Cook County Entertainment
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A new Christmas classic? ‘House Without a Christmas Tree’ creators, actors hope new musical becomes a holiday stapleDec 04, 2024 5:05 pm - Griffin Theatre Company premieres a musical stage adaptation of the heartwarming, family-friendly, coming-of-age story “The House Without a Christmas Tree.”
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‘It’s the end of an era’: Billy’s Pancake House in Palatine closes doors after 5 decadesDec 04, 2024 12:46 pm - After five decades, Billy’s Pancake House, a Palatine mainstay, has closed its doors.
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Dining out: Stan’s Donuts and Ghirardelli collab, candlelight dinner and moreDec 04, 2024 10:42 am - Stan’s Donuts and Coffee is teaming up with Ghirardelli for their holiday drink offerings, while Lazy Dog is offering DIY holiday gingerbread house kits with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity.
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Stop and sip: Enjoy a festive holiday cocktail at these suburban spotsDec 04, 2024 10:40 am - Take a break from shopping and running errands and enjoy a holiday cocktail at these suburban restaurants and bars.
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Best Bets: Holiday tunes, ‘Nutcracker’ variations dominate suburban stagesDec 04, 2024 10:32 am - From a cappella to Elvis to a hip-hop take on “The Nutcracker,” holiday entertainment dominates suburban stages this week.
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Indian Trails library kicks off ‘One Book, One Community’ program SundayDec 04, 2024 8:02 am - Wheeling’s Indian Trails Public Library will host an open house Sunday to mark the start of a new “One Book, One Community” program. The event will run from noon to 2 p.m...
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Mount Prospect Community Band to host Christmas concert Dec. 7Dec 03, 2024 8:16 pm - Mount Prospect Community Band is putting on its annual holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Trinity United Methodist Church. This year’s concert is titled “A Magical Christmas.”
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How to be Indian Trails Library’s next maker-in-residenceDec 03, 2024 7:17 pm - Applications are available for the annual maker-in-residence program at the Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling.
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Enjoy ‘The Musical Magic of Christmas’ with Elmhurst Choral Union Dec. 15Dec 03, 2024 6:05 pm - Celebrate the festive season with holiday classics, traditional choral-orchestra works, and movie favorites performed with a professional orchestra.
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Spotlight: Metropolis presents ‘Nat King Cole Christmas’Dec 03, 2024 10:41 am - On local stages this week, singer/storyteller John-Mark McGaha celebrates Nat King Cole at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre and Steel Beam Theatre stages a modern “Christmas Carol.”