Articles filed under Performing Arts
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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...
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Auditions for COD Summer College Theatre April 21-22Mar 13, 2018 11:00 pm - General auditions for College of DuPage's summer repertory theater will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 21, and 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 22, in the Studio T...
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Theater events: 2014 dramedy 'Smart People' opens at WritersMar 13, 2018 11:00 pm - Drama of its time Four young professionals struggle with romance, identity and careers while navigating racial and sexual politics in "Smart People," Lydia R. Diamond's ...
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Swing & Dance Night comes to the Arcada Theatre March 28Mar 13, 2018 11:00 pm - The Chicago Big Band, a 14-piece dance orchestra featuring Big Band Hall of Fame inductee Denny Farrell, vocalist Bob Duda, and director Brian Patti, will perform at the...
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5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbs, cityMar 13, 2018 9:00 am - Hibernian hurrahs Join the green-garbed masses this weekend in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Here are some local options: • The 8th Annual Palatine Paints the Town Green ...