Music
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Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra and Apollo Chorus celebrate Bruckner March 9-10Feb 12, 2024 10:02 pm - The Elmhurst Symphony and the Apollo Chorus are marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of Austrian composer Anton Bruckner with concerts in Glenview and Elmhurst March 9-10.
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Review: Usher shines at star-studded 2024 Super Bowl halftime show
Feb 12, 2024 6:28 am - Usher emerged at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium for the Super Bowl halftime show seated on a throne, joined by a marching band and a trove of Vegas performers — but stayed its center.
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Beyoncé drops new songs ‘Texas Hold ’Em’ and ‘16 Carriages.’ New music ‘Act II’ will arrive in March
Feb 12, 2024 6:16 am - Beyoncé is back with two new country tracks — “Texas Hold 'Em” and “16 Carriages.” In a cryptic Instagram video with country iconography, she teased “act ii” on March 29.
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What to stream this week: ‘Young Sheldon,’ Amy Schumer, ‘Oppenheimer’ and lots and lots of JLo
Feb 12, 2024 5:45 am - Christopher Nolan's “Oppenheimer” arriving on Peacock and a documentary and album from Jennifer Lopez are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Cher, Sade, Oasis and Ozzy Osbourne among Rock Hall nominees for ’24
Feb 10, 2024 2:01 pm - Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Cher, Lenny Kravitz, the late Sinéad O’Connor and heavy metal's so-called Prince of Darkness are some the 2024 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide musical net that also includes the pop-soul of Sade and Britpoppers Oasis.
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Acclaimed Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa dies at age 88
Feb 09, 2024 6:33 am - TOKYO — Seiji Ozawa, the Japanese conductor who amazed audiences with the lithe physicality of his performances during three decades at the helm of the Boston Symphony Or...
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Elmhurst University Jazz Festival welcomes Count Basie Orchestra, Maria Schneider OrchestraFeb 08, 2024 9:37 pm - Two Grammy-winning jazz ensembles, The Count Basie Orchestra and the Maria Schneider Orchestra, will perform at the Elmhurst University Jazz Fest, one of the oldest and best-known collegiate festivals in the country.
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Usher says it’s been a challenge to squeeze 30-year career into 13-minute Super Bowl halftime show
Feb 08, 2024 3:58 pm - Usher found fitting three decades of successful music into a super-short Super Bowl halftime show a challenge, but the multiple Grammy winner decided to concentrate on past hits, moments from his popular Las Vegas residency and possibly draw from his new album.
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Karol G named 2024 Woman of the Year by Billboard
Feb 08, 2024 2:37 pm - Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G has earned the title of Billboard’s 2024 Woman of the Year, landing her in the same company as Taylor Swift, SZA and Lady Gaga. On Sun...
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Dominican University to host annual Trustee Benefit Concert May 9Feb 08, 2024 11:53 am - Dominican University in River Forest will recognize longtime community leaders Marty and Mary Lou Noll and W.S. Darley & Co., providers of equipment and services for firs...