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HumanaVitality and Competitor Group Announce Sponsorship of Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon

Competitor Group, an active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced HumanaVitality as the presenting sponsor of the 2013 XSport Fitness Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon. The fifth annual event will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2013. HumanaVitality, which has more than 2.6 million members nationally, provides members with resources to help them track and improve their health-through education, individualized support and rewards for healthy behaviors. (more...)

UP Comedy Club Announces Stand-Up and Sketch Comedy Schedule Updates for May - September 2013

Tickets are currently on sale for UP Comedy Club's roster of new shows including special one-time engagements including Jim Gaffigan book signing (May 10), The TOMKAT Project (June 20); stand-ups Dave Foley (September 5-7) and Tony Rock (September 19-22), and UP's special summer sketch show Summer In The Second City (June 21 - August 31). Tickets can be purchased for these and previously announced events and one-night only shows by calling 312-662-4562 or visiting UPComedyClub.com. UP Comedy Club is located at 230 W. North Ave, 3rd Floor of Piper's Alley in Chicago. (more...)

Scoop: Primetime Programming on CNBC - June 8-9, 2013

Get all the scoop on Primetime Programming, airing on CNBC on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9, 2013! (more...)

VIDEO: First Look - Tonight's Season Finale of MIKE & MOLLY

On MIKE & MOLLY's upcoming third season finale, titled 'Windy City,' Mike and Carl get stuck working at the Renaissance Faire after their boss, Patrick, gets dumped by Mike's mother. Later, as a tornado descends on Chicago, Mike and Molly each confess important news to each other, on the third season finale of MIKE & MOLLY, Monday, May 20 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Gerald McRaney guest stars as Police Captain Patrick Murphy, Mike's boss. Jim Beaver guest stars as Dwight. (more...)

WAVEFRONT MUSIC FESTIVAL Announces Second Wave of Artists

Wavefront Music Festival has revealed its Second Wave artist lineup, following the First Wave lineup released last month. Bringing the world's top electronic dance music artists to the Windy City's first and only beachfront festival, Wavefront Music Festival returns for its second year to the shores of Lake Michigan at Chicago's beautiful Montrose Beach on Friday, July 5, Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7, 2013. (more...)

VAUDEZILLA! Burlesque Opens Tonight at Stage 773

Todays at 10:30pm, starting tonight, April 6, Stage 773 welcomes 'Vaudezilla!' (After Dark). Stage 773 is located at 1225 W Belmont Av, Chicago, Ill. For ticket and general information, go to: http://vaudezilla.com/events.html. (more...)

VIDEO: Promo - I'VE GOT A LIFE IN KALAMAZOO Sitcom Reading in Chicago

Multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winner Ed Asner and Emmy and Golden Globe Nominee Marion Ross (Happy Days, Brothers & Sisters, Gilmore Girls), join an award-winning cast for a limited-time performance of a new sitcom, I've Got a Life in Kalamazoo, produced by the Emmy award-winning team of Teresa L. Thome and Patrick W. Ziegler of fubble entertainment, LLC. The performances take place at the Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC) April 13 and 14, and will be filmed in front of a live audience, which will be used to pitch the show to network executives. Audience members will be given the opportunity to provide feedback. Watch a promo for the reading below! (more...)

ESPN Unveils Upcoming MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Preseason Schedule

ESPN will televise four NFL games as part of its 2013 Monday Night Football preseason schedule. Play-by-play commentator Mike Tirico and analyst Jon Gruden will call the games with sideline reporter Lisa Salters in anticipation of ESPN's MNF regular-season opener on Monday, Sept. 9. All MNF preseason games will begin at 8 p.m. ET and will be preceded by a one-hour Monday Night Countdown pregame. (more...)

Danny Tenaglia, Audiofly and More Set for Wavefront Music Festival This July

Wavefront Music Festival returns for its second year to the shores of Lake Michigan at Chicago's beautiful Montrose Beach on Friday, July 5, Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7, 2013. Wavefront is excited to announce its First Wave artist lineup, once again bringing the world's top electronic dance music artists to the Windy City's first and only beachfront festival. (more...)

Scoop: MIKE & MOLLY on CBS - Monday, May 20, 2013

Get all the scoop on MIKE & MOLLY, airing on CBS on Monday, May 20, 2013! (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look - MIKE & MOLLY's Third Season Finale, Airing 5/20

On MIKE & MOLLY's upcoming third season finale, titled 'Windy City,' Mike and Carl get stuck working at the Renaissance Faire after their boss, Patrick, gets dumped by Mike's mother. Later, as a tornado descends on Chicago, Mike and Molly each confess important news to each other, on the third season finale of MIKE & MOLLY, Monday, May 20 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Gerald McRaney guest stars as Police Captain Patrick Murphy, Mike's boss. Jim Beaver guest stars as Dwight. (more...)

