Juliette Feld’s grandfather was a rock ‘n’ roll promoter who expanded into other forms of live entertainment. His business, Feld Entertainment, eventually grew to include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disney On Ice, stadium motor sport events and the recently launched Marvel Universe LIVE! The family business he founded is remarkable, but 31-year-old Juliette […]
Chicago is the place to be this weekend with three can’t-miss festivals: Chicago Blues Festival, Ribfest Chicago and Old Town Art Fair. Or, stay in the suburbs for a wine tasting and family-friendly concert at Ravinia. Plus, find more events in our 99 Days of Summer, and don’t forget to take some time to vote […]
It’s Saturday night and you have choices to make. You’d love to see a good show but don’t have tickets. You’d love to try out a new restaurant but don’t have reservations. No need to stress, because we have a roundup of venues in and around Chicago that offer live music, great food and fun […]
The future, or at least the kind of future we have imagined with artificial intelligence, holograms, time and space travel, and microchips inserted into our brains, seems very far away. And no matter how we envision that future in movies like “I, Robot,” “Gattaca,” and “Transcendence,” there are deep-rooted problems with morality, humanity and the […]
This is a great weekend for bookworms, who can shop a children’s book sale in Lake Forest before visiting the Printers Row Lit Fest to browse books and hear from favorite authors and celebrities. And if you’re a fan of festivals, don’t miss two tasty events in Chicago: Lincoln Park Greek Fest and Pilsen Food […]
When you travel with your family by plane, you imply that the destination is the goal. When you take a road trip, you make a different declaration: There’s value in the journey. You have set your sights on discovering hidden gems and embracing the Zen-like qualities of the open road. A road trip offers a chance […]
Experience a unique family vacation at the luxury all-inclusive resort Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. Discover this impressive resort on the shores of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where the golden sand and vegetation of the Bay of Banderas captivate your senses. Redefining the all-inclusive concept, Grand Velas offers a holiday experience with exceptional dining options, amazing suites […]
‘Tis the season of festivals! This weekend, stop by the Do Division Street Fest for food, music, fashion and more before shopping the Millennium Art Festival. You can then end your weekend with a glass of wine at the new Lincoln Park Wine Festival. Kids will also love Glenview’s Kite Day, or you can support […]
Summer is the perfect time to visit areas of Illinois you may not typically venture to, especially because each of these locales host street festivals that offer fun for the whole family. Here are just a few of our favorite festivals to mark on your calendar! Old Town Art Fair, Chicago, June 13-14 These neighboring […]
It’s 1922 in Ottawa, Ill., when Catherine Donohue begins working at the Radium Dial Company at the age of 19 to help support her family. She learns how to paint numbers on the faces of wristwatches and pocket watches and soon forms a strong friendship with three other women, Charlotte, Pearl and Frances. The four […]
