Michael J. Nyenhuis, president and CEO of UNICEF USA since March 2020, sat down with Make It Better founder Susan B. Noyes to share his insight and excitement about the launch of “Heart Strings: Creating Connection To The World’s Children.” The interactive, multimedia experience, a collaboration between UNICEF USA and award-winning multimedia studio Moment Factory, […]
The sound of birds chirping and slightly warmer air coming off Lake Michigan reminds us that spring has sprung around Chicago. Now is the time to embrace the freshness of the season and venture out into the city where everything is in bloom once more. Read on for our lineup of the best things to […]
It’s pitch black. Gradually, you see stars and the opening credits scroll up the dome like a Star Wars movie intro. “Adler Planetarium and The Joffrey Ballet present an Action Lines production in association with Big Foot Media.” Then, you hear a voice… Our universe … a gravitational stage upon which all things dance … […]
Whether you’re celebrating Women’s History Month; the traditions of St. Patrick’s Day; or merely the resurgence of spring, Chicagoland is blossoming with events and celebrations of community, food, art and more — for everyone. For those who patiently waited for winter to pass, the time has come to explore the city once again. Read on for our […]
Those sweet summer days we’ve waited for all year long are flying by. In the spirit of squeezing all we can from Chicago’s most spectacular season, we’ve compiled the best things to do in Chicago and the suburbs this August. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts on Instagram @betterchicago All Month No Man’s […]
All that anticipation for summer has led us here, to a sunny, activity-filled July. From 4th of July to NASCAR, music festivals and more, it’s going to be a busy, fun month! To help you plan, we round up the best things to do in Chicago and the suburbs every month so you can spend […]
In the modern age, the ever-present symptoms of the climate crisis, socio-political strain, civil unrest and more loom larger than ever in our lives. Oftentimes, this puts us in a reactionary position instead of one based in action and forethought on how to navigate these issues. For analogue collage artist Sierra Severson, there is a […]
The sound of birds chirping and a slightly warmer air coming off Lake Michigan reminds us that spring has sprung around Chicago. Now is the time to embrace the freshness of the season and venture out into the city where everything from the arts and culture scene to cuisine and cocktails are in bloom once […]
Whether you’re celebrating Women’s History Month; the traditions of St. Patrick’s Day; or merely the resurgence of spring, Chicagoland is blossoming with events and celebrations of community, food, art and more — for everyone. For those who patiently waited for the winter blues to pass, the time has come to explore the city once again. […]
Before NASCAR speeds into Chicago for their two-day racing and music festival this summer, they are unveiling collaborative efforts with Chicago institutions. This includes The Art Institute of Chicago, partnering with Toyota and NASCAR to promote the upcoming exhibition Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde: the Modern Landscape on a promotional pace car to celebrate the […]
