The world’s best sailors and fastest sailboats made a splash in Chicago during the first America’s Cup race on freshwater in the event’s 165-year history. Forty-five-foot catamarans from the six different countries competed in this year’s America’s Cup World Series, just off of Navy Pier, at speeds of 40 to 50 miles per hour. World-class boating in […]
Summer is here and with it a solid lineup of outdoor concerts featuring some legendary artists. Here are our picks for the best shows in June from the big names and the up-and-comers you won’t want to miss. Large Arena Shows twenty one pilots Allstate Arena, June 5 This genre-defying duo has an immense stage […]
Watching a child lost in the pages of a book they love is a treat, and something parents hope to see over the summer when reading is for pleasure. Reading without the pressures of school and homework doesn’t just help foster a love of books though. It’s important to academic progress to maintain the skill […]
Believe it or not, Memorial Day Weekend is here and filled with festivals, a cookout and a show kids will love. But, most importantly, there are a few ways to honor our servicemen and -women with local parades and memorials. Mole de Mayo May 27-29 Chicago Head out to Pilsen for this festival that will decide […]
Summer is almost here and that means music festival season is finally upon us. But with so many great choices across the country, which do you choose? Whether you like your music with a side of sights (a gorgeous city skyline or local art), tastes and smells (from top-notch food vendors) or sounds (a band […]
You won’t be bored — or hungry — this weekend thanks to Chicago Craft Beer Week, the Lincoln Park Wine Fest and the Long Grove Chocolate Fest. You can even explore Portage Park with Filament Theatre and Sherlock Holmes. Plus, kids (and kids at heart) can go inside their favorite toys at the newest Kohl […]
During Restaurant Week, Lake Geneva will be hosting a series of special events for foodies. The events range from late-night celebrations to a laid-back tea sampling at the Baker House, so you have a selection to choose from based on your preference. This year Restaurant Week will feature over 20 additional events — a big […]
The hotels in Lake Geneva welcome visitors in town during Restaurant Week with a variety of hotel packages just for the week of the event. Several hotels in the area will have special deals, and many of them including Mill Creek Hotel, Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva, and the Abbey Resort have prime locations and are […]
Every year in May roughly 300,000 people descend upon that mecca of Hoosier culture, Speedway, Indiana, to take in ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,’ the Indianapolis 500. If you’ve never attended — or even watched — the famed race, you’ve been missing out on spectacular people-watching, tremendous entertainment and one of the most honored traditions in […]
Who doesn’t love summer movie season? This year’s crop of must-see summer movies looks action-packed, giggle-inducing and, in some cases, heart-breaking. We’ve picked 11 features that will be must-sees in theaters this summer. Me Before You (June 3) Jojo Moyes‘ enthralling novel that is part love story, part tragedy is hitting the big screen with “Game of Thrones” star […]
