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 […]
This weekend, see new shows at Chicago Shakespeare Theater and Piven Theatre Workshop, watch one (or more!) of 150 movies at CIMMfest, find garden inspiration and antiques at Chicago Botanic Garden or dine at some of the area’s best restaurants. “Othello: The Remix” Opens April 12 Chicago This is the first weekend of the Q Brothers’ […]
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa Takes Date Night to Another Level Move over, date night. Date day is where it’s at. If you’re looking to spend some daylight with your special someone, check out the romantic experiences offered at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Covering 1,300 acres in the scenic Wisconsin […]
In search of the perfect destination for an adult weekend with the girls, guys or that special someone? Miami promises culture, delicious cuisine, the hottest nightlife and some of the most glorious weather in the states. Now that spring break has passed and with it Florida’s peak winter travel season, take advantage of lighter crowds […]
Have you started realizing you sound like your mother a little too often? This might mean it’s time for you and the kids to change things up a bit. Often a quick escape to fresh surroundings does the trick nicely. “When everyone starts acting squirrely and I feel that ‘Calgon, take me away’ moment coming […]
