Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Elk Grove's Kyle Ekstrom taps his history with solo debut 'Florescence'Aug 19, 2022 6:00 am - Over the last 17 years, guitarist and songwriter Kyle Ekstrom put in his time honing his craft, learning the business, venturing through different genres and touring wit...
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Rock mag Creem attempts comeback after more than 30 yearsAug 19, 2022 1:00 am - NEW YORK - Creem, which billed itself as "America's only rock 'n' roll magazine" during two decades of existence that ended in 1989, is being revived next month. The ret...
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Bring on the dancing horses: How rare Lipizzans get to the top of their game, amaze the crowdsAug 19, 2022 1:00 am - What does it take to teach a horse to dance? Time, and lots of it, says Esther Buonanno, the program director of Tempel Farms in Lake County. Some patience doesn't hurt....
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North Shore entertainment: Air & Water Show's return; Dandelion Wine fest in WaukeganAug 18, 2022 10:00 am - Gravity-defying Finally, the 2022 Chicago Air and Water Show is back in full this weekend along the shores of Lake Michigan, from Fullerton to Oak Street, with the ...
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Heidi Kettenring, Marriott Theatre's Dolly Levi, says working on 'Hello, Dolly!' revival is 'nothing but fun'Aug 18, 2022 6:00 am - If you asked Heidi Kettenring - star of Marriott Theatre's "Hello, Dolly!" revival - who showed her how a pro conducts herself in the rehearsal room, she would credit th...
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Lara Bell's draw to country music's vulnerability clear in her new single 'Couple More Rounds'Aug 18, 2022 6:00 am - Johnsburg country singer Lara Bell knew early on that she was going to be a performer. She didn't know if it would be for acting, dance or music - she's well-trained in ...
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Hit it! Why Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi are heading to Joliet Prison this weekendAug 18, 2022 1:00 am - For years, officials at the Old Joliet Prison have heard the same refrain from fans of “The Blues Brothers.” “How cool would it be to get Dan Aykroyd here?” said Greg Pe...
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Best Bets: Chicago Air and Water Show, Boz Scaggs, Pitbull, Iggy Azalea and moreAug 17, 2022 11:00 pm - Gravity-defying Finally, the 2022 Chicago Air and Water Show is back in full this weekend along the shores of Lake Michigan, from Fullerton to Oak Street, with the focal...
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Review: Watkins Family Hour captures spirit of variety showsAug 17, 2022 7:00 am - 'œVol. II,'ť Watkins Family Hour (Family Hour Records) Tom Petty's pianist plays 'œTennessee Waltz,'ť an Ernest Tubb classic rides a Bo Diddley beat, and a deep cut by t...
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Little Bear Ribfest a lip-smacking, toe-tapping good timeAug 17, 2022 6:01 am - Vernon Hills Park District's 11th Annual Little Bear Ribfest will be held from 6-11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, and 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, in Century Park Arboretum, 100...