Music

The “Scheherazade” concerts will be conducted by Andrew Grams in the Hemmens Cultural Center in downtown Elgin.

Joan Ellison will take the audience on an intimate journey through Judy Garland’s life and career, from her swing-singing days at MGM to her sold-out concerts around the globe.

Wesley’s Place in La Grange, the western suburbs’ newest folk venue, will present noted singer-songwriter Mark Dvorak in concert.

With their third PBS special about to air, Straight No Chaser features nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music sung a cappella – and with a sense of humor,

The champion chorus will present its spring show with a dash of movie trivia competition for audience members, and guest artists will be featured.

In addition to live bands, food trucks will flavor the 13-week free Summer Concert Series hosted by the Downers Grove Park District beginning May 24 at Fishel Park.

Featured performers were Allen Cordingley and the Pioneer Saxophone Ensemble

Bill Medley appears for an interview on “It’s Showtime with Rikki Lee,” broadcast at 3 p.m. Friday, April 29, on WHRU radio in Huntley.

The acclaimed chamber choir’s Mozart Journey XVI program, with the Metropolis Orchestra, is the penultimate destination in its decade-long voyage through Mozart's often rarely heard religious choral works.

The Western Elstons musicians will unleash their blend of honky tonk, country and rock and roll, as the first in a string of artists and special events.

The musical lineup ranges from a benefit Irish concert to rock 'n' roll and big band.

This year, both the number and value of the music scholarships have been increased by the Rotary Club of Downers Grove.

Terrapin Flyer has been known as Chicago’s premier Grateful Dead tribute band for over 20 years, and as part of The Venue’s Dead Night, the band performs the second Thursday of every month.

For 29 years, the unique event has dazzled countless garden clubs, community groups and flower lovers in the western suburbs.

His performances have been on PBS, and his recordings were featured on the television show “The Good Wife.”