Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Musicians find creative ways to mine their pastsJul 26, 2010 11:00 pm - At a time of transition for their industries and careers, veteran musicians are seeking out ways to make something old seem new again. Current projects by R.E.M., Sting,...
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Best bets: Elk Grove cycling tour, hobby show, 'The Mikado', MMAJul 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Cycle-A-Rama Cheer on professional and amateur cyclists this weekend in the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove. Then celebrate at two Community Block Parties on ...
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Cheap stuff: Lisa Rene, Cantigny tours, life-sized LEGO gamesJul 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Free Happy birthday Cantigny Park celebrates the 130th birthday of Col. Robert R. McCormick with its McCormick Day. Horse-jumping demonstrations and ...
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Franklin and Rice make music at Philly concertJul 26, 2010 11:00 pm - PHILADELPHIA -- Condoleezza Rice is no stranger to the whims of royalty. So when the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin, decided the two should get together to play ...
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Touring musical 'Shrek' a winner in ChicagoJul 26, 2010 11:00 pm - "Shrek the Musical" had an abbreviated 441-performance Broadway run that didn't live up to expectations. But as evidenced by the newly revamped touring production that o...
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Y&T to play at Barrington's Penny Road PubJul 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Y&T, a beloved Bay Area hard-rock band that dates back to the 1970s, recently put out its first full-length record in 13 years, "Facemelter." This weekend, suburban fans...
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Menomena's 'Mines' bewildersJul 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Menomena, "Mines" (Barsuk) The fourth album, "Mines," from the Portland, Ore., trio Menomena comes three-and-a-half years after their last disc, the brilliantly t...
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Pigeon droppings halt Kings of Leon concertJul 25, 2010 11:00 pm - ST. LOUIS -- Heavy storms and scorching temperatures have failed to deter rock bands from performing at an outdoor stadium in St. Louis, but a bombardment of pigeon drop...
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Smashing Pumpkins concert to benefit recovering Fremd gradJul 25, 2010 11:00 pm - First it was a group of neurosurgeons who saved Matthew Leone's life after he was left for dead following a brutal attack last month in Chicago. Now, it's fellow rockers...
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'House' star Laurie to sing the blues on new albumJul 25, 2010 11:00 pm - LONDON -- Dr. Gregory House has long battled the blues. Now, the actor who plays the acerbic physician plans to play them. Warner Music Entertainment said Monday that Br...