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40 years of 'Soul Train' celebrated with free Millennium Park concert
"Soul Train," the televised house that Don Cornelius built on a bedrock of soul, funk and ahead-of-their time dance moves, will celebrate its 40th anniversary today with a free concert at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
Chicago soul greats Jerry...Tags: Ceremonies, Millennium Park, Television, Entertainment, Jerry Butler
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Tonight's top shows: Decemberists, Ted Leo
The Decemberists: After venturing onto the cliffs of progressive rock with the 2009 concept album, “The Hazards of Love,” the Portland band returns with one of its most concise, melodic batches of songs yet, “The King is Dead,” 7:...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Progressive Rock (genre), Millennium Park, The Decemberists (music group), Ted Leo and the Pharmacists (music group)
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August 4: Midday Fix - Chicago Dancing Festival
WGN NewsChicago Dancing Festival August 23-27 Tuesday, August 23 7:30 p.m. "Moderns" Harris Theater, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 24 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. "MCA Moves" Museum of Contemporary Art Thursday, August 25 7:30 p.m. "Masters" Auditorium Theatre...Tags: Chicago Cultural Center, Festive Events, Culture, Millennium Park, Dance
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Kings Go Forth transcends trends with soul-funk goodness
Turn It UpAndy Noble hates fads, least of all when they involve his band: Milwaukee’s Kings Go Forth. The 35-year-old bassist-producer-arranger-songwriter has immersed himself in underground soul music throughout his adult life. He’s a collector, former... -
Architecture review: David Bury's new Libbey Bowl
Culture MonsterIf you were familiar with the experimental, risk-taking reputation of the Ojai Music Festival but didn't know much about the town where it is held every June, you might assume that the festival's rebuilt performance space, known as Libbey Bowl,...... -
Summer preview 2011: 10 must-see concerts and festivals
Turn It UpAs usual the summer calendar is overwhelmed with concerts. Here are a few of the more promising ones arranged chronologically: Photos: 10 must-see shows Downtown Sound: Each Monday evening through July 25, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and... -
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Emanuel camp plans bash with eye on budget
Rahm Emanuel's inaugural celebration will be as much about setting a tone for how he wants Chicagoans to perceive his administration as about commemorating his ascendancy to mayor.
The planning team is going for festive, but not too festive. After all,...Tags: Minority Groups, Charity, Music, Washington (U.S. state), Regional Authority
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Emanuel sworn in as mayor: 'Let us share the necessary sacrifices'
Rahm Emanuel took the oath of office as Chicago's 46th mayor.
The city's new mayor then laid out the challenges ahead: Improving schools, ending gun violence and downsizing a city government taxpayers can no longer afford. And he asked Chicagoans, the...Tags: Chicago City Council, PTA, Heather Headley, U.S. Secret Service, History
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After 22 years, now he's former Mayor Daley
Richard Daley pounded the City Council gavel for the last time Monday morning and quietly turned the reins of Chicago government over to Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
Joined onstage by wife Maggie for Emanuel's swearing-in at Millennium Park, Daley got a...Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Richard M. Daley, Politics, William Daley, Millennium Park
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Chicago begins new era with Rahm Emanuel
TribLocal - EvanstonRahm Emanuel took the oath of office as the 46th mayor of Chicago and the city's first Jewish mayor. The 90-minute ceremony Monday took place …...
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