“Swirling, twirling fun.” That’s how Julie Floyd, owner of Classic Kids Photography, describes the photography studios’ 5th annual fundraising project, Rock Your Tutu, which will run the entire month of May. You can book an appointment for your children (adults are welcome too) at any of the Classic Kids Photography studios for a fun and fluff-filled […]
Chicago enjoys world-class arts organizations. But surprisingly, until recently, it offered almost no arts education for its public school students. The arts were cut from the Chicago Public Schools three decades ago. Unlike most other cities, Chicago didn’t even offer a public school for the arts for youth with strong artistic inclinations. Please see our […]
A rickety set of wooden stairs leads to the basement of the Evanston Art Center on Sheridan Road, where easy laughter and loud chatter fill the ceramics studio. It’s Tuesday morning, and “Intermediate/ Advanced Ceramics,” led by David Todd Trost, is in full swing. Many of the 10 or so students present have been in […]
The relationship between mothers and sons is always special, and Chicago Bulls’ star Joakim Noah and his mother Cecilia Rodhe are building upon their close relationship to make a difference in Noah’s adopted hometown of Chicago and beyond. Shortly after Noah signed with the Bulls and moved to the Windy City, he and Rodhe combined […]
Susan G. Komen® recently reported that there will be 292,130 new cases of breast cancer this year. That number is staggering. I once heard the great Oprah Winfrey discuss her comprehension of the values of large numbers. She said that when she started making large amounts of money, she could understand the value of $100, […]
At the Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) we believe that music is not only an essential part of a quality education, but also a powerful contributor to quality of life. This philosophy, first articulated in 1931 with the founding of the organization, is continually demonstrated by the quality of our students as performers, listeners and […]
Do you ever find yourself sitting at your desk or lying on the living room couch feeling uninspired? Check out TED Talks for a quick burst of motivation. These 15-20 minute videos feature engaging speakers who share innovative ideas, advice and calls to action. We have four talks that will make you change the way […]
The Better Makers section of our print magazine features photos of guests and honorees from some of Chicago’s top fundraisers. We highlight these events in order to shed light on all of the hard work the people of Chicago and the North Shore are doing to raise awareness around important causes and make a difference […]
Here at Make It Better, we are committed to helping you spread the word about the great work you are doing in our community. Email info@makeitbetter.net to tell us about the organizations you are passionate about. Below is an excerpt of an email from Lake Bluff resident Norman Olsen about his work with Bernie’s Book […]
Growing up in Hinsdale, Kristin Shea made annual visits to Winnetka for the Antiques show at Winnetka Community House. Now she’s one of the women who make that show happen. Last year, Shea, 36, joined the Winnetka Community House women’s board, a group of 56 women that handles the organization’s three major annual fundraisers and, […]
