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“Bad Blood” by artist Rodney Ewing, silkscreen, ink, and colored pencil on paper, is part of the exhibit “A Revolution of Values” at the Elmhurst Art Museum. (Elmhurst Art Museum)

Elmhurst Art Museum hands reins over to veterans for Revolution of Values exhibit

September 5, 2026 at 5:10 a.m.

A Revolution of Values, a group exhibition at the Elmhurst Art Museum, is part of the Third Veteran Art Triennial and Summit.

The cast of “Eureka Day” at Citadel Theatre includes (left to right) Ethan Check, Carmen Liao, Steve McDonagh, Alexis Primus, and Jennifer Rufner. (North Shore Camera Club)

Former Hearty Boy, who only wanted to pursue acting career, in new play at Lake Forest’s Citadel Theatre

September 4, 2026 at 6:15 a.m.

Steve McDonagh has no doubt that the only career he ever wanted to pursue was acting. “There was never a time in my life where I hadn’t chosen a theater...

Camel rides and photo opportunities with a backdrop of the Great Pyramids are among the activities featured at the Taste of Egypt Festival, Sept. 12-13 at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, 15 W 455 79th St. in Burr Ridge. (Taste of Egypt Festival)

Taste of Egypt offers a glimpse of ancient culture in Burr Ridge

August 28, 2026 at 5:08 a.m.

The Taste of Egypt Festival is Sept. 12-13 at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, 15 W 455 79th St. in Burr Ridge.

The Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences opens its 2026-27 season on Sept. 13 with a retelling of the popular interactive show, “The Tale of the Whale.” (Northbrook Park District)

Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences restaging some familiar productions for upcoming season

August 27, 2026 at 3:46 p.m.

The restaging of two favorite interactive shows plus two familiar children’s stories are on the 2026-27 four-play schedule for the Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences.

The 2026 cast of the prize-winning play “Beyond the Door,” features, from left, Jasmine Nelson, Nikkia Douglas and Rita Wicks. (Karl Ray)

Former addict puts ‘a seed of hope’ on stage in ‘Beyond the Door’

August 18, 2026 at 5:22 a.m.

Lansing resident Denise Jones turned her fight against addiction into a book and award-winning play that will be restaged this month.

Fun and finances combine to make the Center for Enriched Living (CEL)’s 31st Annual Golf Tournament a winner for the organization that helps people with disabilities. (Center for Enriched Living)

Center for Enriched Living’s 31st Annual Golf Tournament set for August 31 at Twin Orchard Country Club

August 10, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

A full, fun-packed day is planned for the 31st Annual Golf Tournament presented by the Riverwoods-based Center for Enriched Living (CEL), which provides services for people with developmental disabilities. This...

The Skokie Theatre, at 7924 Lincoln Avenue in downtown Skokie, has new owners who plan to open it soon for live entertainment. (Pam DeFiglio/baiduhai)

New owners of former Skokie Theatre plan live entertainment

August 10, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

Four arts professionals bought the Skokie Theatre and plan live entertainment under the name "The Skokie."

Businesses in Highland Park shopping mall join forces for first End of Summer Party

August 7, 2026 at 5:13 p.m.

It started as a “10 Years of Smiles” event to mark the tenth anniversary of Gilbert Orthodontics at The Shops on Elm Place in Highland Park. Then the owner, Dr....

Lake Forest Center for Leadership joining forces with Excelsior University

August 3, 2026 at 3:53 p.m.

Excelsior University and the Lake Forest Center for Leadership have formed a partnership that is certain to benefit both organizations.

José Luis Maldonado, from left, stars as Figaro, Christine Steyer, who developed the concept and script,
plays the Countess, and Carl Ratner is the stage director of the Bellissima Opera & Song's adaptation of “The Marriage of Figaro” at the Nineteenth Century Charitable
Association in Oak Park. (Working In Concert)

Bellissima Opera & Song to stage adaptation of ‘The Marriage of Figaro’

July 27, 2026 at 3:58 p.m.

Bellissima Opera & Song will present adaptation of 'The Marriage of Figaro' at Nineteenth Century Charitable Association in Oak Park.

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