Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Review: Eric Church is a 'Desperate Man' on latest albumOct 05, 2018 7:00 am - Eric Church, "Desperate Man" (EMI Records Nashville) Eric Church turned in country music's album of the year in 2016 and promptly took some time off from releasing new m...
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Review: 'American Dreamers' presents huge talents, ambitionsOct 05, 2018 7:00 am - John Daversa Big Band featuring DACA artists, "American Dreamers: Voices of Hope, Music of Freedom" (BFM Jazz) As a certain recent Nobel laureate from Minnesota once sai...
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Theater events: Remy Bumppo, Barrel of Monkeys, magician Neil Tobin serve up pre-Halloween thrillsOct 05, 2018 6:00 am - • Steppenwolf Theatre for young adults begins its season Friday, Oct. 5, with "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time." Adapted by Simon Stephens from Mark Ha...
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Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra to explore 'French Connections' at Nov. 11 concertOct 04, 2018 11:00 pm - The second concert of the Elmhurst Symphony's 58th season, on Sunday, Nov. 11, welcomes you to an afternoon of music of beloved composers with French connections: Chopi...
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Laurie Metcalf, John Lithgow to play Bill and Hillary ClintonOct 04, 2018 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - "Roseanne" star and downstate native Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow of "The Crown" are poised to star as Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton in...
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Weekend picks: Treats and tricks at Scarecrow FestivalOct 04, 2018 11:00 pm - Stationary scares There are carnival rides, lots of merchants and opportunities to vote on your favorite display at the 33rd annual Scarecrow Festival. Activities and di...
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Picosa opens its fifth season with 'A Spectrum of America' Oct. 10Oct 04, 2018 11:00 pm - The opening concert of Picosa's fifth season celebrates the diversity of this nation with works by American composers. The North Central College's ensemble in-residence...
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Concerts: Ginuwine, Lauren Daigle, George Clinton and moreOct 04, 2018 11:00 am - Lauren Daigle "Look Up Child Tour": 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, at Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $29-$75. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. Art Garfunkel...
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Authenticity, heart key to Metropolis' ambitious 'A Chorus Line'Oct 04, 2018 11:00 am - “A Chorus Line” - ★ ★ ★ In 2015, after several artistically uneven and financially uncertain seasons, the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre made some bold choices. Buoy...
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Steppenwolf's provoking 'Downstate' offers an unflinching look at predatorsOct 04, 2018 10:00 am - “Downstate” - ★ ★ ★ ★ “Downstate,” the new play by accomplished provocateur Bruce Norris in its premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre, is a talker. In hard news parlance, a ta...