Sarah Ruhl Returns to the Goodman with ‘Stage Kiss’

By Mara Tapp

LOVE RULES: The playwright Sarah Ruhl adds to her string of Chicago productions with the world premiere of Stage Kiss, a comedy exploring a few of her favorite themes—the nature of romance and the line between fantasy and reality Read more

Stephen Colbert To Get Honorary Northwestern Degree, But What We Really Need Him to Do Is Sing at Wrigley

By Whet Moser

The host of the "Colbert Report" gets another diploma from his real-life alma mater. I can think of a greater honor, perhaps the greatest that Chicago can bestow upon its current and former citizens. Plus: Colbert at Second City, circa 1990. Read more

Win, Place, or Show: Rating Kentucky Derby Parties at Chicago Bars

By Amalie Drury

While I’m delighted to know that people outside my hometown of Louisville find the Kentucky Derby exciting enough to celebrate, even hundreds of miles away, I’m skeptical as to what outsiders think a Derby party looks like—and today’s Cinco de Mayo bashes haven’t exactly eased my anxiety. Premixed Mint Juleps? No thank you... Read more

Miley Cyrus's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and the Joys of Amateurism

By Whet Moser

The viral video du jour is an unfortunate Nirvana cover by Billy Ray's famous offspring. But it's fortunate as well: I learn as much about art when it fails as when it succeeds. When it does both, it's doubly interesting. Read more

Tips for Preventing Skin Cancer

By Karen Springen

Chicago residents have a false sense of security about sun exposure since their gray weather seems to go on forever. But ultraviolet light still shines through the clouds, and it’s impossible to turn back the clock after years of too much sun... Read more

New Pill Offers Alternative for Skin Cancer Care

By Karen Springen

THE SKIN GAME: Despite a promising new treatment for basal cell carcinomas, doctors still warn against too much sun. An update on skin cancer care—and some advice about prevention Read more

A New Marimekko Store, S. Lloyd Natof Event, Secrets of the Stylists

By Bradley Lincoln

Crate & Barrel has been showing and selling the bold and joyful fabrics of Finland’s Marimekko company since the mid 1960s, and often uses the material to perk up store displays and distinctively swoop around its retail locations like titanic toilet paperings... Read more

Chicago magazine Wins Excellence Online at 35th Annual CRMA Conference

The National City and Regional Magazine Association honored Chicago magazine with two awards at the 2011 conference on Monday, May 2 at The Drake Hotel in Chicago. Read more

An In-House Resort in Downers Grove

By Dennis Rodkin

List Price: $3.85 million
The Property: A cobblestone drive leads over a bridge and past a waterfall to the front door of this 15-room country manor in Downers Grove. “This is our resort that we don’t have to travel to,” says Joel Anderson, the Downers Grove homebuilder who created the place for himself, his wife, Maggie, and their children in 2008... Read more

Home Remodeling on the Rebound?

By Dennis Rodkin

Study forecasts likely uptick in spending Read more

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