A winning combination: That’s what Goodman Theatre artistic director Robert Falls and actor Brian Dennehy have been for a quarter of a century. Together they have created hit productions of plays by Eugene O’Neill and Arthur Miller, which they took to Broadway and for which they both received Tony Awards. Lucky for us, the two […]
If you find yourself perched at the top of mountain (or, more accurately, a large hill) in ten-degree- below-zero weather, surrounded by people in dark green-and-gold jackets emblazoned with a large “G” and looking forward to an après ski cheese fondue, you’re likely experiencing a Wisconsin winter getaway. Save some cash and make it a […]
For those of us spending January at home, Broadway in Chicago is trying hard to provide some bright spots in the winter sky. Three productions are coming to the Windy City, and they couldn’t be more different. DATE NIGHT: “Dreamgirls” Cadillac Palace, Jan. 19 to 31 For a night out downtown with your husband or […]
I can’t go anywhere on the North Shore without seeing at least one (OK, 20) Lexus RX SUVs.
A preeminent Harvard professor is on a mission to develop more ethical minds in high-achieving youth
Which is more difficult than you might think when your child is allergic to everything. Who doesn’t love doughnuts? Kids love them as a post-soccer-game snack, and parents love to bring them for class parties. However, I came to dread doughnuts. Don’t get me wrong, I love doughnuts as much as anyone. But my 7-year-old […]
There isn’t anything in your home that better represents resiliency than an antique or vintage find. Resiliency and more. These things also represent times gone by—maybe a time from your own past, maybe a time we’ve only heard or read about. Whatever the case may be, they’re still here with us because of someone else’s […]
Winter is full of ice and snow, blustering winds and freezing temperatures. Even though it’s cold outside, that’s no reason to lie passively by the fire, hibernating until the winter’s end. The North Shore offers many opportunities to either take a hike—literally—in snowshoes or with cross-country skis. So, get bundled up, go outside and […]
Benefits: Strengthens and stretches the legs, knees and ankles as well as the groins, spine, waist, chest, lungs and shoulders. Stimulates the abdominal organs. Increases stamina. Bring out your inner warrior! 1. Step your feet wide apart. Extend arms out to the side, shoulder height with palms facing down. Turn your left foot in slightly […]
We all dream of becoming “financially independent.”
