Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Violinist returning to Naperville with message of expressionNov 01, 2019 1:00 am - A professional violinist and public speaker made such a connection last year with students in Indian Prairie Unit District 204 that he'll be back to speak and perform fo...
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A 'Voice' from the past: Contestant Lauren Hall visits her Mundelein middle schoolNov 01, 2019 1:00 am - "The Voice" contestant Lauren Hall enjoyed a happy homecoming Friday afternoon in Mundelein. Hall, a 2008 graduate of Fremont Middle School, returned to perform in the ...
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Review: Jeff Lynne does it nearly all himself on new albumOct 31, 2019 7:00 am - Jeff Lynne's ELO, "From Out of Nowhere" (Columbia Records) Jeff Lynne's ELO is an elastic band that alternates between being a one-man studio outfit and, nowadays, a 13-...
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Review: Michael Kiwanuka's 3rd album is expressive wonderOct 31, 2019 7:00 am - Michael Kiwanuka, "Kiwanuka" (Interscope Records) Advice about letting your personality flourish, overcoming self-doubt, trusting your instincts and gaining the confiden...
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Ronnie Marmo solo show delivers convincing portrait of 'Lenny Bruce'Oct 31, 2019 6:00 am - “I'm Not a Comedian ... I'm Lenny Bruce” - ★ ★ ★ Several years ago, Comedy Central and Rolling Stone published lists of the all-time best stand-up comedians. Lenny Bruce...
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Mundelein Arts Commission hosts open mic night FridayOct 31, 2019 1:00 am - The Mundelein Arts Commission will hold an open mic night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, at Taste of Paris, 161 N. Seymour Ave. Musicians, poets, actors, comedians and oth...
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Daniela Tereza sings at Schaumburg Township Nov. 5Oct 31, 2019 1:00 am - Schaumburg Township Senior Music Night will present a performance by Daniela Tereza from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at township headquarters, 1 Illinois Blvd. in Hoffm...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsOct 30, 2019 11:00 pm - The “Jurassic World Live Tour” makes its local debut at Rosemont's Allstate Arena, science-teacher-turned-comedian Eddie B performs at Aurora's Paramount Theatre, while ...
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DuPage Symphony Orchestra presents 'Remarkable Russians' Nov. 16Oct 30, 2019 11:00 pm - "Music is the universal language of mankind," said American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Regardless of where and when music is composed, it can touch the hearts of m...
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John Leguizamo delivers engaging 'Latin History for Morons' despite tech glitchesOct 30, 2019 4:30 pm - “Latin History for Morons” - ★ ★ ★ “That's live theater for you, folks,” said a slightly exasperated John Leguizamo at the Tuesday opening of “Latin History for Morons....