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‘The Ballad of CC Scrooge’ is a new take on Dickens classic

November 21, 2019 at 4:53 p.m.

JoAnn Smith portrays the title character in "The Ballad of C.C. Scrooge #christmasmakeover" at Steel Beam Theatre in St. Charles. The modern take on the Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas...

North Central College choirs’ first holiday concert in 50 years will feature ‘explore the sound’ format

November 15, 2019 at 10:14 a.m.

To say it's been a while since the choirs at North Central College have performed a holiday concert is an understatement. "We haven't done one in more than 50 years,"...

Blackberry Farm Holiday Express chugs back into town

November 14, 2019 at 4:42 p.m.

Dusk isn't so much about the a-ha moment at Blackberry Farm, but rather one of oohs and ahs. "We open at two o'clock on Saturdays so when you first get...

Try to keep up with Vero Voce’s ‘Complete History of America (Abridged)’

November 7, 2019 at 12:40 p.m.

General George Washington, played by JT Dorn, and one of the Minute Men, played by Meghan Monroe, help tell "The Complete History of America (Abridged)" Nov. 15-24 at Vero Voce...

Listen to Christmas past at ‘Elgin Old Tyme Radio Show’

November 7, 2019 at 12:01 p.m.

Spend the holidays in the Big Apple with Jack Benny and friends. Elgin Theatre Company kicks off its season (and the holiday season) when the fictitious WETC goes "on the...

Chicagoland group The Moods enjoys an attentive audience

November 7, 2019 at 12:04 p.m.

The Moods may be known for their energetic performances, but it's actually the slower songs that are among group founder Maurice Rayford's favorites to perform. "I like to do ballads,...

‘Legend of Hercules’ presents a modern take on the classic tale

November 1, 2019 at 4:16 p.m.

He may be the strongest, but Hercules learns there is true strength in numbers. "Hercules, along with all of his friends, have to try to save Olympus by keeping Medusa...

Chicago Sinfonietta pays tribute to Diwali with concert, special guests

October 31, 2019 at 4:05 p.m.

The "God of Indian Violin" will help Chicagoland celebrate Diwali. Dr. L. Subramaniam will join the Chicago Sinfonietta for it's "Love + Light: The Jubilant Return of Diwali" concert at...

Live Dead ’69 recreates famous Woodstock set at Arcada Oct. 31

October 17, 2019 at 10:14 a.m.

Despite the attempts of those in the crowd to will away the sporadically falling rain throughout that weekend in 1969, Mother Nature won. "Fortunately we were under a roof. But...

Janus continues Elgin Shakespeare Project with ‘Macbeth’

October 10, 2019 at 2:27 p.m.

It really is old school Shakespeare. Using acing techniques practiced in the Bard's day, Janus Theatre Company will present "Macbeth," the shortest of William Shakespeare's tragedies. With only one rehearsal...

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