Grab a group of girlfriends and head out to one of these fun spots for adult beverages, fun atmosphere and tasty eats. It’s Ladies’ Night! Live it up a little! Arlington Heights La Tasca, 25 W. Davis St., 847-398-2400 Tapas are always festive! The original small plates concept, and sangria to boot. Chicago Allium, 120 […]
Kids grow fast; leaving behind piles of outgrown clothes and toys. Consign them and you not only clean out their closets, you clean up some cash. Sprinkled throughout the North Shore are several good children’s resale stores that buy upfront or accept items for consignment. Contact each store for their specific policies. And while you’re […]
The Junior League of Chicago (JLC) has promoted voluntarism and the potential of women in the community since it was founded 100 years ago. When Lucy McCormick Blair Linn and twelve of her friends founded JLC in 1912, their first projects addressed the problems that women were having in the workplace. Their very first […]
Years ago, West Devon Avenue in West Rogers Park was a mainly Jewish community. Today, this bustling neighborhood, known as “Little India” is a destination for South Asian families, tourists, and fans of Indian culture—and it’s all a short drive away. Great food Hungry? Little India has restaurants for almost any flavor of Indian food. […]
What would you do for a favorite charity? Would you jump off a building? Okay, maybe not jump, but rappel down the 27-story theWit Hotel to raise money for the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago. Eighty people did just that on a recent spring weekend. Each raised at least $1,000 for the organization […]
Takashi Yagihashi is a busy chef—really busy.
I have known about Addis Abeba for years. A friend of mine who loves Ethiopian food and lives in Chicago told me it had been his favorite restaurant in Wrigleyville
The Music Institute of Chicago has been bringing music to the North Shore for 82 years. The month of March is Celebrating Music in our Schools Month. The Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) will be hosting several events on Saturday, March 17th, to help highlight the importance of music education for children of all […]
If springtime in Paris is a little too pricey, you can still get your French fix without breaking the bank (or getting jetlag) with these wallet-friendly places. Passport not required. Culture Alliance Francaise de Chicago French cultural center dedicated to language, learning and community outreach. Offers classes, movies, book clubs and social events for individuals […]
Come by, meet other gardeners (and gardeners-in-training), share stories and trade seeds during the first-ever “Great Chicago Seed Swap!” during the Chicago Flower & Garden Show at Navy Pier on Sunday, March 11.
