handel's "Messiah," and an audience singalong on Dec. 9-10. T...
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Applications due soon for young musician concerto competitionDec 07, 2023 12:00 am - Applications are due by Friday, Dec. 15, for the Sinfonietta Bel Canto's first concerto competition for young musicians. Up to two finalists in each of four categories ...
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Beyond Glee puts on holiday show Dec. 10 in WheatonDec 07, 2023 12:00 am - Beyond Glee returns to help you celebrate the holidays with "Beyond Christmas" on Sunday, Dec. 10. The all-ages show will be at 2 p.m. at the Wheaton Park District commu...