Jazz Theatre of Illinois presents MOVE

This year we dance, so others have a chance.

November Exhibit & Concert Series at the David Adler Music & Arts Center

Beth McKenna: Paintings and Woodblock Prints, and Nanae Fujiwara: Classical Guitar at the David Adler Music & Arts Center this November

Lake Co. Forest Preserve District Hosts Trick or Treat Trails

The event will be held this Sunday.

Boo Bash Returns to Mundelein This Weekend

Wagon rides, a haunted hut and plenty of games, music and family fun will be at this Saturday's event.

The David Adler Music & Arts Center Presents: Art & Wine Workshops

BYOB for an evening of beverages, bottles, and guided still-life instruction

Lake Co. Forest Preserve Hosts Upcoming Halloween Events for Kids

Find out more about the Halloween festivities happening in coming weeks.

First Friday Events

First Friday Events, October 3, at Artist @ Heart include a BYOB and a Drop off your Kid Night!

Thursday ZZ Top-Jeff Beck Ravinia Concert Canceled

ZZ Top's bassist slipped and fell Tuesday and needs medical treatment.

Top Lake Co. Festivals for Labor Day Weekend

Buffalo Grove Days, Long Grove Irish Days and the 66th Annual Jubilee Days Festival are among the popular festivals happening this weekend.

Balloon Festival Takes Flight Saturday in Grayslake

The balloon festival will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. at Central Park.

Plenty of Fun (and Free) Festivals Happening This Weekend in Suburbs

We have information on GreekFest, Glendale Heights Fest, Jazz in Glen Ellyn, Windmill City Festival, Lake in the Hills Rockin' Ribfest, Taste of Chicago and more.

'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes': Trailer + Review

Cinema Siren says: Spectacular Simians should make Dawn the brightest of summer blockbusters.

Area Theaters Offering $1 Movies This Summer

More than 350 Regal Cinemas around the country will offer $1 movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

'How to Train Your Dragon 2': Review and Director Interview

Cinema Siren gives it 5 stars, saying it's fierier than the first, with twice the dragons.

Disney's Bears: Funny, Fascinating and Rated G

"Bears," in theaters April 18, combines beautiful footage with a style and story accessible to children, making it a success for the whole family.

'Heaven is for Real' in Theaters Now

Get ready to see the real-life story about a boy who says he went to Heaven. Sponsored by Sony.

'Rio 2' TRAILER/REVIEW: This Superior Sequel Soars

'Rio 2' opens in movie theaters this weekend.

TRAILER + REVIEW: 'Captain America' Oh Beautiful!

Film debuts in theaters this weekend; rated PG-13.

'Bad Words' Offers 'Cinematic Catharsis,' Plus an Interview with Jason Bateman

Leslie Combemale aka Cinema Siren gives the film 3 out of 5 stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: In 'Noah,' Aronofsky Builds a Vessel of Fearless Filmmaking

Leslie Combemale aka Cinema Siren gives the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.

VIDEOS + REVIEW: 'Muppets Most Wanted' Is Furry Fun

The Muppets are back! Cinema Siren gives the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: Wes Anderson's 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'

Cinema Siren gives the film five stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: 'Mr. Peabody & Sherman' Best in Show or In the Dog House?

The new 3D animated release feels like both lots of fun and a big disappointment, right in the same 92 minutes.

2014 Oscars Predictions and 10 Things You Might Not Know About Them

Cinema Siren makes predictions about the Oscars; the awards program airs Sunday night at 7 p.m. on ABC, hosted by Ellen Degeneres.

John Mayer, Yo-Yo Ma, ZZ Top in Ravinia 2014 Lineup

Ravinia’s summer schedule was announced Thursday.

VIDEO/REVIEW: 'Pompeii' — Lava Is Coming

Watch the trailer and interviews by Leslie Combemale, with the director Paul W.S. Anderson and star Kit Harington from HBO's 'Game of Thrones.'

A Hollywood Valentine: Lifelong Hollywood Couples and Their Classic Movies

Cinema Siren looks at some of Hollywood's love matches.

Patch Movie Review: LEGO is Hilarious, Absolute Delight

Leslie Combemale loved this movie.

Get Ready to Meet Your 'Bad Girls,' North Shore

The Oxygen Network show, which filmed in Highland Park, released a trailer, which (no surprise) includes screaming, hair pulling and a hot tub make-out session.

The Real-Life Heroics Behind George Clooney’s "Monuments Men" [SPONSORED]

The biggest treasure hunt in history finally makes its way to theaters.

Reality Show Highlights Suburban Man's Capone Connection

The show airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. Central.

Music at the Movies: Top 10 Must-Have Film Scores of 2013

2013 was a stellar year for great movies—and for awesome film scores.

Cinema Siren's 2014 Oscar Predictions

Here's who Cinema Siren thinks will take home a gold statue on March 2.

Unplugged: 10 Hilarious Games for Family Night

Have a good, gadget-free time.

Weather Channel Strikes Back at DirecTV

The channel was pulled from the lineup after contract negotiations went awry.

'Steel Magnolias' Tackles Friendships, Emotions and Life

Encore Theatre will present "Steel Magnolias" Jan. 17-19.

VIDEO + Review of 'August: Osage County' — Calling All Masochists

Cinema Siren gives the film two stars.

LHS Winter Break Proves Productive for Budding Rap Artist

Arooj Ahmad, a junior at Libertyville High School, wrote his own rap song, "Crown."

Top Five Movies To Watch During An Arctic Blast

The Chicago area is enduring extreme cold temperatures. What films represent appropriate viewing for the occasion?

Ten Movies of 2013 That Will Become Classics

Is your favorite film in this list?