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House Music and Gospel Take Center Stage in Chicago: Weekend Events Roundup (July 11–13)

Scene from a recent Chosen Few Picnic and Music Festival (Photo Credit: Facebook). House music and hallelujahs headline the weekend. The 35th Annual Chosen Few...

4th of July Weekend 2025: Fireworks, Festivals, NASCAR and More Across Chicago

Photo Credit: Lisa Blue, Getty Images Signature Fireworks, fast cars and fun—three “f” words to describe everything that Chicago has in store this weekend. Yes,...

Al Green and The Roots Set to Headline Soul-Filled Weekend at Ravinia

The Roots members Black Thought and Questlove and Al Green (Photos Courtesy of Ravinia.org). Two music powerhouses are set to light up the Ravinia stage...

Grace Capeless on ‘Kimberly Akimbo,’ Touring Life and Theater Dreams

Actor Grace Capeless (Photo courtesy of Broadway in Chicago) How often does an actor get to grow up in a place that becomes the setting...

EXCLUSIVE: Soul Legend Eddie Levert Brings Timeless Hits and New Vibes to City Winery Chicago

Soul icon Eddie Levert of The O’Jays reflects on his journey from Canton to stardom, his favorite song “Backstabbers,” and why performing in Chicago...

Q&A: George Ellzey Jr. on ‘Cottage Grove,’ Fatherhood, and Finding Healing on the South Side

George Ellzey Jr. (Photo Provided). “Cottage Grove” is a short film that captures the complex and often painful dynamics of father-son relationships. Through cinematic storytelling,...

Praize Productions’ “Complexions” Explores the Power of Rest for Black Women Through Dance

Erica Wade and Terri Woodall (Photo Credit: Rachel Neville). Chicago’s Praize Productions, Inc. is debuting a new show that dares to ask a simple but...

Jahi Kearse Shines in ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ at Broadway in Chicago

Jahi Kearse (Photo Courtesy of Broadway in Chicago). Stepping into the theater was like being transported to a lively 1889 nightclub, immersed in bright reds....

‘TINA – The Tina Turner Musical’ Hits Chicago This June

Jayna Elise as Tina Turner in "Tina - The Tina Turner Musical" (Photo Credit: Julieta Cervantes). “TINA –The Tina Turner Musical” is coming to Chicago...

Alicia Keys’ Smash Broadway Musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Set for Limited Run in Chicago

Shoshana Bean as “Jersey” and Maleah Joi Moon as “Ali” in Hell's Kitchen (Photo Credit: Marc J. Franklin). Chicago theatergoers, get ready for a musical...
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