The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaran knows ‘Sweet Home Chicago’
Sometimes there’s just no place like home. When The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaran hits Chicago Saturday, he’ll get a dose of the homefront from bandmate Jay McGuiness. “Jay has a lot of family in Chicago, a big Irish family, and they take us out to local places,” Kaneswaran said while on a tour stop in Detroit. … Read more
‘Rock of Ages’ fans the retro ’80s flame in Chicago tour stop
There are 22 1980s hairmetal bands listed for the stage production of “Rock of Ages” which kicked off Tuesday night at the Bank of America Theatre. In my day I’ve seen 17 of them, beginning in 1988, up to and including Def Leppard’s “Hysteria: Live at the Joint, Las Vegas” last year. It’s safe to … Read more
Dwyane Wade issues tie challenge to Brandon Marshall
For guys who hate to shop, Dwyane Wade has a solution. Keep a fashionista on retainer. Not only does that eliminate trips to the mall, it ensures the walk to an arena locker room is runway-worthy. But if the personal salary cap prevents adding Calyann Barnett as a professional stylist to your roster, Wade can … Read more
Experience the nail salon as high art at MCA on Saturday
Forget the corner nail shop. Instead of choosing the a hue from Essie or OPI, head to the Museum of Contemporary Art for a walk-in appointment with Chicago artist Carlos Rolon (known by his moniker from his graffiti days as Dzine). Saturday’s interactive performance and installation pays tribute to the artist’s mother’s nail salon she … Read more
‘Bag man’ has solution for Bears fans’ big bags
Packing light takes skill. If that skill eludes Chicago Bears fans who are attending Sunday’s home opener against the Cincinnati Bengals but who have not heeded new NFL bag restrictions, there is a solution. It costs $10. Cash only. Brian Gross, CEO of Chicago-based Entertainment Lockers, has launched a portable locker concession, located on 18th … Read more
Bears fans thrown for a loss by strict new bag policy
The Chicago Bears weren’t the only losers Thursday night. So were many fans. Despite efforts to educate those heading to Soldier Field, purse-toting and backpack-carrying fans found out the hard way about the new NFL policy restricting carry-in containers to a 1-gallon plastic bag or clear team-branded bag. At the gate. That left fans with … Read more
After almost 30 years selling footwear at her eponymous boutique, Northfield’s own shoe diva Lori Andre launches capsule collection
By Meg Moore Most gals identify with leather. And pain. No, no, no, not like that! No, either you’re a handbag gal — and no satchel is too large and heavy — or you dedicate yourself to the fine art and discipline of walking in impossibly tall shoes. Leather. Pain. And then there … Read more
In covering New York’s big week, an awful lot of Mom’s sage wisdom came rushing back
By Meg Moore It pains me to say it: Mom was right. Not as right as she’ll certainly lead you to believe — but right enough that, graded on a curve, she would land immediately at the top of her class. This will be the only time Melinda McCabe will read this in print, or … Read more
Confessions of a closeted clothes horse
By Meg Moore Coming out of the closet. It can be a huge and traumatic step, causing anguish for some but lifting a huge burden and bringing an unimaginable sense of relief for others. Oh. Wait. You thought we were talking about THAT closet? No, what we have here is culling the clothes from that … Read more
Book Glen Sondag’s sartorial gem for Father’s Day
Wives and daughters, take note. The window of Father’s Day gift-buying opportunity is rapidly closing. In less than four days, dads will open countless pairs of socks, ties and golf shirts. Isn’t it time to invest in his wardrobe? Glen Sondag believes it is. The longtime Glenview resident and sartorial sage of the North Shore … Read more