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Casey Hoekstra (left) plays Stanley Kowalski and Amanda Drinkall stars as Blanche DuBois in “A Streetcar Named Desire.” The Tennessee Williams play will be staged select dates from March 13 to April 21 in the Paramount’s Copley Theatre in Aurora. (Amy Nelson)

Paramount Bold Series brings ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ to the stage

March 7, 2024 at 9:20 a.m.

The Copley Theatre in Aurora is staging a revival of the 1947 Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize winning play, “A Streetcar Named Desire,” for its season finale in the theater’s Bold...

Magician Bill Blagg comes to the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan March 9.
- Original Credit: Todd Fedler

Zion native, magician Bill Blagg comes to Genesee

February 29, 2024 at 6:44 a.m.

Bill Blagg prides himself on not presenting a typical magic show. “I think a lot of people when they hear the words ‘magic show,’ initially think of a lady dancing...

The characters in “Murder on the DeLorean Express,” presented by GreenMan Theatre at Angelo’s Ristorante in Elmhurst March 1 and 3, are played by (left to right, standing) Brian T. Wolf, Zach Flax, Charles Brailovsky, and John Benischek; (seated) Sann Knipple and Elliot Brtva.
- Original Credit: Ken Beach

Things to do Feb. 29-March 6 in Pioneer Press and Doings suburbs

February 27, 2024 at 6:37 a.m.

Here are some other events occurring the week of Feb. 29-March 6 in Doings and Pioneer Press suburbs. Mystery is on the menu GreenMan Theatre presents “Murder on the DeLorean...

Volunteers from the Lake County Forest Preserve teach guests the process of transforming sap into syrup on its annual Maple Syrup hikes.
- Original Credit: Liz Rose Fisher

Things to do March 1-7 in the Chicago suburbs, Northwest Indiana

February 26, 2024 at 6:17 a.m.

Here are some events happening from March 1 to 7 in the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana. Heavy stuff “Ride the Cyclone” will be staged at 7:30 p.m. March 1-2...

Peter Briceño Gertas and Jazmine Tamayo rehearse for the upcoming play "Native Gardens," presented by WIlliams Street Repertory selected dates Feb. 23 through March 16 at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.
- Original Credit: Pamela Sage Photography

Williams Street Rep returns to live shows with ‘Native Gardens’

February 21, 2024 at 1:21 p.m.

On March 23, 2020, the Williams Street Repertory was less than two weeks away from opening a show called “Native Gardens.” Not only did the show not go on, but...

The circus-and-carnival-themed Orchid Show runs through March 24 at the Chicago Botanic Garden. More than 10,000 orchids are on display, running through the various themed props.
- Original Credit: Chicago Botanic Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden Orchid Show has circus theme

February 21, 2024 at 7:40 a.m.

A popular Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe exhibit will captivate crowds with its whimsical theme. In its 10th year, the Orchid Show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily...

Molly Heideman of Carol Stream stars as Chloe and Blake Piwowar of Naperville stars as Connor in the College of DuPage’s student production of “Good Kids” running Feb. 29 March 17 in Glen Ellyn.
- Original Credit: McAninch Arts Center

Student Theatre’s ‘Good Kids’ tackles sexual assault

February 21, 2024 at 6:44 a.m.

A play written a decade ago about sexual assault in the age of smart phones and social media is still relevant and one that local theater students are tackling. Directed...

Hair Mania performs Feb. 24 at the Hard Rock Café at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary.
- Original Credit: Hard Rock Gary

Things to do Feb. 23-29 in the Chicago suburbs, northwest Indiana

February 20, 2024 at 6:47 a.m.

Here are some events happening from Feb. 23 to 29 in the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana Ale fest The Naperville Winter Ale Fest is from 12 to 4 p.m....

Lake Forest resident Megon McDonough performs her tribute to Burt Bacharach show Feb. 29 at Carnivale in Chicago.
- Original Credit: Suzanne Plunkett

Megon McDonough’s Burt Bacharach show comes to Carnivale

February 22, 2024 at 12:04 p.m.

Singer Megon McDonough is embracing Leap Year 2024. Lake Forest resident McDonough performs her show, “Leap of Love: The Burt Bacharach Songbook,” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29 in The Allery...

The Steepwater Band plays Feb. 24 at The Venue in Aurora.
- Original Credit: Timothy Schmidt

Steepwater Band brings its gritty blues to Aurora’s Venue

February 14, 2024 at 10:29 a.m.

Inspiration strikes in unusual places and the origins of the Steepwater Band’s name is no different. Jeff Massey of Crown Point, Indiana, is the lead singer and guitarist for the...

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