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A Gary concert by the Jacksons, a Goodman play with an all-Iranian cast and an exhibit focusing on four Chicago artists are some of the entertainment highlights of the week ahead.
The 67-year-old organization, which originated in Hyde Park as the Chicago Children’s Choir, announced this week that it has received a $4 million donation.
The Chicago musicmaker was the sound engineer behind albums for thousands of bands and singers, including Nirvana’s “In Utero,” the last studio album recorded by Kurt Cobain and company.
El concierto íntimo contó con presentaciones de artistas locales fusionando géneros musicales el fin de semana del Cinco de Mayo.
Authorities did not confirm whether Drake was at home at the time of the shooting, but said his team is cooperating.
As the presenting sponsor, it marks the first time an NCAA-sanctioned bowl game will be presented by an alcohol product.
Police say thieves made off early Saturday with lighting equipment, laptops, iPhones and some booze from the Berwyn nightclub. Staff and friends pulled together to make sure that night’s shows went on. The robbery is under investigation.
Eddy and producer Lee Hazlewood helped create the “Twang” sound in the 1950s, a sound Hazlewood later adapt to his production of Nancy Sinatra’s 1960s smash “These Boots Are Made for Walkin.’”
Open at Navy Pier through Oct. 31, “Chicago: Home of House” honors genre’s pioneers, milestones and origins as a Chicago art form.
“If you’re trying to reconstruct how people look at this institution of country music, I think it’ll take a little bit of time,” the singer-songwriter says.
GZA, Corinne Bailey Rae, Seun Kuti are among the artists set for summer music in the park. Film series offerings include “Barbie,” “Wonka” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”
“Bluey’s Big Play” featuring Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli at the Auditorium Theatre, the Chicago Critics Film Festival, the Rooftop Cinema Club, and Mexico Fest at Navy Pier are among the highlights in the week ahead.
Concerts by 21 Savage, New Kids on the Block, Vampire Weekend are among the shows available through the promotion.
As new documentary and album sum up band’s first 50 years, the New Wave pioneers consider their next de-evolution into holographic avatars or touring heads in jars.
Pop star’s worldwide ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ tour kicks off Sept. 29 in Quebec City.
Pinder, the last original member of the band, sang and played keyboards, as well as organ, piano and harpsichord. He founded the British band in 1964 with Laine, Ray Thomas, Clint Warwick and Graeme Edge.
The hip-hop music festival will return to Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium in June.
Minaj had some good company for her United Center kickoff, bringing out two of Chicago’s own for special guest spots: rapper G Herbo and singer-producer Jeremih.
Powerhouse showcase is part of a weekend of music events planned for Grant Park’s Festival Field great lawn, which also features previously announced sets by Keith Urban, the Chainsmokers, the Black Keys and Lauren Alaina.