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Pictured are Lezlie Gray and Christian English, performing in Ballet 5:8's version of "Beyond the Nutcracker," performed this year Dec. 16-17 at Lincoln-Way Central High School.

Experience ‘Christmas Carol,’ ‘Nutcracker’ on suburban Chicago, northwest Indiana stages

November 28, 2023 at 2:55 p.m.

This time of the year, you can't escape the sounds of Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker" suites or Tiny Tim asking God to bless all of us. We are all, at all times...

Charlie Flood dances in a previous College of Lake County dance show.

CLC Winter Dance Concert offers eclectic performances

November 20, 2023 at 6:38 a.m.

Dance students at the College of Lake County wrap up the semester with a concert featuring world dance and music. Valerie Alpert, chairwoman of the Dance Department and the show's...

Singer and actress Erin Oechsel brings her show, "Merry Musings: A Christmas Cabaret," Dec. 3 to the Madden Theatre at North Central College in Naperville.

Singer Erin Oechsel brings family together for North Central cabaret show

November 20, 2023 at 6:05 a.m.

Singer Erin Oechsel brings her Christmas comedy cabaret show to North Central College for one night only. Erin Oechsel's "Merry Musings: A Christmas Cabaret!" will be performed at 6 p.m....

Michael McStraw of Lindenhurst is the new executive director of the Chicago Dance History Project.

Lindenhurst dancer becomes director of Chicago Dance History Project

November 20, 2023 at 5:18 a.m.

Michael McStraw was on his way to being a geologist when he decided to pivot — literally — and become a dancer. Fast-forward a few decades and he's danced his...

North Central theater students rehearse for the upcoming play "A Devil Comes to Town," performed Nov. 30-Dec. 3 in Naperville.

A community comes apart in ‘A Devil Comes to Town’

November 16, 2023 at 11:07 a.m.

It's a month past Halloween but North Central College in Naperville is still in its spooky season. North Central theatre students present "A Devil Comes to Town" at 7:30 p.m....

Pine-Apple Farm in Cary opens Nov. 24 for cut-your-own Christmas trees.

Find the perfect Christmas tree at these Chicagoland farms

November 16, 2023 at 5:57 p.m.

The Christmas season is upon us and it's time to pick out that iconic symbol of the season — the tree. People will soon be heading to area tree farms...

Crooner Chris Isaak brings his holiday show, "It's Almost Christmas," Nov. 30 to the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan.

Chris Isaak brings Christmas cheer to the Genesee

November 15, 2023 at 11:05 a.m.

Chris Isaak isn't just putting on a Christmas show, he's helping dogs and cats this holiday season. Grammy Award winner Isaak brings his show, "It's Almost Christmas," at 7:30 p.m....

Performers from Second City present the holiday-themed comedy show, "Second City: What the Elf," select dates Nov. 17-Dec. 23 at the Copley Theatre in Aurora and Dec. 9 at the McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.

Check out these holiday events in the Chicago suburbs, northwest Indiana

November 17, 2023 at 4:59 p.m.

Tis the season and nowhere is busier than the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana. Here is a list of holiday highlights sure to put a jingle in your step. In...

Girl Named Tom members (from left) Caleb, Bekah and Josh Liechty, winners of "The Voice," will perform Nov. 18 at The Genesee Theatre in Waukegan.

‘America’s Got Talent’ winners Girl Named Tom spread holiday cheer at the Genesee

November 8, 2023 at 10:34 a.m.

A talented trio of siblings headlining their own Christmas tour will bring early holiday cheer to Waukegan. Girl Named Tom — winners of season 21 of NBC's "The Voice —...

Starring in Buffalo Theatre Ensemble's production of "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley" are (left to right): Whitney Dottery (Mary Bennet), Danielle Kerr (Lydia Wickham), Charlotte Foster (Jane Bingley) and Paige Klopfenstein (Elizabeth Darcy).

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble welcomes season with ‘Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley’

November 7, 2023 at 6:48 a.m.

Fans of Christmas and Jane Austen will appreciate a play premiering at The Mac just in time for the holiday season. Buffalo Theatre Ensemble presents "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,"...

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