On April 28, the California Academy of Sciences made a joyous return to hosting its largest annual fundraiser, Big Bang | Next Wave Gala, in person. During the course of the evening, 920 guests filled the expansive museum in Golden Gate Park to learn more about and support the Academy’s ambitious Hope for Reefs initiative […]
Artist John Priola has a passion for succulents. His garden in San Francisco’s Glen Park neighborhood includes roughly 50 varieties, all of which he planted himself: Euphorbia Lambii, Agave Applanata “Cream Spike,” Aloe Vanbalenii, Agave Vilmoriniana “Stained Glass,” and Dymondia, to name a few. Most of Priola’s succulents have been rescued from families that no […]
Featured: Waldscraft Bakery Plus, new restaurants from brandname chefs arrive in San Francisco and Oakland. Native East Coaster Stacey Waldspurger has been looking forward to introducing a bialy to her robust menu of naturally leavened breads, such as olive oil and rosemary, and her popular Wünderbread, a seed- and nut-packed, wheat-free bread. After a pop-up […]
Featured: Waldscraft Bakery Plus, new restaurants from brandname chefs arrive in San Francisco and Oakland. Native East Coaster Stacey Waldspurger has been looking forward to introducing a bialy to her robust menu of naturally leavened breads, such as olive oil and rosemary, and her popular Wünderbread, a seed- and nut-packed, wheat-free bread. After a pop-up […]
On S. Michigan Ave. stands the South Side Community Art Center, a historical marker of an 80-year history (and counting) of prominent Black artists and landmark cultural movements. The history of the center is shaped by the work of artists like Gwendolyn Brooks and Charles White and the development in the 1960s of AfriCOBRA, a […]
The big turkey day is around the corner, and I think we can agree it’s all about the Thanksgiving side dishes — and desserts, too, of course. So, what’s on your menu this year? At my house, you’ll find many of these dishes — spins on classic recipes for iconic Thanksgiving side dishes and desserts. […]
This weekend, there’s something for everyone to do in Chicago and the suburbs. Hear from some of the best literary artists at the Lit & Luz Festival, catch two of the hottest musicals in town, or take advantage of the outdoors this Sunday with your favorite furry companion at the Morton Arboretum. Here are the […]
These products that will make your family movie nights that much better. Barefoot Dreams CozyChic® The Mandalorian™ Throw, $194 Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 Michigan Ave., Chicago Who better to help keep you warm while you stream than the ultimate Disney+ darling, Baby Yoda? This buttery soft and machine washable (helpful when you have messy popcorn […]
This November, rekindle your holiday spirit as some of Chicago’s most festive traditions such as Zoolights, the Christkindlmarket, and the city’s Thanksgiving parade make a highly anticipated return. Theater and music aficionados can also look forward to the premiere of several Broadway productions, plays, and concerts. Here are 30 of the best things to do […]
