Jan 23-29: This Week’s Family Event Picks You Should Check Out in Chicago

Tweet 2012 Lunar New Year Parade Chicago Chinatown Archer/Wentworth 1/29/12 1:00pm – 3pm The 2012 Lunar New Year Parade celebrating the Year of the DRAGON 4710 will include marching bands, floats, lions teams, a mystical dragon, and Miss Friendship Ambassador. Please join us to welcome the New Year as we convey GUNG HEI FAT CHOI [...]

Vertigo Sky Lounge’s Ice Bar Re-launched! [pics]

Tweet As Chicago restaurants and bars entice customers with the idea of a warm environment to huddle in with friends,the Dana Hotel & Spa decided to relaunch Vertigo Sky Lounge’s Ice Bar instead. Yeah, that’s right, a bar made of ice. In January. In Chicago. The Re-Launch party called Fire & Ice Event was held on [...]

The Magic of Selznick, Barnum, Shakespeare, and more in Chicago

TweetWhile there are many places in Chicago to take the family to, here are four unique events your family should not miss! The Houdini Box January 24-March 4, 2012 Recommended for ages 5 and up The Mercury Theatre 3745 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago Directed by Blair Thomas. Book and Lyrics by Hannah Kohl, Music by [...]

Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Chicago – Year of the Dragon 4710

Tweet This year’s Chicago Chinatown is not just celebrating another Chinese New Year 4710  the Year of The Dragon (the most auspicious Chinese symbol of all) but this Chinatown is also celebrating its Centennial year of existence in Chicago. 100 years! Signs of the first Chinese community in 1880 started in the loop area particularly around Van [...]

5 Must See Family Events in Chicago

Tweet Nancy Drew and the Sign of the Twisted Candles DePauls Merle Reskin Theatre 60 E. Balbo Drive Chicago, (312) 922-1999 Playing select dates January 14 – February 28. Nancy Drew must search every corner of a spooky mansion to solve the mystery of a 100-year-old man’s disappearing fortune. Will solving the case jeopardize her [...]

Sultry Winter Nights in Chicago at Nacional 27

TweetIt was Salsa Night at Nacional 27 and Chef Chico Vilchez unveiled a sizzling new menu for dinner service and the Chicagonistas were invited to check them out. We started off with a Ceviche Sampling platter and followed by some delicious chorizo empanada and tiny tacos for appetizers. For entree, I sampled the  Center Cut [...]

Candy you ate as a kid®

  • Other Recent Articles

  • Get to Know few Chicago Startups & win Electricity for a Year from Power2Switch!

    Get to Know few Chicago Startups & win Electricity for a Year from Power2Switch!

    Tweet In recent years Chicago has been a major hub for startup companies. It’s not San Francisco but we have got our share of great companies coming out of creative minds here. Here are 3 startups that got our attention for being creative, useful and made in Chicago! DreamChamps‘ tagline is life’s too short to [...]

  • Cleaning after Life’s Messy Moments

    Cleaning after Life’s Messy Moments

    Tweet Parenthood stories are never without the embarrassing messy baby/mom moments. Those once eventful (or maybe stressful) experience are now chucked in my funny memories to share with others who can relate. I still vividly remember on braving a newborn in tow while wearing an ivory colored bridesmaid dress for my girlfriend’s wedding. Let’s just [...]

  • Chicagonista Holiday Party with Friends @ Bella Luna [pics]

    Chicagonista Holiday Party with Friends @ Bella Luna [pics]

    TweetThe annual Chicagonista Holiday Party was held this past Saturday at Bella Luna Cafe. Thanks to our sponsor TimetoPlayMag.com, we were able to invite all of our good friends to cheer in the holidays. Jim Silver, Time To Play’s Editor-In-Chief also known as the Toy Expert was there to welcome everyone and gave good cheer [...]

  • All Recent Articles