Curtain Call Theatre stages comedy ‘The 39 Steps’ in Mokena
There may be only five people in the cast of Curtain Call Theatre's latest production but they are performing more than 30 roles. The comedy "The 39 Steps," which is...
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Story of the Christmas Tree Ship sails into Palos Heights Library
In 1912 a schooner full of Christmas trees was sailing to Chicago when a storm caused the Rouse Simmons to sink to the bottom of Lake Michigan. Rochelle Pennington tells...
Schrader returns to IPO for ‘When Art Imitates Life’ in Palos Heights
Although most of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra's 2017-18 season was planned before Stilian Kirov became music director, he has already contributed in several ways, including input on each concert's opening...
La Pour Brew & Wine Fest features several local libations
For the third installment of a yearly craft beer festival, the focus has shifted to more local vendors and raising funds to revamp a LaPorte park. Presented by DeCamp's Band...
Great Lake Sound Chorus concert features 4-part harmony
When one thinks of barbershop harmony, a male quartet may come to mind, but there are many women performing four-part harmony thanks to the worldwide organization Sweet Adelines International. Concert...
Children of Bodom marks 20 years with concert in Joliet
It has been two decades since Children of Bodom released its first full-length album, "Something Wild," in their native Finland. After nine studio albums, No. 1 debuts on the Finnish...
Donica Lynn portrays ‘Aretha Franklin: Queen of Soul’ in University Park
Actor and vocalist Donica Lynn interacted with legendary singer and songwriter Aretha Franklin on two occasions. Now, Lynn stars in Artists Lounge Live's "Aretha Franklin: Queen of Soul," a tribute...
Zuchez Restaurant & Bar in Griffith caters to the community
Several years ago there were numerous vacancies in downtown Griffith, but Patty Zuniga fell in love anyway. "We just loved the town," said Zuniga, who co-owns Zuchez Restaurant & Bar...
Selah, People & Songs headline LaPorte’s Turn Up the Lights
"All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle." That St. Francis of Assisi quote embodies the focus of Turn Up the Lights, presented by...
‘The Library’ explores impact of school shooting
When the Las Vegas mass shooting happened in October, Purdue University Northwest's English department was preparing for "The Library." The drama, which focuses on the aftermath of a deadly high...