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Elgin Master Chorale marks 75th anniversary with North American premiere of work

May 4, 2022 at 11:39 a.m.

What better way to celebrate a big milestone than with another moment of great significance? In honor of Elgin Master Chorale's 75th anniversary, the group will perform the North American...

McCartney Years focuses on Sir Paul’s work as a Beatle and in Wings

May 3, 2022 at 10:28 a.m.

For Yuri Pool, the music is in his heart and soul. "My DNA is made up of this music. I've been listening to this music way before I even thought...

South Holland Master Chorale finishes season with ‘Remembrance, Recollection, Reflection, Rest’

April 27, 2022 at 3:34 p.m.

After the last two tumultuous years, the South Holland Master Chorale spring concert program takes on new meaning. "We offer this program as a requiem, as a memorial, for any...

ArtBar encourages a brewski while browsing in Aurora, Batavia

April 27, 2022 at 1:43 p.m.

This gallery doesn't mind if you wander around with a beverage or two. In fact, it's encouraged. ArtBar, a monthly pop-up art gallery at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora and...

Steel Beam’s ‘Agnes of God’ explores faith, mysterious death

April 20, 2022 at 1:47 p.m.

Mother Superior (left), played by Marge Uhlarik-Boller, speaks with novitiate Agnes, played by Crystal Skipworth, in "Agnes of God." The dramatic mystery surrounding Agnes and the birth and death of...

Record Store Day returns to Chicago suburbs April 23

April 18, 2022 at 11:25 a.m.

The first time Erin Gavin's store, Purple Dog Records, participated in Record Store Day, she wasn't sure what to expect. It was 2015, and she had just opened her Naperville...

DuPage Fairgrounds show caters to Civil War artifact collectors

April 14, 2022 at 10:45 a.m.

While these treasures from the past are for sale, every once in a while one appears that could be considered priceless. "Signed Abraham Lincoln letters have shown up," said Bob...

Independent Players presents tale of Russian corruption ‘The Government Inspector’

April 13, 2022 at 3:30 p.m.

At first Director Don Haefliger wasn't sure if now is the time to restage "The Government Inspector." Independent Players first produced the classic satire in March 2020, but the pandemic...

Unusual pets can be found at St. Charles All Animal Expo

April 6, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

It all started when Scott Smith was around 12 years old. "I discovered toads in the window wells of my family home and I've always had something since," he said....

Pete Ellman Big Band performs with student bands Tuesdays at the Venue in Aurora

April 1, 2022 at 2:14 p.m.

There's a difference between playing for an audience that has to be there versus one that wants to be there, student Stephen Hogarty said. "(It's) so much more fun. Because...

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