Entertainment
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Bonjour, spring: Wheaton French Market returns with pastries, coffee and Joni Mitchell musicApr 25, 2024 6:00 am - Wheaton’s French market is in full swing. Here are the sights and sounds of market season.
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A prickly treat: Prepare yourself for stylish, synthy tennis drama ‘Challengers’Apr 25, 2024 5:30 am - “Challengers” is a bit of a tease. That’s what makes it fun. It’s a sexy tennis movie about friendship, love, competition and sport starring Josh O’Connor, Zendaya and Mike Faist. It might not contain exactly what you think it does. Manage expectations, but also trust.
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Alyssa Allgood joins jazz quartet for ‘Saturday Night Lights’ May 18 in St. CharlesApr 24, 2024 6:30 pm - Chicago-based jazz vocalist Alyssa Allgood and a quartet of Chicago jazz all-stars close out the Spring season of “Saturday Night Lights” concerts at 7:30 p.m., May 18. T...
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Arlington Alfresco set to return May 3Apr 24, 2024 3:10 pm - Arlington Alfresco, Arlington Heights’ popular open-air dining and entertainment zone in the village’s downtown, will return Friday, May 3.
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Park district: No taxpayer dollars will be spent to expand Cosley Zoo parkingApr 24, 2024 2:26 pm - If the Wheaton Park District gets the green light to build a 93-space parking lot across the street from Cosley Zoo, the project would cost an estimated $2.1 million, off...
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Elmhurst History Museum receives two awards from Illinois Association of MuseumsApr 24, 2024 2:13 pm - This month, the Elmhurst History Museum was honored to receive two prestigious awards from the Illinois Association of Museums. The regional history museum was awarded t...
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Fox Valley Orchestra will explore the ‘Colors of Passion’ at April 28 concertApr 24, 2024 1:17 pm - The Fox Valley Orchestra will present “Colors of Passion” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. Tickets are $16 to $2...
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Nothing But Treble to host ‘Lineage: Wisdom From Our Mothers’ concert April 27Apr 24, 2024 1:10 pm - On Saturday, April 27, Nothing But Treble, an Elgin area women’s choir, will celebrate through music women’s strength and wisdom in “Lineage: Wisdom From Our Mothers” at ...
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Palatine OKs outdoor seating at Rep’s BurgersApr 24, 2024 12:15 pm - The Palatine village council has granted approval for Rep’s Burgers to add seasonal outdoor seating at its recently opened location in the former Arby’s at 139 N. Northwe...
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John Lithgow takes on the role of the new kid in school for a PBS special celebrating arts education
Apr 24, 2024 11:02 am - At 78, John Lithgow is not slowing down. Recently, the actor learned dance, ceramics, silk-screen printing and vocal jazz ensemble with high school students for “Art Happens Here,” airing Friday, April 26, on PBS with the goal of promoting arts education.