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COME FROM AWAY Will Inspire Us All
COME FROM AWAY tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town of Gander in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. On September 11, 2001 the world stopped. On September 12, …
True West Revival
Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents its first ever revival of the play that launched the company onto the national scene in 1982, True West, directed by ensemble member Randall Arney. Through the lens of a new generation of Steppenwolf artists, the 2019 production stars ensemble members Jon Michael Hill and Namir Smallwood. Joining Hill and Smallwood are ensemble member and original cast member Francis …
Believe in BBQ!
The parking lot is sweltering hot. You can crack an egg and fry it on the pavement. But I don’t care. I am tucking into a paper boat full of expertly smoked brisket, a wet nap in one hand, a cold-ish beer in the other. It is hot and humid and the air is redolent …
Road Trip to Pennyville Station
I will be honest. Rarely do I travel outside of Chicago city limits to eat. But occasionally a suburban restaurant beckons. So, when I heard of an eclectic New American restaurant in Park Ridge, I had to go see it for myself. Pennyville Station, owned by Park Ridge native and restaurant industry veteran Tony Antonacci, …
Dinner-and-a-Movie, All Grown Up
What happens to dinner-and-a-movie when it grows up? I think that the answer to that question is CMX VIP Cinema Experience paired with CMX CinéBistro, a luxury dinner-and-a-movie concept in residence at Old Orchard Mall in suburban Skokie. Don’t forget your IDs, folks. This movie theater is for those over 21. And while there is …
Now Open: BMO Club Rooftop at Ravinia Festival
Ravinia Festival, Chicagoland’s favorite summer alfresco music venue, has expanded its dining offerings this summer with the recent opening of the tony new BMO Club. The swanky rooftop is now open to the public and available for private parties. Under the watchful eye of its general manager, Antoine Pierre Whitfield, BMO Club is yet another …
Encore Events Announced by Chicago Gourmet
The annual Chicago Gourmet festival held in Millennium Park is always the toast of the town. And this year is no exception. Chicago Gourmet organizers announced to great fanfare the lineup of additional events surrounding the festival. There is something for everyone, and more importantly, for every budget. This year’s theme, Lights! Camera! Napkin! is movie …
Ms. Blakk for President: Not All Heroes Wear Capes
I cried helplessly in silence… Inside the theatre decked out in pink and glitter and strobe lights, I sat quietly and cried. I was witnessing (yes, witnessing, not simply watching) the much anticipated Steppenwolf Theatre play Ms. Blakk for President. Based on (but not completely bound by) true events that sprung forth from my beloved …
VOLTA: A Journey of Self-discovery
Cirque du Soleil has brought VOLTA to Chicago! The troupe’s 41st original production since 1984, VOLTA is its 18th show presented under the Big Top. The company has brought wonder and delight to more than 190 million spectators in more than 450 cities on six continents. And VOLTA does not fail to delight audiences young and mature. …
Easy Livin' at The Delta
“There are great people here.” I beg your pardon? “People here. The staff, the regulars. There are so many great people here!” I am standing next to the bar at The Delta, waiting to be seated for dinner. One of the owners is behind the stick slinging drinks on this busy Friday night. He chuckles, …
Going Nuclear with The Children
Do you take your tea with a side of nuclear meltdown? You might have to while watching Steppenwolf’s new production, The Children. Staged to critical acclaim to sold out crowds in London and New York, this profound work confronts the responsibility each generation must face for the way it leaves the world. On a summer …