Best Bets: Stevie Nicks, Lyric Opera, Cheap Trick, Eric Clapton & More – Daily Herald
Best Bets: Stevie Nicks, Lyric Opera, Cheap Trick, Eric Clapton & More – Daily Herald | World Wide Maria
Tour the “Edge of Seventeen” with legendary songwriter Stevie Nicks as the former Fleetwood Mac artist spends two nights at the Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. General lawn admission starts at $85, with reserved pavilion seating ranging from $190 to $280 at ravinia.org. 8pm (gates open at 5pm) Thursday and Saturday 8th and 10th September
The Elmhurst Art Museum is presenting a solo exhibition by Chicago street artist Sentrock (Joseph Perez) from September 9 to January 15, 2023 entitled “Sentrock: The Boy Who Wanted to Fly”.
– Courtesy of the artist
The Elmhurst Art Museum is home to the first multimedia solo exhibition by self-taught Chicago street artist Joseph Perez, better known as Sentrock. Sentrock: The Boy Who Wanted to Fly, on display at 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst, reflects the artist’s childhood dreams, the importance of his Mexican-American community, and the origin story of the artist’s Bird City Saint character, who appears in more than 20 of his large-scale murals in Chicago and elsewhere. The exhibition includes a signature mural, animated video projections, a sculpture, a life-size aviary installation, paintings and works on paper related to the character of the Bird City saint. $12-$15, free for students and children. (630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org. Opens Friday 9th September. Opening times: Wednesday and Thursday 2-5 p.m.; Friday to Sunday, until January 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m
‘Yo Soy Museum’
The National Museum of Mexican Art is showing new works by Chicago native Albert Aguilar, who, in his own words, “uses every available material to commemorate his exchanges and interactions.” The next exhibit, Yo Soy Museo, can be viewed at 1852 W. 19th St., Chicago. Free admission; donations accepted. National Museum of Mexican Art.org. Opening Reception from 6pm to 8pm Friday 9 September. Hours: 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday through February 12th
Lyrical opener
The Lyric Opera of Chicago opens its 68th season with “Ernani”, Guiseppe Verdi’s love square about a nobleman-turned-outlaw, a ruthless king and an elderly uncle, all vying for the hand of a troubled woman, played by the soprano Tamara Wilson who grew up in Chicago Naperville. The production at 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, marks Enrique Mazzola’s second season as music director and the return of director Louisa Miller, who helmed the final season of Tosca. $40-$330. (312) 827-5600 or lyricopera.org. The performances take place from Friday, September 9th to October 1st
Standup comedian Tom Dreesen performs The Man Who Made Sinatra Laugh on Saturday September 10th at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn.
– Courtesy of Tom Dreesen
Comedian Tom Dreesen reminisces about his 14 years supporting Frank Sinatra on his solo show The Man Who Made Sinatra Laugh. Born Harvey, a 500 television appearance veteran, directs the Belushi Performance Hall at the McAninch Center for the Arts, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $35-$99. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. Doors open at 6pm, showtime is 7pm Saturday 10th September
The Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents Erin Washington: I Think We’re Alone Now, the multimedia artist’s first solo show based in Chicago.
– Courtesy of Erin Washington
The Cleve Carney Museum of Art at the College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, kicks off its 2022-2023 season with a solo exhibition by multimedia artist and School of the Art Institute of Chicago Instructor Erin Washington entitled “I Think We are alone now.” For this exploration of perception, vulnerability, and permanence, Washington — a former medical student — integrates scientific diagrams, art history references, mythological figures, and studio scraps into paintings and sculptures. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. Open Saturday, September 10. Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, to November 20, 11am to 5pm
The Printers Row Lit Fest for its 37th season on Saturday and Sunday 10th and 11th September will offer all the books to browse along with a full suite of free literary events.
– Courtesy of Ken Carl
Featuring an eclectic lineup of local and national writers, Printers Row Lit Fest returns for its 37th edition to Chicago’s Printers Row – on Dearborn Street, between Ida B. Wells and Polk Streets. Free entry to the festival includes interactive activities, author visits, panel discussions, cookery demos, children’s literature events and of course many books for sale including some rarities. Visit printersrowlitfest.org for the full schedule. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10.-11. September
Cheap Trick returns to the Chicago suburbs this weekend to play at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan on Saturday, September 10th.
– Associated Press
Give in to the cheap trick
Shine up your old brown shoes and don a brand new shirt because Cheap Trick is coming back to town. Rockford’s legendary band will be rocking the Genesee Theater, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan with their classics (and probably a few catchy tunes). Tickets range from $45 to $125, with a VIP seat/merch package also available at the box office at (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7 p.m. Saturday 10 September
‘Mister. Entertainment’
Don’t miss musical superstar Wayne Newton, who will be celebrating 60+ years on stage (including his signature song “Thank You”) with his tour stop at the Des Plaines Theater, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Tickets for the Sunday show are $49 at desplainestheatre.com. 5 p.m. Sunday, September 11
Eric Clapton plays Monday and Tuesday 12-13 September, at the United Center in Chicago for the first time in 10 years.
– Associated photo of the press file
Blues-rock guitarist and songwriter Eric Clapton comes to Chicago for his first concerts in 10 years. The United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. hosts the two-night run earlier in the week with special guest Jimmie Vaughan. $95-$350 per night at unitedcenter.com. 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 12-13 September