Pocket Guide: A cultural short list for December, in order of buzz

The White House: A Look Inside at the Museum of Science and Industry   Ranked from highest profile to biggest surprise THE SECOND CITY’S 50TH 12/11-13 Fifty years: We laughed, we cried, we saw careers take off—including those of returning Citizens Martin Short, Eugene Levy, and Catherine O’Hara. A CHRISTMAS CAROL 12/22-27 An all-star production … Read more

Kiss Off: Fall’s new red lip shades

Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Supreme Shine in RD185, $30,at Barneys New York, 15 E. Oak St.; 312-587-1700, barneys.com   Photograph: Courtesy of vendor   MAC Dazzleglass Crème in Love Alert, $18, at MAC   Photograph: Courtesy of vendor   Lipstick Queen Chinatown Glossy Pencil in Thriller, $20, at Barneys New York   Photograph: Courtesy of … Read more

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Cover Story   Chicago’s Top Doctors by Marcia Froelke Coburn and Geoffrey Johnson In cooperation with Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., Chicago presents 347 of the area’s best physicians in 57 different medical specialties. Meet six of the doctors up close—as well as a local man who overcame a crippling knee injury and took on Mount … Read more

Indie Design at Post 27

Love supporting independent design? Post 27 does. This hip antique shop is hosting a holiday shopping event tomorrow from 11AM to 6PM for Coterie, a local collective of artisans and designers. There is also a reception from 5 to 9PM tonight. Shown above, pillows by Coterie member Kiyomi Kimble.