Chicago’s theater scene is just starting to heat up, with everything from a world premiere take on Jane Austen to an adaptation of an Oscar-winning movie. Here are the best shows to see around Chicago and the suburbs this fall and winter. “A Doll’s House” Sept. 25 to Dec. 15 Daring to depict a woman […]
Love food? Then you’ll love this weekend. Sample fare from celebrity chefs at Millennium Park, dine on dumplings at Navy Pier, celebrate Oktoberfest with local craft beer and hard cider, and more. Chicago Gourmet Sept. 24-29 Chicago Watch cooking demonstrations by chefs like Rick Bayless, Stephanie Izard, Carrie Nahabedian, and Fabio Viviani; enjoy special encore […]
Jill Wine-Banks’ new memoir, due out in 2020, reveals the drama in one of U.S. history’s critical moments, plus much about her illustrious life and career.
Fall is almost here, which means it’s time to start planning a day trip to one of the many apple orchards and/or pumpkin patches around the Chicago area. Plus, the arrival of fall means there will be plenty of days perfect for snuggling up in a cozy sweater with a good book or the hottest […]
If you love art, don’t miss two of the biggest exhibits of the year at Navy Pier and Chicago Botanic Garden. Plus, sample delicious fare at three food festivals and watch an Oscar-winning movie as the score is performed live. EXPO CHICAGO Sept. 19-22 Chicago Back for its eighth year, the exhibitors at this year’s […]
Suzanne Le Mignot is an award-winning news anchor and reporter at CBS Chicago. She’s got heart, smarts, and the unwavering determination to right wrongs and help those in need. Le Mignot works hard to pay forward the blessings of her TV journalism success while staying mindful of her roots. Her father died on Valentine’s Day […]
It’s a busy weekend around Chicago, with wine, whisky, and dessert tastings as well as a movie screening, art festival, Mexican Independence Day celebration, and much more. “This Changes Everything” Special Event Sept. 13 Wilmette Join The Wilmette Theatre and Women in Film Chicago for a showing of “This Changes Everything,” a documentary on gender […]
Memoirs offer a glimpse into real-life experiences, from heartbreak and loss to survival and hope. They help us to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes, deepening our understanding of the world. Here are five memoirs that belong on everyone’s reading list. Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations Mira Jacob When faced with a seemingly […]
The Joffrey Ballet opens its 2019-20 season with the Chicago premiere of Cathy Marston’s enthralling adaptation of the classic novel “Jane Eyre,” presented at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, in 10 performances only, Oct. 16-27. Set to music by Philip Feeney, Marston’s celebrated adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel combines theater […]
SOFA (Sculpture Objects Functional Art and Design) Fair in Chicago is the premier gallery-presented art fair dedicated to three-dimensional art and design. Founded in 1993, SOFA has proven to be a highly-anticipated event within the Chicago area and art world. Returning again to Navy Pier this Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, the fair will bring […]
