The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra Returns for its 84th Season and Maestro Kirk Muspratt's 25th Anniversary Season

SAINT SEBASTIAN PLAYERS OPEN 44TH SEASON WITH THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE || October 24th – November 9th, Previews October 17th – 19th

2025 3ARTS AWARDS CELEBRATION UPLIFTS ILLINOIS’ ARTISTIC COMMUNITY AT HARRIS THEATER ON NOVEMBER 10th || 3ARTS TO DEPLOY OVER ONE MILLION DOLLARS IN UNRESTRICTED GRANTS IN ONE YEAR TO SUPPORT OVER ONE HUNDRED ARTISTS NAVIGATING THE SHIFTING FUNDING LANDSCAPE

‘Steel Magnolias’ Opens Autumn SeaPeninsula Players Theatre presents “Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling, a hilarious celebration of friendship, heartaches, and hairdos! This beloved and moving comedy runs September 3 through October 19.  The cast includes Emily Scinto, Cassie Slater, Meg Thalken, Amanda Walker, Karen Janes Woditsch, and Tami Workentin. son at Peninsula Players Theatre

EXP, THE MIDWEST’S LARGEST VIRTUAL REALITY DESTINATION, OPENS SEPTEMBER 26 IN ROSEMONT || In Collaboration with Producing Partner PHI Studio, EXP Launches with the VR Adventures Horizon of Khufu and Life Chronicles, Offering Visitors Epic Journeys Through Ancient Egypt and Earth’s Evolution || Tickets Now Available at www.EXPRosemont.com

Cast announced for City Lit and Black Button Eyes’ co-production of STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER, playing October 10th - November 23rd || World premiere play based on a chapter from DRACULA will arrive in time for spooky season

Live On Stage, Inc. and Lakeshore Community Concerts announce The Next Generation Leahy || Canadian-Celtic family band part of their 2025-2026 Concert Season || Highland High School || September 21st

The Indiana State Library is once again hosting its popular Genealogy for Night Owls event on Wednesday, October 22nd

BY POPULAR DEMAND, MAC ADDS SECOND SHOW FOR COMEDIAN PAT TOMASULO NOVEMBER 22nd AT 4:00 P.M. || Tickets for second show on sale now

The Schaumburg Boomers were able to hold off the Gateway Grizzlies and sweep the best-of-five Midwest Conference Finals, scoring a 4-2 decision on the road Friday night to reach the championship series for the sixth time in franchise history.