We’re back at the legendary Thornton Distilling Co. for another unforgettable weekend || November 15th & 16th

Chicago Opera Theater Discovery Concert explores Shakespeare’s timeless tales through music, a lovely invitation to its upcoming “Falstaff” opera by Salieri in December

Hoosiers Dominate Bruins, Roll to 50-Point Win

On October 23, 2025, just before 11:00 p.m., Trooper Wiley was patrolling Interstate 65 near the 168-mile marker when he attempted to stop a 2012 GMC Sierra for traveling over 110 miles per hour in a 60 mph zone.

Art Song Chicago’s Vocal Chamber Music Fellowship Program presents Soprano Alannah Spencer and Pianist Jeremy Vigil in Waiting & Weaving: Penelope in Song || Thursday, November 6th, Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University || Featuring world premieres by local composers Robbie Ellis and Meg Huskin

50th Anniversary Season! Full Casting Announced for Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s THE DANCE OF DEATH || Written by August Strindberg, In a new version by Conor McPherson, Directed by ensemble member Yasen Peyankov, Featuring ensemble members Cliff Chamberlain, Kathryn Erbe and Jeff Perry || January 29 – March 22, 2026 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater

TUTA Theatre to remount Thornton Wilder’s THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER || December 1st - 28th at Bramble Arts Loft || Most of 2024 cast members and designers to return.

A Bishop Noll Community Gratitude Concert: Jon Foreman Live || November 8th

The Janis Joplin Tribute, Forever Janis, October 15th at Theatre at the Center was not worth the time or the money. The tribute artist, who never disclosed her name – not in the program, not on the website – had a voice more suited to Dolly Parton than Janis Joplin.

The Gone to Paradise concert at Theatre at the Center on September 19th was just as much fun as their first TATC concert in 2024. As a Parrothead from way back, I can honestly say that their concerts are almost as much fun as an actual Jimmy Buffet concert – and I saw many of those!