This year, Rosemont celebrates its 60th anniversary. This village has transformed from a destination for business travelers into a true entertainment district full of restaurants, shopping and activities for all ages. Activity Hub Get your live music fix in Rosemont at the Allstate Arena, ranked by Pollstar magazine as the third-best concert venue in the […]
This year, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students across the city will have the opportunity to engage in more than 64 exciting arts education programs and projects, thanks to the funds and grants provided by Be Creative and the Creative Schools Fund. A campaign for arts education in Chicago Public Schools, Be Creative operates based on […]
Who’s ready for the weekend? Kids will love meeting Fancy Nancy, playing with huskies or cheering on knights at Medieval Times, while adults will enjoy a home show at Navy Pier and an event for the new Eli’s Cheesecake cookbook. Fancy Nancy Tea Party Jan. 29 Evanston Fancy Nancy is coming to Little Beans Cafe […]
Just in time for Valentine’s Day comes the opening of Vanille Patisserie Lakeview, the third and newest outpost of owner Sophie Evanoff’s beloved artisanal bakery. Lincoln Park and the Chicago French Market locations remain open — and busy. If you’re a macaron fan, Vanille is a go-to bakery already; the Lakeview location, which officially opens Feb. […]
The Chicago Travel & Adventure Show will help you plan your escape from Chicago’s freezing temps, but with Chicago Restaurant Week, Disney on Ice, ComedySportz and a new exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum, you just might want to brave the cold this weekend. And don’t forget to check out our 100 Things to Do This […]
There’s no arguing the fact that Chicago is a red meat town. Certainly, we’ve got the big beef houses as testimony to our love: Morton’s, Mastro’s, Gibson’s, Gene & Georgetti, Chicago Cut and more. But in the past year or so, there’s been a carnivore renaissance, with innovative new steakhouses pushing beyond the Caesar Salad/Creamed […]
Expect lots and lots of Shakespeare on Chicago stages in 2016, with a yearlong festival celebrating the Bard’s works. Meanwhile, the Marriott is trying something a bit more daring than usual, and the Goodman is creating a five-hour epic about evil. Shakespeare 400 Chicago Throughout 2016 Chicago Shakespeare Theater is spearheading this big festival honoring […]
Start your weekend at a Winter Wonderland in Glenview before heading to Chicago for a new exhibit at The Field Museum and a new show at Goodman Theatre. You can also hear from a Holocaust survivor at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with multiple events around Chicagoland. Winter Wonderland […]
Dylan Lauren, daughter of legendary fashion designer Ralph Lauren, must have been paying careful attention to her dad’s clothing empire when she was growing up. The younger Lauren now runs a booming candy company, Dylan’s Candy Bar, which has 13 locations, including a colorful shop on Michigan Avenue that is guaranteed to bring smiles to […]
A wedding celebration marks not only the marriage of two people who’ve waited a lifetime to walk down the aisle together, but also the culmination of months or even years of preparation for the big event. Not sure where to start? Read our wedding guide for help finding the perfect gown and jewelry, selecting the […]
