Winnetka Talk

Spotlight: People on the move

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:46:01 -0500

Sense of community: Glencoe-based Writers’ Theatre and in particular Nicole Ripley, its director of education, and Nicole O’Connell, formerly of the theater’s education department, received the Al Ward Spirit of Giving Award from Communities In Schools of Chicago on June 19.

Shakespeare’s ‘Cymbeline’ moves to Appalachia

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:54:01 -0500

The journey to First Folio Theatre in Oak Brook is a pleasure trip for two Evanston residents. That’s because Kate McDermott and Ron Keaton both have plum roles in “Shakespeare’s Cymbeline: A Folk Tale with Music,” adapted by First Folio’s Executive Director David Rice, with music and lyrics by Rice and resident composer Michael Keefe. McDermott plays the lead role of Imogen, who flees to the hills to escape death after being falsely accused of betraying her lover. Keaton is Morgan, who also hides in the hills. In this case, their hiding place is the hills of Appalachia and the …

The audacity of Hope — and Richter

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:50:02 -0500

British composer Max Richter has recomposed “The Four Seasons.” Yes, Richter has tampered significantly with Vivaldi’s magnificent set of violin concertos, which have been chronicling the cycles of nature since they were published in 1725.

John C. Reilly brings his ‘Friends’ to Chicago

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:48:01 -0500

When actor John C. Reilly sang a show-stopping version of “Mr. Cellophane” in the movie musical “Chicago,” the world took notice: This guy can sing.

New on DVD, Blu-ray

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:17:24 -0500

Ashley Bell bends over backwards for scares in “The Last Exorcism Part II,” major stars get rude and crude in “Movie 43” and Dustin Hoffman has a senior moment in “Quartet.”

Goodman, Walt Disney team up for ‘Jungle Book’ play

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:42:01 -0500

“Walt Disney would have loved this fusion.” These words could not come from a better authority — the Oscar- and Grammy-winning Richard Sherman, who, with his late brother, Robert, wrote five of the songs on the much-beloved soundtrack for “The Jungle Book,” Disney’s 1967 animated film inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s book of stories.

Gluten-free guru hosting pop-up dinners

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:24:52 -0500

A unique gustatory experience awaits diners at Company, a leasable restaurant space in Evanston that provides a temporary arena where entrepreneurial professional chefs can strut their stuff. The venture, which debuted in January, is the brainchild of Eric Singer, a chef for 22 years at Lucky Platter in Evanston, and his business partner Craig Golden, who is associated with Union Pizzeria and SPACE in Evanston and Longman & Eagle in Chicago. “We’ve built a small, intimate restaurant with a fully equipped kitchen,” said Singer. “The chefs we team up with temporarily want to use our facility to show off their …

‘Man of Steel’ super yet self-important

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:46:01 -0500

Though its self-mythologizing smacks of pomposity at times and its super-spectacular action sequences are so mind-boggling it’s sometimes hard to follow what’s going on, you have to give “Man of Steel” credit for one thing — it’s not dull.

Arts and entertainment calendar for June 20

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:35:18 -0500

Check out the variety of fun events and activities in your area this week!

James Caan learns to say ‘Wilmette’ to play Chicago mobster on ‘Magic City’

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:34:01 -0500

James Caan turns up the heat in Miami when he joins Starz’ 1959 period drama, “Magic City,” this season as Jewish mobster Sy Berman, head of the Chicago Outfit.

‘Breaking Pointe’ ballet dancer teaching classes at Dancenter North in Libertyville

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:24:46 -0500

After starring in the first season of the CW reality show, “Breaking Pointe,” Warren Township High School alumna Katie Martin is back at Dancenter North in Libertyville to teach young dancers lessons from her brush with fame. “This is where I became a dancer,” Martin said. “This is were it all started. I love to just show my appreciation.”

Movies opening, still in theaters

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:13:06 -0500

Henry Cavil gets super in “Man of Steel,” Seth Rogen goes apocalyptic in “This is the End” and a young Israeli woman gets married (but perhaps not to the man she wants) in “Fill the Void,” all in area theaters.

Family Friendly: Bike tricks with a side of safety at stunt show

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:20:01 -0500

Exciting bicycling feats will be paired with important lessons at the BMX Bike Stunt Show, 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at the Glen Town Center in Glenview.

Jen Lancaster living: Author chronicles year of following ‘The Tao’ of Martha Stewart

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:44:02 -0500

There are household names and then there’s Martha Stewart. Everyone knows Martha can do anything related to domestic and lifestyle goodliness.

Local farmers market guide

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:52:02 -0500

Local farmers are gearing up for this year’s farmers market season. Add fresh produce, baked goods, cheese, gourmet treats and more to your meals each week with a quick visit to the vendors of your local market.

Table Hopping: Family traditions add spice at Addis Abeba

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:37:11 -0500

There is an old Ethiopian saying: “Those who eat from the same plate will not betray each other.” As an immigrant from Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, Endal Hailemariam knows something about this notion.