When kids head back to school, it tends to make us feel like maybe we should be hitting the books too. While there’s nothing wrong with a great beach read, sometimes reading a nonfiction piece gives you a greater sense of accomplishment. From inspiring journeys to historic tales, check out new releases that prove sometimes […]
Don’t think twice about giving your kids the gift of music. Learning music is like a giant party for your kid’s brain, and nearly every part — from the frontal lobes to the brain stem — is invited! Countless studies show kids who take music lessons reap benefits that cross into several developmental areas. And […]
Spend your weekend shopping and dining in Evanston, sampling beer or sangria at two different Chicago events, cheering on performers at the Chicago Air and Water Show, and more. Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival Aug. 16-18 Evanston Shop paintings, photography, jewelry, home goods, and more from roughly 150 juried artists while also enjoying food […]
Check out our list of recommended books for middle-grade readers (readers in upper elementary through middle school) that the entire family will enjoy. Filled with captivating characters, witty dialogue, and fantastic illustrations, you may just find yourself reading ahead after bedtime! Jaclyn Hyde Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White Fiction, Recommended for Ages 9-12, May 2019 […]
Lollapalooza may be over, but it will still be a big weekend for music with concerts and a music festival in Evanston and Chicago. Plus, enjoy a variety of delicious food at both the Chicago Hot Dog Fest and Veggie Fest Chicago. Out of Space Aug. 8-11 Evanston SPACE is heading outside for four days […]
Lyric Opera of Chicago is opening its spectacular 65th season with Gioachino Rossini’s beloved comic opera, “The Barber of Seville,” on Saturday, Sept. 28. A Grand Lyric Tradition Less than two months after the very first meeting of Lyric’s Women’s Board in 1955, the inaugural Opera Ball was held. In its first year, the event […]
Make the most of the final weeks of summer with the Chicago Air and Water Show, Chicago Hot Dog Fest, Lollapalooza, The Great American Lobster Fest, and more. Events July 31 to Aug. 4: Northbrook Days 2019 This annual festival has been moved to Northbrook Court this year, but you can still expect tons of […]
Even if you’ve heard of polo, there’s a very good chance you’ve never actually seen a match played. And that, my friend, is a huge mistake — especially when you have Oak Brook Polo Club just waiting for you to visit. If you’re an old hand, if you’re uninitiated, if you just need something to […]
Oh, the dog days of summer. We wait for this weather all winter, but when the excessive heat and humidity really set in, we can’t help but retreat back indoors. Give yourself a pat on the back, grab that iced tea, and take the time to do some important summer work: catching up on your […]
Festival season continues with a taco and tamale fest in Pilsen and a craft beer and pizza fest in West Lakeview. Plus, shop amazing deals in Evanston, discover a new favorite artist, and more. Central Street Sidewalk Sale July 18-21 Evanston If you’re looking for the perfect gift or are already thinking about what your […]
