With the Christmas tree at the curb and the lights taken down, no wonder we get depressed. In an effort to graciously close the holidays, but keep a joyful winter spirit, we asked two local experts, landscape architect Craig Bergmann, owner of Craig Bergmann Landscape Design and interior designer Paul Klug of Paul Klug Inc., […]
This month, Chicago gets to see a few plays that were already big hits in New York. These might be old news as far as East Coast critics are concerned, but the Second City’s first-rate, so don’t be shocked if the plays are even better here than they were on Broadway. The Motherf**ker With The […]
The biggest question for Broadway in Chicago following its triumphant opening of the five-time Tony-awarded play, “War Horse,” is: why only three weeks? The moniker “theatrical magic,” bestowed by the New York Times on 2011 Tony’s Best Play is perfect. If this production at Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre doesn’t satisfy critics who clamor for “fresh” […]
Do not, I implore you, take younger children to see Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of Humperdinck’s “Hansel und Gretel.” Perhaps middle schoolers upwards, but not the little ones. It is a frightening, occasionally grotesque staging of this fairy tale, which, full disclosure, I could never read to my own children because in the original […]
Could your garden greens be spruced up this spring? If you’re already starting to plan your garden, Tony Abruscato, director of the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, has some artistic tips to offer up. For more inspirational ideas you can use in your own garden, mark your calendar for “The Art of Gardening,” the 2013 Chicago Flower […]
This year, consider adding beautiful, dramatic elements to an ordinary garden. As you start to think about planning your garden, incorporate these unique ideas from Tony Abruscato, director of the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, to make your garden a one-of-a-kind display. For more inspirational ideas you can use in your own garden, mark your calendar […]
They do it all! A. Perry Homes has opened their new architectural design studio in Winnetka. A one-stop shop for updating your home, A. Perry Homes offers the latest trends in architecture and custom home building, home automation technology and interior design. The studio also aims to be fun venue for community events, speakers and […]
The perfect illustration of the art and science that is theatrical production is found in Drury Lane Theatre’s current presentation, “Singin’ in the Rain.” Art abounds in the show’s terrific dancing, professional vocals and instrumentation and stunning costumes and special effects. It doesn’t just rain on stage; it pours. But in the Oakbrook Terrace production’s […]
Every family’s got that skeleton in a closet. Some are kept close enough to the door that it often joins in at family get-togethers—it’s so out there it could even help with chores and the carpool. “Who’s that driving the kids to soccer practice? Oh, that’s just Bobby’s 3-day school suspension for smoking weed.” Others? […]
Looking for a great place to strap on the skates or careen down a snow-packed hill? We’ve got a rundown of local outdoor ice rinks and sledding hills, along with a few picks for places to go when you need to feel your toes again! Deerfield For skating Patti Stryker Park Pine and Hackberry Sts. […]
