Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Metropolis chair repairs too costly, trustee saysJun 22, 2017 1:00 am - Attendance at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre shows is so good, officials say, that the theater's chairs are getting a real workout. And while the original 309 seats a...
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Party on! 'Wayne's World' celebration continuesJun 21, 2017 11:00 pm - For the past six months, the city of Aurora has been celebrating the 25th anniversary of Wayne's World since the beginning of February and now the party comes to a close...
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'Live and Uncorked' to feature Libido Funk CircusJun 21, 2017 11:00 pm - When it comes to the best of the best, outdoor concerts are at the top of the list - warm summer nights groovin' in the cool twilight. You don't just hear the music … yo...
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Meet the top 20 finalists of Suburban Chicago's Got TalentJun 21, 2017 6:00 pm - A diverse pool of musicians and a hip-hop dance troupe are all vying to win the sixth year of Suburban Chicago's Got Talent. The top 20 finalists were selected from a po...
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Review: Willie Nile's 'Positively Bob' is rollicking DylanJun 21, 2017 7:00 am - Willie Nile, "Positively Bob" (River House) There are some analogies between Willie Nile and Bob Dylan, like their early career moves to Greenwich Village, extended layo...
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Review: Sam Baker makes art with a style all his ownJun 21, 2017 7:00 am - Sam Baker, "Land of Doubt" (Blue Limestone) If Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize re-ignited the debate on what separates popular music from poetry, Sam Baker is here to complicate...
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Review: Tweedy delivers acoustic re-imagining of Wilco songsJun 21, 2017 7:00 am - Jeff Tweedy, "Together at Last" (dBpm Records) With its paradoxical title, "Together at Last" features Wilco songwriter and lead singer Jeff Tweedy all alone with just h...
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After over 25 years, Ice Cube's still got something to sayJun 21, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - It's been more than 25 years, and Ice Cube's still got something to say. The 48-year-old entertainer has come a long way from his start as part of the We...
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Weekly picks: Vintage cars shine at Bloomingdale showJun 21, 2017 6:00 am - Classic cars See lots of vintage automobiles and meet with the dedicated owners who keep them pristine at the Daily Herald Cruise Night on Wednesday at Stratford Square ...
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Enjoy outdoor concerts at 'Live and Uncorked' in AuroraJun 20, 2017 11:00 pm - When it comes to the best of the best, outdoor concerts are at the top of the list - warm summer nights groovin' in the cool twilight. You don't just hear the music … ...