Tweet Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park announced today various musically-inspired promotions for guests this year through their Sweet Sounds of Fairmont programming. A hotel-wide celebration of music, Sweet Sounds extends from live musical performances to the culinary arts, with Columbus Tap’s weekly … Continue reading →
Tweet 42ND STREET AT LYRIC OPERA THIS SPRING Nobody does Broadway-style productions quite like Lyric. Don’t miss the song-and-dance spectacular 42nd Street, with songs like “Lullaby of Broadway” and “We’re in the Money,” onstage May 29 – June 21. SAVE … Continue reading →
Tweet DENNIS WATKINS’ THE MAGIC PARLOUR AT CHICAGO’S HISTORICA PALMER HOUSE ANNOUNCES SPECIAL SUMMER HOURS New Summer Performance Times Feature Expanded Encore Room Availability CHICAGO – Celebrated Chicago magician Dennis Watkins today announced ticket availability for his top-rated show The Magic Parlour this May through July, … Continue reading →
Tweet THE JOFFREY BALLET ANNOUNCES 2020-2021 SEASON, INAUGURAL YEAR AT LYRIC OPERA HOUSE 65th Season Highlights Include: Inaugural Season at Lyric Opera House Celebrating 25 Years in Chicago Joffrey Premiere of Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon World Premiere of Cathy Marston’s Of Mice and … Continue reading →
TweetFOOD & DRINK Personifying the ultimate urban shopping, dining and entertainment experience, Block 37 is centrally located in the heart of the Loop and Chicago’s Theater District, offering five-levels of must-visit lifestyle destinations from fashion and beauty brands, to award-winning restaurants and … Continue reading →
Tweet “My America: Immigrant and Refugee Writers Today,” the latest exhibit at the American Writers Museum, gives visitors and students a deep and personal experience, bringing them face-to-face with contemporary authors who are immigrants and refugees from all parts of the world. … Continue reading →
Tweet Elmhurst Art Museum announces winter and spring programming for all ages in conjunction with new exhibitions Sandra Jorgensen and Could Be Architecture: McCormick AfterParti in Mies’ McCormick House The Elmhurst Art Museum will debut two new exhibitions, Sandra Jorgensen, a broad survey exhibition … Continue reading →
Tweet Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a dynamic evening of traditional Chinese music and theatre. The Shanghai Chinese Orchestra will highlight the history and influence of Chinese culture using traditional instruments. And the Zhejiang Shaoju Opera Theatre brings the … Continue reading →
TweetJan. 24 – Feb. 9, 2020 Chicago Restaurant Week is a 17-day celebration of the city’s award-winning culinary scene. The 13th annual event brings together hundreds of the city’s top restaurants, representing a near-endless array of cuisines and making it … Continue reading →
TweetExperience Chicago’s fearless theatre scene for just $15 or $30 (or less!) from Feb. 13 – 23, 2020. Chicago Theatre Week features value-priced tickets to more than 100 performances at theatres across the city, from musicals to improv to dramas … Continue reading →
Tweet Whether you are in town during Chicago Restaurant Week or are just looking for new eateries to try during a later visit, the following concepts are not to be missed. The Michelin Stars Kostali (521 N Rush St.) – In partnership … Continue reading →
Tweet THE JOFFREY BALLET PRESENTS WINTER PROGRAM THE TIMES ARE RACING, FEATURING TWO CHICAGO PREMIERES Highlighted by the local debut of The Times Are Racing by Tony Award®-winning choreographer Justin Peck Also featuring Commedia, a classic by Tony Award®-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon … Continue reading →
Tweet The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago kicks off 100th anniversary this month with OI Centennial celebration on Saturday, Sept. 28 · 2,500-year-old Persian stone relief from Persepolis returns to the OI after 80 years · Multi-million-dollar gallery renovation with hundreds … Continue reading →
Tweet Custom-Painted Replicas of the City’s Iconic Landmark to Create a Once-in-a-Lifetime Spectacle CHICAGO, IL] – From early September through mid October, The Magnificent Mile Association will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Chicago’s historic Water Tower by installing 25+ custom-designed, 5-foot … Continue reading →
Tweet . The invisible enemy should not exist (Room G, Northwest Palace of Nimrud) by Michael Rakowitz and Hiraeth by Mohamad Hafez. Image credits below. The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago commemorates its Centennial this September by collaborating with internationally recognized … Continue reading →
Tweet Manet Exhibition Now Open at the Art Institute Don’t miss your chance to experience the captivating works of Édouard Manet. Described by the Chicago Tribune as “groundbreaking and beautiful,” this exhibition features Manet’s luminous portraits, illustrated letters, and exquisite still life … Continue reading →
Tweet At Auditorium Theatre, October 16-27, 2019 CHICAGO – The Joffrey Ballet opens its 2019-20 season with the Chicago premiere of Cathy Marston’s enthralling adaptation of the classic novel, Jane Eyre, presented at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, in 10 performances … Continue reading →
Tweet There’s some fabulous food to be found in the Great Lakes USA region, from fish boils in Wisconsin to pie trails in Indiana. The region, which consists of the states of Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana, Wisconsin and Ohio, has … Continue reading →
TweetThe world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrates its 60th anniversary and its 50th anniversary performing at the Auditorium Theatre March 6 – 10, 2019. The legendary multi-cultural company brings its first ever two-act ballet, Rennie Harris’ Lazarus, to the Auditorium for its Midwest premiere. … Continue reading →
