5 Things to Do: Labor Day Weekend Go Guide
Summer’s last blast is this weekend—don’t miss it.
5 Things to Do: August 16 - 18
No plans this weekend? You have ’em now! There’s plenty to do this weekend—including a couple of signature events, The Arlington Million and the Chicago Air and Water Show. And if you need a kiddie music moment, the Wilmette Theatre has you covered. Put these five events on your bucket list: Arlington Million Saturday, Aug. […]
August Movies: Bromances We Love
Who doesn’t love a buddy flick? You know, the kind of buddies that have each other’s back, sometimes even at their own expense? Everyone’s got their favorite, and here are a few of ours: Wedding Crashers (2005, R) Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson Straight-up funny from start to finish, John Beckwith and Jeremy Grey are […]
September Books: Sequels and Second Acts
Expect this fall’s bookshelves to be crowded with highly anticipated sequels alongside new novels from acclaimed authors. Drop the kids off at the bus stop, grab a cup of joe and kick back with your next favorite read. Sycamore Row John Grisham Matthew McCon … err, I mean Jake Brigance, returns to the Ford County […]
Tips to Avoid Staph Infections This Summer
Souvenirs are great to bring home from a summer vacation—a skin infection? Not so much. Staph and MRSA infections are on the rise, and with it, the number of people who are actively carrying these illnesses out into the community. Staph bacteria is often present on the skin, and it’s increasingly resistant to antibiotics. With […]
July Movies: Camp Outs
Sweet, silly summer—not exactly the time Oscar-contending movies are released, right? Kick back and relax with a flick that’s all about the season of camp. Meatballs (PG, 1979) Bill Murray, Harvey Atkin With a nod to Wilmette’s native son, “Meatballs” is one of the funniest movies in the summer-camp-coming-of-age genre. “Are you […]
6 Summer Reading Ideas for Teens
Trying to keep your kid engaged with reading can be difficult—especially during summer. Here are 6 great suggestions sure to capture their imagination: The Enchantress Michael Scott The sixth in the series, Nicholas and Perenelle Flamel find themselves squaring off against monsters from Alcatraz Island in a fight to save to save San Francisco. Far […]
August Books: You're a Quick Read
With just a few more weeks of summer, this is the perfect time to wrap up your beach reading with a book that can be finished in a long afternoon. Here are 4 great warm-weather suggestions: Finding Bliss Dina Silver Chloe Carlyle doesn’t want to love Tyler Reed, but sometimes love doesn’t listen. Is Tyler […]
5 Things to Do: Father's Day Weekend 2013
Everyone’s got a Dad—how are you celebrating yours this weekend?
6 Books for Your Beach Bag
Summer sun means summer fun. If you’re daydreaming about calm waters and cool breezes, we’ve got the book to complete your day at the beach. Where’d You Go, Bernadette Maria Semple You think your mom is crazy? My guess is Bernadette Fox has got her number. Join daughter Bee as she tries to decipher her […]
