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Singer John Legend will perform Sept. 6 at Ravinia Festival.

Ravinia season features Carrie Underwood, Cynthia Erivo, Jesse & Joy, and more

March 12, 2020 at 1:00 a.m.

This year's Ravinia Festival season celebrates women, Beethoven, and diversity, with highlights including the return of Carrie Underwood, John Legend and Train, and newcomers Black Violin and Hispanic duo Jesse...

‘Ripcord’s’ special effects include sky-diving scene

March 14, 2020 at 7:57 p.m.

Editor's note: PM&L's production of "Ripcord" has been canceled. The theater will be closed from March 16 to April 13. Deane Jones immediately liked the contemporary play "Ripcord" when she...

‘Conversations About an Empty Suit’ explores meaning of success

March 17, 2020 at 2:46 p.m.

Michael Wollner portrays Peter and Aimee Kleiman plays Abby in "Conversations About an Empty Suit," opening March 13 at Three Brothers Theatre. Editor's note: Three Brothers Theatre has suspended all...

Pianist performs music on instrument popular in Beethoven’s day in Grayslake

March 9, 2020 at 5:41 p.m.

Matthew Bengtson will perform March 22 on an 18th century-style fortepiano at the Byron Colby Barn in Grayslake. While earning a master's degree in piano at the Peabody Institute, Matthew...

Outdoor Life: Take a hike, see a different kind of movie during the One Earth Film Festival

March 5, 2020 at 10:27 a.m.

One of my favorite movies, "Medicine Man," starring Sean Connery and Lorraine Bracco, is nearly two decades old, but its environmental message is even more relevant today. Connery plays an...

Lake Forest Symphony’s future under discussion after financial shortfalls force early end to 2019-20 season

February 26, 2020 at 4:52 p.m.

Citing financial difficulties, the Grammy-nominated Lake Forest Symphony under the direction of award-winning Vladimir Kulenovic announced Wednesday that it is canceling the rest of its 2019-20 concert series. The symphony...

Grammy-winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo to perform in Grayslake

February 26, 2020 at 11:47 a.m.

At 8 years old, Albert Mazibuko was sent to work as a cow herder in his native South Africa. During those difficult days, he sang native songs of hope and...

Folk duo influenced by Motown, James Taylor to perform in Grayslake

March 13, 2020 at 11:28 a.m.

Editor's note: The Lake County Folk Club performace of Jan Krist & Jim Bizer March 15 is canceled. Jan Krist & Jim Bizer have known each other since they were...

With a steady snow falling, a squirrel eats seeds from a recycled jack-o-lantern in Johnson City, Tenn., on Tuesday morning, Nov. 12, 2019. Following the light snowfall, temperatures began to drop throughout the day with record cold expected overnight. (David Crigger/Bristol Herald Courier via AP)

Outdoor Life: Late winter finds young squirrels unleashed on the landscape

February 20, 2020 at 10:06 a.m.

Think of one wild backyard animal that drives you crazy. Did you think squirrel? Many folks love to hate these rodents, because of their acrobatic efforts to raid bird feeders...

Production of ‘As You Like It’ marks 50 years of CLC theater

February 18, 2020 at 3:19 p.m.

During a rehearsal of "As You Like It," opening Feb. 28 at the College of Lake County, a cast member asked Director Craig Rich what he thought the title meant....

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