Category Archives: Arts/Culture/Entertainment

The “What’s Hot” List for Chicago Theater

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

Looking for a good show to see in the coming month? Check out these sure-fire shows: Jersey Boys | Bank of America Theatre This long-running Chicago hit has returned for an extended stay. Now through June 3, you can catch … Continue reading →

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Discover GLBT-friendly Chicago with Jamie and Jessie

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

Take a visual tour through the neighborhoods of Chicago with Jamie and Jessie. And by the way, they are not together. Jamie and Jessie Are Not Together is the latest film by local filmmaker Wendy Jo Carlton. Though its Chicago … Continue reading →

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Shop and Learn: Free Tours at Water Tower Place

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

With its vertical structure and ample amount of stores, Water Tower Place is a major shopping destination for both tourists and locals who venture to the Magnificent Mile. Besides the fact that this 8-level mall houses over 100 shops and … Continue reading →

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Mythbusters at the Museum of Science and Industry

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

The Museum of Science and Industry is our go-to museum for educational family fun. My son was thrilled when I surprised him with an impromptu trip to check out its latest exhibit, Mythbusters: The Explosive Exhibition.

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The Hit Afrobeat Musical ‘Fela!’ Gets You On Your Feet

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

Fela!, which started as an Off-Broadway show in 2008 and has grown into an international sensation (and is now playing at Chicago’s Oriental Theatre through April 15), follows the life of Afrobeat Nigerian legend and activist, Fela Kuti. The high-energy … Continue reading →

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