I wept and sniffled my way through much of the 1985 novel “Beaches” by Iris Rainer Dart, and again through the 1988 film of the same name, which starred Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey in a tale of opposites attract and a great friendship is born. When I heard that a pre-Broadway run of “Beaches” […]
It’s a typical summer weekend in Chicagoland: There’s so much to do! With Taste of Chicago, Taste of Lakeview and Windy City Smokeout, you’ll be so busy (and so full!). But while you shouldn’t miss those annual favorites, you also shouldn’t miss sidewalk sales in Northbrook and Evanston, a concert in Millennium Park, golf in Glenview […]
Witty comebacks and laughable moments run throughout director Steve Scott’s production of “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” now at the Goodman Theatre. The play first appeared on Broadway in 2013 and received the Tony Award for Best Play, among others. Based off the comedy play written by Christopher Durang, the story centers on the […]
Happy Fourth of July! This holiday weekend, don’t miss a tasty festival in Uptown before catching a baseball game. Then, stop by a fun outdoor art festival, or stay inside and enjoy a new pre-Broadway show. Fourth of July Celebrations July 3-4 Various Whatever you decide to do this weekend, chances are a parade and/or […]
Lucky Strike Entertainment has done it again with FTW (For the Win), which opened in early June. FTW is a 20,000-square-foot arcade-gastropub hybrid that includes more than 130 games, a six-hole miniature golf course, chef-driven food, and craft beer and cocktails in one sleek, innovative venue. The large space is filled with Steampunk decor and combines […]
It’s an epic adventure that takes place on the vast, merciless sea. It’s a tale about camaraderie, sacrifice, danger and the deepest, darkest revenge. It’s “Moby Dick.” The famous “Great American Novel,” written by Herman Melville in 1851, has been adapted into a thrilling theatrical production at Chicago’s Lookingglass Theatre. Directed by David Catlin, “Moby […]
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga at Ravinia may be the big event this weekend on the North Shore, but even if you weren’t lucky enough to get a ticket, there’s still plenty going on around Chicago. Start with a visit to Lincoln Park Zoo for an adults-only evening of food, drinks and music. Then, have […]
With a nickname like “Music City,” Nashville is clearly a mecca for music and the breeding ground for many of the music industry’s brightest stars. It’s also home to incredible cuisine from Southern fare to BBQ, as well as some of the country’s best emerging chefs. Grab your cowboy hat and consider a weekend getaway […]
This weekend is all about dad, so treat him with these events around Chicago. Start at Ravinia as Alan Cumming serenades you with sappy songs before heading downtown to hear some of the best in country by the lake. Then, wake up and enjoy breakfast the next morning at Wagner Farm or have brunch at […]
Shedd Aquarium’s new special exhibit, Amphibians, offers an adventure the whole family can jump into. The 3,000-square-foot exhibit brings together more than 40 species of frogs, toads, salamanders, newts and rarely-seen caecilians from around the world in a colorful panorama of life, changing. From tadpole to adult, from season to season, and from rainforests and […]
