Food isn’t just about sustenance—it’s also about family, friends and fellowship. It is the thread by which we’re all tied, breakfast through dinner, those moments in our lives that flow from circumspect to celebratory. Here are several great books that celebrate the importance of a good meal. Fresh Off the Boat Eddie Huang Before it […]
Many of the best movies are derived from books and most of the time, no matter how wonderful the movie is, the book is even more spectacular. You’ll want to get your hands on these best-selling books before you watch the characters come to life on the big screen. Me Before You Jojo Moyes In […]
It finally feels like spring, so get outside and enjoy these events. Start your St. Patrick’s Day celebration this weekend with the dyeing of the Chicago River and a parade, or stop by a fun fest at the Irish American Heritage Center. You can also enjoy beautiful blooms at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show or […]
‘Tis the season of the clean—that irrepressible urge to throw out, organize and get your act together. Here are eight great suggestions that’ll inspire and inform—just remember to pass them on so they’re not cluttering a shelf! Coming Clean: A Memoir Kimberly Rae Miller Kick your spring cleaning season off with this memoir—the story […]
A celebration of the late, lamented August Wilson dominates Chicago’s theater scene in March and April, while at Victory Gardens, another African-American scribe tells a story inspired by today’s headlines. Other highlights include critically praised stories set in Ireland and terra incognita. “Two Trains Running” and August Wilson Celebration March 7 to April 18 August […]
Daydreaming about an escape from the frigid cold and in need of some vacation inspiration? We caught up with travel experts, including Pauline Frommer, at the Travel and Adventure Show in January—and they gave us the scoop on hot spots to visit in 2015. Here are their favorite up-and-coming destinations and why you need to […]
The voters have spoken! Thousands of readers took the time to tell us what they find best about the North Shore and Chicago. This year, over 90,000 verified votes were cast in over 11 categories in our annual Best of 2014 awards, and we couldn’t be prouder you responded in such numbers. Here are our […]
Memorial Day through Labor Day—summer is here! You may be staring down 12 weeks of open space on the calendar, but trust us, it’s going to go fast. Fill it up with fun! We’ve got great guides to get you going, tons of things to do and places to go, and as always, recommendations […]
There’s something for everyone in the family this weekend. Start the fun early with a display at Northwestern created by an internationally known light artist or a concert in Chicago during the TNK Festival. You can also get your kids outside Saturday with an investigation at The Grove and Frost Fest in Lake Forest. Or […]
When Glencoe’s Writers Theatre wanted to make a statement with their brand-new theater, they turned to hot commodity Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects in Chicago.
