On The Road: Seattle and Around The Sound
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Seattle is a fantastic city to have friends or family in (or near.) It affords me the opportunity to explore the […]
Donate: Marriott Lincolnshire’s Honeymoon in Vegas Cast Takes Donations for Las Vegas Victims
This weekend in Lincolnshire, the Marriott Lincolnshire wraps up its nearly tw-month-long run of Honeymoon in Vegas. When the musical arrived on the scene in 2015, it was praised for its […]
Read Jack Kerouac’s On the Road Scroll at the American Writers Museum
Jack Kerouac wrote On the Road in what is often described as a three-week burst of creativity. He typed furiously (100 words a minute) on his Underwood portable typewriter and […]
Move Over, Pumpkin Spice! A Third Coast Ode to Apples
A is for apples. It all starts with the glossy, tempting green and red jewels that adorn an orchard this time of year. Crunchy, juicy, sweet or tart, they’re all […]
Washed Ashore at Shedd Sends Important Message
Angela Haseltine Pozzi’s relationship with art was lifelong. She was born into a family of artists and grew up to be an art educator, with a Master’s Degree in Arts […]
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Grants Us Her Wisdom at the Auditorium Theatre
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the hero of most every woman, young or old. Hearing her speak on September 11, the anniversary of America’s great tragedy, went a long way […]
Review: 5th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival Brings The Laughs
[soliloquy id=”18461″] Stage 773 is home to quite a bit of fun, funny theater and comedy all year round. This past weekend, though, it saw the invasion of the […]
33rd Annual Craft Exposition at Chicago Botanic Garden This Weekend
You may have been to craft fairs before. After all, there are lots of art fests around the city and suburbs year-round. Maybe you feel like if you’ve seen one, […]
Get Serious About Nerding Out at 5th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival
Were you left a little wanting when Wizard World wrapped up at the end of August? A little bit sad that C2E2 won’t pop up till spring, and can’t wait for […]
On The Road: Shopping With The Fishes – SEA LIFE: Minnesota Aquarium
[soliloquy id=”18216″] I recently found myself a journalist embedded at the Mall of America. Ok, I wasn’t on assignment, it was a pleasure trip for my boyfriend’s birthday, but […]
Westmont Food Court Continues to Serve Traditional Chinese Dishes
You’re not coming here for the aesthetic. The dingy lights, greasy tabletops, and abundance of Styrofoam aren’t as easy to swallow as the food at Westmont’s International Mall. On most […]
Harvard Balloon Fest A Colorful Affair
[soliloquy id=”17843″] This weekend, we took a trip out to rural Harvard, Ill., where they were hosting over 20 balloons in the town’s second annual Harvard Balloon Fest. The […]