Lauren Viera

Chicago's various cruise lines ply the waters of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River pretty much year round (until the river freezes over, at least) during the day, evening and...

Just call it the poor lady's cruise. Shoreline water taxis, which pick up and drop off at four key destinations along the skyline from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (plus...

Il Divo is the ultimate boy band. And we mean that in the kindest sense. The group may not be a household name among the tween set, but Carlos MarM-mn,...

Night after night, we hit events in rooms big and small. We cackle at comedy shows, make devil horns at rock shows and finger-snap along with the music of acoustic...

Got a minute? Smart ways to spend an unexpected break in your busy day. Run circles around sluggish days Do a lap around your block. It'll get your blood flowing...

New year, fresh start. Chris Jones got the resolution game kicked off on the cover, with suggestions for himself, theaters and theatergoers. Just so he wouldn't have all the fun,...

Here are the shows with seats saved for Tribune readers. Consider this the fine print: We've made every effort to ensure that showtimes and prices are correct, but last-minute changes...

David Schwimmer may never shake his reputation for being one of our good "Friends," but these days, his onscreen roles are of a more, er, primal nature. After starring as...

After launching her film career as one of the "Dreamgirls," actress Sharon Leal returns to the spotlight with a couple of "Soul Men," which opens Friday. We quizzed her about...

Chances are, if you dig music, you've been to Austin. This is, after all, the "Live Music Capital of the World," and it's an apt slogan: Austin has more live...