Hollywood’s biggest night is almost here, the 91st Academy Awards. Ever since the great #OscarsSoWhite controversy of 2015 … and 2016, when, for the second consecutive year, all 20 lead and supporting actor nominees were white, with each’s year’s nominees now come important conversations about representation and inclusion in Hollywood. The concerns are legitimate: A study by […]
The polar vortex left many of us feeling permanently chilled to the bone, so we don’t blame you if you feel like you need more than just a winter warm-up. It’s time to completely thaw out! While not all of these escapes are to warm-weather destinations, they do all go above and beyond to bring […]
If you live in a cold-weather clime like I do, it’s understood that death and taxes are not our only certainties. The weather, or lack of enjoyable weather, weighs heavily on our collective psyche once the calendar turns to a new year. Will this year produce an early spring, or just a few teaser days […]
Have you made plans for Valentine’s Day yet? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a foolproof guide to the most romantic things to do, see, taste, and indulge in around Chicago with your significant other this Feb. 14. For a Romantic Meal… Yūgen Chicago’s first contemporary Japanese fine-dining restaurant, Yūgen is a rarified breed […]
Calling all moms and dads of little “Puppy Dog Pals” fanatics! If Disney Junior’s answer to “Paw Patrol” is on heavy rotation in your household (and that earworm of a theme song is on repeat in your head), you’re going to want to set your DVR for next Saturday morning, Jan. 25, at 9:30am on […]
Instead of fleeing the cold weather, travel to a winter wonderland for a vacation that completely embraces the joys that come with colder weather. While winter vacations often involve skiing, you don’t have to hurtle yourself down a mountain to have a great time. If hitting the slopes isn’t your thing, there are some fabulous […]
Celebrate the winter season at Lake Geneva’s annual Winterfest, which will take place Saturday, Jan. 26 to Sunday, Feb. 3. This nine-day celebration offers more than two dozen exciting events and activities for all ages. There is more to do and more to discover every day you come. Tour an ice castle; featuring ice-carved slides, tunnels, […]
Think of the greatest Disney films and songs in recent memory and chances are you’ll find yourself humming an Alan Menken melody for the rest of the day. From “Under the Sea” to “Be Our Guest” to “A Whole New World,” to name a few, the eight-time Oscar-winning composer and pianist (who also happens to […]
Chicago is home to some of the greatest museums and cultural institutions in the world. Ready to start exploring? Whatever your interest, there’s a place on this list guaranteed to open your mind and engage your senses. The Big 10 Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 312-922-9410 Housing over 40 million artifacts, the museum […]
When it comes to New Year’s Eve, other countries have some pretty distinctive traditions. Here are some that make kissing at midnight sound boring. To help you figure out when these events will take place, we’ve given you the time that midnight strikes in relation to Chicago CST. Belarus Jan. 1, 9 a.m. During the […]
