As Americans head into the final months of 2020, we are experiencing a political season that often seems like a combination of a reality show and a horror movie. Perhaps the election will have a happy ending. The 43rd annual Mill Valley Film Festival will present plenty of thought-provoking content in advance of the presidential […]
We turn the spotlight on the hottest plays in Chicago and beyond this spring and summer. “Hamlet“ April 17 to June 9 To be or not to be in the audience for this play? That is not the question — you’ll definitely want to be there when Chicago Shakespeare’s longtime artistic director, Barbara Gaines, takes […]
In 1993, Lyric Opera of Chicago audiences first experienced the magic of Renée Fleming as she stepped onstage to sing the title role in Carlisle Floyd’s “Susannah.” With her undeniable presence, ability to transform into a character, and rich, melodic voice, Ms. Fleming quickly became known in the opera world and beyond as “The People’s […]
Whether you’re entertaining out-of-town guests or simply need a break from the hustle and bustle of the season, here are 17 plays in Chicago you won’t want to miss this month and beyond. “Twelfth Night, or What You Will“ Nov. 7 to Dec. 16 William Shakespeare wrote this rom-com 416 years ago, and yet, like […]
Tucked away in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, Ravinia Festival is the oldest outdoor music festival in North America, attracting nearly 600,000 visitors each summer concert season. Ravinia presents music that spans all genres and ages. Throughout the years, the festival has hosted “the greats,” such as Louis Armstrong, Janis Joplin, Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak […]
Chicago’s very own regional Tony Award-winning theater, nestled in the iconic Navy Pier, has “redefined what a great American Shakespeare theater can be.” Presenting year-round, Chicago Shakespeare Theater exemplifies a model of unity: putting education and community at the forefront of its mission. Learn more about CST’s programming and initiatives and meet Hannah Kennedy, public relations […]
Chicago is a hub for arts and culture. A recent study from the Cultural Policy Center at the University of Chicago confirms that our city is, in fact, a destination for creative professionals. With nearly 63,008 artists working in Chicago, scientists and programmers included, the segment of “creatives” in the labor force rises above the […]
We’re turning the spotlight on the hottest plays and musicals coming to Chicago and the North Shore this fall. “Sweet Charity“ Sept. 5 to Oct. 28 Inspired by Italian director Federico Fellini’s film “Nights of Cabiria,” this musical with a score by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields, and book by Neil Simon has become […]
Karen is vice president of sales at Google and serves as site lead for the company’s Chicago office. She joined Google in 2011 to launch the company’s consumer goods division, cultivating advertising clients in the food, beverage and restaurant businesses across the U.S. Prior to her role as vice president, Karen led Google’s largest global […]
