It’s Kiddie Rock–Five For Fighting at SPACE

Not sure if you can endure another round of Raffi-like sing-a-longs with your tot? It’s not quite time to try Ravinia? Check out SPACE’s family-friendly programming! In fact, tickets go on sale April 10 at 11 a.m. for a special, great-for-young-ones, sit-on-the-floor experience with a “big kid” act, Five For Fighting (“100 Years,” “Superman”). Here’s […]

January Guide To Live Music on The North Shore

If you’re jonesing for a night out – and love some live entertainment, dancing, or maybe even a mosh pit, check out this month’s upcoming shows at several of the North Shore’s best in music establishments: SPACE 1245 Chicago Ave. 847-492-8860 Thursday, January 28: Erwin Helfer’s Chicago Boogie Ensemble, 8 p.m. Friday, January 29: American […]

'Tis the Season for Live Music

The holidays are busy, especially if you’re the host. House guests. Menus. Cooking. Lists. Fatigue…and then you hit the wall. For me, this usually occurs halfway through. I’ve been known to sneak up to my bedroom for a nap (maybe they’ll think I’m at the grocery store), or I’ll quietly slip out the door with […]

February Guide To Live Music on The North Shore

If you’re jonesing for a night out – and love some live entertainment, dancing, or maybe even a mosh pit, check out this month’s upcoming shows at several of the North Shore’s best in music establishments:           SPACE 1245 Chicago Ave. 847-492-8860   Tuesday, February 9: Joe Firstman & Ernie Halter […]

Labor Day Weekend Go Guide

In town for the holiday weekend? There are a bunch of great ways to celebrate summer’s swan song in Chicago and the suburbs—from sports to song, fairs to fun runs. You’re certain to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy. And with an extra day, more time to do it. Here are our […]

Union Pizzeria

Ever walked into a restaurant and forgotten where you were? The interior of Union Pizzeria is so unexpected that for a moment I thought I was in some hipster West Loop locale.

Work with SNL Alum Julia Sweeney on Her Next Book

Julia Sweeney has appeared on vaunted stages in California and New York, including Saturday Night Live. But her next gig is in Evanston at the cozy SPACE stage, starting October 15 at 4 p.m. This television and movie actress is working on material for a new book currently titled “If It’s Not One Thing, It’s […]