August is just around the corner and so is our annual “Best Of” edition, brimming with reader picks from fashion and shopping to fitness and entertainment. This is where you come in! Vote for your picks in each of the 11 categories below to see your favorites recognized in our August 2014 Best Of issue. […]
Another Father’s Day is almost here and you’re surely scratching your head about what to get the dad in your life. Whether your guy’s a sucker for the latest tech gadget or craves a day of relaxation, our guide will help you find that special gift. Drink North Shore Brewing Supply Class ($35-60): If your guy […]
Eight years ago, halfway through the premier episode of ABC’s “Ugly Betty,” I fell hard for the character of Marc St. James, played by Michael Urie. He was feisty and fabulous, and played with such tremendous verve and attitude by the talented, Juilliard-trained actor that it was abundantly clear that a star was born. We […]
From the very first moment of “The White Snake,” it’s clear that we’re in Mary Zimmerman Land—a magical and beguiling world that’s familiar from previous plays by this renowned Evanston director. “The White Snake” at Goodman Theatre is classic Zimmerman: an ancient story brought to life on the stage with a light, playful touch. As […]
As a professional soccer player, Rachel Quon is proving that women can pursue their passions and make a living doing it. Now in her second year with the Chicago Red Stars, Rachel is on top of her game and loving every minute. Growing up in Lake Forest, Rachel started her soccer career with AYSO and then moved to the Lake Forest […]
May brings beloved old songs from Motown to the Loop’s Oriental Theatre, while Writers Theatre in Glencoe plays some brand-new tunes. A magical story about snakes slithers into theGoodman, and Skokie’s Northlight transports audiences back to 1940s Yonkers. The White Snake Through June 8 Following up her 2013 Goodman adaptation of “The Jungle Book,” Evanston […]
Composer, conductor and pianist André Previn is widely regarded as one of the most versatile and honored musicians in the world. He works in jazz, film, classical and opera, and he is the recipient of Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Kennedy Center, the London Symphony Orchestra and The Recording Academy (the last of which honored […]
Today is the operative word in Writers Theatre’s world premiere of the modern relationship musical “Days Like Today.” Based on the plays of Charles L. Mee, Laura Eason’s book, punctuated by Alan Schmuckler’s poignant lyrics and memorable song, could well be called “Today’s Normal.” Which is to say, if this generation’s claim to fame is […]
Gone are the days of wearing an old college T-shirt and leggings as workout wear. Fashion stylist and image consultant Heather Rae Mitchell explains, “We use our workout clothes as a way to further motivate ourselves—we want something nice to look back at [in the mirror] while squatting instead of sweat stains staring back at […]
Shakespeare had a keen eye for spotting the foolishness of humanity, including the frequently bad behavior of Europe’s kings and noblemen. But “Henry V,” the drama now at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, is a different sort of royal history. The king in the play’s title doesn’t experience any Hamlet-like doubts. And he isn’t an evil monster […]
