Evanston has had a glut of new restaurants this fall, so you can be forgiven if you didn’t notice the opening of La Macchina Cafe on Orrington. But now that you know it’s there, you’ll want to visit soon. Chris Casas, an Evanstonian who once owned the Italian Coffee Bar on Sherman and currently owns […]
No one wants a jar of face cream under the tree. And while a gift certificate for a massage or pedicure is always appreciated, there are so many great beauty items that are often exclusive to the holiday season. Here are our picks for stellar stocking stuffers. 1. Fresh Sugar Keepsakes: A full-size Sugar Rosé Tinted Lip […]
Opera is a terrific entertainment for all ages. Brilliant vocalism is the centerpiece, of course—opera is famous for its solo and ensemble singing—but it also incorporates thrilling choral and orchestral music, plus the visual stimulation of fabulous scenery and costumes, and the theatrical excitement of great acting, dancing, even sword-fighting. It’s all performed live, almost […]
Despite all the religious language in Richard Wagner’s final opera, “Parsifal” is about sex, or the renunciation thereof.
Holiday season ensures many fun and festive holiday parties. Pair your favorite party outfit with a glam updo. John Gialluisi, Creative Director for Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas, says, “For the holiday season, updos should look put together, but with a confident nonchalance.” Vivian Arpino, owner of BloOuts in Highland Park, explains, “Braids […]
In the 1960s, brand loyalists boasted how far they’d walk to satisfy their greatest craving. This November, Aurora’s Paramount Theatre queries Chicagoland’s musical theater community: How far will fans drive to see a flawless performance of a perfect musical theater production? Paramount’s “Miss Saigon” is all that and a bag of chips. It should not […]
Get a group of your best girlfriends together for a night out this holiday season. Whether celebrating a milestone or just some much needed girl time, we’ve got the best activities for you and your girls that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Bottle & Bottega Tap into your inner Picasso at […]
Just because it’s cold and dreary out doesn’t mean you can’t fake a vacation glow. Tanning beds are, of course, passé (and possibly carcinogenic), but there are many safe and healthy options to look sun-kissed. Bronzer Bronzer, concealer, lipstick and a bit of mascara are all you need for “day makeup.” The right bronzer transforms […]
It must be December: The Chicago-area’s stages are crowded with sugarplum fairies, Scrooges and a Macy’s store elf named Crumpet. Christmas shows dominate the month, but some theaters are offering intriguing plays without any overt holiday theme. Just think of it as their gift to those of us who need an occasional break from the […]
Despite all the religious language in Richard Wagner’s final opera, “Parsifal” is about sex, or the renunciation thereof. Act One of the Lyric Opera‘s nearly five-hour production at the Civic Opera House opens in the Monastery of the Holy Grail with monks assigned to guard the chalice, which legend says is the cup Jesus used […]
