From city to suburbs, these stunning homes are graced with gorgeous windows that brighten up even the darkest winter days. 1970 N. Burling St., Chicago $7.7 million Designed by architects Liederbach and Graham, this impressive urban property sits on a 45’ wide corner lot, allowing light to stream in through the expansive Hope’s windows that […]
Favorite holiday season events are back, like The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Illumination at The Morton Arboretum, but you also won’t want to miss new events and exhibits like Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden and “Chicago’s Night Sky” at Adler Planetarium. “My America: Immigrant and Refugee Writers Today” Opens Nov. 21 Chicago This […]
There is a stained-glass window that is on display at the Richard H. Driehaus Museum in Chicago. Part of the current exhibition, “Eternal Light: The Sacred-Stained Glass Windows of Louis Comfort Tiffany,” its central theme depicts John the Baptist greeting Jesus with a kiss of charity; a gesture meant to symbolize the conferring of peace […]
Since 2008, the Richard H. Driehaus Museum, Chicago’s premier destination for Gilded Age and Art Nouveau-era art, architecture, and design, has been following in the long tradition of giving back to the community through its educational and cultural public programs, exhibitions, and lectures. Located just steps from the Magnificent Mile, the Chicago Landmark home in which […]
The plans are made, the table’s set, and you’ve agreed under duress to make a turkey for the extended family. But you’ve neither the time nor inclination to fuss with all the side dishes and desserts, and you want to step it up a bit from the Jewel pumpkin pie and a can of cranberry […]
Here in the Midwest, we are renowned not only for our hospitality, but our big hearts. Chicago-area chefs, restaurateurs, and food entrepreneurs are no exception to this; rather, they lead the way. Because there’s no greater show of humanity than feeding the soul as well as the body. Here are a few of the people […]
How does a theatre company stick around for 45 years yet still remain vital? Northlight Theatre seems to have figured out that conundrum, and if the sold-out crowd of 330 supporters at their recent gala is any indication, their audience is clamoring for more. Full disclosure: I’m one of their biggest fans, and co-chaired this […]
It will officially start feeling like the holidays this weekend with the return of seasonal favorites like “A Christmas Carol” at Goodman Theatre and Christkindlmarket. But if you’re not quite ready, don’t worry! “Don Giovanni” opens at Lyric Opera of Chicago, wndr Museum hosts a fall-themed event, and more. Christmas Around the World and Holidays […]
Everyone loves pasta, right? That’s one reason why Chicago is now seeing a renewed interest in house-made, hand-crafted pasta. At Spiaggia (980 N. Michigan Ave.), James Beard award-winning chef Tony Mantuano has been making pasta since day one. Sitting down before service one night in late October, Mantuano told us that in 1982, when he […]
This weekend, sample delicious food and beer, start your holiday shopping, get inspired by a documentary about a local pianist, and more. And on Monday, visit Brookfield Zoo for a Veterans Day Celebration that will include displays of military memorabilia and vehicles, performances by the Legacy Girls and Jesse White Tumblers, the posting of colors, […]
