5 Things to Do: Father's Day Weekend 2013
Everyone’s got a Dad—how are you celebrating yours this weekend?
Second City and Lyric Opera: A Marriage Made for the Stage
The more you know about opera, the more you’ll enjoy “The Second City Guide to the Opera,” now running at the Civic Opera House, through June 30. The show, presented by Lyric Unlimited, is so clever that even a passing acquaintance with the art form will have you laughing until it hurts. Four men and […]
Down Home Cookin’ at Wicker Park’s Carriage House
I love it when a restaurant exceeds my expectations, don’t you?
Jewel on Creating Your Own Happiness
Jewel headlines Ravinia this weekend, but she is no stranger to making news. The singer-songwriter, born Jewel Kilcher, married rodeo cowboy Ty Murray five years ago and gave birth to their son in 2011. She has sold more than 27 million albums, earned four Grammy nominations, and she’s the star of the new Lifetime TV movie […]
It’s No Lie: Writers’ “The Liar” is Must See Theater
After a spate of very fine, but intensely serious plays, I needed a rollicking night of theatrical fun.
5 Things to Do: Memorial Day Weekend 2013
Summer is here! Summer is here! And it even brought along an extra day to celebrate. With so much to choose from, there’s no chance you’ll see your couch this weekend. Music, art, shopping, good eats … it’s all happening. And for the brave souls who can’t wait to hit the beach, most are opening […]
Authentico Brings Flavor to Lake Forest
I finally made it to Authentico in Lake Forest. Open since late last summer, a number of readers had recommended that I give it a try.
NU Theatre: How Would You Spend a $1,000?
Someone sets $1,000 on a stage and says, “How should we spend it?” What would you decide? Here’s your chance to find out. This year’s theme for Northwestern University’s theater program is poverty. With that in mind, veteran Sojurn Theatre director Michael Rohd was asked to bring his brand of theater programming—that of a dialogue […]
Fresh: Sears Fitness Flagship Store
Sears recently opened their first-ever Fitness Flagship Store on Willow Road in Northbrook.
Lyric's 'Oklahoma!' is more than OK
It’s hard to imagine a finer performance of “Oklahoma!” Lyric Opera of Chicago uses its world-class resources to give this production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical a perfect 70th anniversary presentation. It has solo voices that won’t quit, Lyric musicians in the pit and chorus members on the stage, a set that […]
