Body Worlds is back—and it should make your spring or summer bucket list. With three kids in tow, I braved the spring break crowds to visit the Museum of Science and Industry’s newest exhibit, “Body Worlds & The Cycle of Life,” which runs through Sept. 5. It’s the second go-round at MSI with Dr. Gunther […]
Wilmette native Sarah Ruhl is one of the most accomplished and acclaimed playwrights in contemporary theater. Beginning April 30, Goodman Theatre presents the world premiere of Ruhl’s “Stage Kiss,” which it commissioned, while her adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s classic “Orlando” closes this weekend at Court Theatre. Known for her quirky plays that tackle everything from […]
Porchlight Theatre presents the Midwest Premiere of “Meet John Doe,” a musical based on the Frank Capra film. During the Great Depression, a columnist saves her job by creating a news story. Her fake suicidal man garners the city’s attention and sells newspapers. To keep up the charade, Ann hires a John to play the […]
Cyclists and wannabes will be glad to know there’s a new bike shop in Evanston this spring. Bucephalus Bikes is owned and operated by two local cycling aficionados, Alex Añón of Evanston, whose family has been living car-free for 13 years, and Ryan Pavlik, who bikes to Evanston from his South Loop home. The store […]
