According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, only 20% of 2010 college graduates had jobs waiting for them after college. Considering that private 4-year universities cost around $30,000 per year for tuition (public universities start at an average of $7,000 per year), some have wondered if higher education is worth the sticker price. […]
Whether you’re host or guest for the Oscars, a good playlist is a must! Download this one at Valslist.com. RED CARPET PLAYLIST (for your Oscars party) 1. Own It by The Black Eyed Peas 2. Do You Want It All? by Two Door Cinema Club 3. Big Dreams by Molehill 4. Binga Bong! by Glenn […]
The new romantic comedy “The Dilemma,” set in Chicago, features North Shore talent—Lake Forest native Vince Vaughn and Charlie Hilbrant of Winnetka, who gave us the scoop. The movie, which also stars Winona Ryder, Jennifer Connelly and Channing Tatum, tells the story of best friends Ronny (Vaughn) and Nick (Kevin James). Ronny finds out that […]
Is your child a future movie star? Here’s a great chance to get a taste of Hollywood up close—Warner Bros. will be in Wilmette in late November for on-location filming of an upcoming Matt Damon feature, “Contagion.” The production company is looking for kids in grades K – 4 to serve as extras while shooting […]
Ah “Godspell,” you crazy minx, you, with your rag tag group of free spirits rocking out with Jesus. Hailing from the early 1970s, which saw an uptick in rock musicals based on Bible stories, “Godspell” features a cast of twenty-somethings reenacting parables primarily taken from the Gospel of Matthew. In terms of controversy, it’s definitely […]
Want a guaranteed date night? Then put aside the remote, get off the couch and treat yourself to live theater. Now is when 2010-2011 seasons are announced, so it’s the ideal time to lock in good seats at the best prices—some 25 and even 30 percent less than single performance tickets. But which theater […]
Though she’s originally from the East Coast, Northbrook’s Leslie Ferrell is just a wholesome Midwestern girl at heart. And her good values drive a career and volunteer work that she loves. Ferrell is general manager of Big Idea Entertainment, a children’s media company that produces “Veggie Tales,” a cartoon that teaches values to kids and […]
People look forward to the Super Bowl every year for two reasons: a love of football and a love of those very expensive, very entertaining commercials that get everyone talking. Believe me I know all about it. I’ve written the ads, critiqued the ads for major networks and enjoyed the sport of advertising for many […]
Looking for a slasher, gore-fest, torture or zombie flick to watch this Halloween? Look elsewhere! My taste in scary movies runs more to the Southern gothic, suspense, supernatural, whodunit, twist-a-minute genre. The “thinking man’s” scary movie, if you will. Give one a try and tell me what you think. What are you, afraid? The Gift […]
This weekend, consider taking a walk down ’80s memory lane with the movies of the North Shore’s very own writer-director John Hughes, who died of a heart attack Thursday. You’ll likely spot many familiar places, as many of Hughes’ movies were filmed right in our backyard. A graduate of Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, […]
