The Suite Life: Field Museum’s SUE To Make Big Move
What to say about SUE the T. Rex? She’s a mascot for The Field Museum, as well a spokesperson (or…spokesosaurus rex?). She has her own beer, her own line of […]
Third Coast Con Cruise: Wizard World Chicago Day Four
Sunday was Day Four of Wizard World Chicago, one of the largest cons in Wizard World’s portfolio. As we arrived to the con, we noticed crowds were much thicker […]
Wizard World Chicago 2017 Cosplay Galleries
Wizard World Chicago has come and gone for another year. We had a great time every day of the con, and are looking forward to all the fun ahead […]
Third Coast Con Cruise 2017: Wizard World Chicago Day Three
We can hardly believe we made it through Day 3 of Wizard World. Between the chaos of the crowds a and the full schedule of celebrity panels, if you wanted to […]
Third Coast Con Cruise: Wizard World Chicago Day Two
While Friday is the second day of Wizard World Chicago, it’s also the first full day. Cosplayers and pop culture lovers had a glorious seven hours to roam the floor, […]
Local Flavor: Wizard World Chicago’s Hometown Heroes
Yesterday marked the first of four days for Wizard World Chicago, and we were there as the gates opened. Since Thursday’s crowds are always a bit thinner, we had […]
Third Coast Con Cruise: Wizard World Chicago Day One
Thursday night was the first night of Wizard World Chicago. This con, which is so large it now stretches across 4 days (August 24th-27th), held at Donald E Stephens […]
Take a Trip Back in Time at the Bristol Renaissance Faire
[soliloquy id=”16914″] Over the edge of the the Wisconsin border lies a very interesting place; one where Queens and their knights still reign supreme, the shops still cater to […]
Preview: Wizard World Chicago 2017 Lands Thursday
It’s that time again! Wizard World Chicago is just around the corner, with its first of four days of comics, games, cosplay and celebrities beginning Thursday in Rosemont. You may […]
On the Road: Pike Place Market: Second To None
On the Road is a series in our Beyond section that focuses on the most unique, interesting places outside city limits. Come along with us and explore the amazing institutions, […]
Signs and Portents? Chicago Botanic Garden Corpse Flower Blooms For Eclipse
Today, the sun will be blotted out in the middle of the day. At the same time, over in Glencoe, an unholy stench will fill the air at the Chicago […]
Your Solar Eclipse Pocket Guide – Everything You Need To Know For Today’s Solar Show
The day has finally arrived. Unless you’ve been very, very distracted, you’re probably aware that starting around 11:54 am today, local time, a total solar eclipse will occur. That’s rare […]