Enjoy overlooks of the Brule Valley on a 5-mile hike with the North Country Trail Association Brule-St. Croix Chapter in the Brule River State Forest. Meet at the Samples Road Trailhead at 9 a.m.

His concert on Northerly Island to launch his “And We Back Tour” embraced his Chicago roots and the city’s history, and how both relate to the Black experience in America.

The Silent Book Club CSRA will hold its 10th anniversary meet from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at the Sharon Jones Amphitheater ...

Usher's Tiny Desk performance showcased his raw vocal talent and magnetic personality, reminding fans of his decades-long star power. See how the stripped-down setting brought out the best in the R&B ...

John Lynn will speak on "The Return of Dead People from Illinois!" at 6 p.m. Oct. 22 at the library. This “underground” ...

A Volunteer Day will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 3, at Hopelands Gardens and Rye Patch. Volunteers will be planting fall pots, weeding and trimming ivy.

Jazz, blues, country — the South isn’t just rich in storied music. Some of the most iconic and influential genres of the art form were born right here. So clear ...

The Nebraska Jazz Orchestra will perform music from each of the past five decades during the season, which kicks off on ...

The Courant’s arts picks for Oct. 12-18 include several acts that advocate for mental health awareness, as well as early ...

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