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Music coming up: Carmen Carrera; Harris, Osborne at Staples event
2014-11-12
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Carmen Carrera at The Back Room Nov. 12
RuPaul's Drag Race alum Carmen Carrera will perform at The Back Room, 937 N. Rush St., on Wed., Nov. 12, 5-8:30 p.m.
In 2014, Carrera was included as part of the Advocate's annual "40 under 40" list and has appeared on the CW show Jane the Virgin.
This event is being filmed, so patrons are advised to dress to impress. Also, all attendees must sign a release to participate.
Harris, Osborne at Staples event
Emmylou Harris, Keb' Mo', Jeff Tweedy, Spencer Tweedy and Joan Osborne are the latest performers announced for "I'll Take You There: Celebrating 75 Years of Mavis Staples."
The concert will take place at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy., on Wed., Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m.
Among the other stars already slated to perform are Aaron Neville, Michael McDonald, Bonnie Raitt and Staples.
For tickets, visit www.TicketMaster.com or call 800-745-3000. For information, see www.Mavis75.com . |
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