Music
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Janelle Monae on Lauryn Hill, vinyl and 'Dirty Computer'
Oct 29, 2018 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Janelle Monae doesn't remember the first album she owned as a child, but the first one she spent her hard-earned money on? "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hi...
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How world-traveling musician from Elmhurst ended up on helicopter with Chris HemsworthOct 29, 2018 1:00 am - One of Elmhurst native and musician Scott Hildebrand's eight original songs is called "Ready to Fly." A clip of it appears as the backdrop to a viral video featuring a s...
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Plan ahead: David Sedaris comes to Aurora's Paramount Nov. 20Oct 28, 2018 11:00 pm - Wry raconteur Get ready to laugh when David Sedaris reads diary entries, humorous essays and more at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $49-$59. For matu...
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Best bets this week: Darrell Hammond plays Zanies in Rosemont & Chicago Nov. 1-3Oct 28, 2018 7:31 am - 'SNL' mainstay Fans of "Saturday Night Live" won't want to miss veteran comedian Darrell Hammond perform standup at two Zanies locations: first at 1548 N. Wells St., Chi...
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Weekend picks: Bill Bellamy brings standup to Schaumburg's ImprovOct 28, 2018 7:25 am - Funny guy Comedian Bill Bellamy ("Insecure," "The Bounce Back") ends series of standup shows Sunday at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $27...
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Weekend picks: Meet Svengoolie at Volo Auto MuseumOct 27, 2018 7:00 am - Horror host See a local media celebrity in person at the Annual Svengoolie Meet and Greet on Saturday at the Volo Auto Museum, 27582 Volo Village Road, Volo. General adm...
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5 things to do in the suburbs this weekendOct 26, 2018 10:00 am - Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights hosts its grand opening this weekend, or choose from a number of Halloween happenings to kick off Halloweek. Here are fun five ways to spe...
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Elmhurst College celebrates World Music Festival SaturdayOct 26, 2018 7:00 am - A chance encounter coupled with musicians' penchant for experimentation led to the first World Music Festival at Elmhurst College. "I was approached in 2010 by a visito...
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Steve Perry rediscovers his passion for music after heart-breaking lossOct 25, 2018 11:00 pm - In the years after Steve Perry left Journey, he didn't sing for anyone — not even for himself. No songs in the shower, humming tunes on the radio or private concerts for...
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Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra to host Halloween Concerts Oct. 30Oct 25, 2018 11:00 pm - The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will present its popular Halloween concerts at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall inside the Mus...