April is here, along with some unseasonably warm and beautiful weather, and that means it's time for our "...Got Art?" blog to encourage you to get out and enjoy a fresh collection of shows and events this month. »
Like millions of Americans, I spent last weekend watching the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. The high level of play impressed me, as it does every year. Thinking about the history of the game led me, once again, to the collection of the Chicago Hist... »
It may or may not be winter on the Local Calendar. We are finding, for us, plenty of local produce, and we have tons of happenings and events to share. WHAT’S IN SEASON NOW Markets are showing some greens, lettuce, kale, and spinach, but they tend to ... »
For Deyanira Alvarez, Rolf's Patisserie was like a second home. Not only were both her mother-in-law and brother-in-law employed there, the 25-year-old had been working at the bakery for four years. She wasn't the only one--there were entire families w... »
Theo Epstein had lunch with Carlos Zambrano on Monday at Goose Island in Wrigleyville. (Wish I'd known -- I'd have headed over there, just to watch the show.) Also in attendance were Big Z's agent, Barry Praver, and Cubs director of player personnel On... »
April is here, along with some unseasonably warm and beautiful weather, and that means it's time for our "...Got Art?" blog to encourage you to get out and enjoy a fresh collection of shows and events this month. »
