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Are you looking for funn/cool things to do that are happening around Chicago this weekend? Here’s the roundup of free and interesting events for August 20, 21 and 22: 1. If you were a big fan of comics when you were a kid, the WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO COMIC CON will be at the Donald E. [...]
August 20th, 2010 | Posted in Art Galleries and Museums, This Weekend in Chicago | No Comments
Mother’s Day is just around the corner in May and I just saw an ad for flowers online. It is ok to send your mom flowers by mail for Mother’s Day, but it’s kind of the we-live-far-away gift. If you’re able to go see your mom on Mother’s day, do that instead! And here are [...]
April 27th, 2010 | Posted in Art Galleries and Museums, Chicago events, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Evanston, Gold Coast Chicago, Holidays & Christmas, Hyde Park, Lakeview, Lemont, Lincoln Park, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Park, Pilsen, Schaumburg, The Suburbs, Uptown, Wrigleyville | No Comments
A special exhibit of Matisse artwork is coming to The Art Institute of Chicago. Matisse: Radical Invention, 1913–1917is a look into a trans-formative time early in the artist’s work. I am a big fan of Henri Matisse’s well known works because of the vibrant bold colors, unique settings and still lifes. I am looking forward to seeing [...]
March 16th, 2010 | Posted in Art Galleries and Museums, Chicago Vacation Sights Tours and Tips, Michigan Avenue Chicago, Pop Culture, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, This Weekend in Chicago | 1 Comment
Chicago has some of the richest museums and cultural attractions in the country and because of the generosity of some sponsors and the city of Chicago, you can visit and enjoy them for free on these days in 2009.This is a great opportunity for kids and families to enjoy these museums, cultural institutions and artwork the way [...]
January 13th, 2009 | Posted in Art Galleries and Museums, Chicago Vacation Sights Tours and Tips, Pop Culture, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, This Weekend in Chicago | 2 Comments
2008 was a busy and eventful year in Chicago. People started off on edge about the war in Iraq and ended with more hope for the future even amidst more problems with the economy. Chicago had it’s fair share of events, news, trends, buzz and history made in 2008. The biggest most popular news and events in Chicago happened in the last [...]
December 30th, 2008 | Posted in Art Galleries and Museums, Chicago News, Chicago Vacation Sights Tours and Tips, Chicago Weather, Food, Restaurants & Dining, Holidays & Christmas, Hotels, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Michigan Avenue Chicago, Naperville, Neighborhood Festivals, Politics, Pop Culture, Shopping in Chicago, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions, This Weekend in Chicago | No Comments