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 […]
The new American Writers Museum (AWM), at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Lake Street in Chicago, is described by many as a “literary jewel box.” The museum is unique, not only because it is the first and only museum dedicated to American writers and their work but also because it’s lots of fun. The […]
Kids may not come with handbooks, but this fall brings a new crop of wise and witty parenting books that can help parents with the daunting task of raising great kids while keeping both their perspective and sense of humor intact. 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do: Raising Self-Assured Children and Training Their Brains […]
Get the Halloween festivities started early this weekend with two ways to celebrate high above the city. Plus, don’t miss the latest Chicago Humanities Festival and a groundbreaking new exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum. It’s also not too late to #BeScaryGood this Halloween and Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. Learn more about how you can make your […]
Since becoming a nonprofit in 2011, Navy Pier has embarked on a total transformation both outside and in: not only is its physical space undergoing a makeover, but it’s quickly becoming one of the city’s hottest cultural scenes. In this case, change is a good thing — a very good thing — and it’s safe […]
If you just can’t wait for Halloween, you’re in luck — this weekend will be filled with spooky fun at Brookfield Zoo, Chicago Botanic Garden and North Suburban YMCA. Plus, don’t miss the latest production from Joffrey Ballet. Arts in the Dark Oct. 21 Chicago LUMA8, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and […]
Halloween isn’t here quite yet, but you can start celebrating this weekend with a murder mystery at Oil Lamp Theater and a harvest festival (complete with a pumpkin patch that gives back) in Chicago. You can also attend a healthy living and parenting conference, see a world premiere play at Black Ensemble Theater, or explore […]
What seems like a simple internet search for “Chicago acting classes” can turn into an overwhelming task — especially if you’re not sure what exactly you’re looking for. There are many places where young actors can train in the Chicagoland area, some specializing in just musical theater, some only on performance, and others that merely […]
Envision the ultimate wine vacation and you probably think of Burgundy’s chateaus, Tuscany’s rolling hills, or perhaps Bordeaux’s new La Cité du Vin. Closer to home, there are the big name wineries in Napa and Sonoma along with plenty of smaller boutique favorites to discover. However, great wine is now being produced in so many more […]
As we approach our milestone 10th anniversary, Make It Better Media is proud to announce the acquisition of the Bay Area’s Marin Magazine and sister-publication SPACES, forming Make It Better Media Group. Under the direction of Founder and Chief Visionary Officer Susan B. Noyes, what began as a North Shore community website has now blossomed into a multi-platform […]
