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Steely Dan tombonist Jim Pugh is the 'trom' in TromBari, alongside baritone saxophonist Glenn Wilson. They've both played Jazz UpFront before—but never together.
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Morgan Schulte's career booking live entertainment for the Town of Normal started at the Hammitt School. She brought musicians into her special education classroom to foster empathy and coping skills.
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Deanne Bryant launched a district-wide Unit 5 string program in 1969, ensuring access to instruments often left out of school curriculums. Five decades later, Bloomington-Normal is lauded statewide for its high quality music education.
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The struggling Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts and Grossinger Motors Arena came under new shared management over a year ago. Director of Arts and Entertainment Anthony Nelson was given a strict mandate to start turning a profit. Recent sellouts at the BCPA are signs of a turnaround.
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Changemakers in music and beyond were in the spotlight at the third show in WGLT's Highway 309 LIVE concert series presented by CEFCU. See photos and video.
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McLean County’s women were highlighted Saturday at the McLean County Museum of History. About 50 people attended the afternoon event where a brief lesson was given on some notable women in McLean County’s history.
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A celebration of women's rights, Easter egg hunts and two stellar soul bands at Jazz UpFront are this weekend's highlights.
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Illinois State University grad student Sarah Eckstine uses self-portraiture and writing to process years of trauma related to medical conditions causing sexual dysfunction. She found confidence—and community—by putting a taboo topic out in the open.
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Artists have 48 hours to build an original painting that will be auctioned off this Sunday. Half the proceeds of all sales benefit Illinois Art Station.
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The multi-platinum country star will be joined Aug. 16 by Nashville singer/songwriter KayLyn Pace.
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The band's hits like Mr. Bojangles and Fishin' in the Dark defined a new era for Americana music—before it was even called that.
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Highway 309 LIVE presented by CEFCU returns March 20 with a Women's History Month celebration at the Normal Theater. Here's a Spotify playlist, curated by Highway 309's Ariele Jones, to get you ready for the event.