JCC Chicago's Violins of Hope Showcases Stories of Jewish Resilience Through Music

For 20 years, Israeli violinmakers Amnon and Avshalom (Avshi) Weinstein collected and restored Holocaust-era violins. The father and son duo presented these beautifully crafted string instruments worldwide through their project Violins of Hope — an international sensation showcasing Jewish stories of resilience, resistance and unity through the power of musical performance. The Jewish Community Center […]

Award-Winning Court Theatre Exemplifies the Classics and Defines the Future of Theatre in Chicagoland

Court Theatre is having a moment.  Court’s Resident Artist, Ron OJ Parson, was recognized by the Chicago Tribune as the 2022 Chicagoan of the Year for Theater, an acknowledgement that came just on the heels of him receiving the SDCF Zelda Fichandler Award. Court’s new Associate Artistic Director, Gabrielle Randle-Bent, was listed as one of […]

The Power of Art to Prevent Gun Violence: Artist Bonnie Lautenberg Launches National Fundraising Effort with Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords

Ten years ago, former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords founded Giffords, a gun-prevention organization. It was a month after the Sandy Hook tragedy, and two years to the day after Giffords was shot in the head in an attack that left six people dead and 13 injured at a Saturday morning constituent meet-and-greet outside a grocery store […]

Sherwin-Williams, Hester Painting & Decorating Discuss the Power of Color in the Home and Share Expert Paint Color Picks

The psychological impact of color has been proven to have a significant effect on how we perceive and respond to aspects of the day-to-day. The “power of color” was explored by design professionals at the Sherwin-Williams Color Conversation with Hester Painting & Decorating virtual event, hosted by Make It Better Media Group on March 23. […]

New In Town: French, Ethiopian and Wood-Fired Food, First-Ever Cannabis Dispensary with a Café, and a Fun Bar to Drink with the Fishes

“Midwinter spring is its own season,” wrote T.S. Eliot, and the unseasonably warm weather during the early months of 2023 seems to have helped sparked some life into Chicago and the North Shore. People are revisiting old favorites – some of which have new locations or looks – and they’re checking out cool new places […]

The Best Chicago Charity Galas to Attend in 2023

Gala season is upon us, and there is no shortage of charity events to attend in Chicago this year. These parties with purpose allow you to support worthy causes while enjoying action-packed days and evenings filled with socializing, dinners, cocktails, performances, dancing and more. Read on for our list of the best Chicago-area galas in […]