Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Rising star Jon Pardi brings traditional country to Joe's venuesNov 10, 2017 5:00 am - When Jon Pardi was a kid growing up in Northern California, he was so obsessed with country music that when he was asked his name in preschool, he'd list off the genre's...
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Music review: Taylor Swift's 'reputation' is pure pop magicNov 09, 2017 10:00 pm - Taylor Swift, "reputation" (Big Machine Records) If you'd stop thinking about her reputation, you'd actually appreciate the musicality of Taylor Swift's "reputation...
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Pop-up shops at Aurora's Winter Lights Nov. 17Nov 09, 2017 10:00 pm - This year, Pop Up Shops are popping up along Downer Place and Stolp Avenue at Winter Lights from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 Aurora Downtown, a nonprofit of downtown bu...
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Review: Petit Biscuit's 'Presence' is swaying electronic popNov 09, 2017 6:00 am - Petit Biscuit, "Presence" (Petit Biscuit Music) Petit Biscuit is an accurate pseudonym for Mehdi Benjelloun, nearly 18, of French and Moroccan heritage and the precociou...
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CMA Awards highlighted by political, emotional momentsNov 09, 2017 6:00 am - The 2017 Country Music Association Awards marked one of its most political and emotional shows in years, as the night offered powerful moments focused on unifying as a c...
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Hvorostovsky leads cast in recording of Verdi's 'Rigoletto'Nov 09, 2017 6:00 am - Dmitri Hvorostovsky, "Rigoletto" (Delos Records) The opera world cheered last May when Dmitri Hvorostovsky made a surprise appearance at a Metropolitan Opera gala to sin...
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Review: Blitzen Trapper tell stories on 'Wild & Reckless'Nov 09, 2017 6:00 am - Blitzen Trapper, "Wild & Reckless" (LKC Recordings) Portland-based Blitzen Trapper's "Wild & Reckless" is an album of straightforward tunes, many taken from an eponymous...
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Top moments at CMA Awards: Vegas, unity and the monologueNov 09, 2017 6:00 am - Yes, Garth Brooks won entertainer of the year and Chris Stapleton picked up two honors, including album of the year. But the moments that truly dominated the 2017 Countr...
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Children's Theatre of Elgin to present 'Elf Jr. the Musical'Nov 09, 2017 12:00 am - Now celebrating its 30th season, Children's Theatre of Elgin will present a large-scale production of "Elf Jr. the Musical" this weekend at the Hemmens Cultural Center i...
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Auditions for English comedy in AntiochNov 09, 2017 12:00 am - PM & L Theatre in Antioch will hold auditions for the English comedy "See How They Run" at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26 and 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27. Six men and three women ar...