Do you love the classic beauty of your traditional home, but wish the interior felt more fresh and crisp? Check out transitional design, an aesthetic that combines traditional and contemporary elements. “Transitional design is a uniquely American style—it embodies casual elegance,” says George Adamczyk of George Adamczyk & Co., a builder with over 120 houses […]
One of our favorite places to watch a movie at dusk is Northwestern University’s Block Cinema, part of the Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art. This summer, they’re featuring classics set in Chicago (think The Breakfast Club, Blues Brothers and Breaking Away) along with the biggest hits of the past year. Avatar under the […]
“Theater is a living, moving art,” says Susie McMonagle, the Evanston actress who is starring in the Chicago production of “Billy Elliot.” “It’s a collaborative work of art; that’s what I love about it,” she says. And the theater loves McMonagle right back. She is “Mum” in “Billy Elliot,” which is a great tear-jerker […]
This week, get summer spontaneous.
Every community loves their July 4th (or 3rd) celebration. How many feature a band formed in 1917 by John Philips Sousa and the chance to spend the holiday with members of the U.S. Navy? For that honor, head up to the Great Lakes Naval Base. The vast 1,628-acre facility is open to the public at […]
This much I’ve learned: You should never underestimate the power of a tender hug.
Shoppers, time to get busy. It’s summer and the area’s best markets are packed and waiting.
Summer days are hot, but according to North Shore residents, summer nights are when things really start to sizzle. Darkness brings an aura of mystery and excitement; it heightens our senses. And there’s an abundance of sensuous stimuli out in the shadows. Nature at night is seriously sexy. Love Bugs To Alicia of Evanston, the […]
