Hairball marks 20 years of celebrating arena rock
What began as something silly two decades ago has become what is billed now as a bombastic celebration of arena rock. "It started as a joke and it morphed into...
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‘Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ in Joliet jam-packed with fun
Joliet Junior College Theatre's spring productions range from a musical to a drama. "Our second show of the season, 'Bent,' takes place primarily in a Nazi concentration camp, so I...
Take a culinary road trip at America’s Dog & Burger in Evergreen Park
Brothers sampling cities' burgers and hot dogs grew into America's Dog & Burger, which opened its first restaurant location in May in Evergreen Park. "We were just out of college...
Gleeson Irish Trio is looking forward to Gaelic Park show
Chicago Gaelic Park is known for promoting all things Irish so a gig at the athletic and cultural center could be just the thing to raise Gleeson Irish Trio's profile....
Homewood Chocolate Fest adds s’mores kits to sweet lineup
From creating s'mores kits to sampling Chocolate Bake-Off Contest submissions, Homewood Chocolate Fest offers something sweet for a range of ages. The 18th annual event returns to the Homewood-Flossmoor Park...
One-man play ‘Dar He’ portrays the tragic story of Emmett Till
Freedom, pride and responsibility are what Mike Wiley Productions focuses on with its repertoire, which can be powerful anytime but especially during Black History Month. North Carolina-based Mike Wiley Productions...
Beverly Theatre Guild gears up for Steve Martin comedy ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile’
Comic Steve Martin is known for stand-up and television writing as well acting but he also shares his sense of humor through playwriting. The Beverly Theatre Guild stages his first-full...
Chicago Heights production of ‘Mary Page Marlowe’ casts 9 actresses in leading role
Fans of Tracy Letts' plays will find a new take on "Mary Page Marlowe" in Chicago Heights. "Originally it was done with six women at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago. I...
National tour of Broadway show ‘Finding Neverland’ takes a trip to Joliet
The film "Finding Neverland" starring Johnny Depp received seven Academy Award nominations including a win for best original score for Jan A.P. Kaczmarek. That 2004 movie, which was based on...
Grounded Coffee Bar in Frankfort brings favorites from Chicago to the Southland
Buzzed-about eats and drinks from Chicago are closer than one might think. Grounded Coffee Bar in Frankfort features items from Aya Pastry, Do-Rite Donuts, Intelligentsia Coffee and Kilogram Tea. "I'm...