Entries Tagged as ‘Local Attractions’

November 19, 2009

This Weekend in Chicago

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park, open until March 10, 2010 (weather permitting)

Just opened yesterday, the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink is now in its ninth season and draws more than 100,000 skaters annually. It is free to skate and open to the public. Skate rental is available for $10. The ice rink is located [...]

November 5, 2009

This Weekend in Chicago

There’s always something to do in the Windy City, and this weekend is no exception. This week we’ve headlined a classic silent film brought to life with music, great live shows in the area, and a fun art project for the whole family. Let’s get to it!
The Golem film screening with music by Fulcrum Point, [...]

October 30, 2009

Music in the City this Weekend

If you’ve got an itch for some live music on Halloween weekend, here are some live events in and around Chicago that are right up your alley.
Friday, October 30th:
Rob Thomas @ The Venue (Hammond, IN)

Type O Negative @ Metro
Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds w/ Frankie Beverly and Maze @ Arie Crown Theater
Saturday, October [...]

October 13, 2009

Video from The Ledge at the Willis Tower

The below video shows the view from 1,000 feet above Chicago’s streets. All that separates visitors from the forces of gravity is an inch and a half of glass. But it’s a strong inch and a half: each ledge supports up to 10,000 pounds, or roughly 43 Jay Cutlers.

If you’ve been [...]

July 31, 2009

This Weekend at Eastgate Village

Here are some great events going on near the South Loop!
Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx will be performing at the Arie Crown Theatre at McCormick Place on August 1st and 2nd. Chicago’s Arie Crown is one of Foxx’s 50-city stops during his “Blame It Tour 2009.” Foxx will perform at 8pm on August 1st, and 7:30pm on [...]