If you like food, specifically good food, then you need to clear your calendar on March 24 for this year’s Good Food EXPO. The aptly named festival centers on local and sustainable food and a laundry list of culinary superstars will be in attendance. Forget the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen — the Good […]
Chicago certainly knows how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Of course there’s the annual tradition of dyeing the river, but there are so many things to do this weekend — both St. Patrick’s Day-themed and not — that we couldn’t possibly narrow it down to five. So read on to start planning what is sure […]
From sipping a green cocktail to picking up some seriously healthy home inspiration, here are five easy ways to go green around Chicago. See Green On Saturday, March 17, nearly half a million townies and tourists will gather around the Chicago River between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive to watch as members of the Chicago Journeymen […]
Math nerds and pastry lovers rejoice! March 14 is the annual celebration of Pi Day, and that’s “Pi” as in the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, best known as 3.14, thus March 14! To celebrate, some people run in circles, but folks in the know use Pi Day as an excuse to […]
Do you love chocolate? Then come out to the Chocolate, Wine & Spirits Expo April 21-22 at the Stephen M. Bailey Auditorium at Plumbers Hall. Designed for chocolate lovers, this delectable event will feature tempting samples, a benefit wine and spirits tasting, demonstrations and pairings, and much more! Plus, guests will receive complimentary admission to […]
Updated March 15, 2018 The past few months have seen quite a few new restaurants added to the already crowded Chicago market, with no sign of slowing down anytime soon. From Mexico to the Mediterranean, poke to pastry, and city to suburb, the list keeps growing. Here are some sure-to-be new favorites to put on […]
The American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois is honoring local people who demonstrated acts of heroism in the community at the organization’s 16th Annual Heroes Breakfast. “The American Red Cross is proud to honor the heroes among us whose extraordinary actions have impacted our communities and inspired us all,” says Celena Roldán, chief […]
If you’re spending the weekend in Chicago, don’t miss Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Auditorium Theatre or the inspiring Peace on Earth Film Festival. You can also make your way to Skokie for a family-friendly cooking class; Wilmette for annual One Book, Everybody Reads programming; or Bridgeview for Chicago Fire’s home opener. Alvin Ailey […]
We turn the spotlight on the hottest shows in town with this list of plays in Chicago that you won’t want to miss this season. “An Enemy of the People“ March 10 to April 15 Although it was written in 1882 by a Norwegian playwright, Henrik Ibsen’s darkly comedic drama has gained new relevance in […]
In recognition of its 50th year in business, Hester Painting & Decorating of Skokie volunteered to paint the interior of Maryville’s Center for Children, which houses the Crisis Nursery and the Children’s Healthcare Center. These two groundbreaking programs provide social services and medical care to children and families in need. On Jan. 6-7, Hester had a […]
