Bob Kostanczuk

After collecting five Grammy Awards, Lalah Hathaway ranks as an elite force on the modern rhythm-and-blues scene. She performs at 8 p.m. Sept. 8 in The Venue at Hammond’s Horseshoe...

The Whiting Park Festival Orchestra presents its free “American Visions” concert at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at Whiting Lakefront Park. They will top the evening off with a fireworks display....

Eyes Set To Kill built its name in an uncompromising realm of rock ’n’ roll. “We started out as kind of a screamo band, and then we just, over the...

Earth, Wind & Fire built a reputation with a sound and style that was buoyant, brassy and soulful. Shining Star will pay tribute to the eclectic group at a 7:30...

The 2017 album “Lay It On Down” gave Kenny Wayne Shepherd a monster hit. The guitar whiz is riding its wave of popularity into the Silver Creek Event Center at...

Chicago Street Theatre will present “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You” and “The Actor’s Nightmare” Aug. 17-Sept. 1 in Valparaiso. Both written by Christopher Durang, the plays were...

Promotional material for “The Family Values Tribute Night,” set for Aug. 18 at the Hobart Art Theatre, bills it as “the ultimate night of nu metal nostalgia.” Freak On A...

Ventriloquist Todd Oliver’s act, which features a talking dog, has gotten the attention of the late-night programs of Jay Leno, David Letterman and Craig Ferguson. He is now bringing his...

The Texas Tenors are adding their vocal verve to the Whiting Park Festival Orchestra’s Aug. 18 concert. Known for grabbing attention on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” the trio will bring...

Set for Aug. 12, the open-air Prairie Magic Music Festival at Sunset Hill Farm County Park is showcasing the Devon Allman Project, with special guest Duane Betts. Devon Allman is...