Articles filed under Performing Arts
-
Sundance Saloon, Mundelein neighbors agree to rules allowing outdoor concertsAug 10, 2021 5:30 am - In an effort to end a lengthy disagreement, Mundelein officials are formalizing a deal that would allow a local bar to host outdoor concerts. The Original Sundance Saloo...
-
Wego Drama returns to in-person shows with 'Harvey' Aug. 20-21Aug 09, 2021 11:00 pm - Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School celebrates the return of live theater with the American classic "Harvey." Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday...
-
Q&A: Yola embraces wide musical range on empowering new recordAug 09, 2021 6:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. - British-born singer Yola broke through in 2019 with her critically acclaimed solo record "Walk Through Fire" that earned her four Grammy nominations a...
-
New to streaming this week: 'CODA,' Chance the Rapper filmAug 09, 2021 6:00 am - Here's a collection curated Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Movies • One of ...
-
David Sedaris returning to Paramount Theatre in AuroraAug 09, 2021 1:00 am - David Sedaris is returning to the Paramount Theatre in Aurora. The best-selling author and raconteur, famed for books like "Calypso," "Me Talk Pretty One Day" and "Naked...
-
Elgin celebrates arts with 'Welcome back, Elgin,' free Rachel Barton Pine concertAug 09, 2021 1:00 am - Elgin is welcoming people back to the newly renovated Civic Center Plaza with a family-friendly celebration of the arts. “Welcome back, Elgin!” is scheduled to take plac...
-
Taste of Glen Ellyn opens with Back to School Day Aug. 11Aug 08, 2021 11:00 pm - The Taste of Glen Ellyn & Carnival opens on Wednesday, Aug. 11, at a new location downtown on Glenwood Avenue and Crescent Boulevard, west of Main Street. As things are ...
-
Chicago Festival Ballet continues 'Nutcracker' auditions Aug. 21Aug 08, 2021 11:00 pm - Students and dancers are invited to audition for the opulent full-scale production of von Heidecke's "The Nutcracker." This production has been touring the U.S. since 19...
-
Lisa Loeb and fellow Brown University alumni musicalize 2020Aug 08, 2021 7:20 am - NEW YORK - Group reunions on Zoom have rarely become the fuel for good art. But one has created a musical - actually 10, to be precise. Grammy Award-winner Lisa Loeb was...
-
Q&A: Barbra Streisand remixes her past for 'Release Me 2'Aug 08, 2021 7:15 am - Barbra Streisand likes to get things just right. As impressive as her award-winning superstar career as a singer and actress is, her success as a director and producer i...