Jet across the Pacific to South Australia for some of the best wine, food, nature and wildlife the country has to offer. Adelaide South Australia’s capital is a friendly, compact city of 1.3 million that serves as a central hub for visits to nearby wine country and Kangaroo Island. Get a taste of local wines […]
The definition of daunting: the chance to sit down with one of your favorite living authors. I was lucky enough to have that opportunity recently when award-winning author Ann Patchett was in town for the Dec. 7 world premiere of Lyric Opera of Chicago’s “Bel Canto,” an original opera based on her luminous 2001 book. It […]
Temps will fall this weekend, so warm up with some fun around the Chicago area. Don’t miss ice skating at a winter carnival, a ride on The Polar Express™, cookie decorating at the Chicago French Market, a celebrity chef book signing, or an ugly sweater party. Winter Carnival Begins Dec. 18 Glenview The Glenview Ice Center’s Winter […]
NewCity, a brand new development on Chicago’s north side, opened its doors Halloween weekend. Nestled in the heart of Lincoln Park, this “neighborhood within a neighborhood” includes retail, dining, entertainment and residential living. Check out the latest movies at ArcLight Cinemas or treat your taste buds to spicy Portuguese PERi-PERi chicken at the famed South […]
Eighteen years after opening on Broadway, “The Lion King” is still roaring through theaters around the world. Broadway’s highest grossing musical, it’s been translated into eight different languages and seen by more than 80 million people. Leading the current national tour is Chicago native Aaron Nelson, who plays Simba. Nelson shared his thoughts about acting, […]
The next time your children beg for some screen time, take control of what they’re watching. The following movies are smart, funny and contain a good dose of moral fiber that’s still easily digestible. Some have stood the test of time, while others are destined to become classics. Either way, you and your kids are […]
Spend some time with your family in Chicago at Navy Pier’s Winter WonderFest or the Art Institute, where you can build a gingerbread house. Or, enjoy some music at 27 Live and Found Kitchen and Social House. Plus, a laugh-out-loud funny Second City show is coming to the ‘burbs. Will Tilson at 27 Live Dec. […]
The Second City theater company (yeah, the one that spawned stars like Tina Fey, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, Steve Carell and countless other amazing comedy stars) has opened its 104th revue. “Fool Me Twice, Déjà Vu” is exactly what you’d expect from this comedy giant: uproarious. There’s one big twist though — this show is über-feminist, […]
You’ve heard the saying, “There’s not a bad seat in the house.” Now, help the Wilmette Theatre make that a reality. The Wilmette Theatre is proud to announce the launch of its “Take a Seat” campaign to raise the funds needed to pay for the replacement of the theatre’s 40-year-old seats. Those who support our […]
Every fall since 1989, the Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) has made it their mission to extend the joys of the humanities — through access to cultural, artistic and educational opportunities — to everyone, regardless of age or income. Tickets to various programs are affordable, if not free (many programs are free for students and teachers), and […]
