Food with a View
July 3rd, 2008 Send To a Friend
Forget paying for the Hancock Observatory this month. You can get the lunch buffet in The Signature Room for only $9.95 on Tuesdays in July, and it’s located one floor above the observatory.
This will probably go fast, so make reservations right away.
The Signature Lounge at the 95th
Hancock Building, 875 N Michigan Ave, 312-787-9596
Chicago Trivia: Do I Amuse You?
July 2nd, 2008 Send To a Friend
Six Flags and other great amusement parks owe a big thank you to a Chicagoan. Inspired by the Midway from the World’s Columbian Exposition, Paul Boyton opened Paul Boyton’s Water Chute on July 4, 1894 at 63rd & Drexel. His park, the first one to charge admission and to focus on a man-made amusement instead of a beach or a picnic grove, prompted a whole string of parks until, for a brief time, Chicago had the highest number of contained carnivals in the country.
For this week’s prize, where did Paul Boyton open his second amusement park?
Email your answer to trivia@thelocaltourist.com by midnight, July 7. Thanks again to Sheila Kelley’s S Factor for providing two introductory certificates to their fun, invigorating, and esteem-boosting workout.
Congratulations to Schae Lewis. She knew that Buckingham Fountain was modeled after the Latona Basin in Versailles.
Getting to O’Hare to get hairy in July
June 30th, 2008 Send To a Friend
The Blue Line is the only train that serves O’Hare, so it receives a lot of wear and tear. It’s time to do some work on the rails, ties, etc., so the CTA is shutting it down from 3am July 8 until July 28. Don’t worry - you won’t have to take a taxi, limo, or airport transfer service. The CTA’s providing a 24-hour shuttle service to and from O’Hare and Rosemont. This will take longer than the non-stop train, so be sure to allow extra time.
Click here for the press release.
This week’s band: Honeyglass
June 30th, 2008 Send To a Friend
I’ve been wanting to feature Honeyglass since I first heard them back in October. CJ’s voice is compelling in a way that’s reminiscent of Amy Lee from Evanescence and the band not only accompanies her but complements and enhances.
From the band: “Honeyglass is a new name for a seasoned Chicago band. Originally known as Rust, founding members CJ, Brian and Brian played clubs around Chicago including Joe’s on Weed Street and The Elbo Room, opening for Blue October. After showcasing at Mobfest and garnering some attention from Richard Milne on WXRT’s local anesthetic, Rust was poised for some indie label attention. The band’s momentum came to a dead stop when original guitarist Josh Carey left the band. After months of auditioning guitarists, a close friend introduced Daniel to the band. He was a perfect fit and Rust geared up with a renewed enthusiasm. However, the excitement was short lived when drummer Brian was informed that he would be transferred out of state for eighteen months. Determined not to lose a member who was as much a brother as he was the band’s drummer, they awaited his return. The time apart was a productive break and the band is back with all new material and a new name, Honeyglass. “Through The Honeyglass”, the band’s first full length CD, is packed with an eclectic blend of songs. From the infectious guitars and pop hooks of Sugar Rush, to the delicate acoustic driven Have A Good Night, Honeyglass has crafted an album that takes you across genres. The album begins with Riddles, which showcases the band’s hard rock influence, while Walking On Water is reminiscent of early U2. CJ’s sultry vocals are as powerful as they are pretty and her melodies keep singing long after the music stops. Dan and Brian also inject engaging melodies throughout the album from the smooth bass line of Behind The Wheel to the captivating guitars on Where Did The Light Go and Cold Rain. Tying everything together is savy percussion that is always a perfect compliment to the song. The band writes with a purpose as CJ’s lyrics are as insightful as they are passionate.”
Their next Chicagoland show is at Northbeach on August 1.
Honeyglass - Behind The Wheel:
Taste of Chicago Lineup
June 26th, 2008 Send To a Friend
The Taste of Chicago, Chicago’s largest festival, takes place this year between June 27 and July 6.
This year the Country Music Festival has split off to become an independent festival and takes place October 11 & 12 at Soldier Field.
All of the concerts are free admission!
(schedule subject to change) Read the rest of this entry »
