Nancy Maes

Chris Lee, exhibit designer at the Chicago Academy of Sciences, wanted to make a three-dimensional erupting volcano in front of the academy to draw attention to the museum's exhibit "Nature's...

Just when children thought they knew the names of all the dinosaurs, a new one comes along. This one is called "Bookasaurus," the "scientific" name of a professor who knows...

For anyone ready to flee the frigid weather, the Lincoln Park Zoo has organized "Escape to the Tropics." Activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday feature guided...

Two years ago it seemed like the worst of times when artist Indira Johnson set out during the holidays in search of greeting cards to send to friends. "There was...

Why are children today fantasizing about going on field trips with a science teacher? The answer is Ms. Frizzle, the adventurous educator who first appeared in "The Magic School Bus"...

Just to prove that the holidays aren't over until you celebrate Elvis' birthday, you can join the crowd at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, Ind., in remembering Elvis Presley...

Syd Lieberman is going to tell stories about Jews immigrating to America, and then some, in a program called "From Minsk to Maxwell Street: Jewish Tales of Wit and Wisdom"...

The winter solstice could be cause for dismay. After all, it is the darkest 24-hour period on the calendar. But, on the other hand, it has always been a time...

Miniaturist Jeffrey Steele has always believed that good things come in small packages. As a child he played with Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars. He was fascinated by his sister's...

Illustrators make their work an open book When Jan Spivey Gilchrist was in her midteens, a priest recognized her talent and paid to send her to Saturday classes at the...