Mark Dvorak to pay tribute to Pete Seeger in Steel Beam show
At age 18, Mark Dvorak bought his first guitar — while working in a xylophone factory. "I didn't even know what the place made," he said of taking the job....
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Memorial service to celebrate life of Brienne Lord Rohr
She taught those who knew her kindness, truth, compassion and how to laugh, a loved one wrote on Brienne's Healing Hive Facebook page. Brienne Lord Rohr, 31, died July 27...
See Shakespeare done the old-fashioned way at Janus show
Who said practice makes perfect? When these actors perform, they literally will be taking their cues from William Shakespeare. Instead of memorizing and rehearsing their lines, participants in a special...
Waubonsie Valley choir to join Sinfonietta in Cantigny performance
It's a rare opportunity to hear part of a famous classical piece not often performed. When Chicago Sinfonietta performs Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" at Cantigny Park, it will do...
Veggie Fest returns to promote vegetarian lifestyle
Veggie Fest is coming home. After a year across town at Benedictine University, the largest vegetarian food and lifestyle festival in North America returns to the grounds of the Science...
Ted Nugent has a lot to say — about a lot of things
Uncle Ted. The Nuge, Motor City Madman. No matter what nickname you use, one thing you can't call Ted Nugent is reserved. As much as the rocker is ready to...
Oh my God, ‘Heathers’ is back
Mix the dark humor of a cult classic with catchy rock songs and the vibe of the Me Decade, and the result is the totally wicked "Heathers The Musical." "First...
Janus presents modern play based on Shakespeare works
Even the Bard can suffer the slings and arrows of critics. How to move on? That is the question. "How do I take the next step to work on the...
Rick Springfield will do songs from 18<sup>t</sup><sup>h</sup> album at Elgin show
Sometimes, it's the title of a song that comes first and sparks the imagination. When writing songs, Rick Springfield said a title will sometimes be the inspiration for the lyrics...
Grand Funk Railroad’s Mark Farner’s faith keeps him going
Mark Farner has always had a special spot in his heart for veterans, evident by the space he dedicates to them on his website and the songs he sings in...