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Syrian American rapper-poet Offendum headlines ‘Street Science’ in Palos Hills

May 21, 2019 at 10:07 p.m.

Omar Offendum brings his love for blending hip-hop and Arabic poetry to Moraine Valley Community College as part of the school's Mosaics: Muslim Voices in America. The Syrian American rapper...

‘An Afternoon of Enchantment’ in LaPorte offers opera, Broadway

May 23, 2019 at 8:16 a.m.

Baritone Robert Morrissey recently celebrated the end of Lyric Opera of Chicago's season after finishing his 32nd full season there after beginning his career at the Lyric 41 years ago....

Spine-tingling ‘Wiley and the Hairy Man’ staged in Michigan City

May 23, 2019 at 8:16 a.m.

Humor, adventure and an important lesson are part of Alliance Children's Theater of Indiana's second production. The company, which debuted with "A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail" in December, and Canterbury Winter...

"Stargazing," one of several free family astronomy nights, begins March 24 at Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens. Outdoor viewing with provided telescopes takes place monthly in the Anniversary Garden area from March-October. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Lake Katherine stays open late for free family astronomy nights in Palos Heights

May 22, 2019 at 12:29 p.m.

Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens is open dawn to dusk, but a monthly event from March to October offers a view of the night sky from the park....

‘Celebrating the Seder’ in Palos Park connects Jews and Christians

May 22, 2019 at 12:29 p.m.

The Center's next Tuesday luncheon offers participants the opportunity to learn about the Jewish ritual feast symbolic of the Exodus of the ancient Israelites from Egypt. "Celebrating the Seder" on...

Vixen vocalist Janet Gardner brings solo show to Joliet

May 22, 2019 at 12:29 p.m.

Vocalist Janet Gardner has much to celebrate. Not only is she touring in support of her self-titled solo debut album, she has several summer gigs with the band Vixen. She...

Merrillville takes ‘Leap of Faith’ with new production

May 23, 2019 at 8:15 a.m.

The title of Merrillville High School Music and Performing Arts Department's latest production is appropriate given that the show is a Chicago area premiere. "Leap of Faith," which is playing...

Zimbabwe’s Mokoomba shares culture and tradition in Park Forest concert

May 22, 2019 at 12:29 p.m.

Fresh from its debut at the South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas, one of Zimbabwe's leading dance bands heads to the Southland. In the group's only Chicago-area appearance, Mokoomba...

South Shore Orchestra offers family-friendly concert

May 23, 2019 at 8:15 a.m.

After traveling to China to perform last year, the South Shore Orchestra's next concert will be much closer to home. Portage Township Live Entertainment Association closes its 2017-18 concert season...

Oak Lawn theater’s ‘Mary Poppins’ so ‘Practically Perfect’ tickets are going fast

May 22, 2019 at 12:29 p.m.

Ticket sales are so "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" for Oak Lawn Park District Theatre's "Mary Poppins" that an afternoon performance has been added. The musical runs from March 16 to 25 at Oak...

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