Kevin McKeough

Antena's tunes remain novel French singer Isabelle Antena was effervescent throughout her set at HotHouse on Friday. Between songs, she talked about why this appearance made her so giddy. Her...

"Little Plastic Castles," which Ani DiFranco performed as the encore of her sold-out concert at the Auditorium Theatre Saturday night, is set in the ultimate folk singer haven, the coffee...

During Megadeth's Friday concert at the Riviera, founding member Dave Mustaine rhetorically asked fans at the sold-out venue, "I had a doctor tell me I'd never play guitar again, but...

Name: Barbara Niederer Position: Costume shop manager, Chicago Shakespeare Theater Years: 10 It would be overstating things to say Barb Niederer has gone from rags to riches, but the self-described...

Name: Larry Feinberg Position: Curator, Art Institute of Chicago Years: 11 A major art exhibit doesn't just appear in a museum's galleries. Someone has to come up with the idea...

Name: Dan Kobayashi Position: Production Manager, Mayor's Office of Special Events and Grant Park Music Festival Years: 14 Q. What exactly is it you do? A. I'm preparing the production...

Name: Chris Dunstatter Position: Director of Tourism, Bike Chicago Years: 7 The beaches are closed but Chicago's bike paths stay open year-round, and Dunstatter conducts group bike tours along the...

Name: Dan Kobayashi Position: Production Manager, Mayor's Office of Special Events and Grant Park Music Festival Years: 14 Q. What exactly is it you do? A. Right now, I'm preparing...

Bob and Betty Fashingbauer are among more than 1,600 volunteers who usher for Chicago-area theaters and music ensembles under the auspices of the local organization, the Saints. In addition to...

Name: Curt Adams Position: Director of Facilities, Ravinia Festival Years: Seven Behind the Scenes drove up to Highland Park, where director of facilities Curt Adams gave a tour of the...