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‘Illusionists’ come from Broadway to Joliet to conjure ‘real magic’

May 21, 2019 at 11:08 p.m.

The Daredevil, the Grand Illusionist, the Manipulator, the Mentalist and the Trickster are among the performers coming to Joliet in what is billed as “the world’s best-selling magic show.” “The...

M&M Ross gets in the Halloween spirit with spooky scenes

May 23, 2019 at 8:19 a.m.

Comedy and the creepy await audiences who attend M&M Ross’ latest annual murder mystery. “Boo! 13 Scenes From Halloween” runs from Oct. 5-14 at Center Stage Studio Theatre in Hobart....

Founders Square Park in Portage features first-ever St. Peter Germanfest

May 23, 2019 at 8:19 a.m.

St. Peter Lutheran Church in Portage is launching what organizers plan to make an annual event to raise funds to maintain the building and property. The inaugural St. Peter Germanfest...

Weber and Sullivan collaborate for Marian McPartland tribute in Valparaiso

May 23, 2019 at 8:19 a.m.

March marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of jazz pianist Marian McPartland, who hosted her NPR program “Piano Jazz” for more than 30 years. Concert Association of Valparaiso opens...

Philip H. Anselmo, who performs in Joliet, advocates talking about mental health

May 21, 2019 at 11:06 p.m.

With September being National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals’ “Choosing Mental Illness As a Virtue” album may hit home for some people. Fans can experience...

‘Man Who Came to Dinner’ kicks off Genesius Guild’s 35th season

May 23, 2019 at 8:19 a.m.

After Dan Ball and Sondra and Larry Hinken acted in the Main Square Players’ 1984 production of “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” they helped to start the Genesius Guild....

Franklin House in Valparaiso built on foundation of burgers, beer

May 23, 2019 at 8:19 a.m.

Franklin House was established in 1857, but it is not stuck in the past. General manager Shawn Ewing attributed Franklin House’s new lease on life to Matt Polivka, of Valparaiso,...

Artist Topper Helmers, who has done work for Disney and Warner Bros., to be special guest at Galaxy Comic Book & Fantasy Art Expo

May 21, 2019 at 11:06 p.m.

Galaxy Comic Book & Fantasy Art Expo has expanded to include more space to meet artists, take in panels, do a scavenger hunt and engage in other activities. The expo...

Ozzy Osbourne at the British Summer Time Festival at Hyde Park on July 4, 2014 in London. Ozzy is set to play the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park on Sept. 21 with support from Stone Sour.

Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘final’ world tour includes stop in Tinley Park

May 21, 2019 at 11:06 p.m.

With “2” in the title of Ozzy Osbourne’s latest tour, it may be hard for some fans to believe he will no longer be traveling worldwide to perform heavy metal....

Mushroomhead bids farewell to Summer of Screams Tour in Joliet

May 21, 2019 at 11:04 p.m.

Mushroomhead, which marks its 25th anniversary Oct. 23, has been around longer than some of the theatrical metal band’s fans have been alive. The Cleveland-based group headlines the Summer of...

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