Chicago a cappella cabaret night features instruments
It's a rarity for a Chicago a cappella event. Audience members "will actually hear a musical instrument, which they normally don't at a Chicago a cappella concert," said Executive Director...
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Fox River Arts Ramble goes from Aurora to Elgin, with stops in the Tri-Cities
Think of it as a pub crawl of sorts, but without the pubs. And with lots of creative talent. The Fox River Arts Ramble, which takes participants on an art-filled...
Elgin’s Going Dutch Festival offering an eclectic, month-long celebration of the arts — and a $10 pass for almost all of it
With a full month of programming, there's even more to enjoy at the Going Dutch Festival this year. "Last year we did two weekends, all outside. This year we worked...
Look – up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the Naperville Kite Fly Festival
Who knows what kind of interesting creatures will be floating in the Naperville sky this year. "I remember one that looked like an octopus," Naperville Park District program manager Beth...
Beach Boys family reunion with Al Jardine, Wilson sisters comes to Des Plaines Theatre
It's like a musical family reunion. "The Beach Boys family expanded," said Al Jardine, cofounding member of the pioneering rock band credited with developing the California sound. The Al Jardine...
Midwest Philharmonic performs with alum Nicholas Huang
In honor of its 15th anniversary, the Midwest Philharmonic Orchestra decided to turn its annual spring concert into a special celebration with a guest soloist. "It's kind of rare that...
Tony Ocean marks 30th year performing with Des Plaines Theatre show
Tony Ocean knows how to adapt. On any given day, he could be performing with a different band, singing different songs. "It could be a duo, could be a trio....
Billy Bob Thornton & the Boxmasters get back on the road
It's too early for any tales from the road. "We don't have any stories yet on this run. I mean, there will be something that happens," The Boxmasters guitarist and...
Moving forward from a heart transplant is explored in ‘The Tin Woman’
When a major life-altering event takes place, how does one move forward? That's one of the questions the characters in "The Tin Woman" grapple with after the unexpected death of...
Let’s go fly a kite at Homer Glen festival
Mother Nature can be a fickle friend. "Hopefully the weather will be good and the kites can be up in the air and fly," said Sue Steilen, community events coordinator...