Salute to Gospel returns to Genesee with powerful voices
When the audience hears nationally known gospel singer Ricky Dillard perform "Amazing," at Genesee Theatre Feb. 11 they'll get inspired not only by the music but also the message of...
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Husband/wife act bring original folk music, stories to Grayslake stage
Craig Siemsen said he and his wife Patty Stevenson are exact opposites when it comes to their musical training. But together they perform as a successful duo, singing harmonies, telling...
Battle for the arts theme of timeless 17th century opera
Marc Antoine Charpentier wrote "Les Arts Florissants" in 1685 – but his message is particularly relevant today, said Oliver Camacho, who is producing the French baroque opera to be sung...
Ice fishing derby a chance to reel in prizes and dinner
Leonard Dane enjoys seeing three generations of dangling poles out on the Chain O' Lakes each February when the Northern Illinois Conservation Club holds its annual ice fishing derby and...
Meals on Wheels: Volunteers deliver more than just food to seniors in need
Each weekday about 10 a.m., Joe Sheehan or another volunteer stops by Scarlet Mazzucco's small Gurnee apartment to bring her lunch and dinner. "I'm grateful for it," Mazzucco said, as...
Lake Forest Symphony warms up for Hot Jazz gala
Baby it's cold out there, but the Lake Forest Symphony invites supporters to enjoy the warmth of classical music and the heat of jazz music at its annual gala Feb....
Like Jackie Gleason, Billy Gardell embraces comedy and drama
Billy Gardell is following in his favorite comedian, Jackie Gleason's footsteps. He's appeared in a comedy television show. He does stand-up comedy, and he's also a dramatic actor. In fact,...
Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with family, friends
Share the love with family and friends in Lake County the weekend before Valentine's Day. Options include daddy/daughter dances in several towns, a valentine's breakfast for veterans in Great Lakes...
‘Celebrate Champions,’ including Walter Payton, at Super Bowl Sunday event
Profiles in Excellence to include music, Payton photos and recognition of African-American athletes Those who'd like to see part of the Walter Payton photography exhibit featured at the Lake County...
Theater group channels John Barrymore for ‘I Hate Hamlet’
Jim Behr says although he doesn't hate Hamlet or Shakespeare, he's never been a huge fan. But now that he's directing, "I Hate Hamlet," which opens Feb. 3 at Three...