Hometown Coffee & Juice—Building Community One Cup at a Time
When Julie and Lou Rubin opened the first Hometown Coffee & Juice in Glencoe in 2018, their goal was simple: create the kind of neighborhood gathering place they felt their […]
Erin Ryan is a Chicago-based writer and comedian. Ryan graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in theater and is excited to meld the two worlds that excite her most: theater and writing. In her free time, you can find Ryan traveling, hiking, hanging out with friends, or asking a stranger if she can pet their dog.
Review: Hamilton Returns to Chicago and It’s Powerful and Timely
The celebrated hip-hop historical musical that took the world by storm, Hamilton, by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is back in Chicago after a two-year absence, and it does not disappoint. The intelligent […]
Review: Provocative and Risky, Ego Death Collective Doesn’t Shy Away from Heavy Subject Matter in Red Light Winter
Ego Death Collective invites the audience to take a leap of faith and step into an extremely intimate blackbox theater for a show filled with deeply flawed characters, exposing the […]
Review: Urban Belly Invites You to Join the Family This Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is a time for reunion, renewal, and celebration, and Urban Belly rises to the occasion with a thoughtfully crafted special menu. The five-course experience begins with three […]
Review: Sapori Trattoria—A Standout Lincoln Park Staple
If you’re searching for a dining experience that feels charming and intimate while still delivering upscale quality at an approachable price point, Sapori Trattoria is a standout destination in one […]
Review: Ego Death Theatre’s Days of Rage Is Ferocious, Funny, and Heart-Wrenchingly Human
Ego Death Theatre Collective successfully hits the mark with Days of Rage by Steven Levenson. A compelling script, following a group of young radicals who are willing to do anything […]
Review: Friends with Guns by A Short Leap Theatre Finds Sparks in a Tricky Conversation
Friends with Guns, written by Stephanie Allison Walker and directed by Nathan Dale Short, is a provocative play that explores both sides of one of the most controversial debates happening […]
Review: Seeing Older Adults through a Literary Lens, Winter Dreams, by Barbara H. Rosenwein
Barbara H. Rosenwein’s Winter Dreams: A Historical Guide to Old Age is a deep dive into the feelings humanity has held towards older adults over the last two millennia—as seen through […]
Review: Disney Magic Comes to Life on Stage During Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast, a beloved Disney classic, is seamlessly brought to the stage for a truly magical night of theater presented by Broadway in Chicago. This show will consistently […]
Review: Swipe the New Prince St. Pizza Puff at the Bandit
Are you visiting Chicago looking for the perfect restaurant to check off your Chicago food bucket list? Or are you a Chicago native looking for the hottest spot for a […]
Review: Charlotte’s Web by Young People’s Theatre Is the Perfect Show for Children and Families!
Young People’s Theatre of Chicago presents an endearing and entertaining rendition of the classic children’s novel, Charlotte’s Web by E.B Webb– play adaptation by Joseph Robinette. This tale follows the […]
Interview: Restaurateur Ivan Iričanin on Latest River North Restaurant, Balkan-Inspired Ambar
This April, the vibrant River North neighborhood welcomes a brand-new hot spot to their already top-tier food scene: Ambar, a Balkan-inspired and Michelin-recognized restaurant. Bringing his successful concept to Chicago, […]