Renée Fleming: Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene Recital - by Jeffrey Leibham
***RECOMMENDED*** Great artists seek inspiration from the most unlikely of sources. For the beloved American soprano Renée Fleming, processing the effects of constant isolation and quarantine following the recent global health pandemic, that solace was found in the tranquility of nature.
Wonderlove: The Stevie Wonder Experience - By Carol Moore
I really enjoyed Wonderlove: The Stevie Wonder Experience, a recent concert at Theatre at the Center.
TATC was rockin' with Eliminator: The Premier ZZ Top Tribute - Review by Carol Moore
Theatre at the Center was rocking with the music of Eliminator: The Premier ZZ Top Tribute on January 24th with plenty of fans of their bluesy sound in the audience.
A Christmas Show Tribute to Sinatra and Friends - Review by Carol Moore
I was enjoyably surprised at how much I enjoyed "A Christmas Show Tribute to Sinatra and Friends" starring Robbie Howard at Theatre at the Center. Since I don’t care for Frank Sinatra – I know, don’t judge – I didn’t expect to like it.
Janis Joplin Tribute, Forever Janis - By Carol Moore
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.
Gone to Paradise at TATC - By Carol Moore
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!
Mariachi Vargas brings exuberant Mexican music to The Auditorium - By Eloise Marie Valadez
The sounds of Mexican Mariachi music starred on stage recently at The Auditorium Theatre in Chicago.
Music fans recently had the opportunity to enjoy a performance by the popular Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan when the group brought its 2025 EL Legato Tour show to Chicago. It proved to be a night mixing exuberant, romantic and melodious sounds that easily drew audience members in.
Happy Together tour brings retro sounds to Four Winds Casino - By Eloise Marie Valadez
The annual Happy Together tour landed recently at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Michigan.