Janine Schaults

Take Shakespeare out of the classroom and onto the stage with the Splendid Shakespeare weeklong summer camp. The legendary playwright can be accessible in the proper context -- despite most...

Can summer exist without ice cream? It surely wouldn't be as enjoyable without the cold, creamy treat. Revel in the season's hottest dessert at the Evanston History Center's annual Ice...

Despite some eye-catching deals, for the most part airfare to Europe or even South America is still pricey. If experiencing cultures apart from the one you call home is still...

Don't get your panties all in a bunch. Burlesque at the Mette brings in the High Voltage Burlesque troupe along with comedian Greg Mills for an evening of flashy costumes,...

Forget trying to fit into that bathing suit this summer. Giving up on the tradition of the summer food festival is like not indulging in the box of chocolates your...

Nostalgia for the 1950s continues to captivate the imaginations of people of all ages -- from those who actually lived during the decade, to those who grew up reveling in...

Cool off with a Snow Day at the Rink Side Ice Arena, within the vast confines of Gurnee Mills Mall. While it's almost blasphemous around these parts to even think...

Olympic fever strikes again. If Chicago wins the bid to host the Summer Olympics, the events won't convene until 2016, but that's no reason not to start preparing. Watch the...

There's no place like home. It took Dorothy about 100 minutes of screen time to figure that out in the "The Wizard of Oz." Hopefully, the rest of us can...

Whether you just need a refresher course or are finding yourself woefully behind in the pop culture department, Hollywood Blvd. is hosting a five-day Harry Potter Film Festival to get...