Valerie Nicholson, a music education icon, set to retire after 40 years at Prairie State College
Valerie Nicholson, who started the Prairie State College Jazz Festival and impacted thousands of musicians,...
Music and Concerts
A former Tribune critic’s writings are being adapted into opera for the second time. This time, it’s his life onstage.
Former jazz critic Howard Reich first crossed paths with author and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel...
CYSO goes big for its 80th, including a commission from a Grammy winner
This weekend's concert includes the premiere of “Time Abounds” by Jennifer Higdon, a Pulitzer Prize...
FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Shakira, Madonna and BTS
The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and...
100 concerts in Chicago for summer 2026
The summer season of music festivals and arena shows has begun. Here are 100 concerts...
Former Old Town School of Folk Music teachers draw national talent to La Grange church with Wesley’s Place
Former Old Town School of Folk Music teachers draw national talent to Wesley's Place at...
Review: Samara Joy mixes originals and jazz standards in a soaring concert with the CSO
Any Samara Joy show is a special one, and this one was no exception. Joined...
Lollapalooza posts 2026 schedule by day
Lollapalooza on Tuesday announced its schedule, by day, for this summer's four-day festival running July...
The Heavy Rotation is a listening club, a place to slow down and focus on the music
The Heavy Rotation is addressing a real, widespread need for analog connection and community in...
Chicago-born Patti Smith is the winner of this year’s Harold Washington Literary Award
Singer and author Patti Smith will return to Chicago in September to accept the award...