The Joffrey Ballet takes “The Nutcracker” to a dynamically different time and place in its groundbreaking new production of the holiday favorite. Yes, mice will take the stage in The Joffrey Ballet’s new production of “The Nutcracker” at the Auditorium Theatre this December. But Ashley Wheater, the company’s artistic director, declined to reveal the size […]
Holiday fun continues this weekend at Navy Pier, Brookfield Zoo and LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago. Plus, stop by two more shopping events. Holiday Bricktacular Opens Dec. 1 Schaumburg LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago is turning into a bricktacular holiday wonderland this month. Visitors can take pictures with the life-sized LEGO Santa, build an ornament for the […]
Whether you’re looking for ways to entertain out-of-town guests or work off all that turkey (and stuffing, and mashed potatoes, and pie, and …), here are five things to do this Thanksgiving weekend. Wonderland Express Opens Nov. 25 Glencoe This seasonal favorite is back with model trains, indoor snow, mini Chicago landmarks and more. Throughout […]
3, 2, 1 … No, it’s not New Year’s Eve. We are counting down the days until opening day of ski season. Saturday, Dec. 10, is opening day at The Mountain Top Ski and Adventure Center at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, and we couldn’t be more excited. Whether you’re a first-timer or an avid […]
Dress up in a costume and get free treats, all for your favorite holiday. No, we’re not talking about Halloween. This is Grand Geneva Resort & Spa‘s Christmas in the Country, a stellar celebration that lasts more than a month and features the Midwest’s best assortment of winter activities. One package in particular will have kids […]
In addition to Christkindlmarket, the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Goodman’s “A Christmas Carol,” here are five more can’t-miss events this weekend. Holiday Boutique Nov. 16-19 Lake Forest The Women’s Board of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital will host their annual holiday boutique this week with more than 40 retailers, so you can check items off your holiday […]
Spend the day — or a weekend staycation — eating, drinking and playing in one of Chicago’s most action-packed and iconic neighborhoods. It will delight tourists, suburbanites and city dwellers alike! With more than 25 hotels, dozens of upscale restaurants, streets teeming with boutiques and department stores, several famous skyscrapers and historic landmarks, as well […]
This holiday season, Steppenwolf, Northlight and Writers Theatre have some presents for us: new plays, never seen before on local stages. “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley” Through Dec. 18 In this newly imagined sequel to Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” Mary Bennet (Emily Berman) grows tired of being the dutiful middle sister. At Christmastime, an […]
In early February 2016, the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency regarding a relatively unknown virus: Zika. Now, almost a year later, Zika, a mosquito-borne virus known to cause harm to unborn babies, had spread across many parts of the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico, eliminating these popular tropical destinations for travelers who […]
Ready or not, it’s time for holiday shows and shopping events, but you can also visit the Museum of Science and Industry for a new exhibit, attend one of the final Chicago Humanities Festival events of the fall and tour gorgeous Evanston homes. The Grove Arts & Craft Faire Nov. 10-13 Glenview It’s the final weekend of […]
