With interactive ski schools, kid-friendly restaurants and fun activities off the slopes, these destinations are our top picks for families with kids of all ages this ski season. Ogden, Utah Snowbasin Resort has a dinosaur-themed snow sports school and ski school for children divided by age groups (4-6 and 7-12 years old). The all-day lessons include […]
Make It Better wants to know who you think will win the big awards at the 88th Annual Academy Awards. This year’s Oscars will be hosted by Chris Rock and will air on ABC at 6 p.m. Feb. 28. Cast your votes below! Loading… More from Make It Better: Great Movies to Curl Up With […]
Updated Feb. 15, 2017 In April 2015, Carla Knorowski, the Chief Executive Officer at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation, released “Gettysburg Replies,” a collection of responses to the Gettysburg Address in the same number of words (272) or less. The collection includes responses from Presidents Barack Obama, Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton and […]
You might have a Super Bowl party or two this weekend, but don’t miss out on restaurant, shopping and museum deals around Chicago. Free Women’s Heart Health Screenings Feb. 5 Chicago Heart disease is the leading cause of death of American women. In honor of American Heart Month, the Burlington on Canal Street in Chicago is teaming […]
Who’s ready for the weekend? Kids will love meeting Fancy Nancy, playing with huskies or cheering on knights at Medieval Times, while adults will enjoy a home show at Navy Pier and an event for the new Eli’s Cheesecake cookbook. Fancy Nancy Tea Party Jan. 29 Evanston Fancy Nancy is coming to Little Beans Cafe […]
Chicago’s art scene is happening, and not just in the West Loop, where most of the major galleries are located. Art spaces have opened up throughout the city and suburbs and are showcasing fresh, local talent. Whether you’re a collector or just someone who likes to feast your eyes, here are the galleries that should […]
The Chicago Travel & Adventure Show will help you plan your escape from Chicago’s freezing temps, but with Chicago Restaurant Week, Disney on Ice, ComedySportz and a new exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum, you just might want to brave the cold this weekend. And don’t forget to check out our 100 Things to Do This […]
Winter is rough, especially for parents looking to keep cooped-up kids entertained. Don’t let freezing temps keep you at home, though. Instead, catch one of these children’s shows coming to Chicago. “Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic” Jan. 20-24, Allstate Arena Jan. 27 to Feb. 7, United Center More than 50 of your […]
Winterfest, home to the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competion, brings teams from across the country to compete in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Each team of three sculptors has three days to create works of art out of 9-foot-tall columns of snow. Held lakeside in Downtown Lake Geneva, this event is the only national competition of its […]
Experience Lake Geneva’s annual Winterfest featuring the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition and you’ll never look at snow the same way again! It’s impossible not to be wowed by the workmanship and artistry on display as snow sculpting teams from across the country transform the lakefront with 9-foot-tall sculptures made of snow. Taking place Feb. […]
