The Academy Awards matter. Without them, we’d have all Spiderman all the time. Hollywood’s dreams of critic-proof, merchandise-buying audiences promoting opening day with repetitive viewings and internet glee would come true. And the multinational corporations churning out movies by number would have the game entirely to themselves. Enter the Oscars. Though this is not why […]
The Academy Awards matter. Without them, we’d have all Spiderman all the time. Hollywood’s dreams of critic-proof, merchandise-buying audiences promoting opening day with repetitive viewings and internet glee would come true. And the multinational corporations churning out movies by number would have the game entirely to themselves. Enter the Oscars. Though this is not why […]
Many of us struggle to achieve balance in our daily lives, but finding your center can help you reach your highest potential. Experts from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation, including four-time Olympian Kara Winger, BIÂN in Chicago, and the San Francisco Zen Center joined a virtual event with Make it Better Group’s Editor at […]
Not only is March Women’s History Month, but on March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day, a day established over a century ago to honor the achievements of women and to promote gender equality around the world. This year’s theme is #BreaktheBias; raising awareness on bias, stereotypes and discrimination in the struggle for women’s equality. By highlighting […]
Not only is March Women’s History Month, but on March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day, a day established over a century ago to honor the achievements of women and to promote gender equality around the world. This year’s theme is #BreaktheBias — raising awareness on bias, stereotypes and discrimination in the struggle for women’s equality. […]
With spring almost here, there’s lots to do as people start heading outside. There’s lots going on to our north, with the Sonoma International Film Festival (featuring a special Plates & Places lunch with Joanne Weir) and Wine Road’s Barrel Tasting Weekend making the drive worthwhile. In the city, the arts are flourishing, from Immersive […]
From the Shamrock Shuffle and Chicago Restaurant Week, to St. Patrick’s Day and International Women’s Day, there’s so much to do this March around Chicago and the suburbs. Here are the best things to put on your calendar this month. All Month Tours at Frances Willard House Museum and WCTU Archives A center for women’s […]
Jared Rogers keeps up the drumbeat for well-executed Southern food in Petaluma, Casa Mañana opens a second location after 44 years in San Rafael, and Oakmont expands further into Marin. Featured: Easy Rider You likely already know the work of chef Jared Rogers. Named a San Francisco Chronicle Rising Star Chef in 2014, he was […]
“New” has become old to Laurent “LT” Therivel. A retired Marine, Therivel’s professional and personal resumes are bursting with new places, new faces and new experiences that have led him to Glencoe. But a neck tattoo? That really is a new one. Therivel sported the mock neck art, as well as a burly handlebar mustache, […]
On Jan. 31, the Family Action Network presented a virtual event, featuring author Laura Coates, CNN legal analyst and former federal prosecutor, as she promotes her book, “Just Pursuit: A Black Prosecutor’s Fight for Fairness.” Coates was in conversation with Emily Bazelon, staff writer for New York Times Magazine and co-host of the podcast, “Slate […]
