This columnist strongly suggests fans of holiday shows and seasonal music grab tickets ASAP for a special Christmas show on Dec. 16 by Midwest jazz guitar great Bryan Lubeck before
At the 44th annual Blues Music Awards held last week in Memphis, Tennessee, six artists signed to the Chicago-based Alligator Records received top honors. Congrats to all the winners!
Portage LIVE!’s monthly Summer Sunday Series continues from 3 to 9 p.m. July 10 with free musical performances by the Summertet Brass Quintet and the brand-new Founders Philharmonic Pops Orchestra
Vernon Hills Park District’s 11th Annual Little Bear Ribfest <br/><br/>Little Bear Ribfest will be held Friday, August 19 from 6-11 pm and Saturday, August 20 from 4-11 pm in the Century Park Arboretum, 1002 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. <br/><br/>There is a $5 entry fee payable at the gate. Children 5 years and under are free. <br/><br/>Proceeds from Little Bear Ribfest support the Park District’s Family Scholarship Fund. <br/><br/>Numerous restaurants will be selling their delicious ribs and side dishes at a nominal cost. The Mundelein/Vernon Hills Rotary Club will be roasting corn and Bo-Bo's restaurant will be offering ice cream and other desserts. <br/><br/>Beverages will be plenty including a variety of beer, bourbon, wine and soda. <br/><br/>All of the entertainment showcases award winning blues artists! <br/>Friday night's entertainment begins with The Chicago Experience at 7