Being a woman isn’t easy. I say that not because I have preconceived notions about what a man should be, but because in this day and age, the expectations put upon women haven’t changed that much. As a child, I was raised to believe that I could be anything that I wanted to be if I…
The World Of Extreme Happiness (playing at the Goodman Theatre through 10/12) was written by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig, who was born in Philadelphia and raised in Northern Virginia, Okinawa, Taipei and Beijing. Her intention with this piece was to create a show centered around a strong Asian woman with bigger dreams than the world that…
Goodman Theatre made an unprecedented move when they decided to bring their production of Smokefall – which had been performed in their smaller Owen Theatre in 2013 – back exactly one year later into their larger Albert Theatre. That being said, had I been given the pleasure of seeing Smokefall last year, I would have…
The best science museum in town is the Museum of Science and Industry. This is where many of us saw our first chicks in an incubator, took a walk on Yesterday’s Main Street and saw our first Fairy Castle. Currently – and for a limited time – you can also get a Museum of Science…
If you aren’t familiar with Salata, you are like many other Chicagoans. Salata, the “Next Generation Salad Bar” is known for it’s fresh, made-to-order salads and salad wraps and has been located only in Texas and Southern California – until now! Salata has opened it’s first location in Wheeling Il at 1083 E. Lake Cook…
One of the hidden gems in Chicago is The Chicago Mosaic School. This is an intimate location with talented instructors who will open your eyes to a way of creating art in a way you may not be familiar. Since opening in 2005, the Chicago Mosaic School has promoted the academic study of the art…
If you’re looking for some new theatre, be sure to check out this new show by Jen Bosworth, Why Not Me…Love, Cancer and Jack White. Playing at the Heartland Studio, this is a one-woman-show both written and performed by Ms. Bosworth. “Why Not Me…Love, Cancer and Jack White” is one woman’s hilarious and hopeful romp…
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, make some time to go over to the WAT-AAH! Taking Back The Streets art event at Moonlight Studios! This will be a weekend-long free art exhibition located at 1446 W. Kinzie St. Launched as a way to encourage everyone to drink more water this summer, the…
When I go to see live theatre, I want to know nothing about it before I enter. I don’t read reviews, I don’t read casting information and I don’t read leaked excitement. I want to know nothing. When the lights go down and the curtain goes up, I want to enter a brand new world…
