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Kids will be singing and dancing along when Miss Jamie’s Farm comes to Gorton Center on July 19. (Provided by Jamie Martin.)

Lake Forest’s Gorton Center begins its summer 2025 season on June 20

May 31, 2025 at 9:17 a.m.

The Gorton Center in Lake Forest will feature entertainment for all ages this summer.

Ronnie Marmo plays Bill W. in “Bill W. and Dr. Bob,” the story of the two founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, May 30-June 8. (Theatre 68)

Actor has personal stake in Skokie show on Alcoholics Anonymous founders

May 22, 2025 at 2:19 p.m.

Ronnie Marmo, who says Alcoholics Anonymous saved his life, stars in "Bill W. and Dr. Bob," about AA's founders, in Skokie at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.

Highland Park native Sara F. Shacter is the author of the middle-grade novel, “Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign.” (Provided by Sara F. Shacter.)

Highland Park native authors her first novel for middle grade students

May 19, 2025 at 4:34 p.m.

Highland Park native Sara F. Shacter loves middle-grade books, science—particularly biology—and nature. She is also interested in how children are affected by relationships. The author explores all those topics in...

A grab bag for prizes with every purchase will be part of the Vintage Store Day celebration at Mabel’s Market on May 17 in Lemont. (Molly Hebda Photography)

Antique, resale shops claim a holiday of their own with Vintage Store Day

May 13, 2025 at 5:03 a.m.

Over 700 stores across the country have agreed to participate in Vintage Store Day on May 17 with special giveaways and sales.

Glenview's Oil Lamp Theater Company has added the SPARK CENTER space for adult and children's classes, as well as summer camp and other arts education. (Oil Lamp Theater)

Glenview’s Oil Lamp Theater adds SPARK CENTER for camps, adult and kid classes

May 12, 2025 at 10:07 a.m.

Glenview's Oil Lamp Theater is opening the SPARK CENTER for arts education, classes and summer camps.

The Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage has been invited for the fourth time to the prestigious Essentially Ellington Competition & Festival as part of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York. (Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage)

DuPage youth jazz ensemble to compete at Lincoln Center in New York

April 25, 2025 at 12:32 p.m.

The Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage will participate in the 2025 Essentially Ellington Competition & Festival at Lincoln Center.

Barrington resident Liam Starnes scored his fifth winning game on “Jeopardy,” earning the right to compete in the Tournament of Champions. (Courtesy of “Jeopardy.”)

Barrington resident’s Jeopardy winning streak qualifies him for Tournament of Champions

April 28, 2025 at 4:01 p.m.

Barrington resident Liam Starnes exhibited his knowledge of a broad range of topics by winning his fifth match on “Jeopardy” on April 24. That accomplishment puts the 20-year-old University of...

Over 8,000 people attend the annual Art in Wilder Park, produced by the Elmhurst Art Museum, in partnership with the Elmhurst Park District. (Elmhurst Art Museum)

Elmhurst’s Art in Wilder Park to showcase new sculptures by Bernard Williams

April 22, 2025 at 10:58 a.m.

Thousands expected for Art in Wilder Park presented by the Elmhurst Art Museum, this year featuring Chicago artist Bernard Williams.

Each year between 500 and 700 people attend Chefs’ Night at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, which benefits the Center for Enriched Living in Deerfield. Pictured standing are 2023 cochairs CEL Board Emeritus Howard Diamond and CEL Board President Sue Bersh. The 2025 event will be on May 5. (Brad Cobalt)

Annual Chefs’ Night fundraiser for Deerfield-based Center for Enriched Living set for May 5

April 18, 2025 at 4:46 p.m.

A delicious assortment of food awaits everyone who attends the Center for Enriched Living’s annual Chefs’ Night, May 5 at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort.

The 51-voice Hinsdale Chorale, led by artistic director Mary Hopper, will present its spring concert, “Better Together,” on April 26 and 27 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in La Grange. (Peter Welander)

Hinsdale Chorale recruits voices from throughout region for Better Together concert in La Grange

April 10, 2025 at 4:16 p.m.

Hinsdale Chorale sets Better Together concerts at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in La Grange with SoliVocé and Westmont Swing Choir.

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