Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Hip-hop artist debuts all-Elgin albumMay 18, 2017 5:16 am - Hip-hop artist Andrew Moore feels so connected to his native Elgin that he made his newest album an all-local music and art project. The musicians, artists, videographer...
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Musical 'Shrew,' werewolf thriller part of First Folio's 2017-18 seasonMay 18, 2017 1:00 am - From forbidden love to potentially deadly liaisons, troubled romances run through the four plays of First Folio Theatre's 2017-18 season, announced Thursday. The first t...
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Official: Chris Cornell's death was suicideMay 17, 2017 11:00 pm - DETROIT - Chris Cornell, one of the most lauded and respected contemporary lead singers in rock music with his bands Soundgarden and Audioslave, killed Wednesday in a De...
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Soiree Lyrique to begin Vocal Competition June 3May 17, 2017 11:00 pm - Soiree Lyrique has announced its first Vocal Competition with cash awards and scholarships to its Young Artist Program. There are four divisions: • Division I: Twinkling...
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Review: Modern troubadour Pokey LaFarge excels on new albumMay 17, 2017 7:00 am - Pokey LaFarge, "Manic Revelations" (Rounder Records) Modern troubadour Pokey LaFarge has an old-time band, out-of-time sounds and themes both ageless and current on "Man...
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Musical of 'King Kong' to roar on Broadway next yearMay 17, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - A musical version of "King Kong" is hoping to make Broadway go bananas. Officials at Global Creatures, the Australian company behind the hit arena show "...
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Music notes: PIQNIQ a strong lead-in to summer festsMay 17, 2017 6:00 am - Outdoor PIQNIQ 101-WKQX proves again it can put together the best mixtape, blending different genres and eras in an appealing, compact package. This year, West subu...
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Theater events: Naperville native Kaye Winks brings solo show 'Token' to ChicagoMay 17, 2017 6:00 am - Winking at race Actress, writer and Naperville native Kaye Winks returns to Chicago after six years with "Token," her solo show examining race and what it's like to oft...
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Weekend picks: Lee DeWyze hits Evanston's S.P.A.C.E.May 17, 2017 6:00 am - Hometown 'Idol' “American Idol” winner and Mount Prospect native Lee DeWyze performs songs from his new album, “Oil & Water,” plus other hits on Thursday at S.P.A.C.E., ...
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Schaumburg takes next step toward performing arts centerMay 17, 2017 5:30 am - Schaumburg trustees voted 5-1 Tuesday to recommend advancing the consideration of a performing arts center intended to compete in the Chicago theater market and attract ...