Jen Banowetz

Midwest Young Artists Conservatory turns their reunion into performance

December 13, 2021 at 8:49 p.m.

It's like getting the band back together. Or in this case, the orchestra. Veterans of the Midwest Young Artists Conservatory will gather for its annual Alumni Concert at 6 p.m....

Lake County Symphony Orchestra gives the people what they want — a holiday concert

December 8, 2021 at 7:47 p.m.

Did you know the idea for one of the most ubiquitous Christmas songs actually was sparked during a 1946 heat wave? That would be "Sleigh Ride," which will be featured...

Traveling Princess Diana exhibit at Oak Brook Center offers a deeper dive into the life of the “People’s Princess”

December 6, 2021 at 3:35 p.m.

She was an influencer before it was a job title. Whether she was known as Lady Di, the Princess of Wales or just Diana, there's no doubt she caught the...

Tinley Park kids arts group presents ‘Hobbit,’ ‘Back to the ’80s’ shows

November 30, 2021 at 10:33 p.m.

From the adventures of a barefooted halfling to a "totally tubular" romp through the 1980s, two youth theater productions — "The Hobbit" and "Back to the '80s" — will hit...

Let your voice ring out at Waukegan ‘Do-It-Yourself’ Messiah

November 30, 2021 at 5:16 p.m.

Can we get a Hallelujah? The Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorus sets a seasonal tone with the Joseph A. Favero Memorial "Do-It-Yourself" Messiah & Carol Sing-Along Dec. 10 at...

Young Artists group gifts a holiday concert

November 29, 2021 at 7:37 p.m.

From "The Polar Express" to sugarplums, the Midwest Young Artists Conservatory packs a variety of seasonal favorites into its holiday concert Dec. 12 at Ravinia's Bennett Gordon Hall in Highland...

Holiday Happenings abound Dec. 3-5 in Tinley Park

November 23, 2021 at 6:41 p.m.

From parades and music to carriage rides and shopping, Tinley Park kicks off the season in jolly style with three days of Holiday Happenings Dec. 3 to Dec. 5. Events...

BrightSide Theatre offers radio show take on ‘Miracle on 34th Street’

November 22, 2021 at 9:45 p.m.

Be transported back to Christmas in the 1940s with BrightSide Theatre's "Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play," which takes stage — and to the imaginary airwaves — Dec....

Elgin Symphony’s program offers movie composer John Williams’ best

November 10, 2021 at 9:49 p.m.

Resident conductor Stephen Squires will lead the Elgin Symphony Orchestra for "The Film Music of John Williams" Nov. 19 in Skokie as well as Nov. 20 and 21 in Elgin....

Naperville Municipal Band brings patriotic flair to latest concert

November 3, 2021 at 5:28 p.m.

From marches to musical scores, the Naperville Municipal Band will cover a lot of patriotic ground during its Fall Concert at 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at Wentz Concert Hall on...

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