The holiday season is in full swing! Enjoy a night out with the Celtic Tenors as they perform a wide array of holiday classics. You can also spend time together with the entire family as reindeer visit Westfield Old Orchard and the Evanston History Center welcomes visitors for a holiday open house. Plus, if you […]
What: Donate a box or a bag of groceries to low-income families at Good News Partners in Rogers Park. Where: 1600 W. Jonquil Terrace, Chicago When: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, anytime between 9 a.m. and noon. How: Collect and donate Thanksgiving baskets or bags consisting of canned goods, canned meats, fruits and vegetables and drop them […]
This weekend is all about shopping. Start checking items off of your holiday gift list (or find a little something for yourself!) at a faire and a bazaar, or find something sparkly at a local jewelry studio. Or, you can leave all of that shopping for another day and enjoy a night out with Stevie […]
By the time Thanksgiving rolls around, expect a blizzard of holiday entertainment. But while Santa, Scrooge and George Bailey are waiting in the wings, November offers other sorts of theater: classic stories by Agatha Christie, Louisa May Alcott and Lewis Carroll, as well as a dramatic new perspective on the Virgin Mary. Lookingglass Alice Opens […]
If you’re more likely to sign up for a 5K if there’s chocolate at the finish line, you’re in luck this weekend. Plus, even though Breast Cancer Awareness Month is over, there’s still a way for you to support research with a fun night out filled with wine and painting. You can also spend some […]
Come out and celebrate Halloween the old-fashioned way! Not sure when your neighborhood’s hours are this year? Don’t worry, we did your research for you! Bannockburn 3:30-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Barrington 3-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Buffalo Grove 2-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Deerfield 3:30-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Deer Park 3-8 p.m. Friday, […]
Did you know that Illinois is the top pumpkin-producing state in the country? The vast majority is processed into canned pumpkin and pie mixes, although some become jack-o-lanterns. While the kids might be more interested in carving pumpkins than eating them, you will want to check out these dishes in which local chefs elevate autumn’s […]
A weekend should be all about relaxation. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to unwind in Chicago and on the North Shore. Begin with an evening of meditation at the Winnetka Community House. Then head downtown for a wine tasting at Union Station, because what better way to relax than with a few glasses of […]
An array of real dramas, quirky comedies, much-anticipated animated and action films, plus a major remake are taking theaters by (snow)storm.
So long, Starbucks! There are groovier spots on the North Shore to grab a cup of joe, get cozy with a good book or meet a friend. The Brothers K Coffeehouse The Brothers K (pictured right) has been a local tradition on Main Street in Evanston for nearly 10 years, and it’s still a hub […]
