Jane Hamilton, the best-selling author of “The Book of Ruth,” winner of the PEN/Hemingway Award for First Fiction; and “A Map of the World,” a New York Times Notable Book of the Year that was also named one of the top 10 books of the year by Entertainment Weekly, Publishers Weekly, the Miami Herald, and […]
Dancers between 7 and 18 years old from the Chicago area are invited to audition for a role in Joffrey Ballet‘s world premiere of Tony Award-winner Christopher Wheeldon’s “Nutcracker.” The annual audition, which is held at Joffrey Tower, is for all young dancers from any school or studio. Dancers must bring an audition form, a […]
Great new music is an essential back-to-school item — study up on what’s hot by checking out our Spotify playlist. Meanwhile, these upcoming shows will make saying goodbye to summer a little easier. Ms. Lauryn Hill Ravinia, Sept. 1 This sassy yet soulful singer is best known for her solo debut and critically acclaimed album […]
Make the most of the last weekend in August with a beer event at Brookfield Zoo, two food festivals, a tomato-themed event at Chicago Botanic Garden and a cruise around Chicago that gives back. ZooBrew Aug. 26 Brookfield Brookfield Zoo’s fifth annual ZooBrew will feature more than 80 beers from breweries like Abita, Lakefront and […]
Whether you’re packing for a car trip, a boat trip or a plane trip, we’ve got plenty of travel and transportation tips that’ll help get you where you need to be on time and in style. Luxury Cars Go Green as Consumers Become More Eco-Conscious Should You Donate Your Car to Charity? Considering Buying a Car […]
The end of the Olympics doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying international sports. Next month, North Avenue Beach will house Chicago’s own polo arena for the Qatar Airways Chicago Beach Polo Cup. The three-day tournament will feature retail pop-up shops by Qatar Airways and United States Polo Association, restaurants, a wine tent, champagne and […]
We love to see a smart, powerful woman who can kick some butt on primetime television. Northwestern University grad Marina Squerciati stars as Officer Kim Burgess on NBC’s “Chicago P.D.,” returning for its fourth season Sept. 21. We talked to Squerciati about the new season, the home renovation she’s currently working on and what it’s […]
It’s time for the 2016 Chicago Air & Water Show, but there’s still plenty of other events going on, including a family-friendly event at Goodman Theatre, a new festival in Long Grove, a returning festival in Albany Park, and a Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert at Ravinia. Play ’N 90 Begins Aug. 20 Chicago This family […]
As the Tony Award-winning Goodman Theatre prepares for its 2016-2017 dramatic season, they have many reasons to celebrate. Perhaps chief among them is the 30-year tenure of Robert Falls as artistic director of Chicago’s oldest (established in 1925) and largest nonprofit theater, a fruitful pairing that has expanded the social significance of the Goodman in […]
Make the most of the last few weeks of summer with a favorite festival, live music at Navy Pier, and fun annual events at Brookfield Zoo and Chicago Botanic Garden. Then, start your back-to-school shopping at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago. 61st Annual Ginza Holiday Festival Aug. 12-14 Chicago This Japanese cultural festival will feature […]
