Archive for May, 2008
Well, despite some cold and soggy weather, spring is almost over in Chicagoland. 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 [...]
May 30th, 2008 | Posted in 312, 773, Chicago Loop, Chicago Vacation Sights Tours and Tips, Improv and Sketch Comedy Shows, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Music Festivals Bands, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, This Weekend in Chicago | 1 Comment
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 [...]
May 22nd, 2008 | Posted in 312, 630, 773, Chicago Loop, Michigan Avenue Chicago, Neighborhood Festivals, New Movies, Pop Culture, Shopping in Chicago, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, The Suburbs, This Weekend in Chicago | 1 Comment
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 [...]
May 22nd, 2008 | Posted in 312, 630, 773, 847, Airports and Tourism Travel, Chicago Consumer News, Chicago News, Downers Grove, Evanston, Grumpy post of the week, Naperville, Oak Park, Schaumburg, Skokie, The Suburbs, Transportation | 4 Comments
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 [...]
May 19th, 2008 | Posted in 312, 630, 773, 847, Airports and Tourism Travel, Art Galleries and Museums, Chicago Loop, Chicago News, Chicago Vacation Sights Tours and Tips, Downers Grove, Evanston, Food, Restaurants & Dining, Jazz & Blues Music, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Michigan Avenue Chicago, Music Festivals Bands, Naperville, Neighborhood Festivals, Pop Culture, Schaumburg, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, Skokie, The Suburbs, This Weekend in Chicago | 2 Comments
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 [...]
May 14th, 2008 | Posted in Art Galleries and Museums, Food, Restaurants & Dining, Improv and Sketch Comedy Shows, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, Theater Plays Broadway Shows in Chicago, This Weekend in Chicago | 1 Comment
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 [...]
May 6th, 2008 | Posted in New Movies, Pop Culture, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, The Suburbs, This Weekend in Chicago | No Comments
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 [...]
May 2nd, 2008 | Posted in 312, Chicago Consumer News, Chicago Loop, Chicago News, Pop Culture, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions | No Comments
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 [...]
May 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Art Galleries and Museums, Chicago Weather, Food, Restaurants & Dining, Neighborhood Festivals, Pop Culture, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, This Weekend in Chicago | No Comments