Free Tickets from Jam Productions
Monday March 31, 2008
Jam Productions, which is hq'd here in Chicago, is the country's largest independent producer of live concerts. But, more importantly, they also give away free tickets to many of the ... Read More
Weekend Picks: Earth Hour, Spring Escape, Hubbard Street Dance Company
Thursday March 27, 2008
For Thursday, March 27 to Sunday, March 30, 2008
One SixtyBlue Turns Ten
Green City Market and Chicagourmets Join One SixtyBlue to Celebrate
Thursday, March 27
6pm to 9pm
One SixtyBlue
1400 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL
Tickets ... Read More
Cubs Opening Day: Break Out the Face Paint
Wednesday March 26, 2008
Forget the groundhog, there is no surer sign of spring than opening day at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs host Milwaukee this coming Monday, March 31 at 1:20 pm for ... Read More
City Hosts First Affordable Neighborhood Expo on Saturday, March 29
Monday March 24, 2008
In a municipal smack down to the bad news coming out of the housing market, the City of Chicago's Department of Housing announced their 2008 series of seven FREE conventions ... Read More
Juried Call for Artists: Studio Space Available
Saturday March 22, 2008
Applications are due Monday, April 1, 2008 for 22 working studio spaces at the River East Art Center. Sizes range from 132 square feet to 477 square feet, with accompanying ... Read More
Weekend Picks: Chicano Art, Twisted Tassel Burlesque Festival, Jill Scott, Swan Lake
Thursday March 20, 2008
THURSDAY, MARCH 20 to SUNDAY, MARCH 23
1. Con Safos (With Respect): Contemporary Chicano Art
Opening Night, Thursday, March 20
6pm to 8:30pm
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th Street, Chicago, IL
FREE
2. ... Read More
Chicago Asks Business Owners to Take Green Survey
Tuesday March 18, 2008
If you own a business and pay for the disposal of your refuse, you are invited to take the City of Chicago's waste survey. On the face, it may not ... Read More
Chicago Named a Top Ten Walking City
Tuesday March 18, 2008
Wendy Bumgardner, About.com's Guide to Walking, points out that a recent survey by the American Podiatric Medical Association and Prevention magazine has identified Chicago as one of the top ten ... Read More
Weekend and St. Pat's Day Picks: Nuevo Folk, Crip Slam, St. Pat's Parade
Thursday March 13, 2008
FRIDAY, MARCH 14 to MONDAY, MARCH 17
1. St. Patrick's Day (and Weekend) Events, Parade, and Great Things to Do
2. Luna Negra Dance Theatre - Nuevo Folk - One ... Read More
Only 8,217 St. Patrick's Day Millionaire Raffle Tickets Left
Wednesday March 12, 2008
The Illinois Lottery has launched a special raffle for Monday, March 17, St. Patrick's Day, that will give $1 million to four lucky winners. The Lottery is touting this as ... Read More
Why "Mic" the Acoustically Perfect Auditorium Theatre?
Tuesday March 11, 2008
Nick G., the Joffrey Ballet sound guy (aka "da sound guy") explains why in the Joffrey Ballet's official blog, J Pointe. His insider's take on decision-making in the famed Adler ... Read More
Chicago Neighborhood Tours: Bronzeville, Pullman, the Chicago Fire and More
Monday March 10, 2008
The City of Chicago has announced the 2008 schedule of its popular neighborhood tours. All the tours depart from the Chicago Cultural Center at 77 E. Randolph Street in ... Read More
Chicago Weekend Picks: Delmark Records' Anniversary, South Side Irish Parade, Click Ball
Thursday March 6, 2008
FRIDAY, MARCH 7 to SUNDAY, MARCH 9
Delmark Records 55th Year Celebration
Featuring Jimmy Johnson, Jimmy Dawkins, Byther Smith, Tail Dragger, Little Arthur Duncan, Shirley Johnson & more
Buddy Guy's Legends
754 S. Wabash, ... Read More
Spring Forward Your Clock
Thursday March 6, 2008
Just a reminder: Set your clocks forward by one hour on Saturday night/Sunday morning this weekend as Daylight Saving Time Begins.
Hey, isn't it Daylight "Savings" Time? Nope. Read more about ... Read More
New Look for CPL Online
Wednesday March 5, 2008
The Chicago Public Library recently unveiled its new website. It's so, um, less library-ish than the previous one.
Happy Birthday, Chicago!
Tuesday March 4, 2008
Enjoy your old friend today as she's turning 171. Chicago was originally incorporated as a town on August 12, 1833 with a population of 350. But, we celebrate ... Read More