Monthly Archives: April 2008

Tracy Letts’ Play August: Osage County Wins Pulitzer Prize 2008

Posted on April 8, 2008 by chiweekendfun

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 … Continue reading →

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Lollaplooza 2008 Lineup Concert Schedule Announced

Posted on April 7, 2008 by chiweekendfun

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 … Continue reading →

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Best Garden Centers in Chicago for Buying Plants and Flowers this Spring

Posted on April 7, 2008 by chiweekendfun

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 … Continue reading →

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