The fall season gets into full swing with some promising premieres. “East of Eden” Sept. 17 – Nov. 15 Back in 1988, “The Grapes of Wrath” became one of Steppenwolf’s most successful shows ever. Frank Galati, who wrote the script for that groundbreaking Tony Award winner, is now adapting another classic book by John Steinbeck, […]
If you want to change the world, start with one visionary, determined woman – like Sarah Elizabeth Ippel, the founder of the Academy for Global Citizenship (AGC) and its charter school which bears the same name. The school, on Chicago’s underserved southwest side, is evidence of her effectiveness in bringing about change. AGC is the […]
Enjoy your well-earned day off (and say goodbye to summer) with three festivals that will get you grooving, shopping and eating. Then, enjoy some quality family time at Arlington Park and the Chicago Botanic Garden. Chicago Jazz Festival Sept. 3-6 Chicago The Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park will once again host this Labor Day […]
There was a time—a long time, actually—when fine dining equaled French haute cuisine. End of story. Of course, that’s in the past, and many of those splurge restaurants have gone the way of the dinosaur. But the American love affair with French food survives, just in a less stuffy form. The Chicago area is filled […]
When you’re throwing a party, whether it’s a small gathering of friends or a blowout bash to celebrate a milestone, you want your guests to have a great time and truly connect with one another. Sometimes, though, it can be difficult to get even the most articulate and friendly adults out of their comfort zones […]
Rowing is tough. If you’re familiar with the sport, you’ve probably heard tales of blistered hands, sore muscles and glacial sprays from half-frozen rivers. But, as adversity often does, the shared pain that rowing teams endure creates true camaraderie. With eight in a boat, synchronicity is key. Every rower has an obligation to his or […]
There are only a few more weeks in which to soak up summer, so make the most of Chicago’s warm weather with a greek festival, two kids concerts, some “Dirty Dancing,” and a rare event at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Taste of Greektown 2015 Aug. 22-23 Chicago Opa! As you listen to music from Greek […]
The Chicago Humanities Festival brings together celebrities, professors, authors and leaders with the local community to discuss issues facing our country and world. After the festival’s 2015 lineup announcement on Aug. 18, here are just a few of the speakers we can’t wait to hear from. Tickets go on sale to Chicago Humanities Festival Members […]
The Shedd Aquarium’s Metamorphosis Gala on June 20 celebrated amphibians and explored why these amazing creatures need urgent help both here and around the world. The gala raised more than $2 million, and the presenting sponsors were William Blair and SF Foundation. More Better Makers: Lincoln Park Zoo Ball: Arctic Blast Raises $1.1 Million $1.6 […]
It’s going to be a crowded weekend in Chicago, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying the Chicago Air and Water Show or the Great American Lobster Fest. You can also stop by a Birchbox pop-up event that will help the company decide where to locate their permanent store next year. Or, if you would […]
