Lake Katherine Winterfest offers ways to embrace the season
Whether there is snow or not winter will be celebrated at Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens as the season has been for more than two decades. The annual...
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Big Joe’s Backyard BBQ smokes meats old-school in Homer Glen
On a busy day Big Joe’s Backyard BBQ in Homer Glen may run out of food before closing time but there is a reason for that. “We cook it fresh...
No limit to the laughs when Orland Park comedy show interacts with audience
Performing in a play was Kristie Ansinn’s first involvement with Orland Park Recreation Department but it was the village’s improv team that set her on a collision course with comedy....
First Friday Art Walk in Michigan City features diverse artists
Downtown Michigan City becomes a destination every first Friday of the month when Uptown Arts District venues host artists and their work. One First Friday Art Walk staple is Lubeznik...
World-renowned puppeteer Phillip Huber brings marionettes to Beverly Arts Center
Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, which began Jan. 17 and continues to Jan. 27, features more than 100 performances from 10 countries at 19 Chicago-area venues including Beverly Arts Center....
Emil’s Brrrew Fest features local brews, live music in Frankfort
CD&ME in Frankfort is known for hosting special events and banquets. One event co-owners Charles “Chuck” JaBaay and Dean Vaundry look forward to is the annual Emil’s Brrrew Fest. More...
Enjoy some good booze and help out St. John the Evangelist School at Craft Beer and Wine Night
Keeping up with technology can be a challenge for any educational institution. St. John the Evangelist School has help when it comes to that need. St. John the Evangelist Educational...
Quaker Steak & Lube reopens in Portage
When Quaker Steak & Lube in Portage closed in May some may have said, “Good riddance,” while others may have missed the food and drinks. Quaker Steak & Lube reopened...
Ellie’s Cafe creates ‘indulgent comfort food’ in Chicago’s Morgan Park community
When opening her first restaurant Cathy Stacey turned to Chicago’s Morgan Park community where she was raised. Billed as serving “indulgent comfort food,” Ellie’s Cafe & Catering is on the...
Snow or not, Snow Day Festival at Plum Creek Nature Center will be packed with fun
With a theme of “Frozen,” as in the 2013 animated Walt Disney Pictures film, it is not surprising that Snow Day Festival features family-friendly activities. After its 2018 debut the...