Articles filed under Performing Arts
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BTE masterfully balances light, dark in Irish rom-com 'Outside Mullingar'May 08, 2018 6:00 am - “Outside Mullingar” - ★ ★ ★ ½ It's easy to laugh at the stubborn grudges and silly superstitions that threaten a long-game love match in “Outside Mullingar.” Yet this 20...
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Sound check: Spend two nights with Smoking PopesMay 08, 2018 6:00 am - YouTube The Northwest suburban-born band The Smoking Popes makes two appearances at the Bottom Lounge for the Live From the Rock Room Fest, celebrating the past. Friday ...
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Concerts: Andrew W.K. plays rescheduled show at the VicMay 08, 2018 6:00 am - Smallpools' “Spring Is Sprung Tour” featuring Great Good Fine Ok, Half the Animal: 6 p.m. Friday, May 11, at House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. $20-$25. (312...
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BrightSide Theatre plans 'Joseph,' 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' for new seasonMay 08, 2018 1:00 am - BrightSide Theatre announced its eighth season - centered on the theme of "dreamers and schemers" - will open Nov. 23 with a revival of "Joseph and the Amazing Techn...
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One-of-a-kind garage sale features vinyl records, benefits food pantryMay 08, 2018 1:00 am - Record enthusiasts are having a vinyl sale with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Libertyville Township food pantry. The sale is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19 at 1...
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Registration open for Battle of the Bands competitionMay 07, 2018 11:00 pm - If you think your band has what it takes to battle all the way to state, find out. Teen bands begin their journey to the Illinois State Battle of the Bands finals compet...
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Memorial concert honoring composer Daniel Brewbaker set for May 21May 07, 2018 11:00 pm - One year ago this month, Elgin lost one of its most beautiful souls. But Daniel Brewbaker was not only beloved here in his hometown, he also made a profound impact on th...
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ECC Arts Center presents 'The Best of The Second City'May 07, 2018 11:00 pm - "The Best of The Second City," celebrating nearly 60 years of cutting-edge satirical revues, is coming to the Elgin Community College Arts Center Saturday, May 12. The ...
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Chicago Gargoyle Ensemble, St. Charles Singers to headline 'Transfigured Shakespeare' concert May 11May 07, 2018 11:00 pm - The Chicago Gargoyle Brass and Organ Ensemble and St. Charles Singers will headline a concert titled "Transfigured Shakespeare" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, at Baker Mem...
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Review: Eleanor Friedberger's Greek sojourn is her 'Rebound'May 07, 2018 7:00 am - Eleanor Friedberger, "Rebound" (Frenchkiss Records) Inspired by a 2016 trip to her ancestral Greece, you can feel the electricity in "Rebound," Eleanor Friedberger's fou...