The heat is easing so break out of your air-conditioned house, and get into the wild. The North Shore has many wonderful nature preserves to explore. As this video shows, from a compact urban oasis to a sweeping expanse of pristine lakefront, you can find a perfect spot to experience our area’s beautiful landscapes in […]
Don Quixote takes up arms against a swelling tide of cruelty and mendacity in “Man of La Mancha,” now receiving a soulful revival under director/choreographer Rudy Hogenmiller. And though the politics of Miguel De Cervantes’ Spanish Inquisition-era novel seem far removed from the existing social landscape, his poetic tug-of-war between the dreamers and the pragmatists, […]
Every child has a personality of his/her own, and no one knows that better than Little Monsters Gear founder Abbie Kelley. Growing up as one of fifteen children, Abbie brings out the quirks in kids through her tees, onezees, bibs, legwarmers and burb cloths which are embellished with one of twelve Little Monsters designs. Inspired […]
With the title, “Thinking with Your Head…Men Exposed,” it would be easy to dismiss the Metropolis’ original comedy as just another “Hangover” knock-off. But that would be a big mistake. This all-male cast will have you feeling just as good the morning after as you do at final curtain. Written by Metropolis resident writer, Scott […]
Soon enough, the frenetic pace of school and activities will kick in. We’ll have little time to clean out closets, let alone make dinner for our families. And while time spent indoors with your kids organizing their rooms doesn’t sound appealing in August, come September you will reap the rewards of order and efficiency. The […]
This list is adapted from “The World Needs Your Kid,” by Craig Kielburger, Marc Kielburger and Shelley Page. The authors wrote this for kids to follow. Your job is to encourage and cheerlead, but don’t take over and direct. 1. Choose an issue – What is really bugging you? What do you wish you could […]
Relax and unwind at Elements, the latest therapeutic massage studio in Park Ridge! Owners Ralph Epifanio and Tom Peters hosted a grand opening July 26th complete with food, friends, family and the Park Ridge Chamber board of directors and members. Elements features specialized massage therapists who customize the massage experience to meet the client’s needs […]
If your son or daughter is heading to college in the near future, this video is for both of you. Current North Shore college students, who are home for the summer, share their advice about handling roommates, managing coursework, meeting people, staying healthy and more. You’ll be reassured by how poised and insightful these young […]
