We’ve changed our lives through tidying and learned to listen and talk to our kids. For round three, The Cynic’s Self-Help Book Club decided to tackle matters of the heart. We read “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” by Gary Chapman. The book posits that there are five ways people give love to […]
When she’s not playing a witchy Hexenbiest on NBC’s “Grimm,” new mom Claire Coffee stays busy chasing an active toddler, spending time with her husband, “A Prairie Home Companion” host and musician Chris Thile, and has just added “designer” to her resume, collaborating with “upcycling” apparel and accessory company Looptworks on a utility backpack for multitasking […]
When she’s not playing a witchy Hexenbiest on NBC’s “Grimm,” new mom Claire Coffee stays busy chasing an active toddler, spending time with her husband, “A Prairie Home Companion” host and musician Chris Thile, and has just added “designer” to her resume, collaborating with “upcycling” apparel and accessory company Looptworks on a utility backpack for multitasking […]
Anyone else as excited as we are for “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2”? The film’s star, writer, director and producer Nia Vardalos spoke with Katie Couric about her inspiration for the sequel, John Stamos’ role in the film, and the need for female writers in Hollywood to create stronger roles for women and men. In honor […]
Celebrate Easter with egg hunts and brunches around Chicago and the suburbs. You can also discover local and sustainable foods at an annual festival, enjoy music from around the world, laugh with a WGN Radio host and see a hit show with the entire family. Good Food Festival & Conference March 24-26 Chicago This annual event celebrates local, sustainable […]
The Den Theatre is a fantastically quirky playhouse in the heart of Wicker Park that feels more like a rabbit warren crossed with your great-aunt’s living room than anything else. On stage now, “New Country” is not to be missed. Eighty-five minutes of nonstop action (no intermission, FYI) yield a surprisingly nuanced show that defies […]
Of course, cookbooks are all about good food, and the best ones are a thrill to read as well as cook from. And then there are the memoirs and novels where food is the protagonist — and occasionally, the antagonist. These books are so evocative, you can taste the words on every page. The best […]
Writers Theatre’s new show, Adler Planetarium’s latest temporary exhibit and the Macy’s Flower Show all open this weekend. You can also celebrate Irish-American Heritage Month and St. Patrick’s Day with a concert in Evanston or join in a celebration of Iceland throughout Chicago. “Arcadia” Opens March 16 Glencoe The first production in the new Writers Theatre […]
Feel like you’ve been there, done that when it comes to Caribbean getaways? Think again. If you haven’t experienced ultimate luxury at one of the islands’ most exclusive haute resorts, you’re missing out. From butler service and private pools to toes-in-the-sand, oceanfront dinners, get royal treatment that’s just right for you with one of these […]
Goodman Theatre is bringing the play that inspired “Hello, Dolly!” to life with the help of a Northwestern grad. Kristine Nielsen, who plays Dolly Gallagher Levi in “The Matchmaker,” hasn’t been back to the Chicago area in more than 30 years, but says she “leapt at this chance” to work with the Goodman. “I credit […]
