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‘FUSION’ DEBUT
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WHERE: Performance hall of Masonic Temple, 923 Curtiss St., Downers Grove WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 COST & INFO: $15 for all ages, with access by stairs only; tickets in advance or at the door; www.westsubsymphony. org, 630-887-7464 ABOUT: Musical groups from West Suburban Symphony present “fusion,” a club-style show of popular music and song in a casual setting, with conductor Peter Lipari as master of ceremonies. “This mix of rock, blues, rag, tango … and Broadway music is simply exceptional,” symphony President Richard Lukes said. The show’s hosted by the Athletes of Dance school and West Suburban Symphony Society.
‘SOLDIER’S TALE’
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SINGING CADET WHERE: Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 COST & INFO: Free; www.classiccinemas.com ABOUT: Among the 16-member U.S. Coast Guard Cadet Chorale will be 1st Class Cadet Kendra Smith of Lisle. The Illinois Math and Science Academy graduate has been singing with the chorale since she entered the Coast Guard Academy in 2010, majoring in marine and environmental sciences. Her mother, Carlene Smith, said she’s had a passion for singing since she was 2.
WINE SCHOOL
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WHERE: The Village Cellar, 24 W. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 COST & INFO: $29; 630-325-8466, www.thevillagecellarhinsdale.com ABOUT: Travel across the world one cork at a time in The Village Cellar’s wine school classes Thursday evenings, paired with edibles. The Jan. 23 tutelage will take guests on an adventure to five outstanding wine regions. The current round of wine school classes continues into March, with each week featuring a different theme or geographic location. Sign up ahead of time to reserve a spot, or find details on the website.
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WHERE: Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook, and Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church WHEN: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, respectively COST & INFO: Price varies; 630-941-0202; www.elmhurstsymphony.org ABOUT: Conducted by Stephen Alltop, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra and First Folio Theatre offer a theatrical presentation of Stravinsky’s “A Soldier’s Tale,” about a soldier, the devil and a mysterious violin.
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‘42ND STREET’
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WHERE: Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora WHEN: Jan. 15 to Feb. 9: 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday COST & INFO: $36.90 to $49.90; ParamountAurora.com, 630-896-6666 ABOUT: Rachel Rockwell directs the hit musical “42nd Street.” Featured actors include Catherine Lord of Naperville (shown) as Dorothy Brock. To meet growing demand for its Broadway series, Paramount has extended each show’s run from three to four weeks this season. In the G-rated story about Broadway, will Peggy have the talent and moxie to tap dance her way to the top?
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