ILLINOIS — Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site is bringing together bluegrass music and 1830s history for its annual Traditional Music Festival and Bluegrass Concerts from September 5–7. The event, first launched in 1980, has grown into a seasonal highlight where history and live performance meet. Traditional Sounds in a Historic Setting Performers from across…
VENTURA COUNTY, CA — Classical music lovers in Ventura County have plenty to look forward to this fall. A wide-ranging lineup of concerts will bring everything from intimate chamber recitals to large-scale symphonic celebrations, showcasing both international stars and local talent. Highlights at Bank of America Performing Arts Center The Thousand Oaks venue will host…
NEW YORK — A longtime street scam has resurfaced in broad daylight, this time caught on video by a sharp-eyed New Yorker. A Reddit user, who goes by the handle Severe_Fun_6773, described how they were stopped on the street by a driver trying to run the infamous “ring scam” that has been circulating for decades….
PATAKA, Ill. — The Patoka Fall Festival returned over the weekend, drawing large crowds and lively community participation under sunny skies and mild temperatures. Parade Led by Community Heroes This year’s parade was led by Grand Marshals Jani and Brent Bunn, founders of Nora’s Sparkle of Love Project, a nonprofit supporting families of children diagnosed…
SCHENECTADY, New York — The Young Musicians Forum will host a free concert on Sunday, Sept. 14, featuring clarinetist Kyle Glasgow and pianist Tessa Ni, in an afternoon program of classical works at the Schenectady County Public Library. Program Highlights The performance will showcase an eclectic mix of composers, including Béla Bartók, Kenji Bunch, Amanda…
CADILLAC, Michigan — Celebrated vocalist and songwriter Rachael Davis will headline a special benefit concert for the Oasis Family Resource Center, joined by 1000 Watt Prophets, on Friday, Oct. 4, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Elks Lodge, 122 S Mitchell St, Cadillac. About Rachael Davis Born into a musical family, Davis developed her…
WICHITA, Kan. — Progressive bluegrass and folk outfit Pretend Friend is set to bring their original music and high-energy sound to Sheet’s Creek, with bandleader Grant Boesen leading the performance. The Wichita-based group has become a standout in the national acoustic scene, blending bluegrass roots with improvisation and modern songwriting. A Band Known For Pushing…
DALLAS, Texas — Fans were treated to a surprise reunion on August 31 when Fifth Harmony members Ally Brooke, Normani, Lauren Jauregui, and Dinah Jane reunited on stage during a Jonas Brothers concert, marking their first performance together in seven years. Missing from the lineup was co-founding member Camila Cabello — but her reaction was…
MT. MORRIS, Ill. — A crowd of more than 2,500 fans packed the lawn of the Warren Reckmeyer Bandshell on Friday, Aug. 29, as Fortunate Sons, a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band, closed out the 2025 Mt. Morris Jamboree in record-breaking fashion. A Record-Setting Night Organizer Larry Ubben confirmed the turnout marked an all-time attendance…
CHICAGO, Illinois — The 2025–26 classical season in Chicago promises a blend of historic revivals, daring premieres, and superstar appearances. From Lyric Opera to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO), here are the standout performances critics say you won’t want to miss. Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice – Music of the Baroque (Sept. 14–15) Dame Jane Glover…