Lights up. Step up. Don’t f*ck it up. The world of pre-teen girls comes alive, raw and unadulterated, in Steppenwolf’s Dance Nation.
The Light in the Piazza: a Study in Contrasts
When mother and daughter take a vacation to Italy, what can possibly go wrong? Turns out… everything…
Live Inside a Snow Globe: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
The sparkly spectacle that is Irving Berlin’s White Christmas came through Chicago for a limited engagement.
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Osteria Trulli: Cuisine of Puglia via Arlington Heights
Experience the cuisine of Puglia at Osteria Trulli in Arlington Heights.
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Lindiwe: Zulu Sound Meets Chicago Blues
Lindiwe takes the audience on a musical journey from Chicago blues club to Durban, South Africa. The question is, what would you do for love?
Don Giovanni: A Tale of Lust and Betrayal
Don Giovanni, the epic tale of love, lust, murder and betrayal, is currently on stage at Lyric Opera of Chicago. Mozart’s timeless masterpiece ignites passions like no other.
Getaway: Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, Jewel of The Galena Territory
Get away to the scenic Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in historic Galena. Enjoy the serene views and excellent facilities during your stay. Explore the stunning Driftless Area of Illinois.
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Witness the Tragic Fate of Verdi’s Luisa Miller
Verdi’s heart-wrenching romantic drama Luisa Miller returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago for the first time in more than three decades. Enrique Mazzola, Lyric’s music director designate, is conducting. There will be six performances through October 31st. Tickets start at $39 for adults and $20 for children. These performances mark an exciting opportunity to experience a largely unfamiliar work …
The Brothers Size: Prison, Family Ties and the Need to Belong
Currently playing in the first return to the stage since its celebrated Chicago premiere in 2010, Steppenwolf For Young Adults presents The Brothers Size. The play attempts to answer the question: “How do you navigate family history while trying to write your own?” Ogun Size is hardworking and heartbroken. Oshoosi Size has recently returned home from prison and …
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Chicago Gourmet 2019: Lights! Camera! Napkin!
Lights! Camera! Napkin! Chicago Gourmet 2019 landed in Millennium Park last weekend, and Chicagoans came out in droves to celebrate all things delectable.
Laugh Along with Lyric Opera’s The Barber of Seville
The Lyric Opera kicked off its 2019/2020 season with the original production of The Barber of Seville this weekend, arguably the most famous operatic comedy. Running a little over three hours long with one intermission, the opera is sung in Italian with English subtitles. Tickets start at $49 and can be purchased here. The Barber …
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OSLO Inspires and Challenges
When the Israeli prime minister and the chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization shook hands on the White House lawn in 1993, the rest of 5he world had absolutely no clue the effort it took to bring about such an event. Hidden from the scrutiny of the public eye, a Norwegian diplomat named Mona Juul …