If you’re dreaming of spring, I hate to tell you this, but we’re not quite there yet. So, stay warm this weekend with these fun events. Start with a film festival that raises awareness of various environmental issues before enjoying brunch and an inside look at the Art Institute’s newest exhibit. You can also purchase […]
This weekend is all about love. Couples can warm up in the Chicago Botanic Garden Greenhouses, which will be filled with stunning orchids, or meet local celebrities and get up close to new technology at the Chicago Auto Show. And if you prefer a more traditional evening out, get your tickets now for Chicago Theatre Week. There […]
As Midwesterners we’re no strangers to layering up on clothes and trekking in knee-deep snow. It’s made us tougher in the winter and more appreciative in the summer. But we’ll admit, those frigid months from November to (let’s be honest) April, can wear us down. So what should you do to avoid those dreary winter […]
After a week of shoveling, we could all use a little break. Warm up with two shows, a musical perfect for kids and a date-night-worthy festival. You can also visit the Kohl Children’s Museum without your kids for an adults-only play date. Or, if this week’s blizzard didn’t faze you, visit Navy Pier for a […]
You can probably still hum the theme song to the 1980s hit show “Dallas.” And who can forget the ultimate cliffhanger—who shot JR? But if you think Dallas is just ten-gallon hats, rodeo-ing cowboys and feuding oil families, think again. It’s not Jock Ewing’s Dallas anymore. Dallas is a hip, fun, vibrant and contemporary city—with tons going on. We recently […]
This weekend’s main event is a certain football game. (Maybe you’ve heard a little something about “Deflategate”?) Fortunately for you, Make It Better has you covered. Whether you’ve decided to invite friends over to watch or plan to cheer at a crowded bar, we created the perfect Super Bowl menu and picked the best restaurants […]
It’s getting to that point of winter when just a little hint of sun would go a long way to help our moods. I can’t promise this weekend will be sunny, but I can promise these events will help brighten your days off. Start with a concert by one of the newest (and maybe best) […]
Experience adventure and travel in style on the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. A work of art in itself and a true Art Deco icon, the train offers one of the most celebrated and romantic journeys in the world. Delightful vintage cabins, gastronomic cuisine and lively onboard entertainment make travel on this luxury train one of the […]
Love is in the air. Why not treat your special someone to a romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day? Whether you and your partner love skiing or lounging by a pool, a hike in the woods or an arts adventure, these five destinations are perfect for romance. For Foodies: Elkhart, Wisc. Does your idea of the perfect […]
With all the snow we’ve be getting lately, you’re probably dreaming of a warm-weather getaway. Get some help planning your next trip at the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show this weekend. If you’re sticking around the North Shore, winter festivities for the entire family will continue at Kohl Children’s Museum with an evening of song and […]
