Holidays a cappella returns to spread cheer in person and online
The all-Christmas music radio stations might get you into the spirit, but there's a bit of magic to hearing holiday music in person. "It's one thing to listen to music...
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‘Seasonal Bags’ offers a humorous look at holiday chaos
When the Christmas Drunk takes on the Holiday Thief, expect some merry mayhem to unfold. The two characters are contestants in "The Bagged Wrapper," which parodies the singing competition, "The...
Mannheim Steamroller founder writes piece for Orion Ensemble’s 30th year
It's an anniversary gift like no other. In honor of The Orion Ensemble's 30th year, composer and friend of the chamber group Jackson Berkey wrote "Homage to Emily Dickinson." "He...
All-vocal ensemble Windborne joins acoustic series in Hinsdale
Everything old is new again. Take, for instance, the last two albums by the all-vocal ensemble Windborne. Both the 2016 album "Song on the Times" and this year's "Of Hard...
Harvest Pow Wow moves indoors at DuPage County Fairgrounds
Crowds gather to watch the daily Grand Entry, but the dancers in traditional attire also draw inquisitive spectators at the Midwest SOARRING Harvest Pow Wow. "We have many, many beautiful...
Camerata Chicago brings Handel’s ‘Messiah’ to Naperville stage — and you can join in
There's just something about the piece of music that can stir the soul. "When you're standing in front of a world-class orchestra and choir conducting it and you feel the...
See something different in Elgin Theatre Company’s ‘A Christmas Chaos’
When this theater company's members proclaim the show must go on, they really mean it, even if they only have six hours to prepare and present Charles Dickens's holiday classic....
Center Stage Theater’s ‘Fortunate Sons’ tells Vietnam veteran’s story
The words Uncle Louis often shared with his young nephew decades ago remain with him to this day. "'Listen, kid, our country isn't perfect, but it's the best country in...
Kenny Rogers look alike performs tribute at Des Plaines Theatre
It's almost a sure bet that Justin Sullivan's photo is in homes of a few strangers. As a doppelgänger to country music icon Kenny Rogers, he's been stopped for selfies...
New STC Theater takes on Tony-winning ‘The Humans’
The theater space formerly known as Vero Voce has been re-christened, and a Tony-award winning drama is opening it's debut season. STC Theater presents "The Humans" Nov. 10-19 at its...