The Scott Harris restaurant empire started in 1992 with the opening of the first Mia Francesca on North Clark Street in Chicago, a trattoria-style Italian joint that was vastly different from the red-sauce restaurants of Taylor Street. The food was both rustic and seasonally driven, with a handwritten special menu that changed frequently, depending on […]
Swimming takes center stage at the Rio 2016 Olympics as Michael Phelps, Conor Dwyer, Missy Franklin, Katie Ledecky and their teammates go to work. Swimming’s popularity is on the rise, as aging baby boomers look to maintain their fitness, without the pain and risk of injury that accompany sports like running, cycling and tennis. Water […]
For the sixth year in a row, our audience has spoken — this year louder than ever before. With more than 168,000 votes across 11 categories, what follows are the best businesses and services in Chicago and around the North Shore. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #Bestof2016.
Make It Better’s Best of 2016 drew more than 168,000 votes across 11 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #Bestof2016. Best Live Music Venue (Suburbs) | Most Beautiful Place to Hear Live Music Ravinia Ravinia is the go-to destination for live music under the stars. 418 Sheridan Road, Highland […]
Is there a better way to spend a warm summer night than by catching some great live music? We think not. One of these hot tickets (plus a cold beer!) equals the perfect recipe for summer fun. Brand New and Modest Mouse FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, July 2 New York rockers Brand New […]
This summer, Ravinia welcomes not only its usual star-studded lineup but also the 50th year of their annual charity gala. Hosted by the Ravinia Women’s Board, the gala will benefit Reach*Teach*Play, a nonprofit dedicated to engaging underserved communities in music education. For this very special year, Maestro James Levine will also be returning to Ravinia nearly […]
Before the first pitch of the Chicago Cubs game on Memorial Day, all eyes were on Julianna Zobrist, a Christian pop singer and the wife of Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist, as she sang “God Bless America” and the national anthem for the first time at Wrigley Field. “It was really great,” Julianna says of […]
On April 23, 2016 — the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death — the Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) held its 2016 gala, a vibrant celebration that, through whimsical décor and clever performances, brought the legendary poet back to life. About 500 people attended the event, which raised a record $1.4 million that will benefit CST’s Urban Classrooms […]
Chicago businesspeople on June 20 will experience a night of dinner and entertainment at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s 27th annual Corporate Night, featuring Tony and Emmy award-winning singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth and members of the CSO, led by acclaimed Broadway musical director and conductor Mary Mitchell Campbell. “This is a great opportunity for these corporations […]
Ann Whitney, an 85-year-old Bloomington, Illinois native, knew she was meant to be on stage when she was cast as the Wicked Queen in an eighth-grade production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” “I can actually remember sitting in this big chair, with big wide arms … and I had a long dress and […]
