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Jessi Virtusio has been the SouthtownStar’s arts and entertainment editor since November 2007, when the Daily Southtown and Star Newspapers merged.
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Elaborating on Entertainment: Beverly Theatre Guild’s 50th anniversary
The Beverly Theatre Guild is the oldest community theater group in Chicago and marking that milestore with “Fabulous @ Fifty.” More about the theater troupe can be found on Elaborating on Entertainment at blogs.southtownstar.com/entertainment.
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FYI on FMBA: Rascal Flatts in Tinley Park
Farmers Insurance will present the Live and Loud Tour featuring Rascal Flatts with the Band Perry and Cassadee Pope from “The Voice” at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park in August. Find out more including when tickets go on sale on FYI on FMBA at blogs.southtownstar.com/fmba.
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Beverly Theatre Guild celebrates with ‘Fabulous @ Fifty’
Southland theater fans are spoiled — in a good way. Not only can they travel to downtown Chicago for a number of Broadway shows, but they also have a bevy of close-by community theater. Case in point is the Beverly Theatre Guild, which is billed …Read More
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Are you looking for daily suggestions of what to do in the Southland? Then follow @JessiVirtusio on Twitter. Jessi Virtusio, the SouthtownStar’s arts and entertainment editor, tweets links to the Get Up and Go! feature, which runs Mondays-Fridays. She also shares links to the Weekend …
First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre’s 2013 concert season
The 2013 summer concert season is a live music fan’s dream. A ton of great gigs are on the way, and many of them will be at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. “It’s a busy summer and there’s just a …
McMahon puts spin on Drama Group’s ‘The Wiz’
The theater bug bit Tyler McMahon at age 9 and he’s spent his 17 years since then involved both on and off the stage. McMahon, of Kankakee, is directing the Drama Group’s “The Wiz,” which will run May 3-5 in Chicago Heights. “It’s been my …
Lil Wayne will bring his America’s Most Wanted Music Festival to First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park in August. Support acts include Tip “T.I.” Harris and 2 Chainz. Find out more including when tickets go on sale on FYI on FMBA at blogs.southtownstar.com/fmba.
Hot Picks: Brian ‘Head’ Welch, ‘Lore’ at BACinema
Here is a look at top events you won’t want to miss. Suggestions include Brian “Head” Welch, former guitarist and co-founder of the metal band Korn, speaking at Calvary Church in Orland Park and BACinema’s screening of “Lore” at the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago. …
Black Sabbath will be at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park in August. Find out more including when tickets go on sale on FYI on FMBA at blogs.southtownstar.com/fmba.
Mallory Lewis talks about performing with Lamb Chop
It’s been more than 16 years since puppeteer Shari Lewis died, but her legacy and love for children lives on through her daughter. “It’s fabulous,” Mallory Lewis said of performing with the beloved character Lamb Chop all over the world. “A Lamb Chop Celebration Featuring …
The Under the Influence of Music Tour featuring Wiz Khalifa, A$AP Rocky and several other performers will be at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park in July. Find out more including when tickets go on sale on FYI on FMBA at blogs.southtownstar.com/fmba.
Gig of the Week: Chicago All Star Easter Parade Blues Revue
The 26th annual Chicago All Star Easter Parade Blues Revue is booked on March 30 at Sullivan’s Irish Pub & Eatery in Midlothian.
The Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival featuring Alice in Chains, Jane’s Addiction and several other bands will be at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park in August. Find out more including when tickets go on sale on FYI on FMBA at blogs.southtownstar.com/fmba.
Hot Picks: Dr. Bill Miller, ‘Mulberry Child’
Here is a look at top events you won’t want to miss. Suggestions include Dr. Bill Miller at Riddles Comedy Club in Alsip and the BACinema screening of “Mulberry Child” at the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago.
The Ten Times Crazier Tour featuring Blake Shelton with Easton Corbin and Jana Kramer will be at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park in August. Find out more including when tickets go on sale on FYI on FMBA at blogs.southtownstar.com/fmba.
Gig of the Week: IPO with Joshua Roman
Even though they’ve never met Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra music director David Danzmayr and cellist Joshua Roman are connected.
The “$20 Best Night Ever” U.S. Summer Tour featuring Kid Rock with ZZ Top and Uncle Kracker will be at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park in August. Find out more including when tickets go on sale on FYI on FMBA at blogs.southtownstar.com/fmba.
Hot Picks: BACinema, Marian Madness
Here is a look at top events you won’t want to miss. Suggestions include the BACinema screening of “The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2013: Live Action” in Chicago and Marian Madness in Chicago Heights.
Vans Warped Tour ’13, which will feature Chicago’s William Beckett, will be at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park in July. Find out more including the latest performers added to the lineup on FYI on FMBA at blogs.southtownstar.com/fmba.
North American Reptile Breeders Conference in Tinley Park
Slimy. Poisonous. Evil. These are just some of the stereotypes that plague reptile enthusiasts. The organizers of the North American Reptile Breeders Conference & Trade Show aim to dispel those myths and educate the public on what great pets these creatures can be. Show co-producer …
