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Summer festivals in the Southland 2013

Fri, 24 May 2013 02:20:03 -0500

Here is a look at the summer festivals set for the Southland from May to September.

Hot Picks: Award show, BACinema screens ‘Quartet’

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:35:19 -0500

Here is a look at top events you won’t want to miss. Suggestions include the Celebration of Chicago Artists Award Show in University Park and the BACinema screening of “Quartet” in Chicago.

Follow @JessiVirtusio on Twitter

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:14:06 -0500

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 magazine’s online content, some of which features photo galleries and video content. Virtusio’s Twitter feed is also where you can keep up with the latest topics on the Elaborating on Entertainment blog about music, movies and much more as well as the FYI on FMBA blog about First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park. …

Elaborating on Entertainment: Beverly Theatre Guild’s 50th anniversary

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:50:32 -0500

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.

FYI on FMBA: Rascal Flatts in Tinley Park

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:57:51 -0500

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.

Beverly Theatre Guild celebrates with ‘Fabulous @ Fifty’

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:38:01 -0500

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 as the oldest community theater group in Chicago. “We truly love the theater in every aspect and we want to support our mission to constantly put up quality productions and embrace the community,” said Barbara Moore, a Tinley Park resident who is the guild’s publicity director. “There’s a love of the theater. There’s just something …

First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre’s 2013 concert season

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:04:28 -0500

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 lot of great artists on the road and great shows coming through,” said Jon Reens, senior director of marketing/Midwest for Live Nation, which operates FMBA. “They run the gamut on style and they run the gamut on format. It’s an extremely wide-ranging summer season.” The outdoor venue is boasting the most amount of country concerts …

McMahon puts spin on Drama Group’s ‘The Wiz’

Fri, 03 May 2013 02:19:21 -0500

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 absolute all-time favorite musical for years,” he said while on the way to show rehearsal. “The movie is what I first was introduced to and I really liked it. As I got older, I got introduced to the stage version and loved that even more. “That show has always been my No. 1. I’m thrilled …

FYI on FMBA: Lil Wayne in Tinley Park

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:18:30 -0500

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

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:34:08 -0500

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. Brian ‘Head’ Welch The former guitarist and co-founder of the metal band Korn will be at Calvary Church, 16100 S. 104th Ave., Orland Park, at the 5 and 7 p.m. April 20 and 9:30 and 11 a.m. April 21 services. He will talk about overcoming an everyday meth habit and a life of self-destruction and …

FYI on FMBA: Black Sabbath in Tinley Park

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:40:57 -0500

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

Mon, 06 May 2013 06:07:00 -0500

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 Mallory Lewis” will be at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills on April 6. “I love my mommy so much,” Lewis said. “ I miss her every day. You never get over losing your mother. “So, for me, every day I honor my mother when I put on Lamb Chop, and my son knows …

FYI on FMBA: Wiz Khalifa, A$AP Rocky tour

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:06:17 -0500

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

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:53:19 -0500

The 26th annual Chicago All Star Easter Parade Blues Revue is booked on March 30 at Sullivan’s Irish Pub & Eatery in Midlothian.

FYI on FMBA: Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:06:31 -0500

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’

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:54:44 -0500

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.

FYI on FMBA: Blake Shelton in Tinley Park

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:24:40 -0500

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

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:35:06 -0500

Even though they’ve never met Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra music director David Danzmayr and cellist Joshua Roman are connected.