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Unique Hershey-themed attraction coming to Water Tower Place next month
While candy lovers are likely already looking forward to October for sugary Halloween treats and celebrations, Chicago's Water Tower Place will have something sweet to be excited for as well. Beginning Oct. 4, the shopping center will be hosting "Hershey Super Sweet Adventure," a "unique indoor play experience" that takes...
Kirk Franklin’s Reunion Tour Lights Up Chicago with Gospel Legends
Kirk Franklin performs at The Reunion Tour at UIC’s Credit Union 1 Arena (Photo Credit: Instagram). The Credit Union 1 Arena at the University of Illinois at Chicago is the school’s home for basketball, but on Friday (Sept. 20th), the venue was transformed into a place of worship as gospel music lovers gathered to see Kirk Franklin’s Reunion tour.
Weird Al Yankovic to stop in Chicago suburbs on newly-announced 2025 tour
Iconic 1990s musician "Weird" Al Yankovic, known for his parodies of popular songs, will hit the tour circuit in 2025, with a stop at a venue in a Chicago suburb. The “Bigger & Weirder” tour will kick off in Las Vegas in June of 2025, according to an announcement. Sunday, June 29, the Yankovic is set to play at Ravinia Festival in suburban Highland Park, according to his website. Fans interested in purchasing tickets can sign up for alerts when the on-sale date arrives.
ROBERT AND PENELOPE STEINER FAMILY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES ENDOWMENT TO SUPPORT CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ON EVE OF 60th EDITION
New $2 Million Endowment First in Organization's History, Supports Artistic Director Role for Longest-Running Competitive Festival in North America. CHICAGO, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinema/Chicago, the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, today announced the largest gift in its history, a pledge to create a $2 million endowment from the Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation. The endowment will establish a permanent fund to support the Festival's Artistic Director position, currently held by Mimi Plauché.
The North Riverside Players are gearing up for ‘The Wedding Singer’
Whether you’re a fan of the Adam Sandler- and Drew Barrymore-led flick or just want to have some ‘80s-inspired fun, keep an eye out for the North Riverside Players’ upcoming production of “The Wedding Singer.”. Coming to the stage at the North Riverside Village Commons from...
Marz Community Brewing In McKinley Park Celebrates 10th Anniversary
McKINLEY PARK — To refer to Marz Community Brewing and Spirits Co. simply as a beverage company would be doing it a great disservice. Sure, Marz makes tasty, handcrafted beers, many of which have earned iconic status. It also produces ready-to-drink cocktails, kombucha, shrub sodas, seltzers and hemp-derived beverages at its McKinley Park brewery and taproom, 3630 S. Iron St.
ABC7 celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with special Our Chicago: Lideres Innovadores
ABC 7 CHICAGO celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of news stories, vignettes and a half-hour special, "OUR CHICAGO: LIDERES INNOVADORES.''OUR CHICAGO: LIDERES INNOVADORES' will be hosted by ABC 7 anchor Mark Rivera and meteorologist Jaisol Martinez with contributions from anchor anchors Rob Elgas, Tanja Babich and reporter, Michelle Gallardo. The half-hour special offers a rich tapestry of stories highlighting members of Chicago's vibrant Latino community, airing twice on ABC 7, Sunday, September 29, from 11:00-11:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 6, from 4:30-5:00 p.m. It will also be available on abc7chicago.com and ABC 7's connected TV apps.The Monochrome Brewing...
Explore Wicker Park’s Polish History During Free Walking Tours Next Week
WICKER PARK — For decades, the Wicker Park area was known as Chicago’s “Polish Downtown,” where hundreds of stores, taverns and civic organizations set up shop to serve the neighborhood’s massive Polish and Polish-American populations. While many of those businesses and groups have since shut...
September 26 birthday horoscope and your daily astrology
IF SEPTEMBER 26 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Reach a state of balance and calm during the upcoming two to three weeks. You may have the opportunity to present deep feelings that could shift the perspective of others. Late October and early November might bring more social contacts into your circle as you enjoy group gatherings and local community events. Your common sense and business savviness could feel enhanced in the first half of December. This could possibly be a good time to reevaluate investments or to create strategies that improve profits and upgrade moneymaking activities. You might receive credit and recognition for a job well done and could feel safe and secure as the end of the year draws closer. Late December’s holidays might give you an opportunity to plan a romantic escapade with an affectionate partner or to take a vacation to an exotic or inspiring location.
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