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Chicago Today is Podcast Friday which means I am spotlighting a podcast, vidcast or radio program for you to check out. The cool thing about podcasts is that you can listen to it whenever you want, take it... |
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On Wednesday both the Museum of Science & Industry and the Art Institute of Chicago were given approval to increase their rates, although Chicago residents are still getting a break.Fortunately... |
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River NorthOne of a Kind Show and Sale is taking up an entire floor of Merchandise Mart from December 6 through December 9. More than 600 artisans from all over North America are selling their hand-made goods... |
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Magnificent Mile | StreetervilleOctober is a great month for a number of reasons. Before global warming, October was the month when fall was in full swing. Hugh Jackman, Tom Petty, and (ZOMG) Josh Hutcherson were born in October!... |
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Logan SquareFor the last two and a half years Cole's Bar has featured local artists on its walls. Their next exhibit, opening August 20, is their first photography-only display. You can meet the artists that... |
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Gold CoastYou're Invited to the birthday party of the owner of Curly Tale Fine Art Gallery. Gallery owner, Anita German has the same birthday as President Obama, August 4th, and she's making this special art... |
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When I was a kid we used to visit U-Pick-It farms. I've got fond memories of those trips, especially the taste of the fresh, ripe fruit that I picked myself. I hadn't hit my shutterbug days yet, but... |
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LoopWe're used to traffic jams in the Loop. This summer they're going to be a lot more colorful. Today the Chicago Loop Alliance unveiled Color Jam, and art installation by Jessica Stockholder. Buildings... |
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ChicagoFor the last 100 days a different photo of Chicago has been featured on our home page. There are shots of neighborhoods, the skyline, our river and lake, and, of course, the "bean". They're gorgeous... |
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Grant Park | Museum Campus, Magnificent Mile | Streeterville, Hyde ParkTomorrow the Museum of Contemporary Art is offering free admission in honor of "Art Museum Day". This is followed by closings Saturday through Monday.Other museums that are being closed due to the... |