Long known for their inventive, groundbreaking shows, Steppenwolf Theatre will soon stage a different type of opening. This May, the curtain rises on Steppenwolf’s newest productions: Front Bar and The 1700 Theatre, both contained in the old Ethan Allen furniture store space directly north of the Steppenwolf Theatre building. Steppenwolf bought the space in 2012, […]
It’s almost time for the James Beard Awards, but before Chicago hosts the best in the dining biz, the city hosts the best college football players in the country who are all dreaming of being drafted into the NFL. Plus, don’t miss new shows at Writers Theatre and Lyric Opera of Chicago, as well as […]
THE BASICS On Saturday, April 16, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the coast of Ecuador. The event is said to be the largest disaster that Ecuador has seen in decades, according to BBC, with more than 600 people killed and thousands that are injured or still missing. The destruction is devastating, with hundreds of collapsed buildings and […]
First David Bowie, now Prince? So goes the refrain of pop music fans everywhere who are mourning the loss of another musical great. The Minnesota native passed away yesterday at his home outside of Minneapolis. Prince — who was known for his unique fashion sense and occasionally bizarre behavior as much as his funky beats — was […]
This weekend is all about theater with new shows from Citadel and Broadway in Chicago and a playwright festival at Black Ensemble Theater. Wilmette Theatre will also host a musical tribute to favorite female singers. Or, give back at an event hosted by a former Chicago Bear to benefit Saturday Place. Plus, Friday is Earth Day, so […]
This weekend, see new shows at Chicago Shakespeare Theater and Piven Theatre Workshop, watch one (or more!) of 150 movies at CIMMfest, find garden inspiration and antiques at Chicago Botanic Garden or dine at some of the area’s best restaurants. “Othello: The Remix” Opens April 12 Chicago This is the first weekend of the Q Brothers’ […]
Zika has been all over the news lately and has raised some serious concern, especially for women in their childbearing years. Authorities in some South American countries like El Salvador, Colombia and Ecuador have even gotten to the point where they suggest no one have children over the next two years while they are […]
Despite the weather, this weekend will feel like spring (and maybe remind you that summer is actually coming) thanks to two food and drink festivals in Chicago and Glenview. You can also hear from Northwestern alumni in Evanston, see The Second City Improv All-Stars in Winnetka and visit an exhibit on the disability rights movement at […]
Hello, April! Kick off the month with a relaxing weekend at Four Seasons Chicago, a date night event at exhale Evanston, a robot party at MSI and a political play at Victory Gardens Theater. Plus, April is Chicago Dance Month, so enjoy some breathtaking shows this weekend or make plans for the weeks ahead. Date […]
Glencoe’s Writers Theatre is introducing its audience to its new theater space with Tom Stoppard‘s time-jumping tale “Arcadia.” Set at a manor in the English countryside, “Arcadia” takes its audience to the early 19th century where a girl uncovers a scientific and mathematical theory well before her time against the backdrop of uproarious relations between various members of […]
