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Matt Weaver portrays Gaston in Magical Starlight Theatre's production of "Beauty and the Beast," running Jan. 12-14 and 19-21 at Naperville Central High School.

Magical Starlight add tweaks to ‘Beauty and the Beast’ but it’s still a tale as old as time

January 4, 2024 at 11:11 a.m.

When Samantha Keret auditioned for "Beauty and the Beast," she was only hoping for a callback audition. She never dreamed she would land the role of Belle. Likewise, Matt Colbert...

Illusionist Michael Grandinetti performs two shows Jan. 13 at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Magician Michael Grandinetti gets inspiration from a happy crowd

January 4, 2024 at 5:51 a.m.

When Michael Grandinetti was five years old, he took the magic kit he got for Christmas to his kindergarten class show and tell. "I was very nervous and I was...

The multinational ensemble Black Tulip performs with Chamber Music on the Fox players in its upcoming concerts.

Chamber Music on the Fox salutes women musicians with concert

January 2, 2024 at 6:33 a.m.

The Chamber Music on the Fox series kicks off the new year with a pair of concerts celebrating women musicians. The concert is titled "Court, Convent and Stage: Redefining the...

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood are bringing their comedy improv show, "Asking for Trouble," Jan. 11 to the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan.

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood bring a new show to Genesee

December 29, 2023 at 6:46 a.m.

Two well-known improv comedians are coming back to Waukegan with a brand-new (sort of) show. Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood are bringing their comedy improv show, "Asking for Trouble," Jan....

Guests talk to a florist at a previous Wedding Showcase at the Naper Settlement in Naperville. This year's showcase is Jan. 20, 2024.

Here comes the brid(al expos)

December 31, 2023 at 8:10 a.m.

It's not unusual for couples to get engaged over the winter holidays. Couples planning their special day often look to wedding expos to get ideas, glean information and check out...

Former Naperville resident Vik Pandya is a nationally touring comedian. He will be at Zanies in Chicago Jan. 7, 2024.

Naperville native Vik Pandya finds his way to stand up career

December 26, 2023 at 8:54 a.m.

Vik Pandya is making a name for himself in standup comedy. Pandya grew up in Naperville, attending Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora and graduating from DePaul University. "I was...

More than 1,000 people gathered to ring in 2022 at the annual Bubble Bash held at the DuPage Children's Museum in Naperville. This year the event -- which offers a choice of confetti, bubble or sensory-sensitive New Year's Eve countdowns -- is Dec. 31.

Things to do Dec. 29-Jan. 4 in the Chicago suburbs, northwest Indiana

December 26, 2023 at 5:32 a.m.

Here are some events happening from Dec. 29 to Jan. 4, 2024, in the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana. When Smokey sings Smokey Robinson performs at 7 p.m. Dec. 29...

Comedian Michael Palascak will be bringing his act to The Hemmens Cultural Center on May 24. (Johnny Knight)

Midwest native Michael Palascak returns for Lake Forest show

December 22, 2023 at 5:11 a.m.

Comedian Michael Palascak appears Dec. 30 at the Gorton Center in Lake Forest. Michael Palascak got his start in standup comedy thanks to a book. The standup comedian will appear...

A cross-country skier traverses trails in the Lyons Woods Forest Preserve in Waukegan.

Weather permitting, get out on the suburban Chicago, northwest Indiana slopes

December 21, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.

A cross-country skier traverses trails in the Lyons Woods Forest Preserve in Waukegan. Snow lovers haven't had a lot to celebrate the last few years and the beginning of 2024...

The Guess Who will perform Dec. 28 at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan.

Things to do Dec. 22-28 in the Chicago suburbs, Northwest Indiana

December 19, 2023 at 6:58 a.m.

Here are some events happening from Dec. 22 to 28 in the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana Final days of holiday market Visit the Christkindlmarket one final time in 2023...

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