I was late to the Hilary Mantel party, I started by reading her break out hit book Wolf Hall because of the boffo reviews and the Man Booker p…
Sixth Annual "Cocktails at the Grand Cottage" will be hosted by Will Schauble and Jason Spohn in New Buffalo this year.--- Pat Colander, Shore…
Two noteworthy photography exhibits at the Gage and Loyola Museum of Art and the Indiana Arts Commission introduces a new license plate for su…
It’s that time of year. Last year “that time of year” seemed to come earlier and our late-night excursions were softer and warmer.
Taking the award winners alphabetically would put you at the best spot for Asian food: Tammy Pham's Asparagus in Merrillville, just north of U…
Silent Film Society of Chicago event, Richard Kooyman exhibition in Douglas and a Wednesday night event next week. ---Pat Colander, Associate …
The Crisis Center wine-tasting marks 20 years and growing and it is time to make a choice for Bartlett's third annual oyster (and lobster and …
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Lineup of classics begins tonight with Gershwin at Star Plaza, followed by three weekends of Musical Drama Jane Eyre and Noel Coward's Private…
Last year's Mother's Day I ate at Ralph's (Brennan family) on the Park in New Orleans with my mother-in-law and daughter. Admittedly this will…
Producers Shonda Rimes and Betsy Beers will adapt The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson for FX channel and Chicago artist William Dolan…
Food, cocktails, music and mayhem begins today with Chris Boykins MTV's Rob & Big at Macy’s River Oaks, Kentucky Derby Soiree in Hammond a…
The Chicago Women's Open is set for Jackson Park; arts and food fests in Miller Beach and a Kentucky Derby Party at Harbor Shores this weekend…
Foraging classes with herbalist Lisa Rose return, and Richard Melman and Lettuce Entertain You restaurants celebrate James Beard Week with spe…
Live music at Bartlett's on this Third Thursday, LCA kicks off AgriSculpture and the Umbrellas of Harbert are part of the scene at Harbor Coun…
Trees are good places to hide yourself and the hollows of trees are among the best locations for hiding your things.
The design issue by definition is a visual experience and not just because of the many examples of internal and external artistry we are const…
James Beard will stay in 2016 and 2017, as the almost sold-out event May 4th at the Lyric Opera house, has already attracted the best and brig…
Hilary Mantel and John Cameron Mitchell headline my celebrity-sighting quota for the year in New York, Times Square.---Pat Colander, Associate…
New York’s David Chang Makes Very Good Food: I am not sure how we narrowed down the choices to Ma Peche on our first night in New York,.---Pat…
Hilary Mantel and John Cameron Mitchell headline my celebrity-sighting quota for the year in New York, Times Square.---Pat Colander, Associate…
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Like a rerun of the theater scene coming of age in the Second City, the food landscape in Chicago is as big-time as our world-class city itsel…
More restaurants, a major space for artists at the Warren building, SSAA's evolutionary exhibitions and an Elizabethan theatrical double-heade…
Ready to play today? Fogarty tickets go on sale for July 3rd concert; Water Street Gallery kicks off a lyrical season and a benefit for a movi…
Though you hear lots of talk about 10-day detox, paleo diet and other cleansing programs as Spring approaches, April is Bacon Month.---Pat Col…
Oh, yes, I would do an occasional rotisserie chicken, but I was never the most confirmed "grab-and-go" grocery store shopper.---Pat Colander, …
If grey skies and 40 degrees don't match the 70 and sunny in your head, bridge the gap at CFGS, open through Sunday. Also fill your inner gree…
I gave up chocolate for Lent and it has not gone too badly. I inadvertently slipped up when I was presented with a paczki that turned out to c…
