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IO Theater - Chicago Improv Comedy Shows
2008-06-10 00:00:00 Chicago’s IO Theater has been a local school and proving ground for improv and comedy royalty for decades. These are the shows currently running at IO Theater in Chicago and my thoughts on the shows and actors I have seen. Most of the time when I go to IO, the improvisers surprise and enlighten me ... More About: Comedy , Chicago , Improv
Taste of Chicago - Grant Park Schedule Map - Best Food Fest in the USA
2008-06-07 00:00:00 I have lived in Chicago all my life and during that time not only has the Taste of Chicago been a huge event known for great food, music and entertainment, it has gotten larger every year and keeps on growing. Taste of Chicago features some of the best food in the city as well as ... More About: Food , Schedule , Park , Fest
Chicago Improv Festival Show Schedule June 2-8, 2008 This Week!
2008-06-04 00:00:00 The Chicago Improv Festival is always a great collection of shows and improvised comedy for one week every year. This year it snuck up on me because I have been focusing on other things (like this blog) and not doing Improv classes anymore. That said, I hope to still get tickets and attend some of ... More About: June , Show , Schedule
Events and Festivals in Chicago this Weekend May 30, 31 and June 1st
2008-05-31 00:00:00 Well, despite some cold and soggy weather, spring is almost over in Chicago land. It will be summer soon, the kids will be out of school, co-workers will be out of the office on vacation and your lawn will need watering again. Why not take some time to enjoy this fleeting season and go have some ... More About: Events , Festivals , June , Weekend
Events Happening Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago
2008-05-23 00:00:00 Memorial Weekend is the offical beginning of the summer and the first time you can accessorize with white shoes and a handbag. If you are less into antiquated fashion norms than I am, you may be wondering what is goin on this weekend in the area of parties, BBQs and festivals. Maybe you are traveling to ... More About: Events , Chicago , Memorial Day , Memorial
Illinois to use Highway Radar Speed Cameras to write Tickets in Constructio
2008-05-23 00:00:00 This is some very disturbing news. The state of Illinois will be deploying radar and speed cameras all across the state in July to record photos and track speeds of cars going over the speed limit in construction zones and work zones on the highways and tollways. The first ticket will be for $300.00 fine ... More About: Write , Tickets , Cameras , Speed
Chicago City Festivals List This Summer and Fall Calendar
2008-05-23 00:00:00 Chicago Festival season has begun this year and I wanted to post a comprehensive list of all the major Chicagoland festivals and block parties and neighborhood events that I found. If there are summer events not listed here post a comment to add yours to the list. I hope this helps you plan your summer calendar and ... More About: Summer , Chicago , Festivals , List , City
What is happening in Chicago this weekend May 16, 17 and 18
2008-05-15 00:00:00 It finally feels like spring in Chicago and we should get out and enjoy it before the oppressive heat starts! Here are some suggestions for activities and events this weekend in Chicago. 1. Chicago Green City Market opens on May 14th and they have a special event with Mayor Daley on Saturday May 17th. The Market ... More About: Weekend
Best Summer Movies in Chicago 2008
2008-05-07 00:00:00 Every summer provides a long list of movies trying to get our attention away from the beach, the grill, your computer and the video games. This summer in Chicago will be no different. Whether you see your movies at AMC Theaters or Cineplex Odeon you will need a scorecard to keep up with the new releases. New Comic-Book ... More About: Movies , Summer , 2008
What?s happening in Chicago this Weekend May 2, 3 and 4th.
