The City of Joliet is hosting a free three-day theatre series, “STAMPED INTO HISTORY!,” from February 20-22, 2026, at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre to celebrate Black History Month and highlight the historical and cultural contributions of African Americans.
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Mountainfilm on Tour to Stop at Lewis University on January 31
Mountainfilm on Tour will make a stop at Lewis University’s Romeoville Campus on January 31, featuring a reception and film screenings, with proceeds benefiting the Lewis University Annual Fund.
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Jefferson Starship to Headline RomeoFest in 2026
Jefferson Starship will be the headline performer for RomeoFest in Romeoville on August 8, 2026, featuring hits from their Runaway Again Tour and classic Jefferson Airplane staples.
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2026 Joyful Brunch honors Michael Austin Clark, supports MAC Mentoring & JTHS Athletic Boosters Scholarship
Joyful Brunch 2026 is a celebration honoring the life and legacy of the late Michael Austin Clark, with proceeds benefiting the MAC Mentoring Program and the Michael Austin Clark JTHS Endowed Athletic Boosters Scholarship.
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New Lenox adds New Giant Lighted Penguin to Christmas Holiday Display
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.
