Architecture buffs, its that time of year again! Our Open House Chicago Bus Tour takes off at 10:15 AM on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20th. Besides the superb colors and the "oh goodness not more pumpkin again" jokes, October in Chicago means Open...
Heads up music heads! Come out and support the South Side Jazz Coalition in the Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center on Thursday the 29th at 4:30 PM! This is jazz as it was originally created: improvisational, rooted in the community, respectful of...
Okay so yeah, the Green Line. There is a LOT going on just below the surface. Much of the Green Line seems deserted, especially on the South Side. Getting on/off at Halsted, Ashland, 51st, and the like is just not the most fun thing. Unlike...
Art and the public way: how much is enough? As a fan of graffiti - not tagging, graffiti - I like the spirit of Chicago. The city government has not usually seemed mean or spiteful towards graffiti artists, and this allows for some great work...
Chicago is a city known for the influence of many immigrant groups. We dye the Chicago River green to honor the Irish immigrants, we have a lively Christkindl Market at Christmas due to the German influence, and Chicago strong and culturally rich African American community...
Navy Pier has really turned the corner. I never felt really comfortable sending tourists and fun-seekers to Navy Pier before just because it felt like a overrated place. Besides the children's museum and the Ferris Wheel - both great attractions - there was not much...
Wow what a fun-packed summer here in Chicago! I am fortunate enough to have a friend coming to visit from Beijing, and so I was searching (as I eternally am) for things to do in downtown Chicago in the next few weeks. I am stunned...
[envira-gallery id="14657"] [gallery ids="14965,3735,10561,3537"] The glorious - albeit brief - summer fun window has opened in Chicago! That is one of the things I enjoy the most about my fair city...
[gallery ids="14927,14918,14924,14922,14919,14916"] Just got back from a solo jaunt to Oaxaca. What a fantastic place! Even for Mexico - a country where each state already has a stunning variety of regional dishes - Oaxaca stood out. I also had the pleasure of visiting 6 different palenques where...
A lot of having a tour company is, of course, planning and executing awesome tours! But, maybe the coolest part is the people you meet. I never fail to be amazed at how much people love knowing about Chicago, even people who have been here...