“Mythbusters” Exhibition at MSI: Two Thumbs Up
Here’s the long and short of it: Go see “Mythbusters: The Explosive Exhibition.”
Spring Break Go Guide: March 30 - April 5
It’s the dreaded word: staycation. Sure, we all dream of sunny beaches and 4-star hotels, but not everyone can make it out of town. And let’s face it—Chicago’s pretty exciting. Maybe this is the year your friends and family have targeted you for a visit. So, whether it’s the kids who are home from school […]
Spring Break Go Guide: March 23 – 29
It’s the dreaded word: staycation. Sure, we all dream of sunny beaches and 4-star hotels, but not everyone can make it out of town. And let’s face it—Chicago’s pretty exciting. Maybe this is the year your friends and family have targeted you for a visit. So, whether it’s the kids who are home from school […]
ScreenBreak 2012: Turn Off the TV
It’s time to turn off the TV and see what a difference it makes. ScreenBreak 2012 is a week-long event, sponsored by The Alliance for Early Childhood, created “to encourage families to turn off the television for a whole week and to explore other options.” There are a number of family-friendly activities scheduled all […]
Fresh: City Eats
John des Rosiers, the acclaimed North Shore chef behind Lake Bluff’s Inovasi and the gourmet prepared foods spot Wisma in Lake Bluff and Libertyville, has recently expanded to the city. He’s opening the third Wisma in the French Market at Ogilvie Transportation Center. Specializing in food that’s local, organic, sustainable and made fresh daily, Wisma […]
March (Literary) Madness
While friends and family are focusing on college basketball, you can curl up with a great read or two this month. Here are our books editor’s favorites. The Tiger’s Wife By Téa Obreht Hailed as a potential Pulitzer winner this year, Obreht’s debut novel is like reading the story behind a mysterious painting hanging in […]
Better or Bust: Armpocket Sport i-20
Have you ever seen the T-shirt that reads, “I Hate Running. But I Love The Results”? That’s me. It’s not that I hate running—I actually like it quite a bit. But I would never be able to tough out longer than a mile without my friend Mr. iPhone. For many, music can make the difference […]
Emerald City Delights With “Snow White"
The Brothers Grimm never imagined a story like this. Emerald City Theatre’s “Snow White as Performed by Professor TJ Barker’s Troupe of Theatricals” offers a unique twist on the well-known fairytale. Written and directed by the talented Ernie Nolan, the performance includes a play within a play that pays homage to vaudeville with its mix […]
A New Year Means a New Book List
Repeat after me: “This year, I resolve to read at least one book every month.” You can do it—here are 10 suggestions to get you started: 1. A Visit From the Goon Squad (Jennifer Egan) Reading last year’s Pulitzer Prize winner for fiction scores you hipster points, but be warned—friends tell me they’ve either loved […]
25 Apps for Busy Moms
We’ve updated our list of the 25 must-have apps. They’ll make you smarter, save you money and save you time. Start the downloads! And we also note which ones will work on your iPad.
