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Start 2022 With A Laugh At Steve Cochran's New Year's Eve Comedy Show At Raue Center! PhotoStart 2022 With A Laugh At Steve Cochran's New Year's Eve Comedy Show At Raue Center! 
by A.A. Cristi - December 20, 2021

Raue Center For The Arts has announced the return of Steve Cochran’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Show at 3 p.m. on December 31, 2021.


Chi-Pop Band Attack The Sound to Release Album REBOOT TO THE SOUND PhotoChi-Pop Band Attack The Sound to Release Album REBOOT TO THE SOUND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 19, 2021

Back by popular demand, successful Chi-Pop band Attack the Sound gears up to release a robust remastering of some of their most celebrated hits in a collaborative album entitled 'Reboot to the Sound'....


Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret Welcomes Back Musical Mentalist Sidney Friedman This PhotoDavenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret Welcomes Back Musical Mentalist Sidney Friedman This Month!
by A.A. Cristi - October 12, 2021

Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret, 1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago's premier location for enjoying music in an intimate setting will host once again musical mentalist Sidney Friedman for BRAINWAVES...


CALL ME ELIZABETH to Premiere In The Edinburgh Fringe Festival This Friday PhotoCALL ME ELIZABETH to Premiere In The Edinburgh Fringe Festival This Friday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 05, 2021

​​​​​​​Call Me Elizabeth will stream as part of the 2021 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Written by Kayla Boye and directed by Erin Kraft, the one-woman show examines Elizabeth Taylor's early life, career ...


A NIGHT OF COMEDY WITH MIKE TOOMEY Will Be Performed at Metropolis in September PhotoA NIGHT OF COMEDY WITH MIKE TOOMEY Will Be Performed at Metropolis in September
by Stephi Wild - July 28, 2021

Whether you've seen him on WGN-TV or at sold out shows at Metropolis, Mike Toomey's sharp delivery and unique style make him a comedy favorite. He performs locally and on HBO, MTV and A&E. Join him fo...


NJPAC Presents LAW & DISORDER: AN EVENING WITH COMEDIAN ELIZARDI CASTRO PhotoNJPAC Presents LAW & DISORDER: AN EVENING WITH COMEDIAN ELIZARDI CASTRO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 20, 2021

The Town Hall will welcome comedian ELIZARDI CASTRO on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. One of the most innovative comedians around, Elizardi Castro uses language and culture to create humor t...


Chi-Pop Band Attack The Sound Releases New Track 'People Make Love' PhotoChi-Pop Band Attack The Sound Releases New Track 'People Make Love'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 25, 2021

Introducing a new flavor to their musical versatility, popular Chicago band Attack the Sound celebrate their successes in their sultry new hit 'People Make Love'. 'People Make Love' offers a sexy, slo...


Metropolis Presents Virtual Night Of Comedy With Mike Toomey And Friends PhotoMetropolis Presents Virtual Night Of Comedy With Mike Toomey And Friends
by A.A. Cristi - March 08, 2021

WGN's Mike Toomey brings his unique brand of humor to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre audiences, joined by Hari Rao and Tim Benker, in A Night of Comedy with Mike Toomey and Friends April 10-April 2...


MAKS THE FOX Will Release 'That We Exist' Apr. 23 PhotoMAKS THE FOX Will Release 'That We Exist' Apr. 23
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 22, 2021

This album has songs about reading minds, sibling rivalry, déjà vu, and honesty.


ALMOST PARADISE From Electric Entertainment Available to Stream on IMDb TV PhotoALMOST PARADISE From Electric Entertainment Available to Stream on IMDb TV
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 21, 2021

Electric Entertainment, the Los Angeles based production, distribution and post-production company, is proud to announce its hit crime series 'Almost Paradise,' will premiere on IMDb TV, Amazon's free...


VIDEO: John Legend Performs 'Feeling Good' at Inauguration Celebration PhotoVIDEO: John Legend Performs 'Feeling Good' at Inauguration Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - January 20, 2021

Tonight, Tony-winner John Legend joined the inauguration festivities with a soulful performance of the classic tune, 'Feeling Good.'


OWN to Air John Legend Hosted Special REVISITING UNDERGROUND PhotoOWN to Air John Legend Hosted Special REVISITING UNDERGROUND
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 22, 2020

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will air “Revisiting Underground,” an all-new half-hour special from Sony Pictures Television, immediately following the previously announced January 5 premiere on OWN of th...


