Perhaps it’s pure coincidence that February 14 is right in the middle of Marriott Theatre’s run of the classic John Kander/Fred Ebb musical “Cabaret.” Or maybe it’s pure genius. Because this story of 1929 Berlin, chronicling the city’s hedonistic cabaret scene as a feel-great smokescreen for the Nazi party’s clandestine rise to power, is not […]
Anna Pamula of Deerfield’s Renu Day Spa isn’t your typical spa owner. Although one of her passions is beauty, her other passion is wellness, specifically helping women affected by cancer or other immune disorders. Pamula researches the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of women who are dealing with illness, and she has found that various […]
When you consider that Chanel nail polish sells for $27, Tom Ford lip gloss for $45, and La Mer cleanser for $75, it’s pretty clear: Beauty doesn’t come cheap. Don’t dismiss drugstore beauty products, though. Did you know that many popular high-end cosmetics and skin-care lines are made in the same facilities as your favorite […]
A winning combination: That’s what Goodman Theatre artistic director Robert Falls and actor Brian Dennehy have been for a quarter of a century. Together they have created hit productions of plays by Eugene O’Neill and Arthur Miller, which they took to Broadway and for which they both received Tony Awards. Lucky for us, the two […]
If you’re jonesing for a night out – and love some live entertainment, dancing, or maybe even a mosh pit, check out this month’s upcoming shows at several of the North Shore’s best in music establishments: SPACE 1245 Chicago Ave. 847-492-8860 Thursday, January 28: Erwin Helfer’s Chicago Boogie Ensemble, 8 p.m. Friday, January 29: American […]
Finally, everything you love about Valslist.com right on your phone! Make It Better’s Val Haller, who worked closely with her son on the project, says that her playlist-building app is truly one of the first apps geared toward busy adults. If you don’t have time to discover new music on your own, Val does the […]
When Glencoe’s Writers Theatre wanted to make a statement with their brand-new theater, they turned to hot commodity Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects in Chicago.
I’m a food tourist. I spend part of every vacation dragging my family to visit the local food markets and grocery stores. Nothing in Paris makes me happier than the organic market on the Rue de Raspail, where I can happily ogle the goat cheeses for hours. And no trip to New York could be […]
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Families, grandparents and kids will all find something they love among the more than 30 musical and theatrical performances at this New Year’s Eve celebration. Don’t worry about the chill—the seven indoor venues hosting First Night Evanston events are located within a short distance of Evanston’s Raymond Park, which is bordered by Chicago and Hinman […]
