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Arts in the Dark Parade prepares for 10th year of the Halloween event
Chicago’s cultural community will once again be celebrating Halloween in a unique way on Saturday. It’s the 10th year for the celebration, and this year the Arts in the Dark Parade will be down State Street from 6- 8 p.m on Saturday.
Giant Harry Potter Shop Opening in Chicago’s Most Iconic Spot
Attention all Potterheads! Get ready to dust off your wands, don your house scarves, and apparate to Chicago because the magical shopping experience of your dreams is about to become a reality. A brand-new, wizarding wonderland is opening its doors, promising to be more enchanting than a trip to Diagon...
Chicagoans share their memories of Bozo the Clown
From playing circus games on Bozo’s show to seeing Cookie with his wig off, listeners share stories that run the gamut. This weekend, Chicagoans can catch a celebration of the WGN icon and red-haired jester Bozo the Clown. The three-day event will be hosted by Chicago native and Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan and will feature actor David Arquette as Bozo himself.
Greet Baby Bison at Midewin, Chase a Waterfall or Help Rebuild a Prairie: 6 Picks for Outdoor Weekend Adventures
We usually organize this round-up of outdoor adventures in alphabetical order, county-wise, but we have a good reason for going out of order this week. Without further ado.... There are baby bison at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie!. Two calves were born in recent weeks, coming as quite a surprise considering...
Trick or treat yourself: Halloween and autumn-themed desserts to die for in October
Halloween in Chicago just got a lot more spooky and sweet with these bakeries and cafes serving specialty desserts for the season. Order themed desserts from these local places to serve at your upcoming Halloween parties.
Dance, steel, and spirit: The story of Chicago’s ‘Movement’ sculpture
A new 13-foot-tall stainless steel sculpture lives on the south side of Chicago. Pastor John F. Hannah of New Life Covenant Southeast commissioned renowned African artist Abiola Akintola to create the sculpture known as “Movement” that will live on the campus of New Life at 7621 South Greenwood Ave. Rolling out spoke to Pastor Hannah about what inspired the idea, what the sculpture means for the city and how art can heal.
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