Entertainment
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Making music for more than half a century, Sparks plays Riot Fest Friday
Sep 16, 2025 6:26 am - They’ve spent more than half a century together as bandmates, putting out dozens of records. But brothers Ron and Russell Mael — the duo behind the art-pop band Sparks — have no intention of retiring anytime soon. Sparks plays Riot Fest Friday, Sept. 19.
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Trio de Chats Noirs offers an afternoon of chamber music at Moonlight TheatreSep 15, 2025 11:55 pm - On Sunday, Oct. 5, Trio de Chats Noirs presents a chamber music program blending classical, jazz, and cinematic influences at the Moonlight Theatre in St. Charles.
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Cordogan’s Pianoland celebrates 75 years of family-owned success in a changing piano industrySep 15, 2025 11:28 pm - Cordogan's Pianoland, the Midwest's largest piano store, is celebrating its 75th anniversary as a family-owned business that has survived and thrived through an industry of dramatic change.
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Join free workshops to prepare for Novel Quest Writing ChallengeSep 15, 2025 10:30 pm - Free writing workshops in October will prepare participants for the Novel Quest challenge to write a novel draft in November.
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Finn McCool’s could open in Wheeling in NovemberSep 15, 2025 8:17 pm - Finn McCool’s Irish Sports Pub and Banquets could open in the Wheeling Town Center complex in early November.
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302 Wheaton, Blackberry Market restaurateurs to open The Guild in city’s downtownSep 15, 2025 6:45 pm - Wheaton restauranteur Eric Schlickman is teaming up with Bob Davidson, the owner of Blackberry Market in Glen Ellyn, on their next project: The Guild.
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Fall Fest returns to the Lisle library Sept. 26Sep 15, 2025 6:33 pm - Lisle Library District is hosting its Fall Fest with live owls, pretzel truck, pumpkin carving, and photo booth on Friday, Sept. 26.
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Gold star: Ideally cast, timely ‘First Lady of Television’ shines at NorthlightSep 15, 2025 5:21 pm - Cindy Gold, ideally cast as broadcast pioneer Gertrude Berg, is outstanding in Northlight Theatre’s timely premiere of “The First Lady of Television,” James Sherman’s 1950-set drama about McCarthyism.
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Deadline extended to compete in St. Charles Scarecrow ContestSep 15, 2025 4:09 pm - The St. Charles Business Alliance extends Scarecrow Contest entry, offering cash prizes for various categories. Deadline is Friday, Sept. 19.
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League of Women Voters and UMC ministry host screening of ‘A Binding Truth’Sep 15, 2025 3:22 pm - The League of Women Voters and CA2BC are hosting a screening of "A Binding Truth", a documentary exploring the connection between two former high school classmates and the legacy of slavery.