Beautiful voices, evocative sets, unorthodox costumes and flawless orchestral accompaniment. The Lyric Opera of Chicago’s new production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta “The Mikado,” conducted by music director Sir Andrew Davis, has all the ingredients for a terrific night at the theater. It does, however, require staying power, as it is three hours long. G&S […]
Even the sanest of families can catch a case of the crazies this time of year. When holiday cookie-baking, gift-purchasing, house-decorating and party-hopping have you forgetting what day it is, pack the kids and spouse in the car and head south to Lincoln Park for an evening of ZooLights. See: The lights, the lights, the […]
Girls want to see “Wicked” over and over again because in between flying monkeys, mob scenes and the big Oz machine is a story of friendship between two very different young women. The show, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, is back in at the Cadillac Palace in Chicago, but only through January 23. […]
With its delicate dreamscapes, multiple storylines and emphasis on history, Northlight Theatre’s A Civil War Christmas is perfect for your inquisitive youngsters. It’s a great lesson for those who long to know more about the world and are sensitive to the fact that our country’s past is rooted in the darker side of humanity as […]
Jill Wine-Banks of Evanston never let her gender hold her back from achieving her goals—including several “firsts” for women. A groundbreaking businesswoman and attorney, Wine-Banks was honored this fall by the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana as a “Smart Cookie.” The program, which honored Banks and four other local women, salutes female […]
Gift cards, clothing and toiletries are needed to help homeless kids in Chicago. Safe Families for Children, part of the Lydia Home Association in Chicago, offers temporary sanctuary to children whose families are in crisis but who don’t qualify for foster care. They are always looking for more host families. But if you can’t be […]
Here’s your chance to shop and “Make It Better”—all at the same time. Participate in and enjoy a local “Shop For A Cause” this month: 8th Annual Winter Arts + Crafts Expo ”Shop Your Cause” Night Thursday, December 2, 6-9 p.m. Evanston Art Center, Center for the Visual Arts 2603 Sheridan Rd., Evanston | 847-475-5300 Beautiful […]
