Saddam-era firm now making music instead of bombs

Saddam-era firm now making music instead of bombs
Before the 2003 US-led invasion, Iraq’s Al-Shaheed State Company used to make a blast, literally. Now it helps to produce music.
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Chicago Production of Billy Elliot to Close in November; Toronto Is Next Stop
The Chicago production of Billy Elliot the Musical, which is the first national touring company of the Tony-winning musical, will play its final performance at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre, Nov. 28.
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Music notes
The Great American Songbook Date: Oct. 23 On Saturday, Oct. 23, The Great American Songbook will have you swinging to the music of renowned crooner, David Stevens, and The Morris Nelms Quartet. The music ministry of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church is honored to host this elegant evening of music from the richest era of songwriting that America has ever seen.
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