Kick off December with annual holiday events like Joffrey Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” and Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo. Plus, don’t miss concerts by Northbrook Symphony and Old Town School of Folk Music, and tour the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. “The Nutcracker” Begins Dec. 1 Chicago The holiday season in Chicago isn’t complete without Joffrey Ballet’s […]
Before you dig in to those Thanksgiving leftovers this weekend, keep the holiday fun going with annual events at The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Botanic Garden, and Lincoln Park Zoo. Plus, shop local on Saturday and enjoy a dance party (complete with indoor snow) with your kiddos. 26th Annual Wreathing of the Lions Nov. 24 […]
This holiday season, satisfy your sweet tooth with internationally inspired delights at Chicago’s top restaurants. Beacon Tavern Three different flavors of Bûche de Noël will be available all December long at Beacon Tavern. The festive yule logs will be available in crowd-pleasing chocolate ganache, fruity cherry coconut, and Mont Blanc, another traditional French dessert flavored […]
This weekend marks the beginning of annual holiday favorites like Illumination at The Morton Arboretum and “A Christmas Carol” at Goodman Theatre. Plus, don’t miss the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, a brand new production from Cirque du Soleil, and a new exhibit at the American Writers Museum. “Crystal by Cirque du Soleil” Nov. 16-19 Hoffman […]
They’re baaack. Big-bowl batches of the good stuff have made a resurgence just in time for the holidays, promising to give your mother’s sherbet fizz a serious run for its money. Sorry, Ma. It’s Entertaining 101: Be ready for the onslaught of guests and good cheer by prepping in advance as much as humanly possible. […]
This weekend, Chicago History Museum will open a brand new exhibit about race and racism as Auditorium Theatre celebrates 50 years with a celebration of dance. Plus, cheer on the Bears at a chili cook-off, sip wines from around the world, and go green with the entire family. America Recycles Day Celebration Nov. 11 Glenview This family […]
One thing I’ve learned after many years of entertaining at home: Everyone loves dessert. So my advice to you is, don’t skimp. Go big AND stay home. Chicago is filled with fabulous bakeries producing Instagram-worthy, delectable goodies, and they’re more than happy to help you end your party — be it an intimate dinner gathering, […]
Chefs and restaurateurs, by their very nature, are hospitable creatures. They are naturally programmed to receive and tend to others, to entertain strangers. It’s just what they do. So it should come as no surprise that when there’s a natural disaster or a man-made tragedy, the hospitality industry dives right in to provide aid. Sadly, […]
Ready or not, the holidays are almost here. Start checking items off your shopping list with a few shows this weekend featuring the best in antiques, sculpture, crafts and more. Plus, don’t miss two author events. And learn more about the Chicagoland Holiday Chocolate Show, taking place Nov. 4-5 in Northbrook. SOFA CHICAGO Nov. 2-5 […]
Bars were once mostly places you’d roll into and order a drink that would usually come from a bottle or a tap. Your drinks would be served by a guy who, though he was personable and willing to wipe off the counter for you, probably didn’t know how to make more than a handful of […]
