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A silky Smokey Robinson invokes a “Quiet Storm” of Motown remembrances at Ravinia

About halfway into Smokey Robinson’s performance on an idyllic end of summer evening at Ravinia (where he last appeared in 1989), the enduring entertainer recalled the era [More…]

A semi-retiring Aretha Franklin is nothing short of regal at Ravinia

Long before an announcer introduced Aretha Franklin as an 18-time Grammy Award winner, the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and someone who sits atop [More…]

A Ravinia train ride with a glorious Gladys Knight, then Bolton favors remakes over originals

They may have come from different eras with varying styles of delivery, but the curious pairing of Michael Bolton and Gladys Knight at the always alluring Ravinia was linked [More…]

Diana Ross reigns supreme throughout diva-riffic “In The Name Of Love” revue at The Venue

On the very short list of artists who are legends, divas and sheer superstars all rolled into one total package, Diana Ross is easily one of the most enduring and adored from [More…]

Smokey Robinson: “The Icon On Mother’s Day” at The Venue At Horseshoe Casino

Click here for a Smokey Robinson review from The Venue At Horseshoe Casino. For additional information on Smokey Robinson visit SmokeyRobinson.com. Upcoming concert [More…]

Motown’s main man Smokey Robinson charms with the tracks of his many years

“The Legends Series” at The Venue At Horseshoe Casino just leapt up another level with the specially-themed show “The Icon Smokey Robinson On Mother’s Day,” which [More…]

Grand Slam Charity Jam: The Jacksons at Milwaukee Center

All funds raised from the Grand Slam Charity Jam benefit Camp Hometown Heroes, a free week-long camp in Wisconsin for children who lost a parent or sibling through service in [More…]

“First Wives Club” delivers sassy story and Motown music during pre-Broadway bonanza

Prior to hitting Broadway, Chicago got the first crack at the brand new “First Wives Club” musical, which doesn’t just boast a book by five-time Emmy Award [More…]