Entertainment Stories from August 19, 2022
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Putting the band back together: How Mount Prospect's Bluesmobile became part of Blues Brothers Con
Aug 19, 2022 5:30 AM - They're putting the band back together in more ways than one for the inaugural Blues Brothers Con this weekend at the Old Joliet Prison. The inaugural event will feature the Bluesmobile, a vintage Mount Prospect police vehicle making a special trip from the Northwest suburb with a contingent from the village. -
Rock mag Creem attempts comeback after more than 30 years
Aug 19, 2022 1:00 AM - Creem, which billed itself as "America's only rock 'n' roll magazine" during two decades of existence that ended in 1989, is being revived next month. The return is a remarkable story of persistence by J.J. Kramer, who was bequeathed the magazine at age 4 upon the death of his father, founder Barry Kramer. -
Elk Grove's Kyle Ekstrom taps his history with solo debut 'Florescence'
Aug 19, 2022 6:00 AM - Over the last 17 years, guitarist and songwriter Kyle Ekstrom put in his time honing his craft, learning the business, venturing through different genres and touring with a band. Now 30, he's finally releasing something of his own. -
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buy an English football team in FX's 'Welcome to Wrexham'
Aug 19, 2022 6:15 AM - Two Hollywood actors with nominal knowledge and no experience purchase an English football team and go on a journey. Such is the subject of FX's "Welcome to Wrexham," which follows Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the new owners of the Red Dragons, the third oldest professional football club in the world. It premieres at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24. -
Ron Onesti: Dionne Warwick is 50-plus years of pure soul
Aug 19, 2022 6:00 AM - "I Say a Little Prayer for Me" was one of the defining songs of the Sixties. I'm excited to say Dionne Warwick will perform at the Des Plaines Theatre on Friday, Sept. 30. -
Spotlight: Elgin Shakespeare Project follows original practices with 'Romeo/Juliet' adaptation
Aug 19, 2022 6:00 AM - Janus Theatre's multiyear Elgin Shakespeare Project concludes with "Romeo/Juliet," an adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy performed using historical practices. Plus, the League of Chicago Theatres' Hot Tix service offers $20 tickets to Chicago-area theater productions through Sept. 4 while supplies last.
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