Entertainment Stories from January 6, 2023
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Pino Farina Band with special guest Gina Gonzalez - Jan. 13
Jan 9, 2023 9:03 AM - Don't miss the chance to see adult-alternative rockers Pino Farina Band deliver a dazzling mix of covers and original music at the historic Des Plaines Theatre in Des Plaines, IL, January 13th at 7 p.m.! Lead singer Pino Farina's powerhouse five-octave voice, compelling lyrics and tender, intimate songs, coupled with the band's high-energy performance have earned them the status as having one of the fastest growing fan bases in the Midwest. Pino Farina Band will debut their newest single, "Perfect Sky," at the show, the same day it is being released on all streaming services. Singer Gina Gonzalez will kick off the evening with a powerful solo set. This event will be one of celebration and unforgettable showmanship. The first 100 people through the door will receive a free Pino Farina Band commemorative poster and a "Perfect Sky" CD, and all attending will have a chance to win a home concert with Pino Farina and the band's guitarist Michael Poupko. -
'We do everything by hand in house': Evanston bakery to open location in Libertyville
Jan 7, 2023 9:19 AM - Hewn Bread, a noted bakery in Evanston, is opening a grab-and-go location in downtown Libertyville. -
Pickwick Theatre sets closing date
Jan 6, 2023 10:22 PM - The Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge has officially set its closing date. The last movie at the theater will play on Sunday, Jan. 15. -
Artists wanted for Mundelein Arts FestivalJan 6, 2023 6:19 PM - Applications are being accepted for the 2023 Mundelein Arts Festival.
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Jen Shah of 'Real Housewives' gets 6½-year prison term
Jan 6, 2023 3:52 PM - Jennifer Shah, a tearful member of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" who insisted she is not the character she plays on the show, was sentenced Friday to 6½ years in prison for defrauding thousands of people, many of them vulnerable or older, in a telemarketing scam that stretched nearly a decade.
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Shake, rattle and roll: Shake Shack opening drive-through location in Bloomingdale
Jan 6, 2023 3:20 PM - Shake Shack is opening a much-hyped restaurant in Bloomingdale, and here's the special sauce: you won't have to leave your car to pick up a patty. -
Mural in Rosemont mall brings 'bold, evocative new life' to old painting
Jan 6, 2023 3:14 PM - A two-story mural was installed this week at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago -- the latest piece in the Rosemont mall's contemporary art program. -
Portillo's drive-thrus going cashless on Jan. 16
Jan 6, 2023 2:42 PM - Starting later this month, Portillo's patrons should make sure to bring their credit or debit cards if they're planning to use the drive-through lane. -
Learn about 'Inciting Joy' with poet Ross Gay Jan. 11
Jan 6, 2023 1:54 PM - Kick off your new year with a conversation about joy with best-selling essayist and award-winning poet Ross Gay. -
Naperville Jaycees taking band submissions for 2023 Last Fling
Jan 6, 2023 1:00 PM - The Naperville Jaycees Last Fling, a four-day family-friendly community festival, is a popular end-of-summer event. They are currently accepting submissions for musical artists through Tuesday, Jan. 31.
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