After a weekend filled with alternative-rock hits, hip-hop tracks and electronic melodies, it’s safe to say the intermittent downpours put no damper on the fun at this year’s Lollapalooza. Whether you attended one day in Grant Park or rallied for all three, there were plenty of memorable moments to be had. Here’s a recap of the […]
When it comes to finding activities for your child, scheduling can be a hurdle. That’s why The Youth Choral Theater’s high-energy classes are designed to deliver maximum musical benefits in minimum time. Each of their award-winning voice training classes is specially created for specific age groups and taught by nationally recognized conductor and composer Paul […]
“New York, New York! It’s a helluva town!” So opens “On the Town,” sung by three American sailors—Gabey, Chip and Ozzie—who are on 24-hour leave in New York City for the first time. They’re hopeful, curious and excited to go “on the town” and see what the city has to offer, both culturally and romantically. […]
Superstar chef Rick Bayless and Lookingglass Theatre are restaging “Cascabel” (now officially known as “Rick Bayless in Cascabel”) this month at The Owen Theatre at Goodman. Rather than review the show again—news flash: it’s still great—I had the opportunity to sit down with Rick himself at Frontera Grill to talk about the show, the creative […]
The final stretch of summer is here—don’t get into a workout slump now! While you’re refreshing wardrobes and routines before the kids head back to school, why not refresh your workout playlist? Power your next workout with these hot pump-up jams that will push you through the last mile or set of reps. Here are […]
Fifty years have passed since the original Broadway production of “Fiddler on the Roof” was first performed at New York City’s Imperial Theatre in 1964. It’s not hard to understand, though, why the musical’s heartwarming story and endearing characters remain as timeless to our generation as the age-old Jewish traditions and customs were a continual […]
Do you have a desire for sex with someone other than your loved one? What if you could fulfill that sexual urge and still keep a happy and healthy relationship with your partner? These questions are examined in Bruce Norris’ “The Qualms,” now playing at Steppenwolf Theatre. When Chris (played by Greg Stuhr) and his […]
The voters have spoken! Thousands of readers took the time to tell us what they find best about the North Shore and Chicago. This year, over 90,000 verified votes were cast in over 11 categories in our annual Best of 2014 awards, and we couldn’t be prouder you responded in such numbers. Here are our […]
Lollapalooza is approaching (August 1-3), and it’s time to start thinking about the bands you want to see. At this point, everyone knows the headliners and main-stage artists, but what about the bands toward the bottom of the lineup list? Yes, their names are written in a smaller font, but that doesn’t mean they won’t […]
The mythical village Brigadoon appears in Scotland’s Highlands once every hundred years. After a day, it vanishes back into the mists, its people frozen in time for another century. “Brigadoon,” the 1947 Broadway musical by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, isn’t quite as difficult to see as the town itself—but it has disappeared from […]
