The weather is finally cooling off, which means if you haven’t already stocked up on fall clothes for your kiddos, you’re probably scrambling to now! Support these local stores and sites to kick off the school year with a very important lesson: Shopping small is always in fashion. For the Littles Earth Cadets (online) Not […]
Miami City Ballet Nov. 8-9, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. Miami City Ballet returns to the Harris Theater stage for the first time since its sold-out performances in 2016 with a stunning program spanning 20th century ballet. Led by Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez, Miami City Ballet will perform three works spanning 20th century ballet. George Balanchine’s […]
October is here and with it comes chilly temps, falling leaves, and a plethora of can’t-miss events. Theater Oct. 2-21: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory“ The iconic childhood favorite, in which Willy Wonka opens his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory to a lucky few who embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure […]
The North Shore Wine & Spirits Event, held Nov. 10-11, 2018, supporting Holiday Heroes, offers a unique holiday experience to taste wines and spirits from around the globe at Art Center Highland Park (1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park). After finding the perfect wines and spirits, you will be able to purchase bottles and cases to […]
With more than 800 philanthropic and distinguished guests in attendance, the annual Heroes Breakfast is a celebration of spirit and community. Award presentations are made each year to Chicagoland’s finest heroes in the following categories: Blood Services Hero, Community Impact Hero, Disaster Services Hero, Emergency Medical Assistance Hero, Firefighter Hero, Global Citizenship Hero, Good Samaritan […]
Imagine going to a place where for the first time, fear does not consume you. “At Camp Blackhawk, epilepsy is the norm,” where kids and teens leave their daily worries and challenges of epilepsy behind and join a community of people that know exactly what they’re going through. For its seventh year, Seize the Stage, […]
For many of us, another year in the books means a new passion or hobby, new friends or family members, or a new outlook on life. In fact, the conventional age of retirement is beginning to carry less weight, as new dreams and aspirations are taking precedence. Research shows that seniors are happier than ever […]
From high-rise condos with urban vistas to suburban abodes on sprawling multi-acre lawns, Chicagoland has a variety of properties on the market that offer stunning views. Here are five of our faves. 1100 N. Lake Shore Drive, Unit 23b, Chicago $1.025 million Expansive east- and south-facing vistas of Lake Michigan and the ever-changing downtown skyline […]
There’s a magical sliver of time, from July to September, when a bounty of Midwest fruits and vegetable show up in all their bright, colorful glory at the markets. And then, almost as quickly as they arrived — POOF — they disappear. But lucky for us, some of our favorite local chefs have mastered the […]
We watched with grief and sadness the tragic shooting of a Northwestern University student in our own backyard weeks ago. There are no words to describe the pain this student’s family and friends must be feeling, and the fear surely experienced by other students in the area. No life should be cut short by gun […]
