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Decoding Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life a Showgirl’: A guide to her references

By MARIA SHERMAN
Oct 03, 2025 7:16 am - The curtain has been drawn. The stage lights are on. It’s time for “The Life of a Showgirl.” For Taylor Swift’s most dedicated audience, a new album means new opportunities to decode Easter eggs in her lyrics and music videos.
Music Review: On Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ love and reputation are on the line

By MARIA SHERMAN
Oct 03, 2025 6:59 am - Who is Taylor Swift’s heir apparent? Her 12th album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” offers an answer. It’s Taylor Swift.
Enjoy Taylor Swift’s new album with fellow fans in Des Plaines

Daily Herald report
Oct 01, 2025 3:54 pm - Taylor Swift fans will gather at the Des Plaines Public Library on Oct. 18 to enjoy the superstar’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.”
Best Bets: ‘Forbidden Forest’ welcomes Harry Potter fans and Naper Settlement celebrates Oktoberfest

By Barbara Vitello
Oct 01, 2025 9:41 am - “Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience” thrills fans starting this weekend, Naper Settlement hosts Oktoberfest, Karen Mason headlines a special tribute to Davenport’s at the Skokie Theatre, and “Carmina Burana” comes to the MAC.
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is almost here. Here’s what to know.

By MARIA SHERMAN
Oct 01, 2025 8:41 am - Lights, camera, action. Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” arrives Friday. Are you ready for it?
Neko Case’s ‘formidable’ new album invites multiple musicians for a big sound

By DAVID BAUDER
Sep 30, 2025 4:01 pm - If Neko Case had just one word to describe her first solo album in seven years, she would settle on “formidable.” Hear for yourself when Case headlines Chicago’s Salt Shed Indoors at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16.
Concerts Oct. 3-9: 38 Special, Shawn Mendes, Ice Cube, Mumford & Sons and more

By Luke Zurawski
Sep 30, 2025 11:30 am - Upcoming concerts this week include 38 Special at the Genesee Theatre, Ziggy Marley at the Salt Shed, Ice Cube and Mumford and Sons at the United Center, Shawn Mendes at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island and more.
Things to do Oct. 3-9: Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival, Cider and Ale Festival, Oktoberfests and more

By Luke Zurawski
Sep 30, 2025 9:47 am - Mark your calendar for the Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival, Harmony Fest Featuring the Taste of Arlington Heights, the Morton Arboretum’s Cider and Ale Festival, Oktoberfests, Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns at Chicago Botanic Garden and more.
Demon-hunting HUNTR/X to debut live performance on ‘The Tonight Show’ next week

Sep 30, 2025 6:51 am - The singing trio behind HUNTR/X, the fictional music group at the center of the summer’s massively popular animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” is scheduled to perform live for the first time Oct. 7 on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
Lumenaura Fest brings live music, local flavor and light to Aurora

By Jon Zaghloul, City of Aurora
Sep 29, 2025 8:53 pm - Lumenaura, Aurora's annual immersive art, light, and sound experience, returns from Oct. 10-26, spanning the entire downtown district.It kicks off with Lumenaura Fest Weekend from Oct. 10-12, featuring live outdoor music on the main stage, food trucks, and local businesses.

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