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Holiday Calendar Chicago 2015: Tree lighting, parade, zoolights & more

There’s a lot more than turkey this Thanksgiving in Chicago. A host of activities are lighting up the holiday calendar starting with the official Chicago Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday. This year’s big tree will tower over Michigan Avenue in Millennium Park as it is reflected in the “Bean.” It should be a beautiful sight... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
November 23, 2015 at 10:37 am •

Chicago Architecture Biennial: Five Fantastic Tours

The City of Chicago and its suburbs provide an architectural showcase for the world from Frank Lloyd Wright’s prairie style masterpieces to Louis Sullivan’s authentic, American style designs and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s handsome, sleek black steel skyscrapers. This fall the Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB)–is exploring all dimensions of architecture–offering a platform for radical... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
November 19, 2015 at 12:14 pm •

Holiday Theater Chicago 2015: something old, something new and something beautiful

Every year about this time, Chicago Theater starts rolling out their holiday shows. Many have become traditions returning every year like Goodman’s A Christmas Carol, (Nov. 14-Dec. 27) and Joffrey’s The Nutcracker (Dec. 4-27). Others shows you can expect to see somewhere during the season include the classics including It’s a Wonderful Life by American... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
November 16, 2015 at 11:20 am •

Free meals, First Lady Cruise and more for Veterans on Veterans Day

Today is Veterans Day–a day when we give thanks to the men and women who have served our country in the military during war and peacetime. Thank you and Happy Veterans Day to all those who serve and have served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and National Guard. We honor you... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
November 11, 2015 at 8:53 am •

Veterans Day celebrations 2015: Chicago and suburbs

“There on the beaches of Normandy, I began to reflect on the wonders of these ordinary people whose lives are laced with the markings of greatness. At every stage of their lives they were part of historic challenges and achievements of a magnitude the world had never before witnessed.”— Tom Brokaw, “The Greatest Generation” As... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
November 9, 2015 at 11:55 am •

Field Museum celebrates Native American Heritage Month with Taloa

A special celebration, Taloa, named for a Native American word meaning “to sing,” will take place today at Chicago’s Field Museum. The event celebrates the launch of the new 4-part radio series Taloa, on the WFMT Radio Network. The WFMT series will explore musical connections between contemporary American Indian and Māori composers. Today’s launch, occurring... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
November 8, 2015 at 8:51 am •

The Nutcracker: Farewell Performances of Robert Joffrey’s Classic Ballet

What has become a fabric of Chicago’s holiday season, Robert Joffrey’s Ballet “The Nutcracker” celebrates its 28th and final year this year, in 2015 with a 24-performance engagement at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, December 4 – 27, 2015. Joffrey Artistic Director Ashley Wheater comments “Robert Joffrey’s “The Nutcracker” has... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
November 6, 2015 at 8:14 am •

Early Warning: 2016 dates announced for Chicago summer festivals

If these warm November days have you thinking summer, you are not alone. Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events announced today the dates for the 2016 city sponsored festivals and events along with highlights for each—subject to change. The 2016 city calendar kicks off May 7 with the Kids and Kites Festival and... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
November 3, 2015 at 11:32 am •

Chicago Events for November and December 2015

Hello, November. It’s hard to believe that in a little over a week we’ll be ice skating at McCormick Tribune Ice Rink (opens 11 a.m., Saturday, November 14) in Millennium Park and on The Ribbon in Maggie Daley Park at 337 E Randolph Street, (weather permitting). Chicago’s Official Christmas Tree will be illuminating Chicago’s Cultural... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
November 2, 2015 at 8:56 am •

NEWCITY Chicago: Grand Opening Weekend

NEWCITY in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood has been under development for some time–actually many years. While many of the retail establishments, residences, entertainment venues and restaurants have been opening throughout the spring, summer and fall of 2015, this weekend marks the official grand opening. The exciting new development on an 8.5-acre site located at the intersection... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
October 30, 2015 at 9:25 am •

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