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...
Rise again? Twin Peaks reunites for a week of sold-out shows at Thalia Hall.
Band members Cadien James and Jack Dolan say the residency that became A Week of...
Review: Flea swaps Chilis for jazz to open a new tour in Chicago
The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist has a brave new jazz project, opening a tour...
Review: Joyce DiDonato sings ‘Neruda Songs’ — plus a new jazz season at CSO
The songs became a grand finale of sorts for mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, who is wrapping...
The founder of Chicago Chorale announces his final concert
Tammen will mark his departure from the respected choral group he founded in 2001 with...
In grim financial turn, Chicago Sinfonietta will pause concerts and lay off staff
The move by the major Chicago orchestra — one of a few in the world...
The Rolling Stones announce new album, ‘Foreign Tongues.’ Here’s what we know so far.
The Rolling Stones confirmed that they will release a new album, titled “Foreign Tongues,” this...
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’
Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges that...
Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser ‘wet reckless’ charge in DUI case and avoids jail time
Britney Spears pleaded guilty through her lawyer Monday to a lesser charge that will allow...
Chance the Rapper hosts ‘Coloring Book’ movie night at Rooftop Cinema Club
The evening at the outdoor movie venue in the Fulton Market neighborhood will include a...
‘The stars were aligned’: Bruce Springsteen’s harmonica handout to boy in Chicago has unseen connections
Bruce Springsteen didn't specifically mention Operation Midway Blitz at his show at the United Center,...