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Broadway in Chicago
I am a theatre lover. I grew up participating in an after school theatre program, I majored in theatre in college and I have spent most of my career working for theatres. So it is always important to me to live in a city that supports and presents good live theatre. Needless to say, living [...]
A flashing new breed of Chicago Mobsters
“An estimated 1.8 million children are forced into prostitution and pornography, and 1.2 million are victims of trafficking” “An estimate of 150 million girls and 73 million boys under the age of 18 experience forced sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual violence every year.” “Over 100 million people annually fall into poverty because they have to [...]
Unconditional Encouragement
Springtime in Chicago starts the season of neighborhood runs and races of all lengths. Marathons, half marathons, 5Ks, you name it, opportunities to get out and run for a good cause abound across the city. This past weekend I participated in my very first 5K run/walk. I’m the first to admit, I am not a [...]
On the scene: Imagine Twenty-Ten fashion show
I was recently invited to the Imagine Twenty-Ten fashion show by the International Academy of Design. The red carpet greeted me and as I walked in the atmosphere blew my mind. After getting settled, I immediately started with the Muse design winners. The challenge was for the designers to take inspiration from a person and [...]
Little Branch Cafe
I have a confession. I don’t drink coffee. I know. GASP! I’ve never liked the taste and I far prefer Diet Dr. Pepper for my caffeine fix. (Because I’m classy like that.) I don’t like coffee…but I love coffeehouses. I love the smell of coffee (just not the taste!), the yummy muffins, cookies, etc. that [...]
Indulge On The Go With Chicago Chocolate Tours
Looking for something different to do with the girls, or a surefire Mother’s Day gift? Women and chocolate go together like, well, women and chocolate (no explanation needed)! Add in a guided walking tour on some of Chicago’s most interesting streets, and you’ve got Chicago Chocolate Tours. Founded in 2005 by native Chicagoan Valerie Beck, [...]
Just imagine the General Assembly is your kid puking
Come on parents, admit it. Before you had a child, the mere thought of having to deal with puke made you throw up a little in your mouth. But once that kid tells you, “Mom…Dad….” and BAM! There’s puke in your back seat, on the side of the toilet or even on the giant stuffed [...]
No Running Required
The morning of Saturday, April 24 I didn’t run or race. I didn’t wear my Garmin watch or put on my running shorts. Instead, I cheered for friends at the Race to Wrigley 5k and CARA Lakefront 10-mile races. Being a spectator or a volunteer at races is almost as fun as running in them. You [...]
Chicago’s very own Gourmet Goodies
Deliciously fascinating, a meal AND or a work of art as a gift? Is that possible with an apple, a pretzel, cupcake, or a scrumptious piece of chocolate? It certainly is! Mrs. Prindadables, and many other specialized companies, have managed to conquer the taste-bud and the eye, making us dig in our pockets for tasty, [...]
Cinco de Mayo recipes from Chicago chefs
Across the US, many people might equate Mexican food with fast food, but here in Chicago, we know better. Thanks to talented Mexican cuisine masters like Rick Bayless (Frontera), Freddy Sanchez (Adobo Grill), and Priscilla Satkoff (¡Salpicon!), Chicagoans are just as likely to choose a Mexican restaurant as they are a steak house for a [...]
