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.
Buddy Guy Returns to Chicago for his January Residency – Full Schedule
Catch the legend himself during his annual Chicago performances.
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Merry Christmas Darling: Heidi Kettenring Sings Karen Carpenter Is A Must-See!
The holidays may be over, but the celebrating continues with Merry Christmas Darling: Heidi Kettenring Sings Karen Carpenter, at the Venus Cabaret Theater in Chicago. As the venue’s website states, you can enjoy a “festive celebration of the legendary songstress, featuring holiday cocktails, dazzling decor and a one-of-a-kind holiday experience!” Indeed it was amazing. I …
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Le Sud launches a new happy hour
Oui, oui! Le Sud, the charming French-Mediterranean restaurant located in Roscoe Village, now offers a happy hour menu available Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy cocktail and appetizer specials both at the bar and on a new, lovely sidewalk café. Le Sud (2301 W. Roscoe Street) opened only a …
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 …
Saba offers one-of-a-kind Italian dining in Logan Square
Chicago is a city of neighborhoods but also a city of restaurants. When anyone asks me for restaurant recommendations, or even neighborhoods they should try out, I must admit that I tend to default to some of the more obvious downtown-centric areas. Now that I have experienced Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen (2715 North Milwaukee), …
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Rock Out with the Rock of Ages!
Broadway In Chicago rolled into town with the Tenth Anniversary tour of Rock of Ages, and what a glorious heap of fun this rock musical is! Now open for a limited one-week engagement at James M. Nederlander Theatre, the riotous party rolls through April 28, 2019. And trust me, you don’t want to miss it. …
Pinot and pork for Sunday Supper at Perry's
Weekend diners so often think of “Sunday” and “Brunch” as an inseparable pairing. But what about the evening meal? If you happen to be anywhere near Oak Brook after 4 p.m. on a Sunday, you might discover that “Sunday” and “Supper” becomes your new favorite word pairing because of a superb special menu at Perry’s …
Jersey Boys a Toe-Tapping Good Time!
It’s been a while since I have had this much fun at the theatre. Jersey Boys, the Broadway musical that is a couple hours of toe-tapping good time, has rolled into town. And opening night did not disappoint. It was all I could do not to belt it out, singing along. True, the story line …
Virtue brings generous Southern hospitality to Hyde Park
Growing up in South Carolina, so much of my own life was surrounded by a culture of food. Southern hospitality is a real thing, and for most of us who were raised in the Deep South, our fondest memories come from family gatherings with recipes often handed down for generations. For well-respected Chicago Chef Erick …
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