When Evanston native Anna D. Shapiro won a Tony award for directing “August: Osage County” in 2008, it changed her life. Only the second American woman to ever receive the award for Direction of a Play, Shapiro now finds herself in the enviable and unfamiliar position of being able to pick and choose her projects. […]
It’s the big night, the big dance. Prom. Where to begin to get ready? We’ve got ideas for accessories, dresses, flowers and where to book the limo. Accessories Fabulous Stores for Prom or Graduation Dresses Look Red Carpet Fresh Life Celebrations Fashion The Best of Oscar Fashion Corsages and Boutonnières for Prom They’re Delightful, […]
Based on Chekhov’s “Cherry Orchard,” playwright Tanya Saracho tells the story of a Mexican family’s legacy being disrupted by drug cartels. A poor carpenter becomes a hired gun. Shifting power and money is changing the roles of the working class and the privileged in modern day Nuevo Leon, Mexico. A mother and daughter return to […]
After a special occasion is over, many people keep their memories from that event alive through pictures preserved in a photo book. There are dozens of websites to choose from when making photo books, but scrapbooking a personal album or hiring a professional photographer for the job are popular options as well. Consider these pros […]
If your child tends to be a worrier or anxious, you can help your child cope by creating a “tool kit” filled with activities that calm the mind and the body. Bubbles Any good “bubble-blower” will tell you that the art of blowing bubbles is taking deep breaths, which, according to Debra Kowalczyk ,a counselor […]
Your odds of being struck by lightning in a given year: 1 in 750,000. Your odds of naturally conceiving quadruplets: 1 in 729,000. Lightning struck the Flores family, Mexican immigrants who live on Chicago’s South Side, when they found out that Guadalupe, 35, was carrying naturally conceived quadruplets. The stunning news sent Guadalupe into a […]
Whether it’s Barbies or baseball cards, kids love to collect things. Now there’s a fun new way for your youngsters to show off their interests, including their favorite animals, foods, sports and more, with a new toy called Poofin Pillows and Charms. The star-shaped Poofin pillows have a pocket for storing soft picture charms […]
Everyone wants to be forgiving—the idea is rooted in human nature and our desire to connect with others. And everyone who makes a mistake wants to be forgiven: Look at Chris Brown, Gov. Mark Sanford, and John Edwards, to name just a few examples. But while forgiveness can come with rewards, it also can have […]
At the Chicago History Museum, the student becomes the teacher. I have a tendency to pull my daughter’s leg when I can. Like any other Chicago-area elementary school student, she’s learned all about the city’s rich history. And she jumped at the chance to prove to me that Fort Dearborn wasn’t our nation’s first waterpark, […]
Enjoy this excerpt from “Tri the Journey” Chapter 3: Sharpen Your Skills If this is your first time combining all three (sports), don’t let thoughts such as, “I’ve never done it,” or “I don’t know how” stop you. We all start from our own place and build our base, whether we’re couch potatoes, marathoners, or […]
