Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Martin Grebb - 'unsung hero' of music world - dead at 74Jan 02, 2020 5:00 pm - Members of the Chicago music community and beyond recalled the long career and musical legacy of Martin Grebb, whose death was announced Thursday. Grebb, a Blue Island-...
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Best bets: Morgan Wallen sings in Rosemont, Dulce Sloan does standup in ChicagoJan 01, 2020 10:00 pm - Country tour Country star Morgan Wallen headlines the “Whiskey Glasses Road Show” tour with Jon Langston and Ashland Craft on Saturday at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. R...
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On stage: Filament stages adults-only 'Forts'; Sketch Comedy Fest returnsJan 01, 2020 10:00 pm - • Saltbox Theatre Collective premieres "Turn Here - Sweet Corn," a solo play by Jim Stowell featuring Megan Wells as Atina Diffley. An organic farmer and activist, Diffl...
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9 Chicago, suburban acts that surprised, impressed in 2019Jan 01, 2020 5:00 am - I go see bands. My iPhone storage is at least 75 percent photos from local shows. And I almost always have a pair of earbuds on hand. What this means is I'm always worki...
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Plan ahead: Rick Bayless celebrates Frida Kahlo for College of DuPageDec 31, 2019 5:00 am - Classical gamers Video game music gets the full symphonic and choral treatment with the North American premiere of "NieR: Orchestra Concert re: 12018." Also featured is ...
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Spotlight: Metropolis, Chicago Improv start 2020 on a humorous noteDec 31, 2019 5:00 am - Funny business The Metropolis Performing Arts Centre kicks off 2020 with back-to-back comedy shows. Mike Toomey returns to the theater with his solo show, "TV & Me...
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Midwest Young Artists Conservatory names winners of 2019 Walgreens National Concerto CompetitionDec 30, 2019 10:00 pm - Over 200 exceptional young musicians from all corners of the country, competed in Midwest Young Artists Conservatory's 2019 Walgreens National Concerto Competition from ...
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Magical Starlight Theatre to present 'The Wizard of Oz'Dec 30, 2019 10:00 pm - Magical Starlight Theatre invites audiences young and old to be captivated by the familiar and beloved story of "The Wizard of Oz," coming to the Naperville stage Jan. 1...
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Houston rapper injured in drive-by shootingDec 30, 2019 6:00 am - HOUSTON (AP) - A Houston rapper is recovering after being shot in a drive-by shooting that killed two other people during the filming of a music video. Twenty-year-old ...
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Best bets: Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to Rosemont, Purple Xperience rocks ArcadaDec 30, 2019 5:00 am - Holiday spectacle The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is sure to deliver a holiday rock concert spectacular with "The All-New Christmas Eve and Other Stories" tour at the Allst...