Classic Chicago Magazine

Sunday Edition — March 22, 2026

Jessie Mueller: Evanston Tony Winner Sings For Season of Concern

By Judy Carmack Bross  •  March 22, 2026

From Chicago storefront theaters to Broadway’s biggest stages, Evanston Township High School productions to Carole King and Carousel, Steven Spielberg to superheroes — versatile Jessie Mueller is a testimony to the power of Chicago theatre as a launching ground for extraordinary talent.

Two Sisters and a Piano at Writers Theatre

By Sophie Bross  •  March 22, 2026

Chicago has no shortage of cutting-edge theatre, but if you are looking for something innovative in a cozy theatre environment, you must check out the stellar upcoming schedule at the Writers Theatre in Glencoe.

The Chicago Chamber Music Society: Reflections at 90

By Lee Hamilton  •  March 22, 2026

The Chicago Chamber Music Society (CCMS) is celebrating its 90th concert season! It has a lot to be proud of and quite a story to tell.

The Pokémon Fossil Museum Is Coming to Chicago

By Adrian Naves  •  March 22, 2026

This spring, Chicago is getting a special treat — the Field Museum is set to host a one-of-a-kind exhibition where Pokémon fantasy meets real paleontology. These aren’t just any fossils; they’re Pokémon fossils!

Kanuga: The Christmas Solution

By Elizabeth Dunlop Richter  •  March 22, 2026

It’s never too early to plan for Christmas in Chicago. But next year, you’d really prefer to chill a bit: hike in the woods, create your own ornaments, and make s’mores over a roaring fire. We found a unique solution in western North Carolina: Kanuga.

Building Blocks: A Legacy to a Chicago Icon

By Judy Carmack Bross  •  March 22, 2026

Family Focus’s two new Sensory Learning Centers named Building Blocks speak to the legacy of Judy Block, who modeled voluntarism for Chicago and committed to the futures of small children.

The Joys and Challenges of Renovating the Classic Lake Forest High School Building

By David A. F. Sweet  •  March 22, 2026

When a first-time visitor to Lake Forest heads north on McKinley Road, oftentimes he or she is stunned by the view outside the window. “That’s your high school?” is the typical comment when seeing what, to most eyes, looks like a mansion.

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