5 Things to Do: November 20-22

This weekend is all about holiday favorites, including The Museum of Science and Industry’s Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light, Christkindlmarket and the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. You can also get some holiday shopping done at the Woman’s Club of Evanston’s Cornucopia. Plus, don’t miss Citadel Theatre’s latest production, “Oliver!” Christmas Around the […]

Daytripper Guide: What to Eat, See and Do in Chicago and Beyond

One of the most beautiful things about the Chicago metro area is the diversity of its neighborhoods and the suburbs. From the Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in Oak Park to the authentic global cuisine and antique shops in Andersonville to upscale boutiques on the picturesque streets of Winnetka — there’s so much to explore! Plus, there […]

5 Things to Do: Labor Day Weekend 2015

Enjoy your well-earned day off (and say goodbye to summer) with three festivals that will get you grooving, shopping and eating. Then, enjoy some quality family time at Arlington Park and the Chicago Botanic Garden. Chicago Jazz Festival Sept. 3-6 Chicago The Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park will once again host this Labor Day […]

New in Town: Dylan's Candy Bar Sweetens Up Chicago

The Mag Mile is a lot more colorful thanks to the new Dylan’s Candy Bar store, the newest outpost of Dylan Lauren’s (Ralph’s daughter!) über-popular NYC sweets superstore. Of course, there’s a wide variety of candy (think chocolates, gummies, popular nostalgic and novelty sweets and more found in fun, unique packaging), but you’ll also find […]

5 Things to Do: November 21-23

Take a break from your Thanksgiving preparations with these fun events. If you can believe it, it’s already time for another Christkindlmarket. Looking to shop closer to home? Don’t miss the Woman’s Club of Evanston’s Cornucopia Holiday Gift Show. You can also get in the holiday spirit with a mini road trip to see Illumination […]