Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Music review: Moby Grape co-founder Peter Lewis turns back the clock with wide range of stylesJun 24, 2023 6:00 am - "Imagination," Peter Lewis (OMAD Records) Peter Lewis bridges the past and future on "Imagination," his music evoking the 1960s as his lyrics look toward eternity. ...
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Tony-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick 'Fiddler on the Roof' creator, dies at 99Jun 23, 2023 1:00 am - NEW YORK - Tony- and Grammy Award-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick, who with composer Jerry Bock made up the premier musical-theater songwriting duos of the 1950s and 19...
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Elmhurst Children's Theatre alum returns to teach acting to teens, one week only July 10-14Jun 22, 2023 11:00 pm - Helen Knudsen, a professional actor, director and instructor, currently based in the U.K., is returning to Elmhurst for one week only this summer. She will teach two wo...
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Spotlight: Kokandy Productions revives 'The SpongeBob Musical'Jun 22, 2023 6:00 am - Welcome to Bikini Bottom Frankie Leo Bennett plays plucky sea sponge SpongeBob in Kokandy Productions' revival of the exuberant tuner "Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Musica...
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Where to catch a free concert or movie in the park this weekendJun 21, 2023 11:00 pm - Looking to have some fun this weekend but don't want to break the bank? No problem. Here's where you can catch some free concerts and movies in the park across the subur...
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Country-spanning library inspires Writers Theatre's 'A Distinct Society'Jun 21, 2023 11:00 pm - In 2018, a Reuters article about the Haskell Free Library and Opera House, a small-town library straddling the U.S.-Canada border, caught the attention of writer/novelis...
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Sound check: Charlie Puth, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Counting Crows and Garbage come to townJun 21, 2023 6:00 am - Puth in the park Following up last fall's intimate “One Night Only” shows, Grammy-nominated and multiplatinum pop hitmaker Charlie Puth brings last year's release - “CHA...
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Best Bets: Stevie Nicks, Pride celebrations, Aly & AJ and moreJun 21, 2023 6:00 am - Sweet! Strawberries and strawberry jams, smoothies, popcorn, fudge, sundaes, pastries and more will be for sale during Long Grove's annual Strawberry Fest at 145 Old McH...
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Calling all organ lovers: North Shore communities to host recitals as part of regional conventionJun 21, 2023 1:00 am - A four-day organ festival is coming to several North Shore communities this Sunday through Wednesday. Activities include recitals in Glenview, Northbrook, Glencoe, Evan...
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Aurora church to host brass band concert June 25Jun 20, 2023 11:00 pm - On Sunday, June 25, Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will host "Brass Americana," a concert by Fox Valley Brass Band The community is invited to the concert at 3...