This week marks the beginning of an annual film festival in Chicago and a Halloween event in Brookfield. Plus, make a difference at a wine walk in Wilmette, explore some of Chicago’s coolest buildings, celebrate Oktoberfest in Evanston, and more. Chicago International Film Festival Begins Oct. 10 Chicago More than 150 films will be featured […]
“I’m awfully grateful and civically proud. Welcome,” Tony Karman, president/director EXPO CHICAGO said as he welcomed guests to the seventh annual International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art. The four-day exhibition unfurled on Sept. 27 at Vernissage, the opening night benefit sponsored by the Women’s Board of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Chicago, which […]
Equal parts voyeurism and inspiration, home tours offer a peek into the (perfectly appointed) lives of others. There are options aplenty in Chicago this fall, from an architect’s iconic abode in Oak Park to a festival that takes you behind the scenes of more than 250 Chicago-area buildings. The Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio […]
Miami City Ballet Nov. 8-9, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. Miami City Ballet returns to the Harris Theater stage for the first time since its sold-out performances in 2016 with a stunning program spanning 20th century ballet. Led by Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez, Miami City Ballet will perform three works spanning 20th century ballet. George Balanchine’s […]
October is here and with it comes chilly temps, falling leaves, and a plethora of can’t-miss events. Theater Oct. 2-21: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory“ The iconic childhood favorite, in which Willy Wonka opens his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory to a lucky few who embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure […]
The North Shore Wine & Spirits Event, held Nov. 10-11, 2018, supporting Holiday Heroes, offers a unique holiday experience to taste wines and spirits from around the globe at Art Center Highland Park (1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park). After finding the perfect wines and spirits, you will be able to purchase bottles and cases to […]
This weekend, don’t miss the newest exhibit at Kohl Children’s Museum, a favorite annual foodie event at Millennium Park, an outdoor art festival in Northbrook and a returning art expo in Chicago, a fall festival at Lincoln Park Zoo, and more. Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites Opens Sept. 25 Glenview Beloved children’s books come […]
It’s a busy weekend around Chicago, the host city for the second annual Laver Cup tournament featuring Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, John Isner, Kevin Anderson, and more tennis stars. Plus, don’t miss an art expo at Chicago Botanic Garden, a tasty food festival at Navy Pier, a new virtual reality experience at the Illinois Holocaust […]
Henri Matisse once said, “Creativity takes courage,” and there is no place where this is more evident than in contemporary art, which flies in the face of “uncomfortable” at the speed of light, seeking beauty in the unexpected and pushing boundaries in its pursuit of the authentic. On Sept. 27, Chicago will once again be […]
Fall is here! This weekend, don’t miss events inspired by the season, including Fulton Market Harvest Fest and Wagner Farm’s Bonfire and Barn Dance, while also hearing from Wanda Sykes and Adam Rippon, celebrating Chicago’s South Side, dining on tasty tacos, making a difference for veterans, and saying one last goodbye to summer with a […]
