Chicago Weekend Tips: Lollapalooza, of Course, and a Whole Lot More
Thursday July 31, 2008
If you're not Lollapaloozing this weekend, you're not necessarily losing, but no harm making note of other worthwhile things to do, too. Here are more choices for Friday, August 1, ... Read More
Alice Waters' Illinois Menu for Michelle Obama
Thursday July 31, 2008
Celebrating the Green City Market and Contemplating What Ifs
The buzz over at our wonderful Green City Market this week has been the luncheon legendary chef Alice Waters recently threw to ... Read More
Chicago Park District Fall Online Registration Opens on August 11
Monday July 28, 2008
The Chicago Park District will open its fall online registration for classes and programs on Monday, August 11 at 9 a.m. As I've mentioned before, I think it's one of ... Read More
Plan Now: Fiesta del Sol
Friday July 25, 2008
Chicago's Fiesta del Sol opens next Friday, July 31 and runs through Sunday, August 3. Plan now for this family-friendly festival that supports the Pilsen Neighbors Community Council and draws ... Read More
It's a Cinderella Story Out of North Avenue Beach
Tuesday July 22, 2008
The Chicago Air & Water Show organizers announced that they will kick off their 50th festival with Bill Murray parachute jumping in tandem with the U.S. Army's Golden Knights Parachute ... Read More
Weekend Picks: Out at the Cubs Game, Chicago Criterium, Wicker Park Fest & More
Tuesday July 22, 2008
It may be Tuesday, but everyone's working for the weekend. Your picks for Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27:
Newberry Book Fair on Thursday through Sunday
Venetian Night on Saturday
GhanaFest on ... Read More
Sneak Preview: Chicago Gourmet Food Fest
Monday July 21, 2008
The Illinois Restaurant Association recently unveiled plans to launch a Chicago Gourmet festival in Millennium Park this September. That's the exciting news.
The bad news is that you may need to ... Read More
Weekend Picks:Chinatown Fair, Chris Rock, Sheffield Garden Walk & More
Friday July 18, 2008
Your picks, my dears for Friday, July 18, Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20.
Opening Night at more than 20 Chicago Galleries on Friday
"Indestructible" premieres at the Gene Siskel Film ... Read More
How to Get from Point A to Point B in Chicago
Wednesday July 16, 2008
I got an e-mail recently from a reader asking how to get to North Avenue Beach from Beverly via the Metra. She was coming with her daughter, and she wanted ... Read More
All About Eve(ning) with Batman Thrown In
Monday July 14, 2008
The Grant Park Outdoor Movie Festival cracks open the celluloid start to summer on Tuesday night with the 1950 classic All About Eve starring Bette Davis.
Plus, see Chicago through the ... Read More
Weekend Picks: AVP Volleyball, LATE Ride, Irish Fest & More
Wednesday July 9, 2008
July it some more. Your weekend picks for Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 13:
Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) Chicago Open Tournament at Oak Street Beach Friday through Sunday. A ... Read More
Where to View the Historic 100th Running of "the Mac"
Sunday July 6, 2008
When adventurer Steve Fossett disappeared last year while flying over the Nevada desert (and was later declared legally dead), Chicago lost not only an amazing citizen with roots in this ... Read More
Weekend Picks: Fireworks, 1812 Overture, Apple Pie
Thursday July 3, 2008
Weekend picks for the Fourth of July, 2008 are kind of a no-brainer, aren't they? Just in case you're a little low on brain cells after a raucous June, here ... Read More