I’ve been thinking about the long list of things there are available to do on Labor Day Weekend in Chicago and the list was actually best summarized by my mother in law who emailed me about Labor Day weekend plans already this morning (Tuesday). We can either: 1. Do a house project. In our case that [...]
August 31st, 2010 | Posted in Shopping in Chicago, This Weekend in Chicago | No Comments
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
The Chicago Auto Show opens this weekend! This is one of my favorite yearly events in Chicago and it is cheap, convenient and fun for the whole family. McCormick Place will host the Chicago Auto Show from Friday February 12 through Sunday February 21st. Tickets are $11 at the door, ($7 for seniors and $7 [...]
February 11th, 2010 | Posted in Chicago events, Illinois, Naperville, Sights, Entertainment, Events & Attractions | 1 Comment