Here in the Midwest, we are renowned not only for our hospitality, but our big hearts. Chicago-area chefs, restaurateurs, and food entrepreneurs are no exception to this; rather, they lead the way. Because there’s no greater show of humanity than feeding the soul as well as the body. Here are a few of the people […]
It will officially start feeling like the holidays this weekend with the return of seasonal favorites like “A Christmas Carol” at Goodman Theatre and Christkindlmarket. But if you’re not quite ready, don’t worry! “Don Giovanni” opens at Lyric Opera of Chicago, wndr Museum hosts a fall-themed event, and more. Christmas Around the World and Holidays […]
Since 1984, Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) has donated more than $45 million to service agencies nationwide that are committed to providing resources and education to those living with AIDS or at risk for infection. On Thursday, Oct. 24, DIFFA/Chicago hosted their signature event, Art for Life Chicago, at Venue West. They raised $110,000 […]
If you or a loved one lives with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the constant battle with fluctuating blood sugar levels is far too familiar. Daily life is suddenly brought to a screeching halt when the body demands insulin. Chicago Diabetes Project (CDP) is teaming up with an elite group of scientists, researchers, physicians, and surgeons […]
Meet a good-natured Mini Goldendoodle living in the Fulton River District who loves riding in convertibles and happy hours at Clark Street Ale House. Who: Mr. Ruben Oliver (aka Mr. Wet Nose or DAC Doodle) About: 4.5 year old male Mini Goldendoodle Lives In: Fulton River District with his parents Ericka Rios and Joe Hable. […]
The Chicago Humanities Festival has created and supported a variety of events for almost 30 years. Highlighting arts, ideas, and current topics, notable authors are regularly featured in the festival programs. Check out these five new releases by authors who appeared at the recent fall 2019 festival. “The Water Dancer” Ta-Nehisi Coates This National Book […]
Nearly one year ago, Kyle Davis was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer that had spread to his liver. But on Oct. 15, Davis stood in front of a room full of nearly 700 people at the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation’s 21st Annual Dinner to share his personal journey of recovery. Without the efforts of […]
On the heels of our 2019 Most Powerful Women list, we gathered at Rise Interactive on Oct. 23 for a celebration of “Women on the Rise.” Over 130 guests raised a glass of rosé to toast to inspiring females as a panel of influential CEOs, founders, and directors shared their career wisdom with the group. […]
Everyone loves pasta, right? That’s one reason why Chicago is now seeing a renewed interest in house-made, hand-crafted pasta. At Spiaggia (980 N. Michigan Ave.), James Beard award-winning chef Tony Mantuano has been making pasta since day one. Sitting down before service one night in late October, Mantuano told us that in 1982, when he […]
This weekend, sample delicious food and beer, start your holiday shopping, get inspired by a documentary about a local pianist, and more. And on Monday, visit Brookfield Zoo for a Veterans Day Celebration that will include displays of military memorabilia and vehicles, performances by the Legacy Girls and Jesse White Tumblers, the posting of colors, […]
