Step 1: Actually book a vacation! Americans forfeit more than 400 million paid vacation days each year, according to Cait DeBaun, spokeswoman for Project: Time Off, an organization working to change the way the U.S. workforce thinks about vacation. “America’s vacation problem stems from a work martyr complex among employees and a culture of silence […]
The Museum of Science and Industry’s new exhibit, JCC Chicago’s Jewish Film Festival, Northlight Theatre’s latest production and the Chicago Flower & Garden Show all open this week. Plus, the DuSable Museum of African American History begins a new series on race and the media. “Brick by Brick” Opens March 10 Chicago This new temporary […]
There would be no spectacular new home for Writers Theatre, which will put this location firmly on the national theater map, without Michael Halberstam, the theater’s artistic director. His artistry, passion and charm led the organization from small community theater in the back of a bookstore to national prominence. Any time spent with Halberstam is quality time indeed. […]
In the world of local theater, the most anticipated opening in March and April isn’t a play — it’s a new venue. Writers Theatre opened the doors of its new Jeanne Gang-designed building in Glencoe in February. The beautiful structure features two performance spaces and promises to be an accommodating home for this consistently outstanding […]
Ravinia Festival has announced its 2016 Season, which features some acts making their Ravinia debut — including Diana Ross — as well as some standbys like the fan favorite Tony Bennett. Tickets go on sale April 26 for the general public, while donors get to submit their requests March 9. We’ve gone through the Ravinia calendar […]
Start your weekend with a birthday party for Chicago, an event at Kohl Children’s Museum for grown ups or a wine and beer tasting at the Winnetka Community House. Plus, hear from athletes on equality in sports and catch a show by The Woman’s Club of Evanston that will support local youth. The Woman’s Club […]
At long last, spring is just around the corner. The days are getting longer and even though the blooms aren’t out just yet, there’s one place in Chicago you won’t have to wait to see Mother Nature in all her glory. Lush landscapes teeming with tens of thousands of roses, tulips, hyacinths, forsythia, green plants […]
Lyric Opera of Chicago is bringing another classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical to its stage this spring, “The King and I,” and has two powerhouse talents starring as Anna and the King of Siam. Kate Baldwin is a Tony Award-nominated actress for the Broadway revival of “Finian’s Rainbow” and a Northwestern grad. Paolo Montalban has […]
This weekend, there are multiple ways to get out and give back. Plus, learn more about a shopping event on Leap Day. Winterfest Feb. 26 Evanston Celebrate winter at Little Beans Café with music from Miss Jamie on the Farm, a sing along with Elsa, an indoor snowball fight, crafts and food (including ice cream […]
Move over, New York and L.A.: Chicago’s art scene has never been more vibrant, with new galleries popping up and homegrown artists exhibiting and winning awards all over the world. If you’re looking for an art fix, Chicago-style, here are 10 names to look out for. (And, while the art world in general remains male-dominated, […]
