OFFBEAT: Gov. Quinn boasting $92 million earned with Hollywood filming in Illinois

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Art and math equal 'Color' at IUN

The sculptures on display at Indiana University by Morton C. Bradley have elicited responses from viewers outside of the art strata according to IU Curator of Campus Art Sherry Rouse.

Hyde Park opens its doors to jazz

While a primary focus for many who attend the Hyde Park Jazz Festival is the music, festival director Kate Dumbleton also sees it as a way for attendees to explore the neighborhood’s rich architectural offerings.

LOCAL SCENE: Copeland’s “33 1/3” Spins Out On Tuesday

Shemekia Copeland has emerged a one of the most prominent voices of the modern Chicago blues scene, even being declared “Queen of the Blues” at

Still Living The Dream 35 Years Later

Pat DiNizio – the Jersey-born and bred rocker who fronts The Smithereens and who penned such classic alt-rock foundation songs in the 1980s as “Blood And Roses,” “A Girl Like You,” “Behind The Wall of Sleep,” “Only A Memory” and “House We Used To Live In” – maintains a busy solo career while…

LOCAL SCENE: Benefit concerts this weekend and rock notes

Two benefit concerts highlight this weekend’s live music options; giving area music fans the opportunity to rock while helping others in need.

OFFBEAT: 'The Situation' causing 'situation' at Hammond nightclub opening

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OFFBEAT: 'Jersey Shore' Mike 'The Situation' headed to Hammond for New Year's Eve

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Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino

Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino hosts this month's New Year's Eve Celebration at the new AquaVor nightclub in Hammond. Music provided by DJ Lady Tribe and house DJ Double-E! Grey Goose and Effen Vodka provide cocktails from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Complimentary champagne toast at Midnight. Tickets…

DJ Pauly D

DJ Pauly D, one of the favorite personalities of MTV's hit reality show 'Jersey Shore,' is hosting a party at Chicago hot spot nightclub Enclave on Oct. 7.