Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Theater events: Refugee-inspired 'Objects in the Mirror' premieres at GoodmanApr 24, 2017 11:00 pm - Goodman premiere The real-life experiences of refugee-turned-actor Shedrick Yarkpai's journey from war-torn Liberia to various refugee camps to eventual relocation ...
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Middle schoolers present 'My Son Pinocchio, Jr.' at Westminster ChristianApr 24, 2017 11:00 pm - The classic story of Pinocchio will be retold through the eyes of his toymaker father, Geppetto, when Westminster Christian Middle School presents Disney's "My Son Pinoc...
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Willie Nelson back with new songs on 'God's Problem Child'Apr 24, 2017 7:00 am - Willie Nelson, "God's Problem Child" (Legacy Recordings) Willie's back, thank goodness. "God's Problem Child " is Willie Nelson's first CD of completely new material in...
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US students score poorly on national arts and music examApr 24, 2017 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - When it comes to music and visual arts, American teenagers could use some help. The National Center for Education Statistics reported Tuesday that in 2...
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Review: Mesmerizing album by West African women's supergroupApr 24, 2017 7:00 am - Les Amazones d'Afrique, "Republique Amazone" (Real World Records) Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo and Mariam Doumbia, from Amadou & Mariam, are part of a supergroup of Wes...
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Review: Trombone Shorty album displays another growth spurtApr 24, 2017 7:00 am - Trombone Shorty, "Parking Lot Symphony" (Blue Note Records) Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews reinforces his commitment to New Orleans on "Parking Lot Symphony," a rich, en...
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Trump's Cabinet picks fuel stage drama in London and NYApr 24, 2017 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Coming soon to the West End and Broadway stage: Rex Tillerson, Jeff Sessions, Tom Price and Scott Pruitt. Four key players in President Donald Trump's new ...
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Why 'Put On Your Sunday Clothes' in 'Hello, Dolly!' is making people crazy happyApr 24, 2017 6:00 am - It's not the most profound show tune ever written. But at this moment in time, it may be the perfect show tune. "Put on your Sunday clothes, there's lots of world out th...
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Free percussion concert May 1 at Mundelein HighApr 24, 2017 1:00 am - Mundelein High School's instrumental music department will present its "Mundelein Night of Percussion" on May 1. The free concert begins at 7 p.m. in the school auditori...
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Garlands troupe to present 'Radio Days'Apr 23, 2017 11:00 pm - The Garlands Play Readers will bring audiences back to the "good ol' days" with their variety show, "Radio Days of the '30s, '40s and '50s," presented at 3 p.m. on Thurs...