Herb Alpert and Lani Hall on tour doing what they love
Musician, composer, record label founder and all-around artist Herb Alpert isn't just still going strong at the age of 82. He's redefining the concept. In the past three years, Alpert...
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Author Cristina Henriquez visits Ragdale’s ‘Novel Affair’
A couple of significant changes have been made to the 11th annual Ragdale Novel Affair fundraiser without altering its fundamental attraction — the opportunity for serious readers to spend quality...
Actress Wendy Braun returns home for ‘Glenbrook Night of Theater’
Given that her mom was the original host of WGN-TV's "Romper Room," it's tempting to say that Glenview native Wendy Braun just plain had show business in her blood. Yet...
Eight pyschotherapists walked onto an improv stage
If you're of the opinion that there's nothing particularly funny about the mental health profession, think again. With revues such as "Phobia Shmobia," The Therapy Players improv comedy troupe —...
Veteran folk singer John Gorka stopping in Hinsdale
Folk singer/songwriter John Gorka was all set to make his recording debut when he set up with a live band in a Nashville studio in 1985, but it didn't quite...
Outdoor public art exhibit in Oak Park invites visitors to lay down a beat
I just want to bang the drums all day. Todd Rundgren sang that in "Bang the Drum All Day" way back in 1982. It's not clear whether the same sentiment...
Sherlock Holmes superfan-turned-author telling new tales
It wouldn't be going too far to say that author Lyndsay Faye has a bit of a thing for Sherlock Holmes. After obsessively reading and re-reading the original Sir Arthur...
Chicago Jewish Film Festival’s reputation keeps growing
In addition to attracting a significantly more sizable audience since it debuted four years ago, the JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival has achieved a more glamorous indicator of success —the...
Newberry Consort pays musical tribute to ‘Girl King’
In addition to being one of Europe's most famous/infamous eccentrics of the 17th century, Queen Christina of Sweden was also a passionate patron and protector of musicians — a combination...
Ben Vereen steps up for ‘Steppin’ Out’ at Dominican
The legendary Bob Fosse once said of Ben Vereen, "There is no man like him on the musical comedy stage." Vereen has been proving that since 1967, when Fosse hired...