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TUE, 8/3/2021

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Andrew Grams conducts the Elgin Symphony Orchestra concert “From Darkness to Light” at The Venue at Goebbert’s Farm in Pingree Grove on Friday, Aug. 6.

Best Bets: Andrew Grams bids farewell to ESO

Andrew Grams concludes his tenure as Elgin Symphony Orchestra music director with a concert in Pingree Grove, and comedians Jeff Ross and Dave Attell bring their "Bumping Mics" tour to the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan.
On Saturday, Aug. 7, Firehouse Subs is holding its H2O For Heroes bottled water drive to benefit first responders and those in need.

Dining events: Donate bottled water to get a free sub at Firehouse Subs

To help those in need, Firehouse Subs is holding its H2O For Heroes drive Saturday when a donation of bottled water equals a free sub. Plus, WhirlyBall serves new custom beer flights and three of Scorched Earth Brewing Co.'s brews recently won accolades.
A variety of fair food will be available at the McHenry County Fair in Woodstock, which runs Aug. 3-8.

McHenry County Fair rolls into town with tractor pulls, livestock, '70s rockers Kansas

The McHenry County Fair will return to Woodstock for its 73rd year beginning Tuesday, Aug. 3, and running through Sunday, Aug. 8.
“Leave a Scar” by Dee Snider

Album review: Dee Snider moves way beyond Twisted Sister on heaviest disc

The latest solo album from Twisted Sister's frontman Dee Snider is harder, heavier and more steeped in new metal than anything the former MTV darlings did in the '80s.
Cirque du Soleil revives its 2019 holiday show “‘Twas the Night Before ...” for a tour that plays the Chicago Theatre from Nov. 26 to Dec. 5 before heading to New York.
Cirque du Soleil's ''Twas the Night Before ...' to return to Chicago
Cirque du Soleil's "'Twas the Night Before..." returns this holiday season with a tour that plays Chicago and New York. It plays the Chicago Theatre from Nov. 26 to Dec. 5.
Bartlett police will mark National Night Out with a picnic in Bartlett Park Tuesday.
How suburban police will celebrate National Night Out
After a pandemic hiatus, National Night Out events will return throughout the suburbs Tuesday night with picnics, barbecues, police dog demonstrations and free COVID-19 vaccinations.
The regional premiere of “Kinky Boots,” beginning previews Aug. 18, marks Paramount Theatre’s resumption of live, in-person performances. The Aurora theater requires all audience members attending the show be vaccinated and show proof. Children unable to get the vaccine must be masked.
Aurora's Paramount Theatre mandates COVID-19 vaccination for theatergoers. Will others follow?
Paramount Theatre will require audience members to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 when "Kinky Boots" begins Aug. 18. Will other local theaters follow suit?
“Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night” by Bleachers
Album review: Jack Antonoff's Bleachers album leans on The Boss
How's this for a flex from Jack Antonoff? Get no less than Bruce Springsteen to show up on your new solo album. For background vocals.
Grammy-winning artist Leon Bridges discusses his musical and personal evolution as he releases his third studio album, the R&B-forward “Gold-Diggers Sound.”
Leon Bridges shares his evolution to 'Gold-Diggers Sound'
"Gold-Diggers Sound" is an apropos name for the third studio album of an artist who struck it rich six years ago with his debut LP.
South suburban soul-pop songwriter Larry Anthony shares his life story with his new “How Far We've Come” EP.
Suburban songwriter Larry Anthony balances stories, feelings on his new EP
"It doesn't matter what I want you to think, but what reflection of yourself do you see in this?" The new EP by Larry Anthony, "How Far We've Come," tells his story, but he also wants to know yours.
Jeff Mills (of Chicago indie-pop band Violet Crime) released his first solo single, “The No Apologies Tour,” this weekend.
Jeff Mills goes solo with 'The No Apologies Tour' single
Jeff Mills of Violet Crime has a bone to pick with all of us -- and himself -- with his new solo single.
Deana Martin shared memories of her famous father with an audience at Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.
Sponsored | Onesti: Memories are made of ... Dean Martin
We all have those legendary performers we wish we could have met in person. For me, one name resonates as being at the top of my "Wish I woulda met" list: "The King Of Cool," Dean Martin.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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