Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Taylor Swift's 'Lover': A track-by-track breakdown, from coded lyrics to DiCaprio, Drake referencesAug 23, 2019 1:00 am - The last time Taylor Swift released an album ("Reputation" in 2017) she was recovering from the biggest backlash of her career. She refused to do interviews. She wiped h...
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Opening night benefit concert at Barrington's White HouseAug 23, 2019 1:00 am - A season opening night benefit concert is set for Barrington's White House on Saturday, Sept. 14. The black-tie-optional fundraiser will begin with an elegant cocktail p...
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Review: Raphael Saadiq's history imbues stirring 'Jimmy Lee'Aug 22, 2019 7:00 am - Raphael Saadiq, "Jimmy Lee" (Columbia Records) "Jimmy Lee" is a stirring album combining Raphael Saadiq's trademark vintage soul sounds with moving gospel, disquieting s...
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Review: Redd Kross knead fun into high-energy power popAug 22, 2019 7:00 am - Redd Kross, "Beyond The Door" (Merge Records) Redd Kross continue to swing their pendulum widely and wildly between punk roots and power pop on "Beyond The Door," their ...
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10 hot tickets: Tanya Tucker and 'MJ Live' come to Rosemont; John Leguizamo plays ChicagoAug 22, 2019 6:00 am - Chicago Philharmonic: noon on Sundays, Oct. 27, Nov. 24 and Dec. 22, at City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago: classical crossover/brunch. $25. On sale noon Friday,...
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Westmont Joyful Voices to present 'Broadway and Beyond' concert Sept. 22Aug 21, 2019 11:00 pm - The Westmont Joyful Voices Show Group, under the direction of Jim Molina, will be performing "Broadway and Beyond" in concert. Ticket and concession sales will go toward...
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Woodstock Jazz Festival returns for 12th year Aug. 23-24Aug 21, 2019 11:00 pm - The Tito Carrillo Sextet and the John Wojciechowski Quartet are headlining this year's Woodstock Jazz Festival. Sponsored by Jazz on the Square, a nonprofit dedicated to...
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Theater spotlight: Marriott Theatre's 'Something Rotten!' skewers ShakespeareAug 21, 2019 9:49 am - Walkabout: Scary tales Scary tales are on tap this weekend during the latest production in Janus Theatre's Walkabout: Theater on Your Feet series in which guides le...
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Alabama postpones 50th anniversary tour over singer's healthAug 21, 2019 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Country band Alabama says it is postponing the remainder of its 50th anniversary tour as lead singer Randy Owen battles health complications. The grou...
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Taylor Swift says she plans to re-record her songs' mastersAug 21, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Taylor Swift plans to re-record her songs after her catalog was purchased by popular music manager Scooter Braun. "CBS Sunday Morning" previewed some of ...