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Ballet Folklorico Tayahua performs traditional dances on March 11 at the Genesee Theatre.

Ballet Folklórico Tayahua brings Mexican culture, dance to Genesee

February 28, 2023 at 12:59 p.m.

When growing up in Waukegan, Amanda Diaz-Bahena said her mother, Lupita Munoz, wanted her to learn the cultural dances of Mexico. "At first, I was like, Come on Mom, we're...

Maple syrup hikes are scheduled in March at Ryerson Woods in Riverwoods.

Things to do March 3-9 in Lake County

February 28, 2023 at 6:47 a.m.

Here are some other events happening from March 3 to 9 in Lake County. Play about handkerchief "Desdemona," a play about a handkerchief, written by Paula Vogel, will be shown...

Photo caption for lead story: Katalin La Favre and Brian Calhoon perform Bach's "Goldberg Variations" on percussion instruments March 5 in Grayslake.

Percussionists present Bach’s ‘Goldberg Variations’ in new way

February 23, 2023 at 9:42 a.m.

Professional percussionists Katalin La Favre and Brian Calhoon have created an innovative way to perform Bach's "Goldberg Variations." They're using two vibraphones, a refurbished antique glockenspiel, which La Favre says...

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist Tab Benoit performs Feb. 24 at the James Lumber Center in Grayslake and Feb. 25 at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.

Things to do Feb. 24-March 2 in Lake County

February 21, 2023 at 8:27 a.m.

Here are some other events happening from Feb. 24 to March 2 in Lake County. Play about handkerchief in Grayslake "Desdemona," a play about a handkerchief written by Paula Vogel,...

Backtrack Vocals performs Feb. 26 at the Trapp Auditorium in Waukegan, through the Lake County Community Concert Association.

Waukegan group brings in a cappella group Backtrack Vocals

February 15, 2023 at 4:20 p.m.

What started as a fun hobby on YouTube has become a full-time career for five professional a cappella singers called Backtrack Vocals. "We took it from the screen to the...

A blue jay is one of the birds you might count during the Great Backyard Bird Count in mid-February.

Outdoors column: Count birds and contribute to science, not to mention your well-being

February 14, 2023 at 2:04 p.m.

This is the month for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count, which runs from Feb. 17-20. It's my favorite time of winter, when I cannot only enjoy watching birds in...

Small Potatoes folk duo will perform Feb. 19 for Lake County Folk Club.

Things to do Feb. 17-23 in Lake County

February 14, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

Here are some other events happening from Feb. 17 to 23 in Lake County. Winterfest in Wauconda Wauconda holds its annual Winterfest 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 18 and 11 a.m.-2...

From left, Tina Lexi, Kishi Johnson and Michelle Madison rehearse for "Sister Act," opening Feb. 17 at PM&L Theatre in Antioch.

PM&L goes for it with big ‘Sister Act’ production

February 7, 2023 at 3:42 p.m.

Producing "Sister Act" is a huge act for PM&L Theatre, and the team of dozens of actors, two stage managers, two stage runners, two vocal directors and two choreographers is...

Outdoors column: Summer’s hidden bird nests appear in winter

February 2, 2023 at 7:08 a.m.

Just outside my home-office window, I noticed a bird's nest about 4 feet high in some leafless shrubbery on a cold, winter's day. I had not seen the nest in summer...

The Christians opens Feb. 8 at Citadel Theatre in Lake Forest.

Citadel Theatre’s ‘The Christians’ features 90-foot-high LED screens

January 31, 2023 at 1:46 p.m.

In a bustling church with Sunday School classrooms and even a coffee shop in the lobby, a pastor gives a sermon one day that shakes the core of his parishioners'...

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