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	Chicago Premiere of Code 2600 - Nov. 2nd at Columbia College Chicago South LoopChicago Filmmakers will be showing the Chicago premiere of Code 2600 - a part of The Power of the Pixel: Digital Revolution Series - directed by Jeremy Zerechak (LAND OF CONFUSION) at Hokin Hall at...
	A Passion for Reading Lakeview, Lincoln ParkREALLY there are so many books I want to read that I get this really freakin' awesome feeling thinking about diving into them. I've always had this feeling ever since the first day my mom told me she...
	1st Annual Forest Park Apple Pie Bake-Off - Win a Troy-Bilt Snow Blower Forest ParkHere's something I've found out about just in time to put up before the weekend comes upon us thanks to @GardenForkTV.Forest Park Community Garden is having a fundraiser and it's a BAKE-OFF, a apple...
	See the Original Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde with Live Organ Music Portage ParkOn Monday, October 22, the Silent Film Society is presenting a screening of the original "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" at the historic Portage Theater. How historic is it? It opened in 1920, the same...
	Fall at Graceland Cemetery LakeviewUntil I moved to Chicago, when I heard “Graceland” I thought of Elvis Presley’s kitschy home in Tennessee or the Paul Simon song, depending on the context. Now that I live in Chicago, when I hear “...
	Do The Shuttle: Bars Offer Transportation to Chicago Bears Home Games If you've ever been to Soldier Field you know one thing for sure - it ain't easy to get to. Parking is limited and expensive, and public transportation is limited and pretty crowded. However, some...
	Chicago Architecture Foundation A friend and I recently went on one of the Chicago Architecture Foundation's tours. We chose "Modern Skyscrapers (1950s-Present)" from amongst the many walking tours available. As well as walking...
	Explore Hidden Treasures with Open House Chicago Chicago's architecture is world renowned, and this weekend you can get the inside (ba dum bum) scoop with Open House Chicago. The free event gives you access to over 150 iconic buildings and spaces....
	Halloween Masquerade Party with Cece & Melinda River NorthI’ve always been out of town for this Halloween Masquerade Extravaganza but this year I get to go and I’m so excited because Halloween is my favorite holiday and I also love a glam night out! Check...
	Explore a Local Farm! One of my favorite things to do each Fall is explore a local Farm. As city kids, my girls don't regularly get the chance to see where there food comes from. Last week we headed otu to Wagner Farm in...