Northwest Indiana is buzzing with holiday cheer as the symphony, theaters, and stages come alive with festive performances. The Northwest Indiana Symphony is back for its second year of holiday concerts, this time at the Hard Rock Casino in Gary. This isn't just any concert; it's a homecoming for the symphony, which started as the Gary Symphony in 1941. Imagine the n...
The musical sequel "For Good" has taken the box office by storm. It earned an impressive $68. 6 million on its opening day, with early screenings giving it a strong start. This puts it on course for a massive $151. 5 million opening weekend, making it the second-biggest opening ever for Universal, just behind "Jurassic World. " Early screenings gave "For Good" a sig...
Little Rock is buzzing with holiday cheer and creative events. The city's annual tree lighting event, "Bright the Night, " is happening at the downtown plaza. It's not just about the tree, though. There will be live music from the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet and free treats like cookies and hot cocoa. Plus, the winners of the Downtown Holiday Window Dec...
Chicago is buzzing with exciting events this November. Theater lovers have plenty to choose from, with shows ranging from classic adaptations to new comedies. "It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago" brings back the holiday spirit with a live radio play format. Meanwhile, "A Magical Cirque Christmas" promises a dazzling display of acrobatics and holiday cheer. For th...
Fans of live music and theater have plenty to look forward to in the coming days. Michael Cavanaugh, a well-known performer, will bring the music of Billy Joel and Elton John to the stage at the University of Central Arkansas. Cavanaugh, who once starred in the Broadway hit "Movin' Out, " will perform a mix of classic songs that have stood the test of time. The show ...
The latest superhero team is ready to hit the big screen. "Thunderbolts" is aiming for a solid start with $70 million to $75 million in its first weekend in the U. S. and $160 million to $175 million worldwide. This is a decent goal, but it's not as high as some other Marvel movies have started. The movie has a big budget. It cost $180 million to make and another $1...
The Lakeshore Community Concerts season is wrapping up with a bang. The final show is a tribute to the 1960s, featuring Sixtiesmania. This band covers everything from the Beatles to the music of Woodstock. The concert will be held at Highland High School’s Monbeck Auditorium, 9135 Erie St. in Highland. Tickets are $30 and the concert is at 2 p. m. Sunday, March 16. T...
This past weekend, theaters buzzed with a surprising turn of events as "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" sped past Disney's "Mufasa: The Lion King" at the box office. The blue hedgehog's latest adventure snagged around $62 million in its opening weekend, while "Mufasa, " the photorealistic prequel to "The Lion King, " lagged behind with about $35 million. "Sonic the Hedgehog 3...