Summer’s Splendid Theater Fare
Chicago’s summer theater scene runs the gamut—from serious to silly, musical to moving.
Best Weekend Summer Trips for Couples and Families
C’mon, admit it—you’re counting the days until summer vacation. Now you’re staring down the calendar, trying to find time for a trip. No problem—whether it’s a couples getaway or packing the kids into the minivan, Fodor’s Travel Executive Editorial Director Arabella Bowen has several great suggestions for in-town excitement and weekend getaways that don’t involve […]
5 Fabulous Homes Open for Tours at the Winnetka Woman’s Club Housewalk
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, The Winnetka Woman’s Club will present its annual housewalk. This year’s theme is “Lifestyles,” and the five homes selected represent North Shore living in various degrees of decorative and architectural significance. Each home will be decorated with finishing touches by Material Possessions, Artistica Italian Gallery, and […]
5 Don’t Miss Museum Exhibits This Summer
School’s (almost!) out, summer’s on and the kids want to know what’s next. If you’re looking to entertain, here are 5 exhibits for sure-fire fun. The best part? They also can stave off that summer brain drain. *Note: Special exhibits usually require a separate ticket or admission fee. If you are a museum member, you […]
Books That Are Better For (or Than!) Sex
“50 Shades of Grey” may be a bestseller, but it’s not necessarily the best.
"The Iceman Cometh" at Goodman Theatre
The combination of Eugene O’Neill, Brian Dennehy, and Robert Falls has yielded huge artistic returns over the years for the Goodman. Falls’ current staging of O’Neill’s “The Iceman Cometh” raises the already-formidable stakes by tossing the star wattage of Nathan Lane into the mix. But even if you go into this long (five hours with […]
"Encores" at Piven Theatre
Joyce Piven and her late husband, Byrne Piven, began telling stories 40 years ago at their eponymous theater. Creating a distinctive theatrical style, they started with a show based on some of Anton Chekhov’s stories. Evanston’s small but influential Piven Theatre is now celebrating its 40th anniversary with show aptly titled “Encores.” It isn’t a […]
May Movies
For some women, Mother’s Day is more hotly anticipated than a birthday or anniversary. It’s the one time all year you can expect some pampering and praise—you’re Queen for the day. Here are a few great flicks to inspire: “The Queen” (2006) Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen PG-13 I’m not sure if I’d want to own an […]
Steppenwolf's "The March"
“The March” is about war, but Frank Galati’s stage adaptation of E.L. Doctorow’s novel doesn’t feel like a battle. Gunshots ring out a few times, and bodies spill blood on the Steppenwolf Theatre’s stage. But this Civil War drama is more about the the moments of fearful anxiety before the bullets fly, and the quiet […]
May Book List
May is about moms—we’ve got great reads that celebrate the spirit of motherhood (and make excellent gifts, too!)
