CHICAGO – One of the city’s most atmospheric musical experiences is returning to the river. On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Music of the Baroque will present The Chicago Water Music, a live classical concert floating down the Chicago River aboard a performance boat — and the entire city is invited to sing along. Handel on…
CHICAGO – Lollapalooza 2025 officially returns to Grant Park this weekend, but not everyone is thrilled. While major headliners like Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, the Creator, and K-pop superstars Twice are drawing crowds, backlash is growing over the festival’s steep ticket prices, underwhelming lineup, and growing privatization of public spaces. A Pricey Affair —…
CHICAGO — Lollapalooza 2025 is almost here, and the four-day musical celebration at Grant Park is packed with an incredible lineup. From July 31 to August 3, festivalgoers will be treated to performances by chart-topping stars like Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, the Creator, Sabrina Carpenter, and A$AP Rocky. If you haven’t secured your tickets yet, now’s…
CHICAGO — A recent installment of the New Music Chicago Presents concert series delivered an evocative and deeply emotional performance titled “New Memories, Lost Memories”, featuring the acclaimed Wurtz-Berger Duo. Pianist Amy Wurtz and cellist Alyson Berger headlined the event, which was livestreamed in partnership with Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Experimental Sound Studio….
LOS ANGELES — A wave of high-profile concert tours headlined by global superstars is set to transform August 2025 into a record-breaking month for U.S. tourism. With cities like Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Miami, and Nashville gearing up to host sold-out performances, local economies are bracing for a surge of visitors arriving for live…
LEWISTON, ME — Musician and Maine’s Got Talent 2025 winner Amy Stacey Curtis will headline a special one-hour performance titled Healing Through Music at the Franco Center on Wednesday, July 30, from 6 to 7 p.m. The evening is expected to be more than a concert — it’s a moving tribute to resilience, recovery, and…
VENTURA, CA — Country music fans are in for a special night this summer as Lee Brice brings his powerhouse vocals and chart-topping catalog to the Ventura County Fair 2025 stage. With a career that continues to soar, Brice is set to deliver a performance packed with passion, personal storytelling, and hit songs that have…
Jennie’s fashion legacy continues to grow as BLACKPINK returns to the global stage As BLACKPINK’s Deadline World Tour sets arenas ablaze, Jennie Kim — known simply as Jennie — is reminding fans worldwide that her fashion game is just as fierce as her musical presence. From bold Western glam at Coachella to dreamy balletcore-inspired pieces,…
SEOUL — BTS has made chart history once again. The global K-pop sensation’s new concert album, Permission To Dance On Stage – LIVE, debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200, marking yet another historic milestone in the group’s prolific career. Live Album, Historic Ranking Released on July 18 via BIGHIT MUSIC, the live album…
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CHICAGO – In Billie Jean, now on stage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater through August 10, audiences are treated to a stirring, inspiring look at the life of tennis icon Billie Jean King — a woman who not only dominated the court but also shattered societal barriers with relentless determination. An Icon Brought to Life Written…