The Village of New Lenox will unveil their newest feature of its free Christmas in the Commons light display: a 36-foot-tall, illuminated penguin adorned with 38,186 LED lights, the largest of its kind in the United States. Affectionately named Floyd, this charming holiday addition greets visitors at the entrance to the Village Commons, serving as […]
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Goodman Christmas Carol gets better with age
Goodman Theatre Chicago is celebrating 100 years with its 48th annual production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, featuring a diverse cast and crew, and running through December 31.
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IN MEMORIAM: Jimmy Cliff: Music Pioneer and Partner to Bob Marley, Dies at 81
Jimmy Cliff, a legendary reggae artist and global ambassador for Jamaican culture, passed away due to a seizure followed by pneumonia, leaving behind a legacy of socially conscious songs and collaborations with other artists.
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Lyric Opera presents two beloved gems in Cav & Pag
The Lyric Opera of Chicago presents an all-star cast in two powerful dramatic productions, Mascagni’s *Cavalleria rusticana* and Leoncavallo’s *Pagliacci*, featuring powerhouse performances by SeokJong Baek, Quinn Kelsey, Yulia Matochkina, and Russell Thomas, through November 23.
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Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretumopens Nov 15
Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum will feature 20 immersive light displays and four Vivid Creatures sculptures, and will run from Nov. 15 to Jan. 3, 2026, with tickets available online and in person.
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Lyric Opera presents rising Opera stars in Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana
Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Carl Orff’s dramatic cantata, *Carmina Burana*, featuring stars David Portillo, Ian Rucker, and Jasmine Habersham, for three performances only on November 14-18.
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“I Know White People are Crazy and Other Stories” by Dr. Jonathan Mathias Lassiter
Dr. Jonathan Mathias Lassiter’s book “How I Know White People are Crazy and Other Stories” explores the damaging effects of the “whiteness mindset” on mental health and how to combat it through education.
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Chicago’s oldest and largest not-for-profit Goodman Theatre marks 100 years
The Goodman Theatre is celebrating its 100th anniversary with 100 Free Acts of Theater, in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, which includes listening parties, storytelling festivals, workshops, and more.
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Field Manager Mike Pinto Signs Multi-Year Deal with Joliet Slammers
Mike Pinto has been re-signed to a multi-year contract extension as Field Manager of the Joliet Slammers, and is looking forward to continuing to build a strong culture and develop talent for the 2026 season.
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Bruce Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere
Scott Cooper’s Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere is an emotional exploration of Bruce Springsteen’s formative years, following his journey from Freehold, New Jersey to his first recording in a farmhouse in Colts Neck, with Jeremy Allen White giving a masterful performance.
