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Kellie Pickler continues evolution on latest LPNov 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Kellie Pickler, on her new album “The Woman I Am,” merges the tradition-minded sound of her previous album with contemporary country touches in a manner that proves how well the two can blend and still speak to the modern world. Continuing to mature into a top-class country singer, the former “American Idol” competitor has grown from a competent interpreter of others’ songs into an artist with her own vision and style.
Alanis Morissette aims for Broadway with musical Nov 8, 2013 12:00 AM
If Alanis Morissette gets her wish, Broadway will swallow a jagged little pill. The singer-songwriter said Friday she hopes to adapt her 1995 breakthrough album “Jagged Little Pill” for the stage. Though no story is yet written, a workshop is planned for next year.
Bernadette Peters to play Genesee Nov 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Two-time Tony Award-winning star Bernadette Peters is set to perform at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan on Friday, Feb. 14.
Kanye West reschedules United Center concerts Nov 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Kanye West has postponed his Thursday, Nov. 7, and Friday, Nov. 9, concerts at Chicago's United Center. The shows have been rescheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 17, and Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Paramount’s ‘Miss Saigon’ powerful if problematic Nov 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The Paramount Theatre’s take on the blockbuster musical “Miss Saigon” is filled with plenty of passion, emotion and theatrical artistry — guaranteeing audiences a good dramatic time with a high likelihood of clutching a tear-stained hankie or two by the tragic ending.
Weekend picks: Carlos Mencia, quilts and an early 'Nutcracker' Nov 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Carlos Mencia brings his standup routine to the Improv Comedy Showcase in Schaumburg. Marriott Theatre gets a jump on the holiday season with its production of "The Nutcracker" for young audiences. And the Wheels Rallye Team hosts the Great Turkey Hunt road rallye Saturday night.
REO Speedwagon to play RosemontNov 5, 2013 12:00 AM
REO Speedwagon returns to the Chicago area for a performance on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Rosemont Theatre.
Best bets: Chazz Palminteri plays the Arcada Nov 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Chazz Palminteri hits the Arcada with his autobiographical one-man Broadway show "A Bronx Tale" Sunday. The Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah holds the solemn Kristallnacht 75 to mark the 75th anniversary of the violence against the Jewish people of Germany and Austria.
Singer Marc Cohn reschedules ECC concert Nov 4, 2013 12:00 AM
A canceled September concert featuring Marc Cohn at the Elgin Community College has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 15.
Zanies marks 35th anniversary with city, suburban shows Nov 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Zanies, the oldest stand-up comedy club in Chicago, is celebrating 35 years of laughter with a simple concept — more laughs. Throughout November, comic headliners like Richard Lewis, Gilbert Gottfried, Patti Vasquez and Emo Philips, will take to the stage for special anniversary performances at Zanies locations in Chicago, Rosemont and St. Charles.
Whether it's Halloween or life, stories provide the thrills Oct 31, 2013 12:00 AM
You can keep your grisly costumes and gory movies. For true Halloween frights, nothing beats a scary story from master storyteller Jim May. “The fear is inside you. It's not on the screen,” May says. “There's nothing like your imagination.”
Expert to speak on ‘Why Art Matters’ Oct 30, 2013 12:00 AM
The Elgin Cultural Arts Commission, in cooperation with the Gail Borden Public Library, will host a town hall discussion on “Why Art Matters” with Randy Cohen at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, in the Elgin Room as part of this year’s FallBack Arts Festival.
Dabble in the arts as Elgin’s FallBack Arts Festival returns, expandsOct 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Fighting onstage at the Hemmens. Building a dragon sculpture from clay. Improving your writing, photography or art techniques. These are among the skills you can learn this weekend at Elgin’s FallBack Arts Festival.
‘The Wizard of Oz’ comes to Central High SchoolOct 29, 2013 12:00 AM
This weekend, take a trip down the yellow brick road with Central High School, which will stage its production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Performances are set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov. 2 at the Burlington school’s auditorium; tickets are $10 at the door.
Best bets: Ringling Bros. plans to 'Amaze!' at Allstate Oct 29, 2013 12:00 AM
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus returns with its 143rd edition called “Built to Amaze!” first at Rosemont's Allstate Arena and then at Chicago's United Center. Emmy and Tony Award-winner John Lithgow shares some of his favorite stories in his one-man show, “Stories By Heart,” first in Elgin and then in Skokie this weekend. Shemekia Copeland sings the blues Saturday at the Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg.
“Sesame Street” show coming to Sears Centre Oct 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Oct. 30, for the Sesame Street Live show "Can't Stop Singing" at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates from April 4-6.
Kenny Rogers reflects on long shadow of his legacy Oct 27, 2013 12:00 AM
Kenny Rogers still records and performs — when the mood strikes him — but he’s glad he no longer lives the life of a pop star. “I wouldn’t be out there today if you paid me,” he joked. Rogers long ago cemented his legacy in the world of popular music, and there will be another reminder of this when he’s finally inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Comic basketball act’s return helps circus build upon tradition Oct 27, 2013 12:00 AM
It’s a tradition for the Chicago Bulls to go on an extended series of road games so that one of three ongoing Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus tours can roll into the Chicago area for back-to-back engagements, first at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont (Nov. 1-11) and then at the United Center in Chicago (Nov. 20 through Dec. 1). But local b-ball fans won’t entirely miss out on the game since the unicycling basketball-playing King Charles Troupe is back touring with the circus.
Elphaba and the Emerald City return to Chicago for ‘Wicked’ run Oct 24, 2013 12:00 AM
John Davidson ("That's Incredible") and Kim Zimmer ("Guiding Light") add a touch of star power to the Emerald City national tour of "Wicked," which returns to Chicago for a run at the Oriental Theatre from Wednesday, Oct. 30, through Saturday, Dec. 21. At this stage of their careers, both Davidson and Zimmer are happy to be part of an ensemble of a lavishly produced hit show, even if it’s in two supporting roles.
Willie Nelson’s new albums of duets unevenOct 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Willie Nelson’s “To All The Girls ...,” an album of duets with female partners, is custom-made for the download age. Few fans will connect with all 16 songs — the set is too eclectic and too inconsistent for that. But plenty of gold nuggets shine through for those willing to pick through the miscues and throwaways.