Jen Banowetz

Elgin Symphony program offers Beethoven, Mendelssohn romantic violin classics

January 28, 2022 at 4:55 p.m.

Under the baton of guest conductor Ankush Kumar Bahl, Elgin Symphony Orchestra will perform its "Beethoven's Eroica" concert Feb. 5 and 6 at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin. If...

February Morton Arboretum events highlight chocolate, Valentine’s Day

January 25, 2022 at 7:54 p.m.

Editor's note: This story has been updated online to reflect date changes made after press time. It's hard not to be intrigued by something called Chocolate Weekend. Foodies can find...

February Vogt art exhibit focuses on what we love

January 20, 2022 at 10:18 p.m.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, the "What Do You Love?" exhibit runs Feb. 1-26 at the Vogt Visual Arts Center in Tinley Park. An artists' reception will take place...

Head downtown for Antioch Winter Wine Walk

January 13, 2022 at 10:24 p.m.

Cheers to winter! Here's chance to appreciate a little wine and the wintry weather — all while supporting local businesses — at the Winter Wine Walk, running noon to 4...

Midwest Young Artists Conservatory presents jazz concert

January 13, 2022 at 9:47 p.m.

January means jazz for the Midwest Young Artists Conservatory. Its annual Jazz in January Weekend offers a Jazz Combo Concert will be held Jan. 22 at the MYAC Center in...

In this June 30, 1999, file photo, Chicago Cubs player Sammy Sosa gives President Clinton a Cubs Beanie Baby after a game at Chicago's Wrigley Field.

Beanie Baby craze in ’90s sparked by group of Naperville moms featured in new HBO documentary

January 7, 2022 at 5:57 p.m.

The most surprising thing about the new HBO Max Original documentary "Beanie Mania" isn't the vintage footage of adult collectors lunging for Beanie Babies or the jaw-dropping $1.4 billion that...

BrightSide Theatre presents ‘Promises, Promises’ for cabaret-style show

January 5, 2022 at 10:36 p.m.

Think of it as a pop-up cabaret. From Jan. 14 to Jan. 22, the black-box Madden Theatre in Naperville will be styled into a cozy cabaret for BrightSide Theatre's production...

Vernon Hills Park District takes it outside for annual Winterfest

January 5, 2022 at 10:03 p.m.

From sled dogs and sleigh rides to skating and s'mores, embrace the frosty season at Vernon Hills Park District's Winterfest, running 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 15 at the...

Elgin Symphony brings German classics to the stage

December 28, 2021 at 7:23 p.m.

It'll seem like a reunion of German composers from the Romantic era when the Elgin Symphony Orchestra takes stage for its "Brahms Symphony No. 2? Concert at 7:30 p.m. Jan....

Naperville Municipal Band wraps up 2021 in a holiday bow with concert

December 15, 2021 at 8:39 p.m.

From cowboys to carols, the Naperville Municipal Band will be spicing up its annual Holiday Concert with a variety of music when it takes the stage Dec. 19 at Wentz...

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