Joffrey Ballet Premieres 'Atonement' in Chicago: A Q&A with Artistic Director Ashley Wheater on Bringing Ian McEwan’s Novel to the Stage

This week, The Joffrey Ballet brings Atonement to the Lyric Opera stage. This is the first ballet adaptation of Ian McEwan’s best-selling novel turned Academy Award®-winning film, choreographed by Cathy Marston in a co-production with Ballet Zürich. Make It Better (MIB) spoke with Joffrey’s Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director, Ashley Wheater MBE, last week before […]

by Vicki Crain

Support Ingenuity and Invest in Arts Education Equity

Access to quality arts education: this was the goal that Ingenuity was founded on 11 years ago. On Tuesday, June 14, Ingenuity celebrated its founding leaders, Francia E. Harrington and Paul Sznewajs, whose vision led the organization to where it is today — and those who will see it forward. “Our strategies influence meaningful policy […]

by Ingenuity | Partnership

A Star-Studded Return: Lyric Opera Gala Is a Fashionable Evening to Remember

Some of the Chicago-area’s most generous philanthropists gathered for the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s “Lyric Under the Stars” fundraiser, their first in-person gathering since the onstart of the pandemic. The sold-out event, held Sept. 25, drew 250 supporters to celebrate the Lyric’s return to live performances, and raised $1.8 million gross dollars.  Gala Chairwoman Karen […]

by Alice Fabbre

5 Things to Do Oct. 8-10 — Highwood Pumpkin Fest, Lincoln Park Wine Fest, Cheer on Chicago Marathon Runners, and More

It’s going to be a busy fall weekend around Chicago and the North Shore! From the Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival and Skeleton Invasion, to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, here are five of the best events to check out. Check out each event’s website for current Covid-19 safety measures and possible cancelations. All Weekend: Virtual Open […]

by Macaire Douglas

5 Things to Do in Chicago and the Suburbs: August 13 - 15

Stay cool this weekend with a visit to the Museum of Illusions, Highwood’s Pride Fest, back-to-school shopping at the Fashion Outlets, Evanston Art Fest and more. Museum of Illusions 25 E Washington St, Chicago This museum offers more than 80 engaging exhibits that will teach you and your family about the human brain — all […]

by Macaire Douglas

14 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Chicago

February is Black History Month, a time to honor and celebrate the contributions Black people have made to the world while also examining the ways in which racial injustices are still left unaddressed. From attending concerts to supporting Black-led organizations, here are 14 ways to honor Black History Month around Chicago.  Watch  Feb. 5-7, 12-14: […]

by Aliyah Armstrong

5 Things You Can Do: July 23-26

Baseball is finally back, and we have a beautiful, but hot, weekend ahead of us. From safely visiting our zoos to mixing up a margarita at home in honor of National Tequila Day, here are five things you can do this weekend. Please take care and help our community fight COVID-19 — maintain at least […]

by Macaire Douglas