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Memorial Day Weekend Chicago: What’s open what’s not in 2020

As part of Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot’s all-hands-on-deck public safety strategy, the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), the Chicago Police Department and other City departments and agencies have joined together to emphasize that safety is a priority when celebrating the 2020 Memorial Day weekend. “Even as we face an unprecedented public health... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
May 23, 2020 at 9:26 am •

Memorial Day 2020: Not just business as usual

Remember when Memorial Day Weekend (pre covid-19) was the kick off to everything we love about Chicago. Not so much this year. Here’s a look at Memorial Day Weekend 2020 and a look back: 2020 Time to head to the Riverwalk (sorry closed); rent a kayak on the Chicago River (sorry closed): Bike the Drive... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
May 21, 2020 at 9:21 am •

NBA All-Star Weekend 2020: Parties, events and Kanye giveaway

(L-R) Corey Shapiro, Teheran Jones and Don C celebrate with Moët & Chandon at the annual Jordan All Star Weekend Party on February 14, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images for Moët & Chandon) (Photo by Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images for Moët & Chandon )

A-list athletes, artists, and musicians descended upon Chicago this weekend for the NBA All-Star Weekend. Not since 1988 has this All-Star event come to the city, making this celebration bigger than ever, With tickets to the main event, Sunday’s All-Star game, going for 4-figures, not everyone can go to the game but that is only... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
February 15, 2020 at 7:21 am •

Guide to Lincoln Park Zoo’s ZooLights 2019

It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays. One of Chicago’s most popular holiday traditions, ZooLights, returns this holiday season on Friday, November 29th. ZooLights illuminates the zoo with more than 2.5 million lights and hundreds of dynamic displays. The zoo is transformed into a twinkling winter wonderland for 28 nights complete with ongoing programs... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
November 19, 2019 at 9:58 am •

Chicago Ideas Week 2019

Chicago Ideas Week (October 12 – 17) is a five-day festival that brings together some of the most influential speakers from around the globe to share and discuss large and small ideas that could transform the world. If that sounds too lofty or cerebral–it doesn’t have to be–but it can be depending on what programs you choose to... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
October 12, 2019 at 3:13 pm •

How to navigate Bon Appétit presents Chicago Gourmet 2019

Bon Appetit presents Chicago Gourmet was back this week for its 12th edition, Lights, Camera, Napkin. The popular culinary festival showcases a series of related events from after hours parties, the always popular Hamburger Hop, the NEW this year “The Big Chill(i) Chili Cookoff” and lots more. The main event, the weekend fest in Millennium Park,... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
September 29, 2019 at 9:55 am •

The cast of Hamilton Chicago will help to register voters on National Voter Registration Day

In true democratic style, the cast of HAMILTON CHICAGO will join Cook County Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough to help register voters, today, on National Voter Registration Day. When: Today, September 24, 11am to 1pm. Where: In front of CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe Who: HAMILTON Chicago Company and Cook County Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough What: National Voter Registration Day is designed... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
September 24, 2019 at 9:23 am •

Chicago Architecture Biennial: Let the conversation begin

If you have attended the last two Chicago Architecture Biennial’s (CAB) you may be a little surprised when you visit “…and other such stories,” the city’s third edition of its biennial. The promise of this year’s biennial is to explore how architecture shapes our communities, cities and environment through a lens to our past in order to... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
September 18, 2019 at 8:41 am •

Ferrari Fest! luxury vehicles, vino and Italian fare

Picture this. You’re casually strolling down Monroe St. heading east towards Clark and you come upon a sea of red. You have just arrived at the 22nd annual Ferrari Fest. Free for all residents and visitors, this community event sponsored by Italian Village Restaurants will feature over 50 Ferraris (not all are red) along with their owners lining... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
September 7, 2019 at 9:54 am •

Things to do this weekend in Chicago

With many schools starting up soon, it seems like summer is coming to an abrupt end but, no worries, there’s still a lot of summer left (officially through September 21). Here are just a few of the many events on tap for the weekend. BEST OF THE FESTS Northhalsted Market Days Festival The 38th annual Northalsted... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
August 10, 2019 at 9:04 am •

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