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Chicago Pride Concerts & Events for 2023

From concerts to screenings to festivals to parades, there’s always something happening in and around Chicago for LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

Associated PressJanuary 12, 2019

German opera singer Theo Adam dies at 92

WFMTJanuary 11, 2019

Quiz: Guess the Composer by Their Facial Hair

The Grant Park Music Festival at Millennium Park

Keegan MorrisJanuary 8, 2019

Grant Park Music Festival Announces 2019 Season

Quiz: Match the Musical Quote to the Movie It’s From

Candice AgreeAugust 24, 2020

Think you're a film buff? See if you can identify which movies these musical quotes came from.

How does coronavirus spread at a concert? Germans do a test

Associated PressAugust 23, 2020

German researchers studying the spread of the coronavirus packed a Leipzig arena with volunteers on Saturday, collecting data in a "real life" simulation of a pop concert with strict health and safety controls.

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Old Town School of Folk Music’s executive director steps down

Keegan MorrisJanuary 4, 2019

In early November 2018, Graves was hospitalized for blockages in three coronary arteries, according to a statement from the school. His resignation comes amidst the contentious planned sale of the Old Town School's Lincoln Park location, a facility it has operated for 50 years.

Hosts Robbie Ellis and Michael San Gabino share their musical New Year’s Resolutions

Robbie EllisJanuary 4, 2019

So far, we’ve heard musical resolutions from Dennis Moore and Maggie Clennon Reberg. Let’s hear what Robbie Ellis and Michael San Gabino have in store for 2019. Robbie Ellis, host It’s a common new year’s resolution to go see more live performances. I’m going to get more specific than that: I’m going to go see more performances of new music/contemporary classical/living ...

WFMT Host Maggie Clennon Reberg Shares a Musical Resolution for the New Year

Maggie RebergJanuary 2, 2019

Yesterday, host Dennis Moore shared four New Year’s resolutions to kick off 2019. Today, host Maggie Clennon Reberg shares an intention for the New Year! Happy New Year to my Friends in Music! Every year, I thank my lucky stars for living in a city so rich in cultural diversity and artistic excellence. My resolution is to expand my boundaries beyond the musical ...

Afternoon Music with Candice Agree