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The Orion Ensemble, left to right, Florentina Ramniceanu, Judy Stone, Diana Schmück, Kathryne Pirtle, will perform May 10 at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston. (Cornelia Babbitt)

After 35 years of making music, Orion Ensemble to give last concerts before disbanding

April 27, 2026 at 2:55 p.m.

After 35 years of making music, the Orion Ensemble plan to give their last concerts before disbanding.

The story behind why there are 12 bathrooms in the century-old River Forest house owned by Alex and Gen Jones is among those featured in the May 3 Spring House Walk presented by The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest. (The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest)

Historical Society House Walk focuses on five River Forest homes and their fascinating backstories

April 24, 2026 at 4:04 p.m.

The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest will offer an opportunity to visit five stunning, historically significant homes.

Buffalo Grove native Stephanie Shum pursues two diverse theater careers. (Jeff Kurysz)

Buffalo Grove native following lifelong love of acting with role in new play being premiered in Chicago

April 20, 2026 at 3:14 p.m.

Stephanie Shum was looking for a way to make friends when her family moved from Canada to Illinois when she was nine, settling in Buffalo Grove.

Nancy Matsumoto will share stories about her grandparents’ history when she presents, “Japanese Tanka Poetry and its Key Role in one Chicago Family,” April 27 at the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association in Oak Park. (Travis Khatchatoorian)

Program about a family’s experience with WWII Japanese internment camps and tanka poetry set in Oak Park

April 21, 2026 at 4:28 p.m.

Nineteenth Century Charitable Association event features writer Nancy Matsumoto and the story of her poet grandparents who endured internment.

More than two dozen craft breweries, cideries, and distilleries will offer samples of their
beverages at the 10th Annual Long Grove Craft Beer Fest on April 25 in Brothers’ Field.
(Courtesy of the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association)

Long Grove will welcome beer tasters during its 10th Annual Long Grove Craft Beer Fest

April 13, 2026 at 3:29 p.m.

Beer lovers won’t want to miss the 10th Annual Long Grove Craft Beer Fest where they will be offered unlimited tasting samples from more than two dozen outstanding craft breweries,...

The Lake Forest Civic Orchestra was named Community Orchestra of the Year by the Illinois Council of Orchestras. (Ian McLeod)

Lake Forest Civic Orchestra recognized as Community Orchestra of the Year for 2026

April 13, 2026 at 3:06 p.m.

The 37-year-old Lake Forest Civic Orchestra is celebrating a well-deserved honor. It has been named Community Orchestra of the Year for 2026 by the Illinois Council of Orchestras.

Over 8,000 people typically attend the annual Art in Wilder Park, produced by the Elmhurst Art Museum, in partnership with the Elmhurst Park District. This year's event will feature a new Emerging Artists Pavilion. (Elmhurst Art Museum)

Elmhurst’s Art in the Park adds effort to help get new artists established

April 13, 2026 at 10:01 a.m.

Elmhurst Art Museum’s annual Art in Wilder Park is adding a new attraction in May: an Emerging Artist Pavilion.

Lake Forest’s Citadel Theatre’s new musical satire explores how far an actor will go for a role

April 4, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

More than one actor has been heard declaring that they would kill for a role. It’s not just a figure of speech for 8-year-old Tina Denmark in the hilarious musical...

Animal acts may have gone by the wayside, but the Triton Troupers Circus continues the circus tradition of showcasing circus skills such as acrobatics. (Fonso Orozco)

Triton Troupers teachers, performers reflect on changing nature of circus arts

April 2, 2026 at 4:14 p.m.

Animal acts have mostly gone away, but the show must go on for the Triton Troupers Circus this month at the college in River Grove.

Producer/actor Guy Nardulli (center in brown jacket) and other cast members film the climax scene of “Dirty Hands,” which was filmed in Norridge and Harwood Heights. (Jess Choragwicki)

Norridge native actor brings movie production to shoot in the community where he grew up

April 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Home is where the heart is for actor Guy Nardulli. So, when he became coproducer of the film, “Dirty Hands,” he couldn’t think of a better location to set the...

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