Cantigny’s farm-to-table outdoor dining season starts May 23
Just in time for the fine-weather season, Cantigny's farm-to-table dining series is back for a second year with a dinner dubbed Red Oaks Farm — A Toast to Local at...
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Water Lantern Festival floats over to downtown Aurora
It looks like something out of a fairy tale — hundreds of glowing lanterns floating on the water. Now it's coming to Aurora. The Water Lantern Festival debuts May 18...
Celebs of Civil War times will highlight Naper Settlement reenactment
Yep, that's real cannon fire. The Blue and the Gray will clash once again during Civil War Days 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18 and 19 at Naper Settlement...
Sip wine among the trees at Morton Arboretum tasting event
Cheers to spring ... finally. Celebrate the blooming season with a chance to sample some seasonal wines under the trees at 6 p.m. May 24 at The Morton Arboretum in...
Kontras Quartet brings eclectic mix to Elgin stage
It's a little bit classical, a little bit folk. The Kontras Quartet will share its unique blend of music May 13 at Imago in Elgin. "One of the reasons we're...
Waukegan Symphony will play piece commissioned for its 45th anniversary
The latest candidate for music director of the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra will lead the orchestra in a musical piece commissioned to celebrate the orchestras 45 anniversary. Director search finalist Vadim...
Elgin Symphony’s ‘Concert for the Common Man’ features 2 standout composers
Despite its title, this concert is really about uncommon talent. When the Elgin Symphony Orchestra plays its "Concert for the Common Man" May 4 and 5 at the Hemmens Cultural...
DuPage Symphony offers movie music for ‘May the Fourth’ concert
Wookiees welcome. And May the Fourth be with you. The DuPage Symphony Orchestra is taking full advantage of this catchy cinematic pun by performing its soundtrack-laden "May the Fourth" concert...
Lake Forest Civic Orchestra combines old and new styles for concert
The latest and not-so-latest will come together when the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra presents its "Old World, New World" concert at 4 p.m. May 5 at the John & Nancy...
Fox Valley Orchestra offers diverse lineup
For his final concert leading the Fox Valley Orchestra, Brian Groner has a packed program planned. Titled "Our Future," the concert takes place at 3 p.m. April 28 at the...