2008-05-03 00:00:00 It’s rainy here in Chicago right now and believe it or not, the weekend plans you have very much depends on the weather. And guess what? The forecast sais it will rain all day today (Friday) and part of Saturday as well. So that said, I advise indoor recreational activities instead of outdoor ones. It isn’t great ... More About: Weekend
Ellen DeGeneres Show in Chicago on Michigan Avenue Saturday May 3
2008-05-03 00:00:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show will be filming live outside in Chicago on Saturday May 3rd. I can see the covered stage and lighting structures from our building that is kiddie corner across the street. It has been a huge project taking 3 days just to get the roof on the stage. I don’t think I will ... More About: Ellen Degeneres , Michigan
Cinco de Mayo Celebrate Mexican Heritage at Chicago Restaurants May 2, 3, 4
2008-04-30 00:00:00 Cinco de Mayo translates litterally in to “The 5th of May”. This doesn’t help us sort out the origins or the meaning of this festive holiday but we usually celebrate in Chicago all weekend long leading up to the holiday anyway. This year is no exception with lots of Restaurants and Bars have a lot ... More About: Heritage , Mexican , Celebrate
Michigan Avenue Chicago XXI (Forever 21) Store Opens
2008-04-27 00:00:00 I was alerted that the former Virgin Megastore Music Store on Michigan Avenue has been silently changed into a hip young teen clothing store called XXI. And even though these are the roman numerals for 21, they don’t pronounce it Twenty One. They said “Hello Welcome to X-X-I”. Literally. I guess I am not the ... More About: Chicago , Forever
This Weekend in Chicago April 25, 26 & 27
2008-04-27 00:00:00 The weather has gone from cold and frigid to balmy and a little humid in Chicago . Everyone is outside enjoying the sun (and rain) thankful that the snow has finally ended. There are lots of things happening this weekend but here are my recommendations and picks. Personally it’s time to change the brakes on my ... More About: April , Weekend
Free Shoreline Chicago River Commuter Taxi Boat Rides through April 25
2008-04-25 00:00:00 Last week I wrote about the yellow Chicago River Taxi that I see every day on the Chicago River because one of my coworkers uses it to commute to work every day and raves about the convenience of traveling by river and not by bus or auto taxi. Then I got an email from a second ... More About: April , Free , Boat
Michigan Avenue Chicago XX1 (Forever 21) Store Opens
2008-04-25 00:00:00 I was alerted that the former Virgin Megastore Music Store on Michigan Avenue has been silently changed into a hip young teen clothing store called XXI. And even though these are the roman numerals for 21, they don’t pronounce it Twenty One. They said “Hello Welcome to X-X-I”. Literally. I guess I am not the ... More About: Chicago , Forever
MidWest 5.2 Earthquake hits Chicago
2008-04-19 00:00:00 It is being reported by major news agencies this morning that a 5.2 magnitude earthquake originated from near Salem, IL last night at 4:37 am. Many people here in my office said they woke up last night about that time and felt the small ripples of earthquake shake here in the Chicago area. This is odd for the Midwest . We don’t ... More About: Earthquake , Hits
This Weekend in Chicago April 18, 19 & 20th, 2008
2008-04-19 00:00:00 The weather has finally relented in Chicago and it looks like it is safe to venture out into the city again for some food and fun this weekend. Some tips for what is happening in Chicago this weekend: 1. Attilla the Fun is playing at the Cornservatory(yes that is corn) This comedy improv troupe brings in ... More About: April , Weekend , 2008
WGN TV Channel 9 in Chicago Celebrates 60 Years of Broadcasting
2008-04-17 00:00:00 WGN Channel 9 in Chicago is a local TV station that is owned by the Tribune company. I grew up here and it has always been a part of Chicago’s news and entertainment on television for my family. I heard on their newscast that WGN is celebrating 60 years of Broadcasting this year and while ... More About: Years , Channel 9
Chicago Water Taxi Boat Downtown is Back
2008-04-16 00:00:00 The bright yellow Chicago Water Taxi suprised everyone last year by showing up on the Chicago River in the spring to ferry people back and forth from the Wrigley Building (by the Windella boat tour dock) to the Metra Station at Union Station. The problem with Union Station which serves the major north and west suburbs ... More About: Downtown , Back , Boat
