Do not, I implore you, take younger children to see Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of Humperdinck’s “Hansel und Gretel.” Perhaps middle schoolers upwards, but not the little ones. It is a frightening, occasionally grotesque staging of this fairy tale, which, full disclosure, I could never read to my own children because in the original […]
There’s a friendly new Italian restaurant in the Ravinia district of Highland Park, and despite the noise level, we enjoyed a recent evening there.
The gifts are unwrapped, the candles are out and you’re staring down two weeks of “we” time with the kids home from school. No need to hole up at home—there’s plenty of fun to be had in the city and the ‘burbs, including New Year’s Eve. Here are a few ideas to keep you busy: […]
Along with our sadness at the school shooting tragedy in Connecticut, comes questions about how and what to tell our children—especially those in elementary school. We combed the web and found these excellent resources from child psychologists, grief counselors and educators. Let us know what’s helped the most in your household by commenting below. […]
This being the third time I have reviewed a restaurant in this particular space, I arrived with some trepidation.
They do it all! A. Perry Homes has opened their new architectural design studio in Winnetka. A one-stop shop for updating your home, A. Perry Homes offers the latest trends in architecture and custom home building, home automation technology and interior design. The studio also aims to be fun venue for community events, speakers and […]
The perfect illustration of the art and science that is theatrical production is found in Drury Lane Theatre’s current presentation, “Singin’ in the Rain.” Art abounds in the show’s terrific dancing, professional vocals and instrumentation and stunning costumes and special effects. It doesn’t just rain on stage; it pours. But in the Oakbrook Terrace production’s […]
Every family’s got that skeleton in a closet. Some are kept close enough to the door that it often joins in at family get-togethers—it’s so out there it could even help with chores and the carpool. “Who’s that driving the kids to soccer practice? Oh, that’s just Bobby’s 3-day school suspension for smoking weed.” Others? […]
For many, the holidays are synonymous with the theater—whether it’s a holiday date night out on the town or a traditional family trip to the city. Make this year special—from the traditional to funky, the choice is yours. Bah Humbug! Through December 22 Piccolo Theatre, 600 Main St., Evanston 847-424-0089 Looking for a slightly more […]
Holiday activities in Chicago and beyond? Yeah, we’ve got ‘em. There’s no shortage of great stuff to do, places to go and people to see this season. From family outings, to date nights and friendly get-togethers, we’ve got plenty of ideas to keep your holidays entertaining. The Theater Circuit Hellcab Profiles Theatre, Chicago Through January […]
