Library of Congress wins special Grammy Award

The music industry honored the Library of Congress with a special Grammy Award on Wednesday night for its work over the past decade to preserve historic audio recordings, along with honors for Jennifer Hudson.

OFFBEAT: Quick return for Chicago stage run of ''American Idiot'

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Two for One: New stage take of 'Jekyll & Hyde' stars Deborah Cox and Constantine Maroulis

Passion, beautiful music and a story laced with love and hate rank as the qualities that captured the interest of Deborah Cox, to inject new life into the classic tale of good and evil brought to the stage as "Jekyll & Hyde."

Munster woman's toffee business featured in Grammy event gift bags

Tiddleywink Toffee is taking center stage this week in connection with Sunday’s 55th annual Grammy Awards.

Multi-Instrumentalist Chris Funk, a graduate of NWI music scene

International recording and touring musician Chris Funk is a creature of his environment -- Northwest Indiana – where he was born, bred and baptized in the diverse musical styles native to the region.

North Dakota seems an unlikely place to find a saviour of the blues,

North Dakota seems an unlikely place to find a saviour of the blues, but such is the case, as one of the old masters slowly passes the baton to a young gun from Fargo. For the last several years Jonny Lang, a native son of Fargo, has been mentored by the great Buddy Guy, one of the last livi…

OFFBEAT: Loretta Lynn playing string of June weekend shows at Drury Lane

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OFFBEAT: Chicago stage run of rock 'n' shock 'American Idiot' Loud and Unclear

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OFFBEAT: Actor eager for this week's Chicago stage run of 'American Idiot'

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OFFBEAT: 'In the Heights' short Broadway tour a lively and fun adventure

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OFFBEAT: 'In the Heights' actor happy about his return to Chicago stage

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OFFBEAT: New stage show salutes black roots entertainment of vaudeville

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Valparaiso Nazarene Church brings Christian music to region

VALPARAISO | When the congregation looked to expand Valparaiso Nazarene Church a few years back, its mission became to bring something a little extra to the region.