Mike Reed said the longtime Chicago fest also was burdened by increasing pressure to book commercial pop acts like Justin ...

Mike Reed says he felt increased pressure from Condé Nast, the festival’s new owners, to chase after commercial pop acts such as Justin Bieber or Demi Lovato, signaling to him they were unaware of the ...

Quiana Lynell is a wonderfully expressive and versatile singer who soars in any musical setting. The Texas native won ...

Student performances in drama and music — plus an annual crowd-pleasing event for children with special needs — are among the ...

A new ranking of 50 cities by TimeOut magazine placed Chicago among the best cities in the world right now, with the ...

There are also jazz shows, a deep-dish pizza class and plenty of arts workshops, from embroidery to pottery to Japanese Kintsugi.

Other weekend highlights include Frostival, the emotional musical "Dani Girl" and special guests at Concordia's Vocal Jazz Festival.

including free events like the Chicago Blues Fest and Chicago Jazz Festival. According to the ranking, locals praised the city's culinary scene, nightlife and beauty, with the city's picturesque ...

Tickets are $16 for adults; $10 for seniors, students and military service members, and children 12 and younger; and free for ...

The soundtrack for True/False 2025 is in place. Here are some of the musicians who will be heading to Columbia.

In addition to regular club dates around town, Ben’s work with Von included performances at the Chicago Jazz Fest, Symphony Center, Millenium Park, The Jazz Showcase, and The Green Mill. Under his own ...

A Kelsea Ballerini concert, a play about Frida Kahlo and Chicago Restaurant Week are among the entertainment highlights of ...