Column: Paramount’s powerful ‘Next to Normal’ confronts mental illness and griefSecond Bold Series launches at Copley Theatre with a Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical that's hard to turn away from. August 03, 2023
Lollapalooza food: The best Chicago bites at Chow Town, plus the debut of Dessert IslandWhether it's vegan or vegetarian, gluten-free or halal, alcoholic or NA, festivalgoers can find food and drink galore at Lollapalooza this weekend. August 03, 2023
Outdoor entertainment venue for concerts, movies and more to open at Spring Hill Mall in CarpentersvilleAn outdoor entertainment venue centered by a stage and enclosed by large-scale containers for food, drink and business vendor booths is going to be set up in a parking lot at Spring Hill Mall in Carpentersville. August 03, 2023
Taylor Swift announces additional Eras Tour dates — including 3 shows in Indianapolis — for Fall 2024Taylor Swift will bring her stadium outing back to the United States and Canada in October and November ... not of this year, but in 2024. August 03, 2023
An Orland Park book club discussing Portillo’s history gets extra gravy with visit from founder’s sonPortillo’s Restaurants executive Michael Portillo recently joined members of the Orland Park-based Smith Crossing Men’s Book Club to discuss the book “Out of the Dog House” by Portillo’s founder Dick Portillo, Michael's dad. August 03, 2023
‘The Notebook’ musical, born at Chicago Shakespeare, will open on Broadway in the springThe new musical based on the 1996 Nicholas Sparks novel and the hit 2004 movie is New York-bound. August 03, 2023
This movie critic went looking for the biggest, best way to see ‘Oppenheimer.’ Here’s what I found.My travels took me to the Music Box Theatre in Chicago, the Emagine Batavia “Super EMX” and a real IMAX screen in Indianapolis. That last one twice. August 03, 2023
Column: Hollywood is spending more than ever. Where is the money going?The Hollywood actors and writers strike has made it clear: Money isn’t going to workaday people who make TV shows. So where is it going? August 03, 2023
Still relegated to the weeds, Chicago cannabis stores gear up for big off-site Lollapalooza sales Chicago cannabis shops are gearing up for the third Lollapalooza music festival where recreational marijuana is legal August 03, 2023
Lollapalooza expected to deliver big weekend for Chicago hotels, even as business travel lagsThe busy summer tourism season has gotten a boost from a series of Soldier Field concerts and mega-events like NASCAR. August 03, 2023
Children’s Business Fair offers young entrepreneurs chance to ‘bring something to the adults’Emily York, 8, sold her drawings at a Children’s Business Fair in Frankfort and plans another event in Lockport with the help of the mother, Ashley York, who owns Realtopia Real Estate. August 02, 2023
Top 10 tips for attending Lollapalooza 2023Gear up, music fans, Lollapalooza begins when the gates open at 11 a.m. Thursday. Our tips to help you be prepared. August 02, 2023
Broadway stars Lucia Spina and Nathaniel Stampley to lead Marriott Theatre’s ‘Gypsy’Arthur Laurents’ musical “Gypsy” tells the story of an ambitious stage mother and her two daughters. August 02, 2023
Taste of Chicago 2023 food and music lineup announcedThe free, three-day event will take place Sept. 8-10 near Buckingham Fountain. August 02, 2023
Striking writers and studios will meet this week to discuss restarting negotiationsUnion leaders told have told striking Hollywood writers that they plan to meet with representatives for studios to discuss restarting negotiations. August 02, 2023
Our 18 must-dos before summer ends: Entertainment writers share their personal picksMovies under the stars? Ever been to a pizza farm? Here’s what’s on our lists of what to do in this glorious last full month of summer 2023. August 02, 2023
Column: In defense of background TVThere's a place in the TV landscape — or there should be — for the kind of easy-to-watch shows you pick when you’re tired or distracted. August 02, 2023
Review: ‘Marie and Rosetta’ at Northlight Theatre takes an intimate look at the ‘Godmother of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ Sister Rosetta Tharpe's music and the story of her cherished relationship with Marie Knight are revived for a new generation at Northlight Theatre. August 02, 2023
Chicago’s ‘Oppenheimer’ ties: From one family’s letter to the Doomsday Clock, the Manhattan Project director’s legacy thrives here.From one family’s letter to the Doomsday Clock, the Manhattan Project director’s legacy thrives here. August 02, 2023
Naperville’s North Central College announces its upcoming entertainment season with tickets now on saleTickets are on sale for North Central College’s upcoming performing arts season, which features a mixture of returning favorites and new performers, a variety of genres and talented college musicians, vocalists and actors. August 01, 2023