The calendar is full this beautiful fall weekend! Head to the Museum of Science and Industry for Boo Fest, adopt a new best friend at the PAWS Chicago’s North Shore Adoption Event, or catch a buzz-worthy film premiere during the Chicago International Film Festival. Here are five of the best events to check out. All […]
Audrey Niffenegger has a vision. In it, booklovers, writers, and artists will come together to create and support Artists Book House (ABH), a new nonprofit dedicated to the art of the book, from papermaking to printing word on page, from design and bookbinding to the experience of holding the finished product. Art books will share […]
It’s going to be a busy fall weekend around Chicago and the North Shore! From the Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival and Skeleton Invasion, to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, here are five of the best events to check out. Check out each event’s website for current Covid-19 safety measures and possible cancelations. All Weekend: Virtual Open […]
The Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, will return to form this month with screenings in theaters and at a drive-in, as well as being streamed virtually from home. From dramas and thrillers to documentaries and comedies, the festival, scheduled for Oct. 13-24, presents an array of offerings, featuring competitive categories […]
The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting crisper, the leaves are starting to change color — so let the annual family pilgrimage to the pumpkin patch begin! There are plenty of pumpkin patches around the Bay Area to shop for the perfect pumpkin, get lost in a corn maze, and get up-close-and-personal with […]
The slight chill in the air signals the arrival of fall and the perfect time to get lost in a bewitching book. From magical tales to clever murder mysteries to psychological thrillers, 2021 did not disappoint with new releases. Check out a list of spooky books with enough twists and turns to keep you reading […]
Mark Shaw doesn’t mind making some noise on behalf of women who’ve been silenced. Shaw, a Bay Area resident, is the author of the recent book, Collateral Damage: Connecting the Deaths of Marilyn Monroe, JFK, and Dorothy Kilgallen. While Monroe and JFK are well-known names, Shaw’s link to the story came through his commitment to […]
Mark Shaw doesn’t mind making some noise on behalf of women who’ve been silenced. Shaw, a Bay Area resident, is the author of the recent book, Collateral Damage: Connecting the Deaths of Marilyn Monroe, JFK, and Dorothy Kilgallen. While Monroe and JFK are well-known names, Shaw’s link to the story came through his commitment to […]
A Napa festival pours beer instead of wine, the Mill Valley Film Festival is back and John Waters is hosting a Halloween Meltdown in Oakland. What spooktacular things will entice you out of the house this month? Featured Planet Earth Fights Back One of Marin’s cultural treasures, experimental artist Phyllis Thelen opened a new show […]
The Women’s Board of The Joffrey Ballet will host a luncheon in celebration of its iconic production, The Nutcracker. The event is being held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, at Hyatt Regency Chicago’s Crystal Ballroom, but livestream access will be available to those unable to join in-person. The day will be dedicated to […]
