Articles filed under Performing Arts
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A look ahead to the weekend's suburban festivalsJul 09, 2017 7:20 am - This weekend • Libertyville's Dog Days of Summer: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 9, Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Event features police dog demonstrati...
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HBO's 'Defiant Ones' explores unlikely partnership of Jimmy Iovine, Dr. DreJul 09, 2017 7:15 am - Partners in a musical revolution can prove to be surprising. Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre came from different disciplines: Iovine produced albums and then co-founded Intersc...
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Florida divers, snorkelers submerge for reef music festivalJul 08, 2017 7:00 am - BIG PINE KEY, Fla. (AP) - A local radio station's broadcast underwater in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary on Saturday attracted about 400 divers and snorkeler...
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Weekend picks: Fools' Brew brings heavy set to BaseCamp PubJul 08, 2017 6:00 am - Heavy Brew Suburban-based Fools' Brew plays the second of two shows in the area this weekend with hard rock and hair metal tribute band Black Diamond at BaseCamp Pub. Ge...
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Theater spotlight: American Blues Theater stages 'Beauty's Daughter'Jul 07, 2017 1:00 pm - A woman's life American Blues Theater artistic affiliate Wandachristine stars in the company's Chicago area premiere of "Beauty's Daughter," a solo show by award-winning...
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The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes StoreJul 07, 2017 7:00 am - iTunes Official Music Charts for the week ending July 6, 2017: Top Songs 1. Despacito (feat. Justin Bieber), Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee 2. Attention, Charlie Puth 3. Ther...
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Detroit's musical rebellion theme of revue led by Don WasJul 07, 2017 7:00 am - DETROIT (AP) - When days of deadly rioting broke out in Detroit a half-century ago, Don Was lived on the city's outskirts, about to turn 16. He'd already been turned on ...
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Weekend picks: Fete 40 years of 'Grand Illusion' with Dennis DeYoung at ArcadaJul 07, 2017 6:00 am - 'Come Sail Away' Fans of Dennis DeYoung and the music of Styx won't want to miss a special 40th anniversary live concert of the album "The Grand Illusion" tonight at the...
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Former Chicago actor revels in 'Something Rotten!' Shakespearean spoofJul 07, 2017 6:00 am - For former Chicago actor and Broadway veteran Blake Hammond, the touring life can be tough. But he says it's worth it - especially when he gets to introduce new shows to...
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5 things to do in the suburbs this weekendJul 07, 2017 1:00 am - A food truck festival at Arlington International Racecourse, Railroad Days in West Chicago and beer and wine fests in Barrington provide something for everyone this week...