Paul McCartney says "Let It Be" does not carry religious overtones, but there's no denying his tune and the Beatles' entire songbook is rich in drama and emotion. So it wasn't a surprise when, about nine years ago, Elic Bramlett, artistic director o...

Today People's Resource Center sponsors it's a Hope and Holly Luncheon starting with a champagne reception at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Harry Caray's Ballroom inside the Westin Lombard, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard. Lunch and program begin a...

'Rebel' singer Four-time Grammy and Latin Grammy Award winner Vikki Carr became a household name with the 1960s single "He's a Rebel," but she has gone on to record other music that also reflects her Latin heritage. See her in concert at the Arcada ...

Saturday Hot wheels Gaze upon the gleaming customized and conserved vehicles that are part of the returning Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $25-$30. (847) 692-22...

Friday Winter lights Interact with nature and innovative light and sound technology with the seasonal return of Illumination: Tree Lights starting Friday at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Hug or sing to trees along the milelong...

Thursday Kendrick stops in Naperville Anna Kendrick discusses her book "Scrappy Little Nobody" Thursday at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. Tickets, which cost $35, can be purchased at annakendrickandersons.brownpaperticket...

BrightSide's 'Beauty' BrightSide Theatre opens its sixth season with "Beauty and the Beast" adapted from the 1991 animated film with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. Jesek West plays Belle, whose attempt to rescue her i...

Avetts reset With seemingly simple melodies, folk artists The Avett Brothers tackle complex topics in their music, from the balance between love and hate to the blossoming beauty of a summer day after school lets out. Their Oct. 11 show was reschedu...

Mexican culture Celebrate the Day of the Dead when the Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl returns to perform Mexican music and dances on Friday at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $18-$28. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com. 8 p.m. ...