There are breakthrough years, and then there is Friko’s 2024, from the release of their latest album to end-of-the-year accolades from outlets such as Pitchfork and Rolling Stone.
Eisenhower High School music teacher and band leader Justin Antos is a third-time finalist for the Grammy Music Educator Award.
Shawn Okpebholo’s music sings of Chicago, from its waterways to its architecture to its ugly history.
This year’s crop of newly public artistic creations lacks the landmark vibes of last year’s entrance of Mickey Mouse into the public domain. But they include a deep well of canonical works whose 95-year copyright maximums will expire. And the Disney icon’s public domain presence expands.
With 2024 coming to a close, the A&E staff take a look back at their favorites from the year, from the stage performances that captivated us to the books that kept us turning the page.
On our list this year, big shows like Olivia Rodrigo at United Center and up-close moments like Julien Baker at Thalia Hall.
Shows that made us feel weightless, soothed, exhilarated, connected, whole this year.
The CSOA announced that the gift from the Zell Family Foundation will go to the long-term financial health of the orchestra.
Swapping between originals and covers of Vince Guaraldi and The Handsome Family, his performances at Fourth Presbyterian Church cast a holiday spell.
Christkindl will include Frankfort Girl Scouts singing carols, real reindeer, trackless train rides and the lantern parade.