Matthew Sweet makes his first appearance in Bloomington since 2019, stopping for a one-night-only full band show at the Castle Theatre.

Media studies professor Phil Duncan directed, shot and produced Mississippi Mud: A Natural History of the Blues during several trips to the Mississippi Delta.

Running April 4-20 at Heartland Theatre in Normal, Clyde’s is the story of four sandwich shop workers and their insufferable boss, Clyde.

For Lee Milner, who at 64 was volunteering his time as Quinn’s photographer and later would send the photographs to the Illinois State Archives, recording history was just his latest efforts at “making a difference.”

In partnership with the Castle Theatre, the city of Bloomington launches a First Friday concert series from June through September on the BCPA lawn.

Here are our picks for fun things to do around Bloomington-Normal.

Steely Dan tombonist Jim Pugh is the 'trom' in TromBari, alongside baritone saxophonist Glenn Wilson. They've both played Jazz UpFront before—but never together.

Morgan Schulte's career booking live entertainment for the Town of Normal started at the Hammitt School. She brought musicians into her special education classroom to foster empathy and coping skills.

Deanne Bryant launched a district-wide Unit 5 string program in 1969, ensuring access to instruments often left out of school curriculums. Five decades later, Bloomington-Normal is lauded statewide for its high quality music education.

The struggling Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts and Grossinger Motors Arena came under new shared management over a year ago. Director of Arts and Entertainment Anthony Nelson was given a strict mandate to start turning a profit. Recent sellouts at the BCPA are signs of a turnaround.

Changemakers in music and beyond were in the spotlight at the third show in WGLT's Highway 309 LIVE concert series presented by CEFCU. See photos and video.

McLean County’s women were highlighted Saturday at the McLean County Museum of History. About 50 people attended the afternoon event where a brief lesson was given on some notable women in McLean County’s history.