advertisement

Best bets: Joshua Bell joins 'Red Violin' performance at Ravinia

Oscar-winning reunion

Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell once again performs the virtuosic solos in John Corigliano's Academy Award-winning score for "The Red Violin." Director François Girard's 1998 movie is screened with live accompaniment by the Chicago Philharmonic at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $25-$90 pavilion seating; $25 lawn seating. Rated R. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21

Metal legends

Fans of heavy metal won't want to miss the bands Deep Purple & Judas Priest at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. $22 lawn seating; $35-$160. (800) 745-3000 or livenation.com. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22

Broadway, Beatles & more

The Artists Lounge Live series shines a spotlight on the Jeff Award-winning Chicago actress Heidi Kettenring, who performs her cabaret concert "Something Wonderful" at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $45-$50. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22

Sweet country

Sugarland ("Baby Girl," "Stay") has reunited for a new album ("Bigger") and tour. The country duo performs at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $140-$150 pavilion seating; $54-$59 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23

Latin pop

The "Viva Latino Live" concert tour features Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny, Becky G, Natti Natasha, Jowell Y Randy at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $49-$350. $15-$20 parking. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23

Evan Williams (Don McKellar) and Charles Morritz (Samuel L. Jackson) try to solve the mystery of "The Red Violin." The Chicago Philharmonic performs John Corigliano's 1998 Academy Award-winning film score with the soundtrack's original violin soloist, Joshua Bell, in a screening at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park. Courtesy of Bob Marshak/Lions Gate Films
Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of Sugarland perform at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park on Thursday, Aug. 23. Associated Press, 2018
Daddy Yankee, left, Becky G, Natti Natasha and Bad Bunny combine for the "Viva Latino Live" tour at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Associated Press, 2018
Heidi Kettenring performs her cabaret concert "Something Wonderful" at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Wednesday, Aug. 22. Courtesy of JPM Photography
Deep Purple performs on the same bill with Judas Priest at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park on Wednesday, Aug. 22. Associated Press, 2018
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.