What a strange world we are living in. We are looking at the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, and wondering how we can safely celebrate the unofficial start of summer and honor the military heroes we’ve lost—while continuing to shelter in place, away from families, friends and community. From virtual Memorial Day observances to BBQ tips, […]
By now you know the drill: we’re stuck indoors, working from home and grasping onto anything that sparks joy. But at least the sun is shining, there is good news on the horizon and we have five ways for you to support local, and stay sane. Here is what we are digging this week. Saving […]
About 55 minutes into Frank Capra’s iconic film, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” a financial panic causes townspeople to start a “run” on the Bailey Bros. Building and Loan. George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) faces the angry crowd and explains, “You’re thinking of this place in the wrong way, as if I have the money back in […]
About 55 minutes into Frank Capra’s iconic film, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” a financial panic causes townspeople to start a “run” on the Bailey Bros. Building and Loan. George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) faces the angry crowd and explains, “You’re thinking of this place in the wrong way, as if I have the money back in […]
Does it feel like you have reached the end of Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video? Here’s what TV shows you should watch next, based on the shows you’ve already binged and loved. If you liked: “Tiger King” Netflix Watch: “McMillions” HBO + Hulu “Tiger King” was a wild ride, and if you are looking for another […]
How are we doing? It’s week seven of what seems like an endless stay-at-home order, and we are going a bit stir crazy, especially with this weather. To lift everyone’s spirits, we rounded up some fun ideas to keep you sane this week, while we are doing our part to keep ourselves and others safe. […]
Yes, we are in week six of our official stay-at-home order—if you were wondering—and it’s business as usual over here. Between puzzles, work, homeschooling and cooking up meals that feed our souls (hello, carbs!), we are delighted by anything new to keep us going. Here are five things keeping us busy at home that we […]
It is a difficult time for artists and cultural institutions. With shelter-in-place orders leading to the temporary closure of venues, performers find themselves with no place to practice their craft, and without a paycheck.
Last year’s 39th annual Auction Napa Valley, a four-day celebration of wine and vintners, raised nearly $12 million dollars for 25 local nonprofits and featured entertainment from Katy Perry, food from Ayesha Curry’s International Smoke and the world’s only single-case auction of 100 or more lots. But the event’s 40th year is not going to […]
Calling all opera, wine, food and travel lovers—aka everyone! (The committee behind the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Women’s Board Wine Auction, a fundraising initiative that has raised more than $11 million for Lyric since 1988, is urging those with an ability to do so to join in on a “social distancing campaign” in support of […]
