Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Music notes: Micky Dolenz takes the spotlight at ArcadaFeb 07, 2017 5:00 am - Still a believer The Monkees, the TV-created rock sensation from the '60s, isn't around anymore. But Micky Dolenz, viewed by many as the distinctive voice behind th...
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Theater events: Solve Valentine's murder-mystery with Improv PlayhouseFeb 07, 2017 5:00 am - Valentine's mystery Improv Playhouse hosts a Valentine's Day-themed murder-mystery dinner. Set during the 1940s, "Love You to Death" is a "killer" interactive comedy com...
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See Shakespeare at Vernon Hills HighFeb 07, 2017 12:00 am - Vernon Hills High School's Backlight Theatre Company will perform William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Thursday through Saturday at the school, 145 Lakeview...
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Lyric Opera unveils next season with new 'Faust,' 'Jesus Christ Superstar'Feb 07, 2017 12:00 am - The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced its 2017-18 season of eight operas and extra performances, including a postseason production of the rock opera "Jesus Christ Sup...
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Kaneland Arts Initiative prepares for a Fun February WeekendFeb 06, 2017 10:00 pm - The annual Kaneland Arts Initiative Fine Arts Feast will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24. The date was recently changed from earlier in the month, but the location, Ope...
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Musicians to 'Rattle the Walls' for justice at Tree of Life UUFeb 06, 2017 10:00 pm - Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5603 Bull Valley Road in McHenry, will host the inaugural concert of Rattle the Walls, a Chicago-based group of musical...
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'Sky's the limit' for popular Chicago Theatre WeekFeb 06, 2017 5:00 am - For theater lovers anticipating Chicago Theatre Week, which begins Thursday, Feb. 9, there is good news and bad news. The good news is they can select from 125 productio...
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Lady Gaga bringing world tour to Chicago's Wrigley Field Aug. 25Feb 05, 2017 10:00 pm - HOUSTON — Fresh off a high-wire, crowd-pleasing halftime performance at the Super Bowl, Lady Gaga has announced plans for a world tour kicking off this summer. She's com...
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Batavia native featured in ESO's 'Fountains of Rome' concertsFeb 05, 2017 10:00 pm - Organist Jonathan Rudy, a native of Batavia, will appear with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra in its "Fountains of Rome" concerts this weekend. Performances are at 7:30 p....
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Join record release party for Leland Bluebird Sessions Feb. 19Feb 05, 2017 10:00 pm - The Fox Valley Music Foundation is partnering with Sky Club Records and The Leland Tower in the presentation of a concert and tribute to the original Bluebird recordings...