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ArtsMIOpera and BACH bring Handel's 'Semele' to Normal on SaturdayIf you've been curious about opera, this weekend is your shot. MIOpera is teaming up with the Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana, or BACH, for Handel's Semele, a 1744 "musical drama" based on an ancient Greek myth. It's the first time the two groups have worked together, and it's part of BACH's 30th season. It plays Saturday in Normal and Sunday in Urbana.Today’s editionRead

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From Smile Politely, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Smile PolitelyNov. 4

    Five things in arts: November 2026

    November sometimes gets picked on for its growing darkness and the oncoming colder, grayer weather. But I love those brisk breezes and all the darn good reasons to curl up with a good book. However, ...