Archive for August, 2008

Cirque Shanghai Gold & The Glass Experience in Chicago this Olympic Weekend August 8, 9 & 10

There are a lot of very affordable (cheap) entertainment and (family) fun options this weekend in Chicago. Whether you live in the suburbs or are planning on getting a hotel room and vacationing in Chicago for the weekend, there is lots to do. If you haven’t gotten tickets to see the award winning show Wicked (the musical) or Jersey [...]

Chicago Tornados and Severe Thunderstorms last night

I was surprised by the timing of the storms last night. I got home from work, fed the cat and was making dinner when I heard the tornado sirens go off in Oak Park. I have lived there for 7 years and the local tornado (air raid)sirens never go off in Oak Park. (Plainfield is another [...]

This Lollapalooza Weekend in Chicago August 1, 2 and 3rd

What is there to do in Chicago this weekend? Well, the big event for everyone between the ages of 20 and 40 is Lollapalooza. The concert series in Grant Park will draw thousands from the suburbs and all over the country. It is sold out though. (and so are all the hotels and motels) So, if [...]