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Starring in Buffalo Theatre Ensemble's production of "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley" are (left to right): Whitney Dottery (Mary Bennet), Danielle Kerr (Lydia Wickham), Charlotte Foster (Jane Bingley) and Paige Klopfenstein (Elizabeth Darcy).

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble welcomes season with ‘Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley’

November 7, 2023 at 6:48 a.m.

Fans of Christmas and Jane Austen will appreciate a play premiering at The Mac just in time for the holiday season. Buffalo Theatre Ensemble presents "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,"...

Rock-blues-soul band The Claudettes are playing Nov. 11 at The Venue in Aurora.

The Claudettes bring eclectic mix of fun to the Venue

October 31, 2023 at 1:51 p.m.

If a robot tried to put The Claudettes into a musical category, it would probably explode. That's because The Claudettes defy description; blending elements of blues, jazz, roots, rockabilly and...

The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band presents "Freedom" Nov. 11 at Vernon Hills High School.

Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band salutes Black composers, veterans in concert

October 31, 2023 at 6:45 a.m.

A rare wind ensemble performance of an African-American symphony will highlight Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band's upcoming concert. The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band will present its 22nd annual fall concert at...

Violinist Stephen Rose and cellist Brant Taylor are guest soloists with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra Nov. 4-5 at the Hemmens Cultural Center.

Things to do Nov. 3-9 in the Chicago suburbs, Northwest Indiana

October 31, 2023 at 6:23 a.m.

Here are some events happening from Nov. 3 to 9 in the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana. Hot food, cool blues Stews and Brews is from 5 to 9 p.m....

Gabriel Fries and Jessie Ann Carl star in "Save State," written and directed by Grayslake resident Scott Sawitz. "Save State" premieres Nov. 4 at the Lake County Film Festival.

Lake County Film Festival marks 13th year in November

October 30, 2023 at 10:11 a.m.

A pandemic, a heartbreak, a job loss and a bottle of bourbon led to Scott Sawitz making a movie. Now, the Grayslake resident's work is come to fruition as his...

Meena Sood (left) plays Charlie Bucket and Stephen Schellhardt is Willy Wonka in Paramount Theatre's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," running Nov. 8-Jan. 14, 2024. Meena alternates with Charlie Long as Charlie Bucket.
- Original Credit: Amy Nelson

Explore ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ from Paramount stage

October 25, 2023 at 1:17 p.m.

The Paramount Theatre is hoping you get past the wily Oompa-Loompas and find the golden ticket this holiday season. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" will be presented Nov. 8 to...

Carolyn Goldsmith plays Viola and Hope Nantongo plays Olivia in the College of DuPage's production of "Twelfth Night."

College of DuPage presents Shakespeare’s beloved ‘Twelfth Night’

October 19, 2023 at 6:28 a.m.

College of DuPage students will present one of William Shakespeare's most well-known comedies. "Twelfth Night" will be performed at 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays Nov. 2-19 in the...

Las Catrinas pose with young guests at Brookfield Zoo's Dia de los Muertos event, which honors the Mexican Day of the Dead celebration.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at Brookfield Zoo

October 18, 2023 at 2:34 p.m.

On Oct. 28 and 29, Brookfield Zoo will honor a Mexican tradition that celebrates the reunion of those in the here and now with loved ones in the great beyond....

Emo Orchestra featuring Hawthorne Heights performs Oct. 27 at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan.

Relive the Warped Tour days — comfortably — with Emo Orchestra

October 17, 2023 at 11:35 a.m.

Elder emos can enjoy the soundtrack of their youth with a twist. Emo Orchestra featuring Hawthorne Heights — think an orchestra fronted by an emo band — will perform at...

Clay Jenkinson performs as Theodore Roosevelt Oct. 21 at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

One-man show embodies Teddy Roosevelt in show at Raue Center

March 12, 2024 at 11:54 a.m.

What would former president Theodore Roosevelt think of Donald Trump, the war in Israel and modern-day energy resourcing? Historical interpreter Clay Jenkinson might attempt to answer those answers when he...

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