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Nothing succeeds like 1980s excess in Metropolis’ ‘Rock of Ages’ revival

By Barbara Vitello
May 07, 2025 6:01 pm - Over-the-top in the best possible way, “Rock of Ages,” the jukebox musical send-up of 1980s glam metal and the people who loved it, gets a high-energy revival courtesy of the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre.
Ron Onesti: Take memory lane down to the old neighborhood

By Ron Onesti
May 07, 2025 5:08 pm - If you are from Chicago, you can’t talk about that without declaring which neighborhood (or Parish) you are from. Each neighborhood had to have certain elements that qualified it to be deemed a “neighborhood.”
Lovie Simone leads new series that adapts Judy Blume’s ‘Forever’ for TV

By ALICIA RANCILIO
May 07, 2025 1:39 pm - While cutting together scenes for the new Netflix series “Forever,” creator Mara Brock Akil recalls asking her video editor to pause for a moment. Was there a problem? No. Akil was watching someone very right: the show’s female lead, Lovie Simone.
Things to do May 9-15: Craig Shoemaker, Mother’s Day events, Dave Barry and more

By Luke Zurawski
May 07, 2025 12:48 pm - Mark your calendar for comedian Craig Shoemaker, the International Gem and Jewelry Show, Mother’s Day events, Jim Jeffries’ comedy show, Dave Barry at the American Writers Museum and more happening this week.
Book Review: Nate Bargatze tries to bring his comedy from screen to page with ‘Big Dumb Eyes’

By ROB MERRILL
May 07, 2025 12:41 pm - It’s a rite of passage for all comedians: Work like crazy on the stand-up circuit, hit it big, record live specials for a streaming platform, and then write a book that can never quite measure up to your live act. Consider “Big Dumb Eyes: Stories From a Simpler Mind” by Nate Bargatze.
Traveling Sept. 11 museum arrives in Rosemont

By Christopher Placek
May 07, 2025 12:41 pm - A traveling museum showcasing artifacts from Sept. 11, 2001, in New York City is visiting Rosemont this weekend, with guided tours by firefighters who will tell their stories.
Actor Michael Pitt charged with sex abuse, assault of ex-girlfriend in New York

By DAVE COLLINS
May 07, 2025 12:31 pm - Actor Michael Pitt, known for his TV roles on “Boardwalk Empire” and “Dawson’s Creek,” is accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, according to a grand jury indictment.
ESO String Quartet to perform in Schaumburg

Submitted by Elgin Symphony Orchestra
May 07, 2025 12:22 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will bring its String Quartet to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. Friday, May 23, for a concert featuring works by Haydn, Shostakovich, and Mendelssohn.
Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras explore ‘Image’ in season finale concerts

By Josie Benedetti, EYSO
May 07, 2025 11:28 am - The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras are wrapping up a season-long exploration of “Soundscapes” on Sunday, May 11, at the Elgin Community College Arts Center.
Celebrate Lilac Time with guided tours of historic Lilacia Park

By Rae Slowik, Lombard Historical Society
May 07, 2025 10:48 am - Celebrate the beauty and history of Lombard during Lilac Time with a guided walking tour of Lilacia Park, offered by the Lombard Historical Society through May 17.

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