Five original Mouseketeers coming to Tivoli Theater
"Hey there, hi there, ho there! You're as welcome as you can be." If you're of a certain age, that line and the rest of the welcoming theme song of...
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Five original Mouseketeers coming to Tivoli Theater
"Hey there, hi there, ho there! You're as welcome as you can be." If you're of a certain age, that line and the rest of the welcoming theme song of...
Party like it’s 1921 to benefit Mayslake Peabody estate
The characters of "The Great Gatsby" would likely feel right at home at the 1920s-style garden-party fundraising bash June 4 at the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook. And they...
Novelist Scott Turow laying down the thrilling law again
Millions of people know Scott Turow is no slouch when it comes to writing legal thrillers, but fewer, no doubt, know that Turow is in fact still a practicing attorney...
Local movie-makers featured in Catlow Theater’s film fest
The Catlow Theater's third annual short film festival is returning with a new name, at a new time of year with a new mission and a new enticement in the...
How Amy Amdur became the queen of the art festival
If you've attended an art festival in the Chicago area, there's a good chance you've attended one run by Amy Amdur. Amdur's name has become synonymous with some of the...
Mega-selling Norwegian thriller author Jo Nesbo coming to Oak Park
It's been four years since fans of the internationally mega-selling Norwegian author, rock singer and economist (yes, economist) last appeared in the Chicago area — not so coincidentally around the...
Ed Asner goes for laughs, lessons in ‘Prostate’ comedy
If you're setting out to write an informative comedy show with a title like "A Man and His Prostate," it will certainly help your prospects if, like screenwriter and producer...
‘House of Cards’ composer makes Midwest choral debut
Four-time Emmy-winning film and TV composer Jeff Beal's choice of career doesn't seem all that much of a surprise after you learn his grandmother once earned her living providing piano...
Photograher tracking down state’s endangered species
So, you say it's been awhile since you've gotten a good look at a purple wartyback mussel or a short-eared owl? Well, there's a good reason for that, as it...