There’s nothing quite like reading a few good books. Books are portable, low cost and easily accessible. And the best part? It comes at the end, when you can share your thoughts with friends. There’s a reason book clubs are popular, and it isn’t just the chance to get out of the house and share […]
Even the sanest of families can catch a case of the crazies this time of year. When holiday cookie-baking, gift-purchasing, house-decorating and party-hopping have you forgetting what day it is, pack the kids and spouse in the car and head south to Lincoln Park for an evening of ZooLights. See: The lights, the lights, the […]
If you can’t beat ‘em…let’s face it, North Shore – it’s cold, and it’s going to stay cold well into…June. At least. If we can’t escape the extreme temperatures, we may as well learn how to enjoy them! Here’s a rundown of local outdoor ice rinks and sledding hills, along with a few picks for […]
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Northlight Theatre 9501 Skokie Blvd. 847-673-6300 Thursday, November 12 – Sunday, December 20: “Souvenir” Next Theatre 927 Noyes St., Evanston 847-475-1875 Through November 29: “End Days” Writers’ Theatre 325 Tudor Ct., Glencoe 664 Vernon Ave., Glencoe 847-242-6000 Tuesday, November 17 – March 21: “Oh Coward!” Through December 6: “Rosencrantz and Guidenstern Are Dead” Cahn Auditorium […]
Who has time to exercise with a seasonal to-do list that stretches through December? We’re here to help you feel better about skipping the workout—here’s a general idea of the calories you’re burning while you work and play this fall: Raking the lawn—The calorie count varies depending on the source, so we’re going with the […]
If the Wisconsin Cheese Trail isn’t your slice of cheddar, but you still want to get away for the weekend, check out Lake Geneva’s upcoming fall events. September 1-6: 161st Annual Walworth County Fair: This fair features tons of great activities for the entire family, including a kiddie carnival, pony rides and a petting zoo. […]
It’s a season ending worthy of a Hallmark television special—a girls’ baseball team knocking off a boys’ team for the division championship. Where’s Geena Davis to star as one of the moms? You don’t need to dream it—it’s a fact. The Chicago Pioneers, one of just two all-girls baseball programs in the country, recently won […]
Chicago and wilderness don’t really go together. But nature is less than a gas tank away. Really. School’s been out for a month, and your kids may be asking for all-day marathons of TV Land or Playstation. It’s hard not to cave once in a while, but if your parental guilt is getting the best […]
There’s more to sports than major league baseball, football, basketball and hockey. The Chicago area offers up a plethora of sports teams and activities beyond the Blackhawks, Bulls, Bear, Cubs and White Sox. If you’re looking to watch or do something different, we’ve got a bunch of great suggestions: Football: Arena football is an adrenaline-pumping, […]
