music

When the laurel-laden production “Billy Elliot the Musical” opens in Chicago in March, it will star 3 young boys with astonishing talents. The dancers will alternate in the role, and Broadway in Chicago introduced the trio—and their moms and caretakers—to the press Sept. 10.   The Broadway show, based on the 2000 film about an […]

Is your iPod the only thing not feelin’ the heat these days? No worries—we’ve got songs to make your summer sing, whether you’re lounging outdoors or on the go. These two playlists are the mixology of Winnetka’s Val Haller, creator of the music site Valslist. To purchase and download all the songs at once, simply […]

Most of us are struggling to balance family and career obligations, but for some, too much is not enough! Of course, you’ve got your golf and tennis nuts, the devoted gardeners and the Internet surfers, but some parents are choosing to spend their “spare” time a little more creatively.   There’s been a real proliferation […]