On October 13, the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center hosted an event, Women All in For Poker, held at RPM Seafood Chicago. This exclusive, inaugural event was an opportunity for over 160 women to experience and learn “the art of poker.” Moreover, the evening was in support of the Museum’s constant mission to fight […]
The most wonderful time of the year is a lot more enjoyable when you don’t have to stress about holiday shopping. Luckily, if you have a Disneyphile on your list, we’re here to make it as easy as saying “Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo!” From home to tech and toys to books, here are the best Disney, Star Wars, […]
The most wonderful time of the year is a lot more enjoyable when you don’t have to stress about holiday shopping. Luckily, if you have a Disneyphile on your list, we’re here to make it as easy as saying “Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo!” From home to tech and toys to books, here are the best Disney, Star Wars, […]
Chicago will officially flip the switch on the holiday season this weekend during the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, kicking off the most wonderful time of the year in the Windy City. A 31-year tradition, the weekend-long holiday celebration includes family-friendly, free festivities from a ceremonial tree lighting to America’s third-largest parade, grand marshaled by […]
The food-obsessed friend or family member in your life is always on the hunt for something new and special. As a devoted foodie myself, I get it. We can be hard to shop for, even though there is SO MUCH OUT THERE, because how do you narrow it down if you aren’t fully invested? Thus, […]
Calling all wizards and witches — grab your wands and don your robes because the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has come to Chicago. Harry Potter: Magic at Play makes its worldwide debut at Chicago’s Water Tower Place on Friday, Nov. 11. A collaboration between Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment and Original X Productions (OGX), the […]
Poet and two-time New York Times bestselling author Kate Baer‘s first book of poetry, What Kind of Woman, published in 2020, was met with critical acclaim and quickly catapulted her writing career. Since then, Baer — an Eastern Mennonite University graduate, whose work can also be found in The New Yorker and The New York […]
The most successful investors understand that investing is about more than just compounding cash. Rather, savvy investors use their money to support the most important things in life, because that’s good for their bottom line financially and emotionally. In other words, they look to maximize “social impact” — because burgeoning data demonstrates that the businesses […]
It can be hard to love the cold, blustery months in Chicago — sometimes we just want to retreat into our cozy homes and hibernate until spring. To help beat the chill — and the boredom — make plans to get out and about by checking out our lineup of the best things to do […]
The weather has cooled off but the dining and retail scene in Chicago and the suburbs is hotter than ever. It’s always a good sign when popular spots add new outposts, and Edie’s All-Day Cafe, Bonchon, Barcocina, and jewelry store, gorjana, have all opened additional locations. Other new openings to add to the must-visit list […]
