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Updated: February 3, 2012 9:48AM

1. “The Music of ABBA,” with original backing musicians from ABBA, 8 p.m. Feb. 3 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $35-$50. Call (847) 673-6300 or visit www.northshorecenter.org.

2. Evanston Symphony Orchestra presents “Russian,” with guest soloist Bella Hristova, violin, at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. The program includes works by Mussorgsky, Khachaturian and Shostakovich. Tickets in advance are $27; $22 for senior citizens. Tickets at the door are $30; $25 for seniors. Tickets are $5 for students, subject to availability, at the box office with ID. Admission is free for children 12 and younger. Call (847) 864-8804 or visit www.evanstonsymphony.org.

3. ELVIS LIVES, featuring four finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises’ annual worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, will be presented at 7 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. The Elvis tribute artists will be joined by a live band, back-up singers, dancers, and an Ann-Margret tribute artist. $24.50-$49.50. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000; the ticket prices listed do not include service fees.

4. Love Is Murder 13, a mystery and romance conference for authors, readers and fans, will be held Feb. 3-5 at the Intercontinental Chicago O’Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. The event includes author panels, workshops, pitch sessions with agents and editors, and entertainment. Also, a pre-conference book signing will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 2. For further information or to register, visit www.loveismurder.net.