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Paramount Theatre announces cast

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Aurora’s Paramount Theatre, the Nation’s largest musical theater subscription house, has announced the cast and creative team for its 12th Broadway Series opener, the beloved, doo-wop R&B sensation Little Shop of Horrors, August 30-October 15. Opening night will be Friday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. For tickets and information, visit...

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Fox Valley Brass ensemble performs at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora

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Yorkville High School instrumental music instructor, Victor Anderson, right, directs a Fox Valley Brass ensemble during a mini-concert at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora Sunday, June 24.

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Hampire: Prince of Darkness” at Aurora Central Catholic High School June 30-July 1

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Danielle Tranchita of Aurora, from left, Brooke Feltes, Batavia; and Kaylee Mastiolas, Aurora, rehearse "Hampire: Prince of Darkness" at Aurora Central Catholic High School June 30-July 1.

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Live rooftop footage in Fab Fourth

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In Aurora, The Venue surprised concert-goers recently with a live rooftop performance of The Beatles “Get Back” album. The live music space took months to plan the surprise, which occurred Friday, June 2 during their anniversary celebration. The Venue is celebrating four years at 21 S. Broadway in Aurora. They...

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Hundreds turn out to celebrate iconic artist Andy Warhol in Aurora

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It was a party with a purpose in Aurora Thursday night. The purpose was to celebrate iconic artist Andy Warhol while attracting residents and visitors to the downtown business district. Hundreds danced the night away at Aurora’s kick-off to its Color Me Warhol Summer Experience with a special Studio 54...

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Fifty kids in Matilda Jr. shows

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Fifty talented Fox Valley-area kids are ready to find the thrill of a lifetime, their big Broadway-in-Aurora moment when the Paramount School of the Arts presents its first Paramount Performance Camp production, Matilda Jr.. Following three weeks of intensive rehearsals, five-days-a-week, working with Paramount’s professional artists and staff members, the...

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Live & Uncorked expands in Aurora this year

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By Tim Wagner Live & Uncorked, the Fox Valley Park District’s popular outdoor concert series, is playing an extra week this year for a total of eight live performances at historic Blackberry Farm in Aurora. Fox Valley Park District officials extended the summer lineup, which begins Thursday and runs through...

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Cantigny Park 65th Summer fun Thursdays

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Cantigny Park’s 65th Summer will offer adult-oriented fun nights every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. starting June 8. The “Summer Nights” series will feature drinks, music, and entertainment with a different main event or theme every week. “Thursdays are about to be the new Friday at Cantigny,” said...

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New England Congregational Church Candlelight multi-sensory concert June 3

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New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora, will be host to Candlelight concerts Saturday, June 3. Lit by the glow of candles, Listeso String Quartet will perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More at 6:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.. Parking is free. Admission is $30-$48. The Candlelight concert...

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Art of Andy Warhol and Pride Month at First Fridays

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First Fridays will celebrate the art of Andy Warhol and Pride Month June 2 in Aurora. Aurora Public Art, at The DLP, 20 E. Downer Place, will be host to “POP!” The Warhol-inspired art exhibit will be host to a variety of local artists on the third floor. Carl King...

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Orion ‘Schubertiad’ May 14

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New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora, will be host to acclaimed Chicago-based Orion Ensemble in a May 14 “Schubertiad” concert to celebrate the work of Franz Schubert. The concert will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 14. Tickets are $30 for adults. Concluding its 30th anniversary...

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First Fridays Summer fun in Aurora June- September

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This Summer will be a great time to spend more time in downtown Aurora. Aurora Downtown, a nonprofit group of business and property owners downtown, will be host to a dozen event dates to add to your calendar June through September. One big perk is they are all free. First...

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Award-winner in Batavia April 23

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Unity of Fox Valley church in Batavia will present award-winning singer-songwriter, Daniel Nahmod in concert, at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 23 and earlier in the day. Tickets are $25 and are available at the door, or by calling 630-879-1115 for more information. Daniel Nahmod will be a guest speaker and...

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Elgin Symphony Orchestra: Two April concerts

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The Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) has announced two April concerts that feature music familiar across genres and for all ages. Friday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m., the ESO will present Friday Favorites: Music You Know – Spring Edition, at Second Baptist Church of Elgin, 1280 Summit St. The concert will...

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27th Blues on the Fox Festival June 16-17 in Aurora

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The 27th Annual Blues on the Fox Festival will be back in the Summer with a fresh line-up of blues legends and rising talent playing live on the banks of the Fox River, Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17 at Thomas J. Weisner RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora. Friday...

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Sisters of Story quartet’s show at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora

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Kim Schultz, foreground, performs in Sisters of Story quartet's show "Keeping Faith: Sisters of Story." Background is Lucia Thomas, accompany, on vocals, violin, banjo, and oud.

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Victor Martinez leads AARTA members in a group performance

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Aurora retiree Victor Martinez handcrafts guitars from cigar boxes. While he has given away 30 to 40 guitars, he is starting to offer them for sale. He performed vocals in English and Spanish and instrumentals on guitar, harmonica and Native American-style flutes, at the February 7 luncheon meeting of Aurora...

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Challenge: Elgin Symphony Orchestra March concerts

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Conductor Lee Mills wants to challenge the way observers think of orchestral music. Mills will conduct the Elgin Symphony Orchestra March 4 and 5 in performances of Charles Ives’ “The Unanswered Question,” Juan David Osorio’s “El Paraiso según María,” Arturo Márquez’s “Danzón No. 2,” and Dvořák’s “Cello Concerto.” The pieces,...

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Gigantar, largest hand-made guitar, dedicated at the Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 in Joliet

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Musicians at the Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 in Joliet Friday, Jan. 20 who helped to dedicate Gigantar, the largest hand-made guitar....

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