This Weekend in Chicago April 11, 12 and 13th 2008
2008-04-13 00:00:00 This weekend promises to be a cold and rainy one as far as weather goes in Chicago , but there is still plenty to do. As always there are new movies opening, new restaurants opening and plenty to shop for now that all the new spring clothes are in at the mall. I have tried to ... More About: April , Weekend , 2008
Tracy Letts? Play August: Osage County Wins Pulitzer Prize 2008
2008-04-10 00:00:00 This is exciting news for Tracy Letts, the cast of August : Osage County and for Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago. Tracy Letts just was named as the Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama. The Pulitzer Prize site describes this award as: “For a distinguished play by an American author, preferably original in its source and dealing with ... More About: Play , Wins
Lollaplooza 2008 Lineup Concert Schedule Announced
2008-04-09 00:00:00 Every year Lollapalooza is the concert event of the summer in Chicago. It looks to me like it draws more people to Grant Part than even the Taste of Chicago does in 3 days. Everyone who is a fan of the Lollapalooza concert series and festival has been waiting for the lineup to be announced ... More About: Concert , Schedule , Lineup , 2008
Best Garden Centers in Chicago for Buying Plants and Flowers this Spring
2008-04-09 00:00:00 It’s springtime in Chicago again and the conversations at family events have turned to garden projects and where to find the best flowers and bedding plants for the season. But, I am kind of an armchair gardener right now since I live in a condo and there is no land where I can plant flowers or ... More About: Buying , Flowers , Garden , Plants
Art Institute of Chicago - Edward Hopper Paintings Exhibit
2008-04-05 00:00:00 I went to go see the Art Institute of Chicago ’s Exhibit featuring Edward Hopper about a week ago. It was fantastic (despite some logistical issues) and I wanted to post about it here to let everyone know that this exhibit is only here in Chicago until May 10. The tickets were $20.00 each for regular admission to the ... More About: Paintings
Chicago Area Cook County and DuPage Sales Tax Increase
2008-04-02 00:00:00 On April 1, 2008 the sales tax increased 0.25% (1/4%) in Cook County and Chicago , IL. It also increased 0.50% (1/2%) in DuPage County and the other collar counties in Illinois. The retail sales tax in Cook County and Chicago is now 10% and DuPage County is at 7.25%. There was also an increase in the real estate transfer tax ... More About: Sales , Area
Chevy Vette Fest Car Show in Chicago 2008
2008-03-29 00:00:00 I am a fan of car shows and will be attending the Spring 2008 Chevy Vette Fest at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL (Chicago ) next weekend. The Chevy Vette Fest is scheduled for April 5th and 6th. (the site doesn’t show any times so I would guess the same as the ... More About: Show , Car show
Avenue Q at Cadillac Palace Theater Chicago Ticket Presale
2008-03-28 00:00:00 Avenue Q was the Broadway theater hit of 2003.It was the play that everyone was talking about and it won the best play of the year Tony award in 2003 also. People flocked to NYC to see Avenue Q and marvel at the truth in comedy told by these Sesame Street-esque characters who tell it like it ... More About: Chicago , Theater , Cadillac , Palace , Avenue
Lollapalooza 2008 Tickets Now On Sale
2008-03-26 00:00:00 Lollapalooza 2008 , here we come! I just got the email announcement that 3 day passes are available in advance at a discount now on the Lollapalooza site. Plan ahead to come to Chicago for Lollapalooza August 1-3, 2008 and get your 3 day pass now for only $175 bucks. When these first ones get sold out it goes ... More About: Sale , Tickets
Lights Out Chicago - Chicago Earth Hour Sat March 29, 2008
More articles from this author:2008-03-26 00:00:00 Chicago Earth Hour 2008 is a new event where Chicagoans turn off their lights on Saturday March 29th at 8pm for an hour (local CST time) to see if we can save energy and electricity as well as think about how to lessen our energy use long term. It is part of a larger event called US ... More About: Chicago , Lights 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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