The eighth annual One Earth Film Festival will present nine thought-provoking films in Lake County March 2-10, with two films shown at the College of Lake County's Grayslake Campus. This year's theme, "All In," underscores how everyone can commit to...

'Rocket Man' Elton John bids adieu to touring with his massive "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour, which plays two performances this weekend at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $243.88-$1,313.47; $15-$25 parking. (800) 745-3000 or...

The College of Lake County Theatre Department presents the Greek drama "Oedipus Rex" Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m.; and Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 7-9 at 7:30 p.m. Additionally, a high-school...

Gravity-defying physical power, as well as winding and twisting dance that bridges cultural barriers will highlight the world premiere of "Elisa Monte Dance Does Brubeck" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at the College of Lake County. The performanc...

Funny Fatel Catch up with comedian Mitch Fatel as he returns to perform standup this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $22 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, J...

Three College of Lake County students of theatre arts have received awards at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Region 3 Festival, held Jan. 8-13 at Madison College in Madison, Wis. Jonathan Rocha, a Waukegan resident, won in the dramaturg...

All Dunn Step back in time to learn about Lake County history at the relatively new Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County. It's located at 899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville. $6 ($3 on Tuesdays); $3 seniors and kids 4-17 ($1.50 on Tuesdays). ...

Chicago's own Cheer on actor and comedian DeRay Davis, a native of Chicago's South Side, when he performs a series of standup shows at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $38-$49 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or...

A look back at some of the biggest news stories of the year in DuPage County ... January Push to rename post office: A renewed effort to rename the Warrenville post office after an Army medic killed in Iraq begins to gain steam. High school classm...

Despite lots of show-hopping and online musician stalking, I'll be the first to admit I'm not even close to having a grasp on all the up-and-coming bands blossoming on the local music scene. I still leave shows needing to know more about an act I ju...