October is here and with it comes chilly temps, falling leaves, and a plethora of can’t-miss events. Theater Oct. 2-21: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory“ The iconic childhood favorite, in which Willy Wonka opens his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory to a lucky few who embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure […]
The North Shore Wine & Spirits Event, held Nov. 10-11, 2018, supporting Holiday Heroes, offers a unique holiday experience to taste wines and spirits from around the globe at Art Center Highland Park (1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park). After finding the perfect wines and spirits, you will be able to purchase bottles and cases to […]
This weekend, don’t miss the newest exhibit at Kohl Children’s Museum, a favorite annual foodie event at Millennium Park, an outdoor art festival in Northbrook and a returning art expo in Chicago, a fall festival at Lincoln Park Zoo, and more. Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites Opens Sept. 25 Glenview Beloved children’s books come […]
Anna Halprin, a longtime Marin County, California resident, and alumna of New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, also happens to be a postmodern dance legend — no exaggeration. Creator, cancer survivor, author, and experimental dancer, Halprin has taught dance to thousands of people for roughly 80 years. Anna Halprin teaches in both her Kentfield studio […]
Anna Halprin, a longtime Marin County, California resident, and alumna of New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, also happens to be a postmodern dance legend — no exaggeration. Creator, cancer survivor, author, and experimental dancer, Halprin has taught dance to thousands of people for roughly 80 years. Anna Halprin teaches in both her Kentfield studio […]
It’s a busy weekend around Chicago, the host city for the second annual Laver Cup tournament featuring Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, John Isner, Kevin Anderson, and more tennis stars. Plus, don’t miss an art expo at Chicago Botanic Garden, a tasty food festival at Navy Pier, a new virtual reality experience at the Illinois Holocaust […]
Henri Matisse once said, “Creativity takes courage,” and there is no place where this is more evident than in contemporary art, which flies in the face of “uncomfortable” at the speed of light, seeking beauty in the unexpected and pushing boundaries in its pursuit of the authentic. On Sept. 27, Chicago will once again be […]
Fall is here! This weekend, don’t miss events inspired by the season, including Fulton Market Harvest Fest and Wagner Farm’s Bonfire and Barn Dance, while also hearing from Wanda Sykes and Adam Rippon, celebrating Chicago’s South Side, dining on tasty tacos, making a difference for veterans, and saying one last goodbye to summer with a […]
Fall is the perfect time to cozy up with a great book. Looking for a good one? Here’s what we’re reading this season. The Death and Life of the Great Lakes Dan Egan Egan, a Milwaukee-based journalist, weaves science, history, and personal narrative to tell the story of lakes Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior, […]
Our weekly 5 Things to Do column is now Weekend 101, where you’ll still find can’t-miss events around Chicago and the North Shore. This weekend, don’t miss a variety of new exhibits in the city, two festivals perfect for those who love bourbon and wine, and a family-friendly fest that kicks off fall. Todros Geller: […]
