Sunday picks: Hold on to that bull!
Hanging on!
The top 35 bull riders will try to hang on to bucking bovines when the 2016 Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Built Ford Tough Series launches its second day Sunday, Jan. 10, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $20-$132. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 1:50 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10
Great Midwest Train Show
Model train enthusiasts can buy, sell and trade model trains and train-related items at the Great Midwest Train Show in buildings 1-5 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. The show features operating model train displays, a Lego train layout, an HO layout for youngsters to operate and more. An estimated 180 exhibitors from more than 10 states will showcase everything from hobby tools to train whistles. $7 for adults and seniors; free for kids younger than 12. Free parking. greatmidwesttrainshow.com. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10
WinterFest
WinterFest at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside, features live music with Kendra Swanson and Miles Over Mountains, a snow-sculpting contest, winter nature crafts, bog tours, skiing, snowshoeing and hiking, awards for Volo Bog's photo contest and more. Admission is $5 adults and $3 kids. (815) 344-1294. Noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10
Midnight deadline
See how "Cinderella" dances her way to the ball with accompaniment by composer Sergei Prokofiev when the touring Moscow Festival Ballet performs two shows Sunday at Belushi Performance Hall at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $55; $45 for youth. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10
Conductor-soloist Grams
Conductor and Elgin Symphony Orchestra music director Andrew Grams shares his skills as a violin soloist in a series of concerts at Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $30-$65. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10
Maggio's music
Vocalist Johnny Maggio performs the music of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin and other legendary crooners at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $15. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10
Bette's world
Learn about the life and personality of Academy Award-winning actress Bette Davis (1908-1989), as actress and historian Leslie Goddard portrays Davis in a History Speaks Lecture Series event in the Century Memorial Chapel at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.org. $7 adults; $6 kids (ages 4-12). Advance tickets save $1 each. 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10
Upcoming concerts
Steve Justman with "The Music and Influence of Hank Williams": 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, at Prospect Heights Library, 12 Elm St., Prospect Heights. Musical tribute to Hank Williams, country, blues, rock. Free. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35, phpl.info or at the library's information desk.
The Marion Consort: Early Music Series: 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, at Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake, Music from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods. $20 adults (available at the door only via cash or check (no credit cards)); free for kids 16 and younger. libertyprairie.org/earlymusic.
Dog & Wolf, Turnspit, The Flips, Otto Mann, Rapids, Sincere Engineer, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, at Quenchers Saloon, 2401 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Punk. $8. (773) 276-9730 or quenchers.com.
Mark Dvorak with "Once I Had an Old Banjo": 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, Folk and more. Award-winning singer/songwriter Mark Dvorak performs a concert with songs and stories about the origin and evolution of the banjo. Free. (847) 566-8702 or fremontlibrary.org.
Muse: Drones World Tour: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $39.50-$69.50. ticketmaster.com.
Reid Etter with Nadrine Omar, Kent Rieger and Ryan Peterson: 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Acoustic rock. Free. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.
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