Canada’s State & Main, known for its comfort food, cocktails and selection of craft beers, has opened its first U.S. location at The Glen Town Center. Stop by for favorites like the Grilled Cheeseburger, Poutine and French Quarter Beignets. Plus, take advantage of specials like 25 percent off Tins on Tuesdays and half-price bottles of […]
Make the most of the last few weeks of summer with a favorite festival, live music at Navy Pier, and fun annual events at Brookfield Zoo and Chicago Botanic Garden. Then, start your back-to-school shopping at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago. 61st Annual Ginza Holiday Festival Aug. 12-14 Chicago This Japanese cultural festival will feature […]
As we say hello to August, don’t miss a festival all about a classic Chicago food, a new kids fair, two art festivals and a hit Broadway show. Chicago Hot Dog Fest Aug. 5-7 Chicago Chicago History Museum is hosting this celebration of a Chicago staple with vendors including Edzo’s, Wiener Take All and Cooker’s Red Hots. The […]
Have you ever stopped to think about why otherwise busy people put extraordinary time and effort into million dollar fundraisers for cultural institutions? The “why” behind their actions is almost always inspiring. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming Symphony Ball on Oct. 15 is the culmination of the Orchestra’s 125th anniversary season. The organizers of the annual gala intend to raise […]
Chicago may have lost out on the bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics, but that doesn’t mean the Windy City won’t be well represented at these Games. Check out the incredible athletes who will be representing both Team USA and their Sweet Home Chicago in Rio this summer. Monica Rokhman Age: 19 Hometown: Northbrook, Illinois […]
The sun is beginning to set on another Chicago summer, but there’s still plenty to do before fall officially begins. Aug. 1: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Guided Interior Tour 951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park Take a guided tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s home, or click here to discover additional tours of Robie House, […]
If you’re not heading to Lollapalooza (where Evanston native Jessie Arlen, stage name iDA HAWK, will perform songs she co-wrote with GriZ on Friday night) this weekend, say goodbye to July with a movie at Ravinia and a wine tasting in Winnetka instead. Families also won’t want to miss a kid-friendly show, workshop or sand sculpting […]
End your summer on a high note — literally — with Chicago’s must-see live music in August. Don’t miss the hot summer playlist too. Tall Heights Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Aug. 1 The Boston-based progressive folk duo of singer/guitarist Tim Harrington and singer/cellist Paul Wright deliver understated yet harmoniously emotive music. Their upcoming album “Neptune” arrives Aug. 19, […]
Head to Chicago for free staged readings at Goodman Theatre and to get a taste of Latin America. Or, stick around the suburbs for a new taco fest, Summerfest or festival of art. Highwood Days & North Shore Taco Fest July 20-24 Highwood Highwood’s oldest festival, Highwood Days, takes place alongside the first ever North […]
Whether it’s through an ongoing effort to make their community a better place or a one-off program with a big impact, here are some of the Chicago-area and Midwestern breweries giving more to their communities than hangovers. Chicagoland: Middle Brow Beer Co. Not many breweries have made charitable giving as big a part of their […]
