One of the things that can happen when you’re surrounded by an ocean of choices is that you can overlook the obvious. This can be particularly true of restaurants. They’re everywhere and cater to a wide range of tastes. But if the food and not the social experience is the main draw, which eatery is …
One man shows always seem to be such acts of daring. How can one person not just keep the attention of an audience for an hour and a half or more; but captivate it with the unspooling of a story? Ultimately, it’s the story that ignites the audience’s imagination. The actor’s job is to breathe …
There seem to be as many ways to revel in the holiday spirit as there are stars in the cosmos. Millions of people stoke their Christmas cheer by re-watching classics like The Grinch, It’s A Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street. But Chicago’s performance stages also have plenty of options to help us connect …
Some things appeal to all of us in a primal basic way. Water, fire, and light all have the power to draw us to them and keep us spellbound. That fascination explains the outsized success of the Chicago Botanical Garden’s night time illuminated trail, Lightscape. With so many attributes to recommend it, the attraction has …