Ed Asner and Marion Ross Join Gregory Jbara and More in Sitcom I'VE GOT A LIFE IN KALAMAZOO at MBC, 4/13-14

Multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winner Ed Asner and Emmy and Golden Globe Nominee Marion Ross (Happy Days, Brothers & Sisters, Gilmore Girls), join an award-winning cast for a limited-time performance of a new sitcom, I've Got a Life in Kalamazoo, produced by the Emmy award-winning team of Teresa L. Thome and Patrick W. Ziegler of fubble entertainment, LLC. The performances take place at the Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC) April 13 and 14, and will be filmed in front of a live audience, which will be used to pitch the show to network executives. Audience members will be given the opportunity to provide feedback. (more...)

Featured Performer of the Week: Kevin McKillip

Today, we feature actor, writer, director, choreographer and part-time clown Kevin McKillip who also wrote and performs in his one-man show 'Will Rogers: An American Original.' (more...)

JetBlue Announces Nonstop Service from Chicago's O'Hare to San Juan

JetBlue Airways (JBLU) is pleased to announce its new daily nonstop service from Chicago's O'Hare to San Juan is now out for sale. JetBlue's new destination from the Windy City is scheduled to begin service on November 20, 2013. To celebrate, customers can now book sale fares from $119 one way between Chicago and San Juan through April 9, 2013 at jetblue.com for travel between December 3 and December 18, 2013 (blackout dates apply) (a). (more...)

NBC Renews REVOLUTION, PARENTHOOD, & More!

NBC has announced the renewal of five key drama series for the 2013-14 season: "Revolution," "Chicago Fire," "Parenthood," "Grimm" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." (more...)

Porchlight Music Theatre Presents Original 1940 Broadway Version of PAL JOEY, Now thru 5/26

Porchlight Music Theatre presents Pal Joey, book by John O'Hara, music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Lorenz Hart, tonight, April 20 - May 26, at Stage 773, 1225 West Belmont Ave. Directed by Porchlight Music Theatre's Artistic Director, Michael Weber with music direction by Porchlight Artistic Associate Doug Peck (reuniting with Weber for the first time since their collaboration on Porchlight's triumphant production of Assassins) and choreography by Porchlight Artistic Associate Brenda Didier, Pal Joey stars Adrian Aguliar, 'Joey Evans,' Susie McMonagle, 'Vera Simpson,' Laura Savage, 'Linda English,' Matt Orlando, 'Ludlow Lowell' and Sharriese Hamilton, 'Gladys Bumps.' (more...)

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Porchlight Music Theatre's PAL JOEY

Porchlight Music Theatre presents Pal Joey, book by John O'Hara, music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Lorenz Hart, April 20 - May 26, at Stage 773, 1225 West Belmont Ave. Directed by Porchlight Music Theatre's Artistic Director, Michael Weber with music direction by Porchlight Artistic Associate Doug Peck (reuniting with Weber for the first time since their collaboration on Porchlight's triumphant production of Assassins) and choreography by Porchlight Artistic Associate Brenda Didier, Pal Joey stars Adrian Aguilar, 'Joey Evans,' Susie McMonagle, 'Vera Simpson,' Laura Savage, 'Linda English,' Matt Orlando, 'Ludlow Lowell' and Sharriese Hamilton, 'Gladys Bumps.' Meet the cast in the photos below! (more...)

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel Offers Special Weekend Rates for Theater Lovers

Conveniently located in the heart of the Theater District, Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel is a premier destination for Broadway lovers visiting the Windy City. This spring, the vibrant Chicago luxury hotel is offering special rates for weekend guests ready to take in a critically acclaimed musical. (more...)

Ed Asner and Marion Ross Join Gregory Jbara and More in Sitcom I'VE GOT A LIFE IN KALAMAZOO at MBC, 4/13-14

Multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winner Ed Asner and Emmy and Golden Globe Nominee Marion Ross (Happy Days, Brothers & Sisters, Gilmore Girls), join an award-winning cast for a limited-time performance of a new sitcom, I've Got a Life in Kalamazoo, produced by the Emmy award-winning team of Teresa L. Thome and Patrick W. Ziegler of fubble entertainment, LLC. The performances take place at the Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC) today, April 13 and tomorrow, April 14, and will be filmed in front of a live audience, which will be used to pitch the show to network executives. Audience members will be given the opportunity to provide feedback. (more...)

Chicago Art Festival Guide - Summer 2013

As winter weather begins to let up, it's time to put away those heavy winter coats, open the windows, and start making some fun summer plans. Luckily for local Chicagoans and visitors, the Windy City has an abundance of fantastic fine art festivals that are worth checking out. Although visual art is the focus of these festivals, many of them also include great food, music, and even dancing. (more...)

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