Articles filed under Performing Arts
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ESO moving forward despite tough economic timesJul 09, 2009 11:00 pm - It's no secret that arts organizations nationwide are being hit hard by the economy. The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is no exception, but a disappointing fourth quarter fro...
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It took more than magic to get 'Peter Pan' cast flyingJul 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Annamarie Abbate has always dreamed of flying. On July 24 she will set out on her first solo flight, past the second star to the right, and straight on 'til morning. Abb...
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Jayhawks founders reunite with classic lineupJul 07, 2009 11:00 pm - While critics give the Jayhawks credit for helping invent alt-country, co-founder Mark Olson is quick to downplay the band's contributions to the rustic blend of rock an...
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Jonas Bros in Rosemont; Tom Jones at RaviniaJul 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Teeny pop The Jonas Brothers bring their 2009 world tour to the Allstate Arena this weekend, and if you didn't know that already, well, you clearly haven't been hanging ...
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Cavalia the Cirque du Soleil of equestrian artsJul 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Equine extravaganza Cavalia does for equestrian arts what Cirque du Soleil did for the circus arts. Founded by Normand Latourelle, a co-founder of Cirque du Soleil, Cava...
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Comedy background helps local actor find honesty in 'El Grito'Jul 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Many gifted comic actors dream of doing serious acting. Why? Because if you are good enough to make people laugh, you are probably good enough to make them cry. Or think...
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Images of Jackson's memorial serviceJul 06, 2009 11:00 pm - ...
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Cheap stuff: Pet tales, Vernon Hills fest, Civil War reenactmentJul 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Free Those wild and wacky pets! Learn about some strange pets who have lived in the White House in the Pets: Weird, Wacky or Wild program. Margaret Selakovich of the Ge...
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Best bets: Jonas Bros., Ren Faire, Dennis DeYoungJul 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Round up Wrangle up the family this weekend for some good old-fashioned calf roping, bull riding and other Western cowboy traditions at the Wauconda IPRA Championship Ro...
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Steppenwolf's 'Up' pits dreamer against pragmatistJul 05, 2009 11:00 pm - Bridget Carpenter's "Up" unfolds not as a soaring statement about the pursuit of dreams, but as a more grounded admonition about sustaining balance in one's life: about ...