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Celebrate National Cinema Day This Weekend With $4 Movies

Movies have the power to transport us to different worlds, evoke emotions, and offer a brief escape from reality. On National Cinema...
Blackstone Hotel

Valentine’s Day at The Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel

The Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel Spend the night at a classic Chicago landmark right across the street from Grant Park and close to shopping and...

Dine at The Patio at Café Brauer With Pond Views of the Nature Boardwalk...

Situated directly south of the Lincoln Park Zoo, The Patio at Café Brauer (2021 North Stockton) is the perfect lunch or dinner spot that...

Inside the Intimate Dinner Party at City Hall That Unveiled The All-New Lincoln Aviator

On October 3rd, Lincoln unveiled the all-new Lincoln Aviator at a private dinner to a select group of tastemakers at City Hall...
Joffrey Ballet Nutcracker Art on theMart 2020

What to Do to Celebrate Christmas in Chicago 2020

Christmas in Chicago is typically magical—and this year doesn't need to be different. Celebrating the holidays is not canceled; it's only re-imagined...

Kayak Chicago During Your Next Vacation

Seeing the city in a different way--even after living here for 15 years, is always at the top of my list. Kayaking downtown, weaving...
Floating Cinema Chicago

A Pop-up Floating Cinema Is Coming to Chicago, Other Cities

We firmly believe in the notion, ask and you shall receive. In early July, we wrote about a floating cinema that was...
John Kinzie Hotel Chicago - Luxeroom

Kinzie Hotel – Chicago Inspired Design

Between the magnificent mile and River North restaurants, the Kinzie Hotel is opening its doors and bringing Chicago history and decor to your entire...
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois

Spending the Day at Six Flags Great America

When it comes to thrills, Six Flags Great America in Illinois is all about exhilaration and entertainment. The park is a smorgasbord of roller...

Grant Park Musical Festival Chicago – Free Classical Music Concert Series

If you're looking for something amazing (and free) to do this summer, look no further than the Grant Park Music Festival - the only...

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Rio de Janeiro Carnival Is on Now

Check out this video from one of my favorite TV shows, Globe Trekker.  Ian Wright immerses himself in the Sambadrome during Carnival in Rio de...