Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Weekend picks: Laugh at politics with Capitol StepsJan 18, 2017 5:00 am - Political laughs The Capitol Steps find humor from this most recent election season with the touring revue "What to Expect When You're Electing" starting Thursday at the...
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With no will, Prince loses the control he guarded so zealouslyJan 18, 2017 12:00 am - During a career spanning almost four decades, Prince broke with his record label, changed his name and yanked his songs off popular streaming services to prove a point: ...
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Heritage trade show in St. Charles targets re-enactors, history buffsJan 17, 2017 10:00 pm - Winter is a slow time of year for historical re-enactors. So Jim Fairchild of Batavia decided to create an event geared toward them - and for anyone who is interested in...
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Theater events: Williams Street Rep starts 2017 with 'First Date'Jan 17, 2017 10:00 pm - 'First date' William Street Repertory begins 2017 with "First Date," a musical comedy about finding love in the 21st century. Directed by Robin Hughes, the show unf...
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The Buckthorns, jazz quintet at Cabin Fever Music SeriesJan 17, 2017 10:00 pm - Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest is reviving and livening up an old community favorite this winter: its Cabin Fever Music Series. The series began Sunday, Jan. 15,...
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Aurora Junior Woman's Club to present 'Descendants' Feb. 24-25Jan 17, 2017 10:00 pm - Aurora Junior Woman's Club with the Aurora Children's Dental Service has announced its 56th annual musical. "Descendants" will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, an...
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Smilin' Saturday returns to Round Lake Beach theaterJan 17, 2017 12:00 am - Smilin' Saturday stories returns to the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center Black Box Theater at 11 a.m. Feb. 4. Improv Playhouse Theater Productions will present a...
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'Wicked' returns to Chicago in DecemberJan 17, 2017 12:00 am - "Wicked," the blockbuster musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, returns to Chicago in time for the holidays. Broadway in Chicago announced Tuesday the tour wi...
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Kaneland High School to stage 'Marvin's Room'Jan 16, 2017 10:00 pm - The Kaneland Arts Initiative will hold its fourth annual winter theater production, "Marvin's Room," directed by Assistant Principal Diane McFarlin. The performances wil...
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American Grands XXII to feature 460 pianists on Jan. 28Jan 16, 2017 10:00 pm - Approximately 460 pianists of all ages and skill levels will perform during American Grands XXII on Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Elgin Community College Arts Center. The pi...