Lawrence continues universal gospel with 'Righteous Mind'

Gospel singer, producer and spokesman for Verizon's "How Sweet the Sound" choir competition, Donald Lawrence has had the faithful and...

Pick of the week

The 5 Browns: The gifted young sibling pianists perform the...

Classical Corner

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Superstar cellist Yo-Yo Ma joins James Conlon and the CSO in concertante works by Tchaikovsky, with...

Top 11 Idols from Season 10 on stage

Just when you thought you'd be going into "American Idol" withdrawal over the summer break, the American Idols Live! Tour is...

Expo for empowerment also entertains

The Black Women's Expo is a weekend of empowerment seminars, demonstrations, product samplings, a star search and full-blown...

Swift pops out country tunes

It's another big week for pop music. Country music singer Taylor Swift is among the fresh-faced entertainers coming to town ("...

Sade soldiers her way back into fans' hearts

Sade resurfaced on the music scene with the 2010 album "Soldier of Love," which rekindled music lovers' love for her while also...

On the Calendar

Blondie: Debbie Harry and her band of punk rockers are still doing it after more than three decades. Sept. 7 at House of Blues,...

Take a 'coaster ride, see Cosgrove too

After taking a splash around Hurricane Harbor and surviving the drop on Raging Bull at Six Flags Great America, hopefully you'll save a...

Summer amps up with Mayhem fest

It wouldn't be the summer concert season without getting amped up at the hard rock and metal Mayhem Festival. Disturbed, Godsmack and...

Poetry slam at Victory Gardens

Louder Than a Bomb, the largest teen poetry slam in the world, presents a best-of performance as part of Victory Gardens' Fresh...

Like a few historical lessons with your amusement, perhaps?

Pity the age-old study of history. Seldom ranked near the top of students' favorite classes in high school or college, the subject doesn't...