Articles filed under Performing Arts
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7 St. Patrick's Day events in the suburbs and cityMar 14, 2018 11:45 am - St. Patrick's Day parades got the celebration off to a festive start last Saturday. Keep the fun going with more parades, parties and concerts all weekend long. Here are...
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Review: The Decemberists get topical on 'I'll Be Your Girl'Mar 14, 2018 7:00 am - The Decemberists, "I'll Be Your Girl" (Capitol) Frontman Colin Meloy wanted the Decemberists' new album to reflect the mood of the times, and sadly it's even more topica...
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Jamaican act Flourgon sues Miley Cyrus over 'We Can't Stop'Mar 14, 2018 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Jamaican artist Flourgon has sued Miley Cyrus and Sony Music for the singer's 2013 song, "We Can't Stop." The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in New York City, cl...
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Supergroup August Greene serve up artisan-level soundsMar 14, 2018 7:00 am - August Greene, "August Greene" (Amazon Music) August Greene is a supergroup in the truest sense of the word. Oscar-winning rapper-actor Common, Grammy-winning pianist-pr...
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Review: Bleeps, blorps and lots more from Bill FrisellMar 14, 2018 7:00 am - Bill Frisell, "Music IS" (OKeh/Sony Music Masterworks) There are many Bill Frisells on "Music IS," and they are all terrific. For his first solo album in 18 years, the g...
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Music Review: Meshell Ndegeocello excels on covers albumMar 14, 2018 7:00 am - Meshell Ndegeocello, "Ventriloquism" (Naive/Believe) Meshell Ndegeocello strips much of the glossy production off the 11 covers on "Ventriloquism" but keeps - and someti...
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After a lost record deal, Scotty McCreery rebounds on a songMar 14, 2018 7:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Two years ago, country singer Scotty McCreery found out he lost his record deal with Mercury/Interscope while shooting an episode for "American I...
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Weekly picks: Catch John Mulaney's comedy at Genesee TheatreMar 14, 2018 6:00 am - 'Oh, Hello!' If you missed comedian John Mulaney and his popular “Kid Gorgeous Tour” at the Chicago Theatre, he's bringing it back. This time the show plays on Thursday ...
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Kristin Chenoweth, 50 Cent, Boy George. They're all at Ravinia in 2018Mar 14, 2018 6:00 am - Grab your blankets and get ready to head to Ravinia Festival this season. Kristin Chenoweth is among a batch of newcomers making their debuts at the Highland Park venue...
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Youth Symphony of DuPage to host auditions April 28Mar 13, 2018 11:00 pm - The Youth Symphony of DuPage audition registration is now open for the 2018-19 concert season. The audition for the new member candidates will take place from 9 a.m. to...