Art for soul’s sake
There are classes where everyone paints the same sunflower or sunset. And then there are classes where slowing down, relaxing, breathing deeply and meditating lead to one-of-a-kind creations. "That's my...
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Upcoming volunteer efforts to support public lands
Held the fourth Saturday of September, the National Environmental Education Foundation's National Public Lands Day is the largest single-day volunteer effort for our country's parks, national parks, beaches and other...
Autumn outings that wind through fall colors
Autumn officially arrives Sept. 22 and its colors are already showing. Oak trees are starting to reveal reds and browns, hickories a golden or bronze hue and maples golden or...
lePercolateur brews original sounds for Lockport’s steampunk-themed finale
A gypsy-jazz alt-folk quintet without percussion playing Prince, Beyonce, Britney Spears or Freddie Mercury with a 1940s twist in downtown Lockport under a big-top tent, you say? Why not? The...
Buddy Guy, Dennis DeYoung among final acts for Star Plaza
It's back to school, closing of the pools and the final days of big outdoor stage shows. The 28th season is wrapping up at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley...
Steins up: September brings Oktoberfests to the Southland
Oktoberfests in September? Why not? Munich-style festivities in the Southland? Sure! Get your fill of lager and lederhosen and oompah and polka at these upcoming fests in Lemont, Flossmoor, Orland...
Dates on a dime, or close to it
If you want to go out, but your bank account is reading "not so fast, buddy," do not fret. From deals for foodies to freebies for history buffs or classic...
Can new Rialto team, robust fall lineup get venue back on track?
In the year since a new management firm was brought in to rev things up at the Rialto Square Theatre, the historic venue has hosted some hits and some misses....
‘Hopelessly devoted’ to fans, cancer-stricken Newton-John to perform hits, healing songs
"Let Me Be There" was Olivia Newton-John's first U.S. hit. Now the four words might represent her staying power. The singer, songwriter, actress, author, mother, wife, activist and philanthropist has...
See wolves up close at Big Run open house
A 3-month-old British Columbian wolf pup named Luna will be waiting in her playpen to interact with visitors on Family Day Saturday at the Big Run Wolf Ranch in Lockport....