Category: Music and Concerts

If you’re looking for a musical example of the practical and creative benefits of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, Sting provided it Tuesday night at a packed Auditorium Theatre. Appearing at the historic venue on the second of a four-night run on his “Sting 3.0” tour, the 73-year-old icon played with a rousing blend of energy, finesse and muscularity that mirrored his athletic physique. Whether owing to his fit-and-trim condition, his stellar band or a relatively recent decision to return to his roots by stripping down his songs and group to core essentials, Sting made a primarily nostalgic set feel vibrant, […]

Don’t be surprised if there’s a run on cherries at your neighborhood grocery store once Usher’s multi-night stand at the United Center concludes Thursday. At the first of three shows on Monday, the R&B singer transformed the fruit into a sensual accessory. Walking amid the crowd on the lower level, he dispensed the red treats […]

He will be the new CEO of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation, following a transformative few seasons leading the Sinfonietta.

“Sting 3.0” will play four nights at the Auditorium Theatre over the course of a week. “Is this a third act? I don’t know. The three of us make a lot of noise, it’s been a lot of fun.”