Performing Arts
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ESO to perform 'Deck the Halls Holiday Concert' Dec. 14-15 at HemmensDec 10, 2019 12:00 am - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will present its annual holiday concerts, led by resident conductor Stephen Squires, at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, and 2:30 p.m. ...
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Quentin Road Baptist Church brings back pageant, 'Bethlehem's Tower'Dec 09, 2019 10:00 pm - Continuing its tradition of more than 30 years, Quentin Road Baptist Church in Lake Zurich will present its annual Christmas pageant Dec. 12-15. The show, "Bethlehem's T...
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Plan ahead: DeRay Davis plays the Improv in SchaumburgDec 09, 2019 5:00 am - Chicago comedian Chicago comedian DeRay Davis returns to perform five standup shows from Friday to Sunday, Jan. 17 to 19, at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road...
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Best bets: 'White Christmas' returns; Jane Lynch plays Batavia, Crystal Lake & ChicagoDec 08, 2019 6:00 am - Martini mix See which bartender and bar will take the crown with the Best Martini in the 'Burbs Mix-off contest. Sample the competing martinis with complimentary appetiz...
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Weekend picks: Puddles the Clown plays Raue Center; Arcada hosts Carpenters tributeDec 07, 2019 6:24 am - Singing clown See the famed "Sad Clown with the Golden Voice" when the "Puddles Pity Party" plays on Saturday at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crysta...
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Weekend at play: Libertyville's Dickens of a Holiday; 'Puddles Pity Party' returns to the RaueDec 06, 2019 5:00 am - Libertyville's Dickens of a Holiday event returns, "Puddles Pity Party" celebrates sobs at Crystal Lake's Raue Center for the Arts, and Tower of Power brings soul to the...
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On stage: More holiday theater, 'Dance Nation' dances onto Steppenwolf stageDec 06, 2019 5:00 am - Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake, presents standup veteran Tim Benker in “The Idiot's Guide to Fixing Stooopid: A Multimedia Presentation” at ...
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Best Bets: 'The Nutcracker' dances around Chicago, suburbs; Bret Michaels returnsDec 04, 2019 5:00 am - Nutcrackers near and far Tchaikovsky's classic Christmas ballet "The Nutcracker" abounds in many productions opening this weekend. • "The Magic of the Nutcracker" by Dan...
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Children's Theatre of Elgin to host 'Home for the Holidays' event Dec. 28Dec 03, 2019 10:00 pm - 'Tis the season for spreading cheer by giving back to the near and dear. So gather up your family and friends and join Children's Theatre of Elgin for a fun-filled night...
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'Hanukkah Goblins' role fits Grayslake actor's love of theater magicDec 03, 2019 5:00 am - A classic children's tale about the power of imagination hooked Grayslake native Josh Pennington on acting back in high school. He was a track and cross-country athlete ...