Magician Michael Grandinetti gets inspiration from a happy crowd
When Michael Grandinetti was five years old, he took the magic kit he got for Christmas to his kindergarten class show and tell. "I was very nervous and I was...
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Chamber Music on the Fox salutes women musicians with concert
The Chamber Music on the Fox series kicks off the new year with a pair of concerts celebrating women musicians. The concert is titled "Court, Convent and Stage: Redefining the...
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood bring a new show to Genesee
Two well-known improv comedians are coming back to Waukegan with a brand-new (sort of) show. Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood are bringing their comedy improv show, "Asking for Trouble," Jan....
Here comes the brid(al expos)
It's not unusual for couples to get engaged over the winter holidays. Couples planning their special day often look to wedding expos to get ideas, glean information and check out...
Naperville native Vik Pandya finds his way to stand up career
Vik Pandya is making a name for himself in standup comedy. Pandya grew up in Naperville, attending Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora and graduating from DePaul University. "I was...
Things to do Dec. 29-Jan. 4 in the Chicago suburbs, northwest Indiana
Here are some events happening from Dec. 29 to Jan. 4, 2024, in the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana. When Smokey sings Smokey Robinson performs at 7 p.m. Dec. 29...
Midwest native Michael Palascak returns for Lake Forest show
Comedian Michael Palascak appears Dec. 30 at the Gorton Center in Lake Forest. Michael Palascak got his start in standup comedy thanks to a book. The standup comedian will appear...
Weather permitting, get out on the suburban Chicago, northwest Indiana slopes
A cross-country skier traverses trails in the Lyons Woods Forest Preserve in Waukegan. Snow lovers haven't had a lot to celebrate the last few years and the beginning of 2024...
Things to do Dec. 22-28 in the Chicago suburbs, Northwest Indiana
Here are some events happening from Dec. 22 to 28 in the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana Final days of holiday market Visit the Christkindlmarket one final time in 2023...
Christmas Wizards play Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s hits on Arcada stage
If you can't get tickets to see that mega-band known for playing arenas every Christmas season, you can see the next best thing. For one month of the year, the...