Archive for October 2016
Show Me Chicago's top 7 things to do for this weekend and Halloween
1. Chicago Cubs in the World Series The 7-game series for 2016’s best team in major league baseball moves to Wrigley Field for Game Three on Friday, October 28, Game Four on Saturday, October 29 and Game Five on Sunday, October 30. Hopefully, Sunday will bring Chicago’s 108 wait for the title home. If not,... Read more »
Hamilton review: A show that lives up to its hype
My name is Alexander Hamilton And there’s a million things I haven’t done But just you wait, just you wait… Alexander Hamilton, perhaps the least known of our country’s founding fathers*–known by many only as the dude on the ten dollar bill, who died over 200 years ago–has been causing near hysteria across the country... Read more »
What was life like in the U.S. 108 years ago?
I’m trying not to get ahead of myself here but I keep hearing that the last time the Chicago Cubs won a World Series was 108 years ago. That would be 1908. What was life like back then? Just to get a perspective on the world in 1908 and how things have changed, I did... Read more »
Advertisement:
Tattoo exhibit at the Field Museum sheds new light on the ancient art
Besides walking by the many tattoo shops in our town or seeing the amazing variety of tattoos on people of all shapes, sizes and ages, I had never given much thought to tattoos. That is until visiting the Field Museum’s new exhibition, TATTOO, opening today. Upon visiting the exhibition at Tuesday’s media preview, I was... Read more »
Show Me Chicago's top 9 things to do October 21, 22 and 23
1. The Halloween Gathering & Parade It’s year two for the the Chicago Cultural Mile’s Halloween Gathering Festival and Parade. The gathering takes place this Saturday, October 22 starting at 2 pm. (until 5 pm.) with a Festival in Millennium Park and Sir George Solti Garden. The Spectacle Parade steps off along Columbus Dr. from... Read more »
Show Me Chicago's look at the week ahead
Fall in Chicago signals a return to our cultural roots. Sure we still have our deep dish but along with it we are serving up some deep thoughts with a side of culture. Here’s Show Me Chicago’s survey of the cultural landscape for the week ahead. Culture Chicago Ideas Week Our first “look ahead” entry,... Read more »
Advertisement:
Show Me Chicago's top 9 things to do this weekend
1. Open House Chicago The Chicago Architecture Foundation’s 6th annual Open House Chicago (OHC) takes place this Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16. Experience Chicago’s second to none architecture in 20 neighborhoods and more than 200 sites. New this year is LondonHouse Chicago (Wacker and Michigan); CTA Skokie Shops (7519 North Paulina Street); CTA... Read more »
Light Opera Works offers an uplifting evening of Jule Styne hits
The music of Jule Styne (December 31, 1905 – September 20, 1994), perhaps one of the greatest and most prolific songwriters of the 20th century, is being showcased by Light Opera Works (LOW) in a delightful fast-paced review of his greatest hits at the Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston now through October 16. Oldies but... Read more »
Show Me Chicago's Top 8 things to do this weekend
The Chicago Marathon Marathon fever is everywhere whether you’re a runner, a watcher or just trying to avoid the traffic. Roads are already closed but the official race featuring over 40,000 runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries doesn’t step off until very early Sunday morning (October 9) with staggered times. The... Read more »
Advertisement:
Chicago International Film Festival 2016: Why go?
The 52nd Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF), coming to town October 13th through October 27h, is Chicago’s version of Sundance, Tribeca and Telluride. Some may be surprised to learn that the Chicago International Film Festival is North America’s longest-running competitive film festival. Founded, 14 years before Sundance, in 1964, by Artistic Director Michael Kutza (who... Read more »
-
Advertisement:
-
Advertisement:
Follow me on Instagram
Meet The Blogger

Carole Kuhrt Brewer
Arts, entertainment and dining journalist..
Follow me on Twitter.
Recent posts
-
Chicago Riverwalk begins reopening: See what opens today and more »
Carole Kuhrt Brewer on Show Me ChicagoPosted April 9, 2021 at 10:02 am -
Sable Hotel opens on Navy Pier »
Carole Kuhrt Brewer on Show Me ChicagoPosted March 18, 2021 at 11:51 am -
Ravinia Festival: A GO for 2021 »
Carole Kuhrt Brewer on Show Me ChicagoPosted March 16, 2021 at 1:35 pm -
Chicago Architecture Center announces 2021 events »
Carole Kuhrt Brewer on Show Me ChicagoPosted March 11, 2021 at 9:26 am -
MCA: A great way to spend a day »
Carole Kuhrt Brewer on Show Me ChicagoPosted March 5, 2021 at 10:53 am
Monthly Archives
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- November 2020
- October 2020
- September 2020
- August 2020
- July 2020
- June 2020
- May 2020
- April 2020
- March 2020
- February 2020
- January 2020
- December 2019
- November 2019
- October 2019
- September 2019
- August 2019
- July 2019
- June 2019
- May 2019
- April 2019
- March 2019
- February 2019
- January 2019
- December 2018
- November 2018
- October 2018
- September 2018
- August 2018
- July 2018
- June 2018
- May 2018
- April 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- March 2017
- February 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015
- March 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
Categories
- Uncategorized (424)
- Chicago events (371)
- Theater in Chicago (233)
- Chicago Festivals (105)
- Art. (91)
- Chicago Restaurants. (62)
- Foodie events (61)
- Holiday Events in Chicago (48)
- Chicago Summer Festivals (44)
- Chicago Museums (43)
Blogroll
Show Me Chicago's favorite blogs
- Follow Show Me Chicago on Instagram What’s trending around town in arts, dining and culture 0
- Show Me Chicago Now Insiders guide to Chicago arts and entertainment 0
Google Analytics Stats
generated by GADWP
Latest on ChicagoNow
-
Six years of being grateful for a successful cancer surgery
from I've Got The Hippy Shakes by Howard Moore
posted today at 9:59 am -
Hippo Campus Singer Drops Solo Project "Lupin"
from Cut Out Kid by radstarr
posted today at 9:44 am -
Tonight you’ll have dinner with the country’s greediest, soul-less corporate farmers
from Cheating Death by Howard Englander
posted today at 8:00 am -
Chicago's Craft Beer Weekend, April 16-18
from The Beeronaut by Mark McDermott
posted Wednesday at 11:35 pm -
The Speed of it All
from Gray Fedora Sports by Dooley
posted Wednesday at 10:26 pm
Read these ChicagoNow blogs
-
Cubs Den
Chicago Cubs news and comprehensive blog, featuring old school baseball writing combined with the latest statistical trends -
Pets in need of homes
Pets available for adoption in the Chicago area -
Hammervision
It's like the couch potato version of Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
Read these ChicagoNow Bloggers
-
Candace Jordan
from Candid Candace: -
Dennis Byrne
-
LeaGrover
from Becoming SuperMommy:
Advertisement: