Lou Carlozo

And now, from the land that brought you Godzilla... robot roaches! Guess again if you think this is some sort of morphin' power toy or sci-fi flick. Robot roaches are...

Imagine the holiday season without the joyful noises of sleigh bells, carols or choirs. Then take away songs like Bruce Springsteen's version of "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" and...

The phrase "sci-fi art" might conjure up images of the "Star Trek" episode that featured Mr. Spock getting down on his Vulcan harp, but a whole universe of really cool...

On a weekend normally associated with turkey, the dogs will converge on the Odeum Sports and Exposition Center in Villa Park Saturday and Sunday for the Pup-Peroni Agility Classic. In...

Their couch is back home in Minneapolis, but the funk-fortified Greazy Meal has launched into a long Thursday-night stint at the Double Door anyway. Known for drawing up to 1,200...

While some might consider The Call's best days behind them, the compelling, urgent set delivered by Michael Been and company at The Subterranean Cafe and Cabaret Thursday night decisively proved...

Even when he's not bounding about the stage with abandon, Poi Dog Pondering's musical maestro, Frank Orrall, is a busy man. On Friday, Orrall will spin discs at Shelter, 564...

It seemed fitting that last week the Chicago Symphony Orchestra launched its first rehearsal in its newly renovated home with the finale of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. The finale's famous four...

For a couple of magical hours Tuesday night, aging rock fans in "easy fit" (big-butt) bluejeans could put aside worries about their prostates, turn off their cell phones and let...

Amy Grant Behind the Eyes (A&M) (star) (star) 1/2 On "Behind The Eyes," her 15th album since being discovered at age 15, Grant delivers a safe-but-solid slice of mellow adult...