Monica Eng

David Leland snaps shut the lid of the hot-water jug and shakes his head. He is disturbed by the lingering coffee aroma in what was going to be his tea...

Finish up your Saturday chores, slip on some light clothes, strap on some heavy shoes and head over to the fandango at the Old Town School of Folk Music. There...

My late Sicilian father-in-law used to delight in presenting me with food I'd never tried before. And when he showed up one day with a big, brown, baseball-sized arancini, once...

Horse Whisperer Various artists (MCA Nashville) Even if Robert Redford's film disappoints die-hard fans of the book, the "Horse Whisperer" soundtrack is destined to ride on as one of the...

ROUND 1 Dracula Vitals: Blood-sucking vampire with strong teeth and a mesmerizing gaze. Credits: "Dracula" (1931); "DraculaPrince of Darkness" (1966); "Dracula Has Risen From the Grave" (1968); "Dracula vs. Frankenstein"...

Leapin' lizards. Yes, the Chicago Herpetological Society is back with its annual festival. The group is dedicated to education, conservation and advancement of the study of reptiles and amphibians. That's...

Classical: J.S. Bach's "Christmas Oratorio" will highlight the 25th Bach Week Festival in Evanston, which runs Friday to May 10 in the splendid acoustics of St. Luke's Church, 939 Hinman...

This year's Chicago Latino Film Festival -- so far, the most financially successful in the event's 14-year history -- will have its climax Monday with the special closing night award...

Give him points for spontaneity. The Artist Formerly Known as Prince will put on his latest last-minute show Friday at the grungy Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., with special...

On a hot summer day, there are few greater pleasures than a cool creamy bowl of pink Lithuanian beet borscht. But during the three other seasons, our favorite Lithuanian refresher...