The festival fun continues with Andersonville Midsommarfest in Chicago and Promenade of Art in Arlington Heights. Plus, shop deals at a Wicker Park sidewalk sale, feast on breakfast favorites at Wagner Farm, and hear a new piece by Yo-Yo Ma. And read 99 Days of Summer to discover even more things to do this weekend. Andersonville Midsommarfest […]
It’s festival season! This weekend, don’t miss the Lincoln Park Greek Fest, Do Division Street Fest and the 57th Street Art Fair. Plus, visit Chicago Botanic Garden for World Environment Day and Highwood for an event that’s all about redheads. Lincoln Park Greek Fest June 3-5 Chicago The 39th annual Lincoln Park Greek Fest features food […]
The one constant in any garden is its propensity for change. Whether imposed by nature or the gardener, one can always count on its metamorphosis. This September, Chicago Botanic Garden will unveil the keystone that is the culmination of many years of planning. From the very young to the young at heart, visitors to the […]
Spoil Dad this Father’s Day with a gift he’ll love. Whether he enjoys discovering new food, rocking out to his favorite tunes or working on projects around the house, here are a few gift ideas for the men in your life. MLB Game-Used Baseball Cufflinks by Tokens & Icons These game-used baseball cufflinks have been […]
Believe it or not, Memorial Day Weekend is here and filled with festivals, a cookout and a show kids will love. But, most importantly, there are a few ways to honor our servicemen and -women with local parades and memorials. Mole de Mayo May 27-29 Chicago Head out to Pilsen for this festival that will decide […]
You won’t be bored — or hungry — this weekend thanks to Chicago Craft Beer Week, the Lincoln Park Wine Fest and the Long Grove Chocolate Fest. You can even explore Portage Park with Filament Theatre and Sherlock Holmes. Plus, kids (and kids at heart) can go inside their favorite toys at the newest Kohl […]
Betsy Simson, former creative director at Leo Burnett then owner of the very popular Corner Cooks cooking school and Jerry’s casual fine dining restaurant in Winnetka, was constantly being asked by her children and their significant others to write down her recipes in order to easily share them. Rather than just jot them down, Simson […]
Who doesn’t love summer movie season? This year’s crop of must-see summer movies looks action-packed, giggle-inducing and, in some cases, heart-breaking. We’ve picked 11 features that will be must-sees in theaters this summer. Me Before You (June 3) Jojo Moyes‘ enthralling novel that is part love story, part tragedy is hitting the big screen with “Game of Thrones” star […]
This weekend, enjoy some firsts (The Grove hosts a new Vintage Market and Northbrook Symphony Orchestra performs a piece for the first time in the U.S.) and a few favorites (the annual Andersonville Wine Walk and the Wilmette Public Library’s One Book program). Plus, “Cinderella” returns to the Joffrey Ballet stage for the first time […]
It’s almost Mother’s Day (last-minute shoppers can find our gift guide here) and these events are all about spending time with Mom or giving her some much-deserved time to herself. International Bodyflight Association Indoor Skydiving Competition May 6-7 Rosemont Some of the best skydivers and wind tunnel flyers in the world (ages 6 to 60s) […]
