They say that when one door closes, another opens. Such is the case for St. Nicholas at Naper Settlement.
Seasonal shows round-up: Times are tough, but theaters, churches, concert halls and park districts are doing their best to spread a bit of holiday cheer. So get out your calendars and celebrate the season with some of the area's holiday events. From classics like "It's a Wonderful Life" and "A Christmas Carol" to the "Holiday Hop," "Santaland Diaries" and more, you'd be naughty not to feel nice about this list.
'The Story of the Little Mermaid" may not seem like holiday fare, but producer Charlie Misovye has wrapped the Hans Christian Andersen tale in Christmas trimmings for its run at Theatre at the Center in Munster, Ind.
Is there an ungrateful teenager living in your house?
It often is assumed that the schoolyard is where bullies go to make other kids miserable, but a new study suggests that classrooms are another popular site.
For many people, 'tis the season to be grumpy owing to family conflicts that explode during bird day gatherings and boil over again around Hanukkah and Christmas. But there are ways (healthy ways) to avoid -- or at least endure -- the grief. "Try not to talk too much," says Chicago student Dan Zavorotny. "Eat and go in the living room and watch TV. Or hang out with the younger kids."
Celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving with these family friendly crafts and activities. Teach your kids the story of the first Thanksgiving with these memorable crafts. Your kids will love having a special project for their Thanksgiving feast and you will love knowing they learned a bit of American history in the process.
When the Museum of Science and Industry opens its doors today, it will be decked out in its annual holiday splendor -- but with a special treat. Opening alongside "Christmas Around the World" and "Holidays of Lights" will be "The White House: A Look Inside."
After two adoptions fell apart leaving Julie and Bud Felichio devastated, the couple wondered whether they would ever bring a child home in their arms. In a matter of weeks, they had two -- a boy and a girl - one for each arm. Up to that point, the Felichios had tried to adopt for three years.
Though Jill Barron has “pork!” tattooed on her inner lip, she’s one of Chicago’s best vegetarian chefs. It’s precisely this kind of revelry in contradiction that also has the chef and owner of Wicker Park restaurant MANA Food Bar indulging in the tough feat of cooking for 60-plus people every Thanksgiving. She has done it for the last 15 years in her tiny Logan Square condo.
As the winter holidays approach, curtains at local theaters are rising on seasonal family favorites. Chief among them is the perennial "A Christmas Carol," opening today at the Marriott Lincolnshire Theater, and Wednesday at the Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.
The shortened days and chill in the air are reminders that it's time to prepare my backyard garden for winter. Unlike my 4-year-old son, who insists, "Going to bed is no fun," putting your garden to bed can be relatively simple and straightforward. Best of all, if done correctly, it can make your springtime planting easier and more affordable.
