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Galati’s East of Eden Showing at Steppenwolf
November 18, 2015 Comments Off on Galati’s East of Eden Showing at Steppenwolf
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Steppenwolf Theater Company is presenting its new adaptation of John Steinbeck’s complex novel, “East of Eden,” which focuses on the essence of evil, and mankind’s ability to do good. Adapted by Frank Galati, a director, writer, actor, two-time Tony Award winner, and Steppenwolf ensemble member, “East of Eden” […]
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Chicago Fire Soccer Stars Take Over New Nando’s on Wabash, Manning Grills for Charity
November 18, 2015 Comments Off on Chicago Fire Soccer Stars Take Over New Nando’s on Wabash, Manning Grills for Charity
Nando’s PERi-PERi, the South African-Portuguese restaurant known worldwide for its spicy flame-grilled chicken, hatches its fourth Chicago restaurant Saturday Nov. 21 at 22 S. Wabash Avenue. For the first two days of operation, Chicago Fire players will take over the grills and deliver succulent PERi-PERi chicken to fans gathered at Nando’s new Loop location. Nando’s […]
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Who knew watching a couple of videos online had the power to inspire someone? This was the case with Kurt Gowan, parkour instructor and founder of Art du Déplacement Chicago and Parkour Ways. Gowan, who hails from Lansing, said he simply stumbled upon a video online, which he says appeared at the right time in […]
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Take the Whole Family to Maxwell’s at the Club for an Exceptional Thanksgiving Buffet
November 15, 2015 Comments Off on Take the Whole Family to Maxwell’s at the Club for an Exceptional Thanksgiving Buffet
This Thanksgiving start a new family tradition by treating yourself and your family to one of Chicago’s best Thanksgiving buffets at Maxwell’s at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury; 312-527-5800 ext. 301). Located inside the East Bank Club and open to the public, Maxwell’s at the Club is one of River North’s hidden gems. The Thanksgiving […]
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Protesters March for Robin Hood Tax
November 13, 2015 Comments Off on Protesters March for Robin Hood Tax
Advocates for a Chicago “Robin Hood Tax” marched through the LaSalle Street financial district on Monday chanting, “What is America going to be? Corporate greed or democracy?” Forty-one people were subsequently arrested after they blocked the entrances to the Chicago Board of Trade building, The protesters are demanding a financial transaction levy they say could […]
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Yard House Offers a Savory Holiday Menu and Celebration Cocktails from Now Through the New Year
November 13, 2015 Comments Off on Yard House Offers a Savory Holiday Menu and Celebration Cocktails from Now Through the New Year
The ingredients are classic—apple cider, brown butter, butternut squash—but the preparation and presentation of Yard House’s Holiday Menu are unlike anything that mom ever made. Paired with a trio of celebration cocktails, the holiday menu is available November 2 through January 3 at all Yard House locations. Yard House, the award-winning restaurant known for its […]
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Hyde Park Boutique Bridges Old with New
November 12, 2015 Comments Off on Hyde Park Boutique Bridges Old with New
Stamp’Lays, a store/salon owned by Kimberly Stampley, sits nuzzled in the middle of a block on the Southeast Side of Hyde Park. Her shop offers the latest fashion trends and also has a hair salon in back so customers can get their “going out” hair done. Stampley, who has been running the salon for 18 […]
