To be or not to be Ophelia in Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s “Hamlet” was never a question for Rachel Nicks. Sure, she was in NYC with a 16-month-old son and side careers as a fitness instructor and do…
Oh mama, Chicago has lots for you! Families looking to give back to the matriarch who keeps on giving need to look no further than the following Mother's Day options... The Second City presents a w…
You don’t need to be a theater or music lover, child of nature, adventurer or horror fan to appreciate five standout productions hitting Chicagoland this spring. These first-rate plays all convey the …
It’s April! A time to celebrate International Beaver Day (April 7), National Jelly Bean Day (April 22), and Chicago Dance Month! “April is always brimming with a tremendous range of dance offerings…
With convention tie-in mixology classes and a "Game of Thrones"-themed pop-up bar, Chicago's venues are letting their fantasy fandom run wild, inspired in part by this spring's pop culture events. …
In between parades and marches, March offers plenty of ways to feel productive while sitting down with the following must-see shows. Happy Women's History Month! Must-Experience Dance Giordano Dan…
It’s Oscar time! And, although women received only 25 percent of this year’s non-acting nominations, they account for 100 percent of the answers in this quiz. The 91st Academy Awards air at 7 p.m. …
Valentine’s Day is for theater lovers since Chicagoland venues are offering: GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT An all-female cast brings Rebecca Gilman’s humorous and heartfelt coming-of-age story to life in “Twil…
There’s something about Anna Karenina, the fictional heroine from Leo Tolstoy’s novel of the same name. Flavorwire deems her Tolstoy’s most unforgettable character; "Paste" magazine ranks her among…
Dancer Chelsea Hoy is 23 years old and is already making some noise for herself as a professional photographer, dance instructor, visual artist, children’s yoga instructor, and the associate artistic …
