It’s not the easiest task finding a vacation spot where the activities and locale can please everyone in the family. We’re taking you on a tour of warm weather destinations, staycation-worthy places and kid-friendly European spots in the Make It Better Family Vacation Guide. There are also some great tips for traveling with your entire family. Multigenerational Travel: The […]
This weekend, see Steppenwolf’s newest show, eat and rock out at a festival from Rachael Ray, sip beer from local breweries at a brand new festival in Ravenswood, race through Rosemont or shop art in Winnetka. “Between Riverside and Crazy” Opens June 23 Chicago Steppenwolf’s latest production is a Pulitzer Prize winner starring Victor Almanzar, Elena […]
When Karla Koziura’s husband, Sebastian, brought up the idea of spending a year and a half at sea and crossing the Atlantic with their family, she had to think long and hard about how that would work. The Evanston family would be leaving behind their life, their jobs and their friends. Their kids, Benjie, age […]
With summer in full force, Lincoln Park Zoo, one of Chicago’s best and most beloved (and free!) places to spend a warm summer day, offers a jam-packed calendar of can’t-miss events and enriching programs. From Zoo Ball, the zoo’s annual gala, to educational programs for little ones, to adults-only evenings, the zoo offers something for […]
The former Chicago Bulls training facility could be the location of your next corporate or personal event. Venue One North Shore opened its fully customizable, 85,000 square foot event space in May. Complete with a wine room, meeting space and 7,000 square foot outdoor garden, this venue is perfect for weddings, galas, bar and bat […]
Chicago and the suburbs offer an endless lineup of great summer festivals, activities and entertainment for the whole family. Having trouble choosing from so many amazing options? Everyone loves to eat, so you’ll never go wrong with a food festival. We’ve taken a look at some of the area’s best food fests and have picked out the tastiest […]
This Father’s Day, take Dad to an ale or barbecue festival in Chicago before heading to Pride Fest. You can also enjoy a relaxing evening at Ravinia or visit Itasca for a Scottish festival. And if you still need a gift, we’ve got you covered. Chicago Ale Fest June 17-18 Chicago Treat Dad to an […]
The Joffrey Ballet was awarded a $200,000 challenge grant from the Reva and David Logan Foundation in May. The grant will support more than 95 scholarships for students at the Joffrey Academy of Dance. The Reva and David Logan Foundation provides grants to support the arts, investigative journalism, scholarships and social justice organizations. The Joffrey […]
The Chicago History Museum is one of 10 recipients of the 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service for their work serving our community. The Institute of Museum and Library Services presented the award during an event at the White House on June 1 to recognize the museum’s work on exhibits like “My Chinatown,” […]
Multigenerational travel is a growing trend in the travel industry. As families with college-age and adult children are increasingly spreading out geographically, they’re opting to forgo a cold Thanksgiving reunion at Grandma’s house in favor of meeting somewhere a bit more glamorous. “We see an increasing number of families planning holiday celebrations in desirable leisure […]
