Articles by Gloria Henllan-Jones
HOMEMADE WITH LOVE: Simple Scratch Cooking from In Jennie’s Kitchen by Jennifer Perillo – Easy, delicious food to make at home - A Cookbook Review
Measure for Measure Review - Robert Falls’ revival of Shakespeare’s story of vice and virtue, lust and innocence, punishment and forgiveness
Measure for Measure at Goodman Theatre blends low comedy, incipient tragedy, and moral ambiguity. It asks: what authority should be given to political leaders? What is the balance between justice and mercy? lust and the law? duty to God and duty to family
The Chicago Flower and Garden Show – In Chicago, suddenly it’s Spring!
The Chicago Flower and Garden Show reminds us that spring is coming in spite of the signs of winter all around us
Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo Review – A “tight exciting plot smack up next to the widest ranging philosophical probing that humans (or a tiger) can do”
Two US Marines and an Iraqi translator find themselves in a world of greed, mystery and betrayal after an encounter with a tiger who becomes a ghost in this fascinating play that explores war, religion, language, friendship, greed, death, and power
The Whipping Man: a Startling and Intriguing Evening of Theater.
A wounded soldier comes home at the end of the Civil War, finding it in ruins and abandoned by all but two former slaves. United in the Jewish faith, the men celebrate a Seder, uncovering secrets as they wrestle with a shared past they can't escape
The Whipping Man Review - A Startling and Intriguing Evening of Theater
A wounded soldier returns after the Civil War to find his home in ruins, abandoned by all but two former slaves. United in their Jewish faith, the men celebrate a Seder and uncover secrets as they wrestle with a shared past they can’t escape
Dickens’ Women – A Review
Renowned British actress Miriam Margolyes appears this week only in a tour-de-force one-woman show at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre Theater Upstairs
Dickens’ Women – A Review
Potted Palmer: The Unauthorized Harry Experience Review - A Jolly Send-Up of the Harry Potter Saga
Potted Palmer: The Unauthorized Harry Experience is an energetic parody of all the Harry Potter books, presented in less than an hour and a half. The show is fun for everyone, whether you have read or seen the stories or just heard about them
Steppenwolf for Young Adults presents a world premiere of Markus Zusak’s The Book Thief Review - “When Death tells a story, you listen.”
Steppenwolf for Young Adults has mounted an extraordinary stage adaptation of Markus Zusak’s novel The Book Thief, which was adapted for this world premiere by Heidi Stillman.
Chicago Fire Premiere Screening Review – 'Get ready to take a ride with Firehouse 51’
The ensemble cast of the drama series Chicago Fire gives viewers insight into firefighters' work and personal lives
Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses at Lookingglass Theatre Review - "A rare production that has it all"
The magic of storytelling and myth is captivating audiences at Chicago’s Lookingglass Theatre Company through its revival of Tony Award-winning director Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses
The Chicago Dancing Festival – A 6-day dance feast for free
The Chicago Dancing Festival fulfills its mission - the best dance at the lowest cost. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel celebrates it as the country's largest free dance festival. The audience simply loves it
Revisiting George the Salon - A place to relax
George the Salon is a lovely, hidden oasis of calm where George Gonzalez, the owner, and his staff create beautiful, shining heads of hair for their clients
Katherine-Anne Confections Truffle Class Review - Chocolate Makes a Summer Day Better
Last Sunday, June 24th, I attended a truffle-making party that was for me a bit of heaven
Rick Bayless in Cascabel Review – Dinner-Daring-Desire
Rick Bayless in Cascabel is theater and dining unlike anything I have ever experienced
Billy Connolly Live Review
Billy Connolly has sold out countless venues and made millions laugh. He can be seen at the Royal George Theatre if you hurry.
"High Holidays" Review - Rites of Passage
A review of Alan Gross's new play, "High Holidays" at the Goodman Theatre
Shochu Review - It Brightens Restaurant Row
Shochu, an Amer-Asian small plates restaurant, has opened on Clark Street in Lakeview. Its intensely flavored food and drink will draw you back over and over again
- Tuesday May 21st
- 12:00 AM | Cannes Film Festival
- 6:00 PM | Fast & Furious 6 Movie Film Premiere after party VIP Tickets
- 7:15 PM | Acting Class Los Angeles - Mother of Invention Acting School
- 7:30 PM | The Fantastics---South Coast Repertory
- 8:00 PM | Steel Magnolias---The Laguna Playhouse
- Wednesday May 22nd
- 12:00 AM | Cannes Film Festival
- 5:30 PM | Craft Beer Tasting in May at Bistango
- 7:30 PM | The Fantastics---South Coast Repertory
- 8:00 PM | Steel Magnolias---The Laguna Playhouse
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Mother’s Day Home & Garden Gifts – Mother’s Day Home & Garden Gift Guide 2011
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Mother’s Day Food & Beverage Gifts – Mother’s Day Food & Beverage Gift Guide 2011 Over $15
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Mother’s Day Family Gifts – Mother’s Day Family Gift Guide 2011
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Mother’s Day Vehicle Gifts – Mother’s Day Vehicle Gift Guide
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Mother’s Day Hot Lingerie & Sleepwear Gifts – Mother’s Day Lingerie & Sleepwear Gift Guide 2011
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Mother’s Day Handbag & Purses Gifts – Mother’s Day Handbag & Purses Gift Guide 2011
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Mother’s Day Entertainment Gifts – Mother’s Day Entertainment Gift Guide 2011
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Mother’s Day Health & Beauty Gifts Over $25 – Mother’s Day Over $25 Health & Beauty Gift Guide 2011
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Mother’s Day Travel & Leisure Gifts – Mother’s Day Travel & Leisure Gift Guide 2011
