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Harvey native and Phoenix resident Cynthia Carter recruited for lead role in Porchlight theater’s ‘Nunsense’

November 11, 2021 at 1:08 p.m.

It may be the eighth season of the Porchlight Revisits series in Chicago, but "Nunsense" marks the first time that Cynthia Carter has been involved in the musical comedy. The...

Get some craft beer with the history at Joliet museum

November 10, 2021 at 5:21 p.m.

John Bittermann's presentation at Craft Beer Tasting at the Museum on Nov. 19 in Joliet features collectibles from companies including Fred Sehring Brewing Co., which is one of several that...

Mozart & Beethoven concert features 4 Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra soloists

November 3, 2021 at 4:15 p.m.

The names Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven are obviously familiar, but the composers' pieces on the roster for Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra's next concert may be less recognizable. Mozart...

Musical theater group worldwide stages revue ‘All Together Now!’

November 3, 2021 at 3:28 p.m.

More than 2,500 live theaters in all 50 states and more than 40 countries perform Music Theatre International's "All Together Now!: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre" from Nov. 12...

The Arlington Heights farmers market took place Saturdays from May 15, 2021 to Oct. 16 in Arlington Heights. Patrons and vendors are pictured in this file photo of the 2019 season.

Area farmers markets returned in ‘full force’ for the 2021 season, with bigger attendance, more vendors and fewer COVID-19 restrictions

November 1, 2021 at 12:27 p.m.

Although farmers markets were considered essential businesses by the state and allowed to operate during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, organizers had to navigate a number of restrictions...

Upcoming plays work COVID-type scenarios into the plot

October 28, 2021 at 5:31 p.m.

Theater often offers an escape from reality, but two productions in University Park and Palos Hills reflect the COVID-19 pandemic. Governors State University Theatre and Performance Studies presents "A Delightful...

Gaelic Park Players’ ‘Bloomsday’ explores alternate romantic timelines

October 25, 2021 at 4:04 p.m.

Bridget Christianson (left) of Midlothian plays Cait and Peter Piane of Bolingbrook portrays Robert in Gaelic Park Players' "Bloomsday" from Nov. 5-21 at Chicago Gaelic Park in Oak Forest. The...

Lake Zurich saving shoes and Styrofoam from landfills, offering recycling drop offs for both

October 21, 2021 at 12:03 p.m.

In Lake Zurich, shoes and Styrofoam are no-nos for deposit into curbside recycling bins, but those items can be brought to drop-off locations in the village. "It's important that we...

Tribute artist presents James Taylor, Carole King show in an intimate setting

October 15, 2021 at 10:01 a.m.

Entertainer Jim Witter is a favorite of audiences who frequent Moraine Valley Community College's Fine & Performing Arts Center's Dorothy Menker Theater in Palos Hills. Tommy Hensel, managing director of...

Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra opens season by collaborating with Joffrey Ballet company artist

October 12, 2021 at 9:46 a.m.

After a re-imagined 2020-21 season that included streaming concerts that were recorded at Trinity Christian College's Ozinga Chapel, Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra returns to live performances at the Palos Heights venue....

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