Music
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Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan died from an accidental drug overdose, medical examiner says
Oct 02, 2024 1:27 pm - Rapper Rich Homie Quan died from an accidental drug overdose, the medical examiner’s office in Georgia confirmed.
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Best Bets: Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest, Lewis Black, New PhilharmonicOct 02, 2024 11:40 am - The Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest takes over Highwood, comedian Lewis Black brings his farewell tour to the North Shore Center, The Morton Arboretum hosts its Cider and Ale Fest, and conductor Kirk Muspratt starts his 20th season with The New Philharmonic.
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Concerts Oct. 4-10: Meghan Trainor, Peso Pluma, Wayne Newton and moreOct 02, 2024 11:11 am - Upcoming concerts include Meghan Trainor at Rosemont’s Allstate Arena, Peso Pluma, Toad the Wet Sprocket with Jackopierce, Wayne Newton and more.
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Festivals Oct. 4-10: Oktoberfests, Jumptoberfest, Boo at the Zoo and moreOct 02, 2024 8:25 am - Mark your calendar for the Oktoberfest at Naper Settlement, Norge Ski Club’s Jumptoberfest, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Boo at the Zoo and more happening this week.
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Since its inception more than two decades ago, the experimental rock band Xiu Xiu has danced between extremes. The prolific band, which released their 18th LP recently, is bringing its unique sound to Chicago’s Sleeping Village Monday, Oct. 21.
Oct 01, 2024 5:40 pm - LOS ANGELES — Since its inception more than two decades ago, the experimental rock band Xiu Xiu has danced between extremes. They’ve made music — drenched in synthesizers...
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Second Big Break singing contest starts Oct. 8 at Durty Nellie’sSep 30, 2024 2:11 pm - Musician Lauren Hall has some sound advice for contestants gearing up for the next Big Break contest starting Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Durty Nellie’s: “Believe in yourself; dial in the details; and put in the work.”
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What to stream: Coldplay, an unhinged Charlie Puth, ‘Salem’s Lot,’ Sarah Paulson and NHL 25
Sep 30, 2024 5:30 am - Sarah Paulson plays a woman in fear of a sinister presence in “Hold Your Breath,” EA Sports’ NHL 25 lands and Charlie Puth stars as himself in “The Charlie Puth Show”: These are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
Sep 29, 2024 5:43 pm - Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and A-list Hollywood actor, has died.
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Beethoven, Brahms, and Barton Pine with the Elmhurst Symphony Nov. 10Sep 27, 2024 2:09 pm - The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra will be featuring the timeless masterpieces of Beethoven and Brahms, with a special performance by renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine.
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Lady Gaga draws inspiration from her ‘Joker’ sequel character to create ‘Harlequin’ album
Sep 27, 2024 8:08 am - Lady Gaga knew the recipe to keep her Las Vegas shows electric: start in the studio. The energy from her studio time flowed into Gaga’s performance and fueled the creation of her new album “Harlequin,” out Friday.