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I’ve had encounters with a few senior residences. First my mother, then my mother-in-law and how far behind could I be?  And so did Paul Stroili, the creator of this fun story.  It was his inspiration to write “A Juke Box for The Algonquin”. His characters are looking for some extra excitement and especially desiring  that old time rock n’ roll music.

****HIGHLY RECOMMENDED****  Aerial Dance Chicago recently celebrated their 25th Anniversary season with a stunning evening comprised of a dozen works that the company originated and performed during the course of their artistic development. The gradual evolution of their bold, fluid and unique style is on full display here.  Artistic Director Chloe Jensen, along with Assistant Director Karen Fisher Doyle, have meticulously curated this collection, which is titled "Stardust," from over 300 works that Aerial Dance Chicago has created over the course of the last quarter century. 4 SPOTLIGHTS

**** Recommended  Sometimes I’ll see a play which will just resonate.  Hammond Community Theatre’s production of "Now and Then" is one of those plays.  As the story unfolded, I found myself totally involved with the characters, hoping things would work out for them, even as I could see the writing on the wall.  The cast is really good at making the odd and unusual seem normal.  4 Spotlights

***RECOMMENDED***  Do you hear what I hear?

Hopefully, you do not hear a constant dull hum or an aggressive drone during your every waking hour. Otherwise, you may need to seek the guidance of a self-help group collectively referred to as The Listeners. The narratives of many of the members of this nefarious group, in roles which are all sung by members of Lyric's chorus, combine and intertwine to create the highly disturbing yet hauntingly beautiful opera "The Listeners," composed by Missy Mazzoli in 2022 and receiving its Lyric premiere in a very bold yet distinctly adult production.  3 SPOTLIGHTS