Leonardo (Leo) Moslemian - Executive Chef The Thomas Club at Symphony Center 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604 http://www.cso.org http://www.cso.org/dining Reservations can be made WITHOUT a symphony ticket via Tock: https://www.exploretock.com/the-thomas-club-at-symphony-center-chicago/ Lunch is offered at $45 per guest and includes two courses (appetizer and entrée, or entrée and dessert) and a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice. Dinner is offered at $75 per guest and includes three courses with after-dinner coffee or tea. Wine, beer and other alcoholic beverages are available ..read more

Rendezvous Arts Executive Director – Deb Stevenson http://www.rendezvousarts.org Kaia String Quartet: Victoria Moreira and Naomi Culp, violins Susan Bengstron Price, viola Hope DeCelle, cello http://www.kaiastringquartet.com Events: Rendezvous Arts April Event Of Our 4th Season April 24, 7:30pm  – Stage Left Theatre, 306 W First Street, Dixon April 26, 7:00pm  – Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd., Lake Forest April 28, 2:30pm  – Artifact Events, 4325 N Ravenswood Ave., Chicago http://www.rendezvousarts.org ..read more

Ivan Gonzalez – Executive Chef at Uncle Bud’s Uncle Bud’s 9700 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, IL  60453 Instagram: @unclebuds_oaklawn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Uncle-Buds-100087641614236/ Recipe:                                  Chef  Ivan’s  Birria  Burger   The stew is made by combining 20 pounds of chuck roast in a 25 quart pot with: 20 quarts of water 16 ounces of beef bullion 3/4 cup of ground cumin 2 ..read more

Cognitive scientist and author of the recently released book, The Neurodiversity Edge, Dr. Maureen Dunne https://www.maureendunne.com/ Newly released book: The Neurodiversity Edge: The Essential Guide to Embracing Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Differences for Any Organization. https://www.theneurodiversityedge.org ..read more

Jenna Reardanz - Canine Shift Leader Jenny Kaptein - Canine Shift Leader and Dog Trainer Sean Nave - Volunteer Community Animal Rescue Effort 4927 Main Street, Skokie, IL http://www.carenorthshore.org Event: Learn About Volunteer Opportunities At C.A.R.E. 5/18 12p-3p 4927 Main St., Skokie, IL ..read more

Chef Ben Goodnick Summer House 1954 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL http://www.summerhouserestaurants.com/Lincoln-Park/ Check Out: Summer House’s Passover menu is available for dine-in and carryout/delivery on Monday, April 22 and Tuesday, April 23. Tomorrow, Friday, April 19th is the last day to preorder your carryout or delivery order! Reservations are still open - visit our website or call the restaurant to enjoy our Passover menu at Summer House. It’s always summer at Summer House, and we always have something fun around the corner. We have Martini Hour on weekdays from 4 PM - 6 PM Keep kids ..read more

Kasey Foster, Lookingglass Theatre Company Artistic Director https://www.kaseyfoster.com/ Lookingglass Theatre Company 821 N Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 https://lookingglasstheatre.org ..read more

Chef César Murillo, Executive Chef at North Pond Restaurant North Pond Restaurant 2610 N Cannon Dr., Chicago IL http://northpondrestaurant.com/ Check Out: Green City Market - Lincoln Park location 1817 N Clark St., Chicago, IL https://greencitymarket.org/ *Green City Market Lincoln Park opened April 6th! *Green City Market West Loop will open May 4th! *And check out Green City Market’s Sustainable Supper Series at North Pond on Tuesday, June 25 from 6-9 pm. More about the Sustainable Supper Series: https://greencitymarket.org/what-we-do/educating-our-community Recipe: Willowbrook Farms Cornish ..read more

Jonathan Blitzer, author of EVERYONE WHO IS GONE IS HERE and New Yorker staff writer X: @jonathanblitzer Book: Everyone Who is Gone is here: The United States, Central America and the Making of a Crisis https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/625425/everyone-who-is-gone-is-here-by-jonathan-blitzer ..read more

Donovan Woods https://www.donovanwoods.net/ Event: 4/18/24 7pm House of Blues 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL https://www.houseofblues.com/chicago ..read more