Articles filed under Performing Arts
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BTE founder, COD theater instructor Craig Berger has diedAug 30, 2017 1:00 am - Craig Berger, a retired College of DuPage educator and director of theater who founded the Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, has died. He was 74. "He was a visionary," said BTE...
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Drury Lane Theatre announces its 2018-2019 seasonAug 30, 2017 1:00 am - Drury Lane Theatre's announcement Wednesday of its 2018-2019 season contained a bit of a departure in the form of Tennessee Williams' classic drama "Cat on a Hot Tin Roo...
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Celebrate all things Irish in Long Grove this weekendAug 29, 2017 11:00 pm - All eyes will be smiling when the shopping district of historic Long Grove presents Irish Days, a three-day, outdoor celebration of Irish culture, music, food and beer -...
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Guitarists to give workshops, concerts at Oakton festivalAug 29, 2017 1:00 am - A Grammy-winning artist and former lead guitarist for Paul McCartney and Wings will be giving a free technique workshop at Oakton Community College next month. The work...
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Recording artist Brandon Fox returns to Elk Grove HighAug 29, 2017 1:00 am - Singer Brandon Fox returns to his roots in the Elk Grove High School choir room
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Theater events: House Theatre revives Jeff Award-winning 'United Flight 232'Aug 28, 2017 11:00 pm - 'United Flight 232' The House Theatre of Chicago remounts its Joseph Jefferson Award-winning production of "United Flight 232" from 2016. Adapted and directed by Vanessa...
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Maple Park Fun Fest to feature bands with Kaneland teachersAug 28, 2017 11:00 pm - The small-town festival that began in 1998 as a local softball tournament continues to grow. Maple Park Fun Fest takes place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2-3, with additi...
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Country band Parmalee coming to Woodstock Sept. 8Aug 28, 2017 11:00 pm - Niko's Red Mill Tavern, 1040 Lake Ave. in Woodstock, welcomes nationally touring country music act Parmalee, with special guests Jake Dodds and Back Country Roads. This...
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Antonoff staying mum about Taylor Swift's target in new songAug 28, 2017 7:00 am - INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) - Look at what you won't make him do: Producer Jack Antonoff is keeping quiet about who Taylor Swift is singing about in her new song. Antonoff co...
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'Despacito' ties Mariah Carey's 16-week record at No. 1Aug 28, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The ubiquitous hit song "Despacito" has tied Mariah Carey's 16-week record at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Billboard announced Monday that Luis ...