Kid fests mean summer fun! The months of June and July mean more than just hot weather; kid festivals in these months are the perfect opportunity to entertain your kids and have some quality family fun! While all have amusing events and games for kids, most fests also have entertainment for adults, so the […]
Steve Martin, Martin Short, Seth Meyers, Ron White, Rodney Carrington and Jo Koy are among the comedy heavyweights joining the spectacular lineup for the third annual edition of “TBS Just for Laughs Chicago,” June 14-19. Taking place June 14-19, the festival will be packed with a wide array of comedians, sketch shows, specialty acts and […]
With Hollywood’s award season behind us, it’s time to take a fresh look at films. Now in its third year, the Talking Pictures Festival has something of interest for everyone. From April 14 – 17 at four Evanston venues, there are over 20 programs to choose from. The schedule is loaded with independent, thought-provoking, […]
Listening to the Watoto Children’s Choir, performing locally during the first week of March, is more than entertainment—it’s an education in beating the odds. The choir is part of Watoto Child Care Ministries, an effort to raise thousands of children who have been orphaned by AIDS, war and other calamities into future leaders of […]
On Sunday, January 30, Fuel, a farm-to-table breakfast/lunch restaurant, will be holding a prix-fixe dinner event featuring local chef Michael Kropp. For $40 per person, diners will enjoy a three-course meal plus dessert from the restaurant that usually features only breakfast and lunch foods. First course options include Tuscan Bean Soup with Kale and Sausage, […]
Are you ready to root for the Chicago Bears? Or are you a closet Cheesehead? Rev up for the weekend and the Big Game with these great resources: Where to get the munchies Make a brat stop The best beer Learn the rules Party supplies
If you support a non-profit, you already make a difference. Now you can make it better. Enjoy lunch at Marcello’s and join Make It Better’s very own fundraising experts as we share the tips and tricks that take your fundraising to the next level. Learn how to grow your network of support online. Make It […]
Looking for a break from wine tastings and book club get-togethers? Feed your wild side with a trip downtown to watch a few of your North Shore neighbors on wheels with the Windy City Rollers. The popular girls-on-wheels sport was first coined “roller derby” by the Chicago Tribune back in 1922. Four teams make up […]
Some of Second City’s greatest stars grew up on or moved to the North Shore, including Bill Murray and Harold Ramis. The North Shore connection is so strong that Second City is coming here next month to parody New Trier High School.To learn more about Second City’s 50th anniversary festivities, click here. Harold Ramis […]
You wouldn’t think that something as irreverent and flip as Second City could possibly be hitting the creaky age of 50, but in December, they will hit the big 5-0 and plan to celebrate with a festival of funny. The main show, featuring acclaimed alumni like Harold Ramis and Martin Short (to learn […]
