Music
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Sound check: Richard Marx, Tony Orlando and the indie Winter PromFeb 29, 2024 9:46 am - Crooner Richard Marx returns to Chicago; Tommy Kessler and Damager head up Beat Kitchen’s Winter Prom; and Tony Orlando brings his “Farewell Tour” to the suburbs this weekend.
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Ryan Gosling, Billie Eilish, Jon Batiste set to perform at the Oscars
Feb 28, 2024 4:57 pm - The Oscars just got an infusion of Kenergy. Ryan Gosling will sing the pop power ballad “I’m Just Ken” at the show Sunday, March 10.
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No slowing down: At 79, Rod Stewart just recorded a new swing album with Jools Holland
Feb 27, 2024 4:03 pm - Sir Rod Stewart continues full-throttle with a busy year. Highlights in 2024 include his 200th show at his Las Vegas residency, an ongoing world tour and a new swing album in collaboration with Jools Holland.
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Things to do March 1-7: Monster Jam, DuPage Comic Con and moreFeb 27, 2024 3:48 pm - Mark your calendars for Monster Jam at Allstate Arena, the DuPage Comic Con in Wheaton, “The Price Is Right Live” at the Chicago Theatre and more this weekend.
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Elmhurst Symphony names winners of the Stanger Young Artists CompetitionFeb 27, 2024 1:51 pm - Violinist Bea Sjostrom wins, four musicians stand out in annual concerto competition The Elmhurst Symphony Association recently announced the winners of the 55th an...
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Best Bets: Elmhurst History Museum opens new World War II exhibitFeb 27, 2024 1:43 pm - The Elmhurst History Museum examines Americans on the homefront during World War II, a new dance theater show set to the music of Sting dances into the Cadillac Palace Theatre, and Robbie Fulks headlines Aurora’s Venue this week.
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All aboard! The Elgin Master Chorale takes students on a musical train rideFeb 26, 2024 5:01 pm - The Black American experience through music On the morning of Friday, Feb. 9, the Elgin Master Chorale Chamber Singers presented their annual free educational conce...
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What to stream this week: Adam Sandler is in space, ‘Elsbeth’ sleuths and Japan shines in ‘Shogun’
Feb 26, 2024 9:49 am - Adam Sandler playing an astronaut on a solo mission to the edge of the solar system in the sci-fi drama “Spaceman” and Disney+'s animated coming-of-age story “Iwaju” are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Marina City’s Ryan Argast takes on ‘The Voice’Feb 25, 2024 9:42 am - Plainfield vocalist Ryan Argast heads to TV screens Monday in the season 25 premiere of NBC’s “The Voice.”
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Music review: Ex-Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley is back with another great solo album
Feb 23, 2024 8:33 am - Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley is back with “10,000 Volts,” a new solo album that's crackling with energy and personality.