Recently named “one of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time” by Rolling Stone, Tig Notaro arrived in comedy’s inner circle via regular appearances on The Sarah Silverman Program, landing jokes both absurd and serious. The breast cancer survivor plays the first lady opposite Jennifer Aniston in the upcoming Netflix film First Ladies. You […]
Arrange your summer plans accordingly: the box office is going to be heating up with a truckload of highly-anticipated blockbusters this year. Highlights include live-action remakes from Disney, the return of our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, the resurgence of Godzilla, and even a new chapter from our favorite Pixar toys. With all the major studios vying […]
Big Little Lies Season 2: Shailene Woodley, Zoë Kravitz, Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern. photo: Jennifer Clasen/HBO The small-screen adaptation of author Liane Moriarty’s “Big Little Lies“proved to be just as addictive as the best-selling book. While we are all doing our best to patiently wait for the June premiere of Season 2, check […]
This may be the age of the small screen and e-tail, but bookstores ain’t dead yet … especially those of the independent variety. From coast to coast, people are discovering that these shops go well beyond books, offering visiting authors, cooking demonstrations, book groups, open-mic nights, literary-themed clothing, and more. Here in Chicago, we are […]
Photo courtesy of the Chicago Bears. It will be a busy weekend around Chicago with an NFL Draft party hosted by the Chicago Bears, a craft beer festival in Long Grove, the opening of “Hamilton: The Exhibition,” and much more. 2019 Miller Lite Chicago Bears Draft Party April 27 Chicago Bears fans, don’t miss […]
As you celebrate Passover or Easter this weekend, make plans to spend time with loved ones at these Chicago-area events. Great Chicago Egg Hunt April 19 Chicago Kids will have a chance to hunt for more than 25,000 candy-filled eggs, meet Medieval Times knights, play games, decorate doughnuts from Stan’s Donuts, and more at Maggie […]
If you’ve been keeping tabs on this year’s awards season, leading up to the main event on Feb. 24, the 91st Academy Awards, you’ve probably seen Danai Gurira and her Black Panther co-stars gracing the red carpets and stages of the Golden Globes, and, most recently, the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards, where they took home […]
If you’re looking for a last-minute holiday gift or a compelling winter-break read, you’re in luck: 2018 was another great year for good books. From a compassionate, moving novel to a fascinating memoir, hard-hitting uncover exposé, and even a fascinating how-to manual about death and dying, there’s something for everyone on this list. Fiction The […]
Foodies, this weekend will be all about bacon and doughnuts at two can’t-miss events. Plus, families will enjoy an Easter egg hunt with their dogs, fashionistas will love a catwalk helping the Great Lakes, and the Northbrook Symphony will present American classics. Baconfest Chicago April 5-6 Chicago Now in its 11th year, this festival will […]
As we say goodbye to March, don’t miss the national tour of a Broadway hit, the world premiere of a play based on a classic fairy tale, an annual film festival, and an evening with the composer behind some of your favorite Disney songs. “Anastasia“ March 26 to April 7 Chicago This favorite film is […]
