RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE’S GINGER MINJ RETURNS TO CHICAGO IN THE BROADS’ WAY WITH GIDGET GALORE, JANUARY 18 - 28 AT THE VENUS CABARET || The Critically-Acclaimed Celebration of Broadway Warms Up Chicago’s Winter in this Limited Engagement

***** Highly Recommended ***** The Joffrey Ballet’s “Chicago-centric” version of "The Nutcracker", choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, is quite simply magnificent.  By setting "The Nutcracker" amidst Chicago’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, Wheeldon gave the city a unique gift.  It’s become a holiday tradition at my house!  No matter how many times I see "The Nutcracker", I never get tired of the feeling of anticipation and excitement before a performance, waiting for that first chord of Tchaikovsky’s glorious music!  "The Nutcracker" is absolutely perfect in every way.  4 BIG Spotlights

A Christmas Story  |  Ralphie and the Gang Come Home || A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME REUNION || December 16-17

**** Highly Recommended   On Saturday, December 2, 2023, I saw “The Snow Queen,” a new musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s adventure, with my mom and two young children.  It was excellent!  The audience was filled with young girls and young boys, alike.  All ages enjoyed this musical!  I would give this play 5 out of 5 stars. 

Although the professional theater hasn’t reopened since Covid, there are small signs of life at Theatre at the Center.  "Christmas from the Farm with Phil Potempa" is a laid-back, welcome to the holidays, filled with stories, music and laughter.  Although it’s kind of corny, I had a lot of fun. 

CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS STARRING DAVID PAYNE || NOW PLAYING AT BROADWAY IN CHICAGO’S BROADWAY PLAYHOUSE AT WATER TOWER PLACE || DECEMBER 5th-10th

Chicago Fire FC Names Frank Klopas Head Coach || Club legend to lead the team in his second stint as full-time head coach of the Fire

Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions.

Heroes to be Celebrated at Indiana Welcome Center December 7th || Special event welcomes first responders, military and their families.

The holiday shopping season is upon us, and the busiest days are yet to come. Many shoppers have started looking for those perfect gifts in-store and online. The Indiana State Police would like to offer the following safety tips to ensure that your holiday shopping is safe, and your packages stay out of the hands of the infamous “Porch Pirate.”