Articles filed under Performing Arts
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'Frida Fest' kicks off yearlong celebration of Frida Kahlo Sept. 8 at the MACAug 08, 2019 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Sept. 8, the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn and the Cleve Carney Art Gallery host "Frida Fest" a day-long outdoor, celebration. "Frida Fest" is presented...
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Rosary High School to host Party in the Park Aug. 24Aug 08, 2019 11:00 pm - To celebrate the start of the school year, Rosary High School will host a "Party in the Park" from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug, 24, at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road ...
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Woodstock remembered: Where to catch shows celebrating iconic festivalAug 08, 2019 10:00 am - If you weren't at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair in 1969, or if you were and want to revisit the music that shaped a generation, you're in luck. Suburban and Chicago ...
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Review: Marc Cohn, Blind Boys of Alabama blend pop, gospelAug 08, 2019 7:00 am - Marc Cohn and Blind Boys of Alabama, "Work to Do" (BMG) Marc Cohn and the Blind Boys of Alabama's new album began as an EP of studio recordings before being wisely exten...
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Vanessa Carlton channels Carole King on BroadwayAug 08, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Over the years, the Broadway show about singer-songwriter Carole King has starred powerful singers in the title role. But until now it hasn't had one thi...
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'Freaky Friday' musical a fun romp in Williams Street Rep premiereAug 08, 2019 6:00 am - “Freaky Friday” - ★ ★ ★ Disney has gotten loads of mileage out of Mary Rodgers' 1972 novel “Freaky Friday,” including a 2016 stage musical adaptation now making i...
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Sound check: John Mayer ditches the Company for solo Chicago showsAug 08, 2019 6:00 am - John Mayer and more at the United Center When John Mayer first hit commercial acclaim in the early 2000s with "Room for Squares," the acoustic singer-songwriter off...
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Who is to blame for Toby Keith concert cancellation? Promoter, charity trade barbs.Aug 08, 2019 1:00 am - The promoter and charity behind the canceled Freedom & Dignity Music Festival in Schaumburg gave differing accounts Thursday of the sudden demise of the planned Schaumbu...
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Taylor Swift to perform at MTV Video Music AwardsAug 07, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Taylor Swift is set to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards. MTV announced Wednesday that the pop star will hit the stage on Aug. 26 at the Prudential C...
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Festivals Aug. 9-15: Lakemoor Festival, Festival Cubano, Veggie Fest and moreAug 07, 2019 6:01 am - Friday Funday: 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Vogelei Park, 650 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Children's entertainment. Bring a picnic, play on the playground or s...