Music
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Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble to perform June 23 in ElginMay 15, 2017 11:00 pm - Good Shepherd Church in Elgin will host the Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 23, at the church, 195 Nesler Road. Directed by Dr John Behnke the six-...
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Side Street Studio Arts kicks off fourth annual Battle of the BandsMay 15, 2017 11:00 pm - Side Street Studio Arts, in conjunction with Fat Cat Custom Guitar and Repair, Hope for the Day and Rediscover Records, is proud to announce the 2017 Battle of the Bands...
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Review: Erasure slow down on moving, topical 'World Be Gone'
May 15, 2017 7:00 am - Erasure, "World Be Gone" (Mute) Erasure barely acknowledge the dancefloor on "World Be Gone," instead filling their 17th album with topical, poignant tunes worried about...
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Music review: Harry Styles looks to past icon on solo debut
May 15, 2017 6:00 am - Harry Styles, "Harry Styles" (Columbia) When listening to Harry Styles' solo debut, it will be hard to not think of David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Elton John and other rock i...
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Grayslake Arts Alliance hosts MayFest this weekendMay 15, 2017 1:00 am - The Grayslake Arts Alliance's MayFest will pair a variety of musical acts, ranging from jazz to folk to acoustic classic rock, with fine art Saturday at the Heritage Cen...
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Huey Lewis and the News, Kathleen Madigan head to GeneseeMay 15, 2017 1:00 am - Fans of 1980s rock will get a chance to travel "Back in Time" when the band Huey Lewis and the News ("The Power of Love," "Heart and Soul") performs at 7:30 p.m. Thursda...
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Beyonce, Bruno Mars lead BET Awards nominations
May 14, 2017 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - Beyoncé dominated last year's BET Awards with "Lemonade," but there's more juice in her cup. The pop star is nominated for seven awards at the 2017 BET Awards...
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Northwest Cook Spotlight Youth Theater to stage 'High School Musical'May 14, 2017 11:00 pm - When hoops star Troy and brainy Gabriella audition for the "Spring Musical," they turn their world - and their high school - upside down. Facing resistance from all sid...
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Batavia record shop ahead of the curve in vinyl comebackMay 14, 2017 11:00 pm - To hear music industry analysts tell it, one would think that vinyl records have made some sort of dramatic comeback in just the past year or so. Those of us in the Tri-...
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Sunday picks: Catch 'Mamma Mia!' with momMay 14, 2017 7:25 am - 'Mamma Mia!' with mom Celebrate Mother's Day with a special screening of the 2008 musical/romantic comedy film "Mamma Mia!" with emcee, writer, musician and game sh...