Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Pete Ellman Big Band wraps up Saturday Night Lights' fall season on Dec. 16Nov 26, 2023 10:00 pm - The 18-piece Pete Ellman Big Band will perform in concert on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the historic Baker Community Center in downtown St. Charles. The event concludes the f...
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Improv Playhouse to stage 'It's a Wonderful Life' as radio playNov 26, 2023 10:00 pm - Improv Playhouse Theatre returns to bring audiences a live-staged radio play of Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life." In celebration of this classic film, the producti...
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First Fridays continues hot cocoa tradition on Dec. 1Nov 26, 2023 10:00 pm - It's time for Aurora Downtown's annual Cocoa Crawl in conjunction with the downtown group's monthly First Fridays event on Dec. 1. The popular seasonal event offers mor...
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Join in 12th annual Handel's 'Sing-Along Messiah' Dec. 17Nov 24, 2023 10:00 pm - Enter the Christmas season joyously by joining the 12th annual community sing-along tradition of Handel's "Messiah" sponsored by the Fox Valley Orchestra and Chorus. Th...
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WT Productions delivers 'Seasonal Gifts' for the holidaysNov 24, 2023 10:00 pm - A meaningful tradition stands the test of time while growing each year. WT Productions' "Seasonal" tradition continues on for its sixth season with "Seasonal Gifts." The...
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Not just for Jane Austen fans: Buffalo Theatre Ensemble's 'Miss Bennet' a charming holiday diversionNov 24, 2023 2:45 pm - “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley”— ★ ★ ★ Mary, the middle Bennet sister in “Pride and Prejudice,” doesn't figure prominently in Jane Austen's novel. But the boo...
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Nothing But Treble presents 'Glow: Celebrating Songs of the Season'Nov 23, 2023 10:00 pm - Nothing But Treble, Elgin's premier women's choir, presents "Glow: Celebrating Songs of the Season," on Saturday, Dec. 2. Enjoy an evening of color and light at 7 p.m. a...
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St. Charles church to host Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols Dec. 3Nov 23, 2023 10:00 pm - On Sunday, Dec. 3, St. Charles Episcopal Church hosts the annual Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols, featuring the parish choir and instrumentalists. A beautiful res...
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'The pursuit of excellence': Prospect March Knights complete championship seasonNov 23, 2023 12:00 am - The Prospect Marching Knights, Prospect High School's marching band, have established a tradition of excellence. But this fall season was particularly satisfying for the...
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Sweet success: Paramount serves up memorable 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'Nov 22, 2023 3:30 pm - “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” — ★ ★ ★ ½ Several adjectives come to mind when describing Paramount Theatre's regional premiere of “Charlie and the Chocolate Fa...