Cook County Entertainment
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Metropolis' entertaining 'Carol' puts Cratchits front and centerNov 29, 2012 10:00 am - Nearly 170 years before the phrase “99 percenters” entered the lexicon, Charles Dickens introduced them to readers in the guise of the Cratchits, the impoverished yet de...
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Fox Valley Rep’s Youth Ensemble presents Disney’s Cinderella at Pheasant RunNov 28, 2012 10:00 pm - Director Morgan Madison of Fox Valley Repertory and the Youth Ensemble bring you Disney’s classic story of Cinderella to the Fox Valley Area. The FVR Youth Ensemble brin...
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Bocelli aims for 'joy and celebration' in Rosemont concertNov 28, 2012 5:00 am - Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli is no stranger to pressure. He's performed for two popes, four U.S. presidents and a queen - but that doesn't mean you don't make him nervou...
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Lyric Opera chapter hosts holiday program Dec. 15Nov 27, 2012 10:00 pm - The Northwest Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago will host its annual holiday program at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at a location in Arlington Heights. Performances b...
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Three comedians to perform at CLCNov 27, 2012 3:48 pm - A comedy show called “Get Ya’ Laugh On” will be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 in the C Wing Auditorium at the College of Lake County in Grayslake. The event, whic...
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Suburban backyards see invasion of rarely seen migratory birdsNov 27, 2012 7:00 am - Suburban bird enthusiasts are in for a treat this winter with more migratory birds, including some rarely seen here, flocking to backyard bird feeders due to a food shor...
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Best bets: It's season for Mannheim Steamroller at the AkooNov 27, 2012 5:00 am - Rolling Christmas Get into the spirit of the season when the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis performs contemporary arrangements of holiday classics wit...
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World Poetry Slam Champion comes to Chicago for one night only December 15Nov 26, 2012 10:00 pm - Contact: Ed Mabrey Phone: 704-301-5132 Email: edmabrey@gmail.com Contact: Kevin Joseph Phone: 219-588-7874 2 Time Individual World Poetry Slam Champion and Emmy Nominee ...
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Joliet Symphony Orchestra presents “Christmas Classics” ConcertNov 26, 2012 10:00 pm - The Joliet Symphony Orchestra (JSO) at the University of St. Francis is ready to celebrate the season at its eighth annual Holiday Concert. Come hear the splendid sound...
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WFMT to feature Hersey High School BandNov 26, 2012 10:00 pm - WFMT radio will feature the John Hersey High School Symphonic Band on its “Introductions” program at 11 a.m. on Dec. 8. The program will include clips from some of the b...