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Godsmack, Disturbed, Rob Zombie and Three Days Grace tributes take stage in Merrionette Park

December 27, 2019 at 8:43 a.m.

Guitarist Mark Humphrey said Godsmack's groove made him a fan of the rock band's music. In 2015 he took his fandom to a new level, forming Godsmack tribute Voodoo. The...

Stories at the Lake in Palos Heights features free fun for children

December 19, 2019 at 6:14 p.m.

While some places close during winter, Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens remains open year-round with no cost to explore the park in Palos Heights. Some programs on the...

Orland Park History Museum offers look back at women’s fashion from mid-1800s to the 1980s

December 19, 2019 at 5:59 p.m.

A bonnet that a lady would have worn in the 1860s, an Edwardian hat circa 1905, a farmer's wife's dress circa 1910 and a 1920s sequin dress are among the...

Christopher Art Gallery in Chicago Heights curates exhibit by Illinois college faculty

December 19, 2019 at 10:56 a.m.

Prairie State College's Christopher Art Gallery has hosted juried exhibitions and featured works by art faculty from the Chicago Heights school before but the next exhibit marks a first. Beyond...

Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra performs Home for the Holidays

December 16, 2019 at 12:16 p.m.

Classical to contemporary pieces are part of Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra's annual holiday concert. Allen Tinkham makes his guest conducting debut with the orchestra for Home for the Holidays on Dec....

Second City skewers holiday season in ‘Ugly Sweater’ show at Beverly Arts Center

December 12, 2019 at 10:18 a.m.

The Second City's touring ensembles can offer a glimpse into the future of funny. The brand synonymous with improv comedy heads to Beverly Arts Center for a holiday-themed show. "All...

‘A Christmas Carol ’69’ offers ‘love letter’ to Joliet Drama Guild and city itself

December 11, 2019 at 5:41 p.m.

Twenty-five years ago Mark Mason was part of a December staging of "A Christmas Carol" in Shorewood. He went on to write a play adaptation set in 1969's Joliet. The...

Serenity’s Place Cafe & Bakery Inc. in Park Forest offers ‘food for the soul’

December 11, 2019 at 3:11 p.m.

Southlanders seeking something different may want to check out one of the newest downtown Park Forest spots instead. "We've lived here for two years," said Serenity Johnson, chef and owner...

Windham Hill’s Winter Solstice takes an acoustic approach to season’s songs

December 5, 2019 at 1:16 p.m.

The solstice officially starts winter on Dec. 21 this year. One way to prepare is by celebrating the 35th anniversary of an album series synonymous with the winter solstice. Windham...

Holiday comedy ‘Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!’ in Homewood features first-grade antics

December 5, 2019 at 12:49 p.m.

Simply saying the name Junie B. Jones likely conjures up one or more of the nearly 30 titles in the best-selling children's book series by the late Barbara Park. The...

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