The academy offers classes and workshops in visual arts, dance, music, theater, culinary arts and education for children and adults, along with a private, arts-based preschool program for ages 3 to 5.

Honoring jazz legend Duke Ellington and NIU’s own Ron Modell, the weekend features three live bands and plenty of dancing.

Spring amps up the fun with milestone celebrations and a headlining turn by the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra on Father's Day Sunday as part of a Jazz & Wine Fest in Cantigny Park in Wheaton.

A major antiques show, date night options, entertainment at Morton Arboretum, vintage cars, debut of performance venue, festival fun and an arts weekend are all on tap in DuPage and Cook counties.

Private music students will perform in recitals set for May 19, May 20 and May 29. Woodlawn Dance Academy dancers age 3 to adult will perform three recitals with the theme “Elements.” The dance events are set for May 30 and 31.

Tony-winning best play “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” is part of a lineup that includes creating eye-catching gardens and enjoying live music for every taste in DuPage and Cook counties.

The Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre in Joliet will host three days of free, all-ages performances for Black History Month – and each performance is unique.

The Joliet Area Historical Museum hosted its first ever Kids Valentine's Day party Saturday as part of its effort to increase children's programming.

Nazareth Academy's Dance Team has once again qualified for state competition

Three members of the dance team performed Jan. 4 during halftime.

Song paired with guest dancers in one number will help power the “Making Music in the Heart” winter concert on Dec. 7.

Glenbard West High School student Sia Erter will portray the role of "Clara" in Salt Creek Ballet's "The Nutcracker."

The classic holiday ballet will be at the McAninch Arts Center on Dec. 14 & 15.

Engage Dance Theatre and Raue Center for the Arts present “The Nutcracker” Dec. 21 and 22 in Crystal Lake.

The Irving Berlin musical is a nostalgic treat performed by a superlative cast and ensemble.

A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation combines Irish charm with sensational talents for an unforgettable evening of entertainment on Monday, Nov. 4.

The Joliet Unity Movement celebrated youth and families on Aug. 4 at Nowell Park and will host a home ownership seminar on Saturday.

Nash Vegas Saloon opened its doors on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 in the space at 61 Main St. that previously housed Oswego Brewing Company

In 1996, Beth Fowler purchased a large facility at 303 W. Main St. in Genoa. By the late 2000s, she had about 60 students in each class and counting, so she purchased the St. Charles facility at 3720 Illinois Ave.

The July 13 performance is a celebration of Mexico’s rich culture, an amazing pageant of dazzling costumes, infectious music and high-energy traditional folklore dances still performed in the villages of Mexico’s different regions.

Yorkville's Riverfront Park was filled with fun for the whole family, including music, dancing, food, drinks, games and a zip-line feature for Margaritas en Mayo celebration on Thursday.

The Martin Metzger Flamenco Ensemble will perform at the Woodstock Opera House at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18.

Joliet West High School's Special Populations Dance offers a red carpet experience for students who need accommodations.

Gaelic Storm and The High Kings will perform on Friday, March 8, and "Rhythm of the Dance" comes to the Egyptian Theatre on March 23.

The ballet, which is part of the World Ballet Series’ 2023-2024 U.S. Tour, will be performed at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 10.

The award-winning Chicago Tap Theatre will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, in the Blizzard Theatre at Elgin Community College.

Fans of the '80s movie “Dirty Dancing” can learn the film’s iconic dance moves at a special group dance lesson at the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15.

The IHSA state competitive dance finals took place in Bloomington on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024.

Sycamore posted an 85.12 to take eighth place Saturday at the Class 1A State Dance Championships in Bloomington.

Both Burlington Central's and Crystal Lake Central's competitive dance teams advanced to the final round of the IHSA state finals at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington on Friday. They'll compete for a state title Saturday.

Celebrate Groundhog Day in Woodstock at the Cocktails and Wine with Willie fundraiser for Woodstock Opera House from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 2 at Stage Left Cafe. The Opera House's coming lineup features a variety of enticing shows.

McHenry County’s Engage Dance Theatre will present the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” at Raue Center For The Arts at 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17.

The back lawn of the Wilder Mansion will be the setting for Bags, Brew, and BBQ on July 22, presented by the Elmhurst Park District. It's just one of the district's programs oriented to adults.

Woodlawn Arts Academy lists the following events and activities.

Old Canal Days in Lockport features an artisan market, beer garden, carnival, family entertainment, food court, live music and a wine tent. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday.

With two Tri-Cities dancers as the star-crossed lovers, the Beth Fowler Dance Company and Beth Fowler School of Dance will close its season with a performance of “West Side Story and More.”

The musical tells the story of six quirky teens competing in the ultimate spelling championship.

Morris was the runner-up in the Class 1A competitive dance after scoring 92.35 points on the final day of competition at Grossinger Motors Arena.

Local high schools traveled to the Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 for the IHSA competitive dance finals.

Joliet Catholic captures East Suburban Catholic meet. Plus more scores and results from around the area.

With studios in St. Charles and Genoa, Beth Fowler Dance Company and Beth Fowler School of Dance present “The Nutcracker Ballet.”

The Beth Fowler Dance Company and Beth Fowler School of Dance in St. Charles and Genoa will present the timeless tale of “Sleeping Beauty.”