VIDEO: Kevin Pollack Premieres 'Holiday' Music Video PhotoVIDEO: Kevin Pollack Premieres 'Holiday' Music Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 30, 2020

Kevin Pollack has debuted the music video for his new single; an original song, 'Holiday' for which he also provides lead vocals.


CNBC's THE NEWS WITH SHEPARD SMITH Will Premiere Wednesday, September 30 PhotoCNBC's THE NEWS WITH SHEPARD SMITH Will Premiere Wednesday, September 30
by Stephi Wild - August 24, 2020

CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, today announced The News with Shepard Smith will premiere on Wednesday, September 30th at 7pm ET.


Mexican RomCom AMERICAN CURIOUS Brings Big Screen Love, Laughter to ChiTown Movies PhotoMexican RomCom AMERICAN CURIOUS Brings Big Screen Love, Laughter to ChiTown Movies
by A.A. Cristi - August 21, 2020

The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) revealed today the big screen finale of Destinos al Aire, a live, outdoor, socially distanced celebration of Latino theater, music and culture, Thursday, Se...


VIDEO: John Legend Performs 'Never Break' at the Democratic National Convention PhotoVIDEO: John Legend Performs 'Never Break' at the Democratic National Convention
by Stephi Wild - August 19, 2020

John Legend gave the closing performance on the second night of the Democratic National Convention.


Ravinia Tv's Eighth Episode Airs This Friday, August 21 PhotoRavinia Tv's Eighth Episode Airs This Friday, August 21
by A.A. Cristi - August 18, 2020

The eighth episode of RaviniaTV airs this Friday, August 21, at 7 p.m. CDT on Ravinia's YouTube channel and Facebook page.


The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance to Present DESTINOS AL AIRE PhotoThe Chicago Latino Theater Alliance to Present DESTINOS AL AIRE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 17, 2020

The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance has announced Destinos al Aire, Thursday, September 17 at 6 p.m. at ChiTown Movies, 2343 S. Throop St. in Chicagoa??s Pilsen neighborhood.


Raue Center's LUCY'S LIVE Is Back With Comedian Mike Toomey PhotoRaue Center's LUCY'S LIVE Is Back With Comedian Mike Toomey
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 28, 2020

Raue Center For The Arts has announced the success of the reopening of their doors with their longest running program, Lucy's Comedy! Lucy's LIVE second installment will star one of Chicago's very own...


John Legend to Host Special One-Hour Father's Day Celebration on ABC PhotoJohn Legend to Host Special One-Hour Father's Day Celebration on ABC
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 12, 2020

ABC has announced that John Legend, father of two and EGOT winner, will host a one-hour variety special, 'John Legend and Family: A Bigger Love Father's Day,' on Sunday, June 21 at 8:00p.m. ET!


McHenry Outdoor Theater Unable to Re-Open as Planned PhotoMcHenry Outdoor Theater Unable to Re-Open as Planned
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2020

WGN has reported that McHenry Outdoor Theater will no longer be able to re-open as planned due to the fact that it is not an essential business.


Daisy Fuentes & Richard Marx On Why They Don't Eat Fish on AWESOME VEGANS Podcast PhotoDaisy Fuentes & Richard Marx On Why They Don't Eat Fish on AWESOME VEGANS Podcast
by A.A. Cristi - April 22, 2020

In an intimate interview on the Awesome Vegans Influencer Series with Elysabeth Alfano, famed Rock Star Richard Marx and long-time Model and Business Woman Daisy Fuentes reveal in a moment of unguarde...


Denise Medina Presents D'S MIXED NUTS at The Lincoln Lodge PhotoDenise Medina Presents D'S MIXED NUTS at The Lincoln Lodge
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2020

D's Mixed Nuts is a NEW stand-up comedy show featuring an assortment of the funniest stand-up comedians comin' in sweet 'n salty with their best bits! Denise Medina hosts stand-up comedians Adrienne B...


Brian Pastor Named Sideshow Theatre Company's New Executive Director PhotoBrian Pastor Named Sideshow Theatre Company's New Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 16, 2019

Sideshow Theatre Company has announced the appointment of Brian Pastor as its new Executive Director effective this month. Pastor succeeds Stephanie Weddell, who has served alongside Artistic Director...








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