A North Shore playwright’s play – which ran on Broadway last year—is being performed in her home state for the first time. “The Cottage” by Sandy Rustin premiers at The Citadel Theatre in Wake Forest Sept. 14-Oct. 13. It is directed by Jack Hickey of Skokie. Rustin, who lives in the suburbs of New York […]
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‘Boom X’ at Governors State to feature music, story of Generation X
Rick Miller, writer, performer and director of the Governors State one-man show, said there are 100 characters and over 50 musicians.
Oktoberfest 2024: 28 Chicagoland festivals, restaurants and breweries with beer and brats
Local breweries whip up their own versions of Oktoberfest beer to enjoy, bars add brats and pretzels to their menu, and even dogs can celebrate at Barktoberfest parties.
On Printers Row and beyond, Chicago is a literary playground
Printers Row Lit Fest over the weekend was so alive with activities and punctuated our vitality as a literary center.
James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93.
First-ever Evanston Folk Festival draws crowds to the lakefront
The first-ever Evanston Folk Festival Saturday and Sunday at Dawes Park on the lakefront appealed to a wide swath of audiences.
‘Shogun’ wins record-breaking 14 Emmys at Creative Arts ceremony as Jamie Lee Curtis gets her first for ‘The Bear’
“Shogun” won the most Emmys ever for a single season of a television series with 14 at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sunday night, while “The Bear” won seven.
Morgan Wallen leads the 2024 Country Music Association award noms, Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ snubbed
Morgan Wallen tops the 2024 Country Music Association award nominations with seven.
Tom Brady’s TV debut for Fox Sports features awkward laughs, a cringey fist-bump — and not a lot of personality
Tom Brady’s commentary was knowledgeable, as expected, but also lacking in personality in his debut in the TV booth for Fox Sports.
Tinned fish is making a splash on plates at Chicago restaurants and bars, as social media fuels at-home consumption
Whether it’s tuna belly in olive oil, clams in brine or curry-infused mackerel, quality tinned seafood can now be found at supermarkets, specialty shops, and on restaurant and bar menus.