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Curtain Call Theatre closes its season with the musical ‘Assassins’ in Mokena

May 23, 2019 at 1:56 p.m.

A different kind of musical is taking shape at Front Street Theatre in Mokena. "Assassins," which runs June 7-16 and closes Curtain Call Theatre's 2018-19 season, explores the darkness that...

Drama Group stages ‘Musical Comedy Murders of 1940’ in Southland, then England

May 23, 2019 at 1:33 p.m.

It has been 20 years since the Drama Group in Chicago Heights and the Stables Theatre in Hastings, England, established an international exchange program. What started with the Drama Group...

Concert Association of Valparaiso ends season with Heartland Marimba Ensemble

May 23, 2019 at 1:58 p.m.

Marimba is not something many are familiar with, but percussion artist and educator Matthew Coley has looked to change that since founding an organization in 2014 celebrating this percussion instrument....

Nearly 20 shows comprise free Portage Summer Music Series

May 24, 2019 at 11:51 a.m.

Attendees who enjoyed the festival format of Portage Summer Music Series' 2018 outdoor concerts may be happy to hear that the first-Sunday-of-the-month events are extended by an hour for 2019....

Gary Taproom offers interesting food, beer pairings

May 24, 2019 at 11:54 a.m.

The award-winning formula that started when 18th Street Brewery opened in 2013 in Gary now includes not only Gary Brewery & Taproom but Hammond Brewpub. "We worked hard over the...

Oak Lawn Park District Theatre starts its 30th season with ‘Mamma Mia!’

May 17, 2019 at 9:36 a.m.

From the title track to "Dancing Queen" and "Take a Chance on Me," "Mamma Mia!" offers many hits by Swedish pop group ABBA. Oak Lawn Park District Theatre kicks off...

Funny men of May booked for Birthday Bash at Riddles in Alsip

May 16, 2019 at 1:54 p.m.

Celebrating birthdays with family and friends is a time-honored tradition, and that is what is planned over two nights in Alsip. Birthday Bash from May 24-25 at Riddles Comedy Club...

Star Wars Day set to celebrate 10th annual festival in Joliet

May 16, 2019 at 8:57 a.m.

What is billed as "the largest public library event of its kind in the world" is marking a milestone. The 10th annual Joliet Public Library's Star Wars Day on June...

Joey’s Pizza, Pasta & Gelato provides a tasty hangout in Orland Park

May 16, 2019 at 7:47 a.m.

When the building next door to their flagship location became available, Joey's Red Hots owners Nick Iozzo and Anthony Nardo seized the opportunity to launch Joey's Pizza, Pasta & Gelato....

See some bands for a cause at Jammin with Save the Dunes

May 17, 2019 at 7:23 p.m.

People looking to help protect the environment can do so in a family-friendly way with the ninth annual Jammin with Save the Dunes in Michigan City. Proceeds from the June...

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