Paul Corona leads what he calls “the pampered life” of a successful opera singer. Since graduating from Northwestern in 2006, he has performed in numerous operas with the Lyric, jet-setted to New York and Santa Fe to perform, and won several awards. This fall, the happy-go-lucky bass-baritone makes his debut at the Metropolitan Opera […]
It’s Father’s Day this weekend and “Get a Present” still hasn’t been checked off the “to-do” list. If you’re short on ideas—and time—this week, here’s a few suggestions from Val Haller of Valslist that are certain to tickle his musical mojo: 1. Playlists for Dad’s iPod: Here’s something even younger kids have already mastered—how to […]
The REACH orchestra at William G. Hibbard Elementary School in Chicago’s Albany Park neighborhood starts kids off learning about music by simply putting instruments in their hands and letting them create chaotic sounds.
“Dad bands” on the North Shore focus on fun and philanthropy. “Where are all the musicians?” asked Oscar Alcantara’s four-year-old son, Asher, when he walked into Hamilton Chang’s basement, only to find it empty. His father chuckled—this is where he regularly jams with the other dads from the neighborhood, while Asher and his two brothers […]
Q2, the terrific little bar next to Quince Restaurant, is ringing in the warm weather with a fresh new jazz series. Top Chicago-area jazz artists will perform on the first and third Thursday of the month in the intimate venue. Amazingly, there is no cover charge. Emmy-winning composer and musician Steve Rashid is curating […]
Take one look at Seoyun Baek, and you might think she’s just a normal 10 year-old girl. But hear her play the piano, and it becomes clear that she has extraordinary talent. Soyeun (pronounced so-YUN) began her piano studies three years ago and after just one year of study, she performed a duo piece with […]
Valslist helps busy adults get back into the music scene. Effortlessly. MOVIN’ TO 2010 1. My Only Swerving / El Ten Eleven (rock) 2. Young One / Mackabella (rock) 3. All Yall / Gringo Star (rock) 4. Made for You / OneRepublic (rock) 5. Hungry for You (j’Aurais Toujours Faim de Toi) / […]
Here’s a holiday playlist that will warm you up in no time, no matter what the activity – background music for holiday dinner, neighbors in for a festive cocktail party, cozying up by the fire or ringing in the new year. A blend of old and new – picked just for you.
’Tis the season of the party. But what kind should you throw? Here’s our Better guide to hosting the perfect party—one you’ll enjoy as much as your guests. Our secret? Know what you want to wear and go from there. We’ve got menu ideas, decor hints and even caterers who can make you feel like […]
ValsList Thanksgiving Mix
