Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day flick to catch with Mom? Check out the film Variety has called “a lovely valentine … to mother’s everywhere.” “The Meddler,” starring Susan Sarandon, Rose Byrne and J.K. Simmons, and directed and written by Lorene Scafaria, tells the heartfelt story of the widowed Marnie (Sarandon) who moves to LA to […]
Peabody Award-winning broadcaster and National Humanities Medalist Krista Tippett has interviewed some of the world’s greatest thought leaders for her national public radio (NPR) program and podcast, “On Being,” tackling humanity’s search for meaning, wisdom, imagination and knowledge. In her new book, “Becoming Wise: An Inquiry Into the Mystery and Art of Living,” Tippett compiles […]
It’s almost time for the James Beard Awards, but before Chicago hosts the best in the dining biz, the city hosts the best college football players in the country who are all dreaming of being drafted into the NFL. Plus, don’t miss new shows at Writers Theatre and Lyric Opera of Chicago, as well as […]
Goodman Theatre’s “Carlyle” is a twisted political romp of a play-within-a-play that follows the trajectory of a black Republican. As you watch him move through identity after identity, Carlyle becomes more than just a character — and it is here the brilliance of both actor James Earl Jones II and director Benjamin Kamine really shines. Here are […]
In a new monthly column, Make It Better music columnist Lyndsey Havens for Valslist looks ahead at the best live music headed to Chicago. Here are her picks for must-see shows on the horizon. Courtney Barnett Riviera Theatre, April 28 This Aussie delivers heavy rock with witty lyrics. She’s a skyrocketing artist who was just nominated for […]
Updated June 5, 2018. The changing seasons bring fresh fruits and vegetables, and farmers markets are great resources for shopping local and enjoying a day out. Check out our list to find the best farmers market near you. Barrington Farmers Market June 14 to Oct. 18 Thursdays, 3-7 p.m. Buffalo Grove Farmers Market June 17 […]
A few years ago, we ran a wonderful piece by Andrea Guthmann about high tea in Chicago and you liked it. You really, really liked it. So, just in time for Mother’s Day, we wanted to share a secret with you: As wonderful as those suggestions were, Chicago, in its great abundance, has STILL MORE […]
This weekend is all about theater with new shows from Citadel and Broadway in Chicago and a playwright festival at Black Ensemble Theater. Wilmette Theatre will also host a musical tribute to favorite female singers. Or, give back at an event hosted by a former Chicago Bear to benefit Saturday Place. Plus, Friday is Earth Day, so […]
“Becoming a mother is one of life’s most amazing and challenging experiences.” I hear this from so many of the North Shore mothers we meet at our paint and sip studio, Pinot’s Palette, where they come for some fun “me” time with friends and family. One of the moms I met last week told me, […]
If you truly want to “escape in the heart of it all” on a visit to Lake Geneva, the Mill Creek Hotel is the place to stay. Ideally located in the heart of downtown Lake Geneva, tucked within a nature preserve, the hotel is steps from beautiful Geneva Lake and downtown’s vibrant Main Street. Upon […]
