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Black History Month 2025: Music and Performing Arts Events in the Chicago Area

Chicago hosts a vibrant and eclectic mix of concerts and performances to honor Black artistry. Check out these events to take part in the celebrations!

Lucas Meachem, one of the stars of the Ravinia 2022 season

Keegan MorrisMarch 24, 2022

Ravinia Festival’s 2022 Lineup Brings Signature Music Mix, Bevy of Guests

Adela SkowronskiMarch 23, 2022

10 Woman Conductors You Should Know

conductor Jennifer Higdon in jeans, a black turtle neck, and black leather jacket standing in front of a simple mural of four colors: red, orange, yellow, and beige.

George PrestonMarch 23, 2022

Jennifer Higdon Tackles New Instruments, Breaks Boundaries

A young Lili Boulanger sits at the organ

Playlist: 8 Works You Should Know by Lili Boulanger

Adela SkowronskiAugust 21, 2023

Lili Boulanger died tragically at age 24, but luckily, appreciation for her prodigious music catalog is on the rise...

Composer Bernstein’s children defend Bradley Cooper’s prosthetic nose after ‘Maestro’ is criticized

Associated PressAugust 18, 2023

To some, Cooper's nose in the trailer seemed like the kind of outsized caricature that has been a regular feature of Jewish portrayals throughout film history.

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