Kenny Chesney back on top at Solider Field
After a summer of Boy Scout camp, band camp, drum major camp and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State camp not to mention college tours, it feels good to be back behind the camera again and there is no better way than with Kenny Chesney’s Trip Around the Sun Tour. Kenny has been shattering his own attendance records since... Read more »
Anime Central Convention 2018
Review by Alex Lipp Anime Central is the biggest anime convention in the Midwest area. This year, it took place on May 18th-20th. I’ve attended this convention every year since 2015 and it’s never failed to amaze me. The panels are always fantastic, the amount of work put into some people’s cosplays is phenomenal, and... Read more »
Little Big Town's Breakers Tour
Little Big Town swings into The Allstate Arena tonight only with there Breakers Tour. If you have never seen Little Big Town here are some things to look forward to, you can beat their harmonies. With songs like “Girl Crush” and “Better Man” showcase Philip Sweet, Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook and Kimberly Schlapman with their 20 years together... Read more »
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Seven Lions bring his EDM music to Aragon Ballroom
Review by: Eric Luczak Seeing an EDM show is definitely something to experience. I have listened to some of Seven Lions, Tritonal, and Kill the Noise before seeing them live just to get a feel for the type of music they make and play. There are definitely tracks worth listening to by every artist, but... Read more »
Joffrey Ballet rendition of The Nutcracker
Review by: Eric Luczak With the holiday spirit in the air, and Christmas ornaments adorning bungalows all over Chicago, the city is fully embracing the season. This time of year, people make time to see a rendition of The Nutcracker, and Christopher Wheeldon’s reimagining performed by the Joffrey Ballet is worthy of Chicago. The Nutcracker... Read more »
Weishfest Continues to "Pay It Forward"
Weishfest turns heads again, and continues Andrews wishes and keeps paying it forward. Andrew Weishar was many things to many people. Considered to be the “nicest kid I have ever known” by those privileged to meet him, with his faith installed at St. Damian Grammar School, a three sport athlete and all honor student at Brother... Read more »
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Evanescence’s Synthesis Tour comes to Chicago
Returning to Chicago for the first time since 2011, and after a 3-year music hiatus, Evanescence treated their fans with a stylistic re-imagining of their past music in their Synthesis Tour at the historic Chicago Theater—a great venue for their new sound—on November 30, 2017. Synthesis, Evanescence’s 4th studio album, released on November 10, 2017.... Read more »
CMA Artist of the year returns to Joes Live
Friday night Jon Pardi stopped by Joe’s Live Rosemont. This is Jon’s third headlining tour, the CMT On Tour Presents Jon Pardi’s Lucky Tonight Tour brings with special guest Midland and Runaway June. The nationwide tour has been selling out city after city. Pardi’s blend of country and traditional sound has garnered acclaim and placed him on several “Best Of” lists Pardi’s sophomore... Read more »
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Pigpen Theatre Company at Space in Evanston
Story by Snir Spinner Like an early Spring garden, the rustic stage at Space in Evanston is tilled, planted and anxiously awaiting the impending bloom of Pigpen Theatre Company. A patch of drums, a few amplifier bushes, a row of keyboard hedges, bass, electric and banjo guitars all standing straight at attention, like flower stems... Read more »
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