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Winter Art Festival Friday - Sunday December 2nd, 3rd, 4th

The Winter Art Festival takes place Friday December 2nd noon to 7pm, and Saturday & Sunday December 3rd, and 4th 10am-5pm. This is an indoor art and fine craft show in Highland Park, Illinois

The LARGEST Jewelery Fashion & Accessory Show Is Only Weeks Away - Register Today!

The largest Jewelery Fashion & Accessory show takes place October 20th -23rd at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Chicago. Hours are Thursday 10am-5:30pm and Friday through Sunday 9:30am- 5:30pm. Register today.

Applebee's Deal - Two Entrees and Appetizer for $20 :)

Available at participating locations only. Please visit Applebees website for complete deal and availability at your Applebees location.

Highwood Last Call Art Fair

The Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival takes place Saturday & Sunday September 10th and 11th 10am-5pm. Located in Highwood.

Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival

The Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival takes place Saturday & Sunday September 10th and 11th 10am-5pm. Located in downtown Downers Grove.

Port Clinton Art Festival Saturday & Sunday August 27th and 28th

Port Clinton Art Festival takes place Saturday & Sunday August 27th and 28th 10am-5pm. Located in downtown Highland Park.

Olive Garden $2 Off Any Two Paninis Coupon

Print this Olive Garden Coupon and receive $2 off any two paninis through October 7th, 2011. See coupon for details.

The Golden Triangle Sidewalk Sale Through August 27, 2011

The Golden Triangle Sidewalk sale continues through August 27th. For sale are rare and antique furnishings with up to 70% off. The golden Triangle is located at 330 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60654

HOURS: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 10-6, Thurs 10-7, Sat 10-5
ParkING: One hour FREE PARKING with validation during store hours

Steak 'n Shake Deals

- 1/2 Price Happy Hour Day&Night: All Shakes and Drinks weekdays 2- 4pm and 2- 4am
- Kids eat free all weekend: Dine-in only..one kids meal for every $8 spent
- All you can eat pancakes for just $3.99
- $1 iced tea

Visit Steak ‘n Shake website for details

Chicago Summer Dance In Grant Park Through September 18th

Chicago SummerDance takes place each Thursday at Grant Paark through September 18. Enjoy an introductory one-hour dance lesson by professional instructors followed by two hours of live music and dancing. Chicago SummerDance is located in the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park, at 601 S. Michigan Avenue. Events occur every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening, from 6 to 9:30 pm and on each Sunday afternoon from 4 to 7 pm, weather permitting. Admission is free.

Discount Six Flags Great America Tickets At Jewel-Osco

Purchase your Six Flags Great America Tickets at the customer service desk of your local Jewel-Osco for $38.10 (includes tax*) Visit your local Jewel-Osco for tickets and details.
* check your local Jewel-Osco for price with tax

Tour Chicago With Bobby’s Bike Hike

Since the summer of 2002, Bobby’s Bike Hike has offered a unique perspective on the sights and attractions of Chicago, incorporating quality information, group interaction, and most of all, fun.

Tours are offered during summer and vary between two to four hours based on the tour you select. Riders of all ages and fitness levels will find relaxed-pace tours enjoyable. Bobby’s hand-selected guides make brief stops at Chicago’s most popular sights, providing light-hearted commentary that will keep you entertained and “in the know.” Price includes bike rental. Visit Bobby’s Bike Hike website for schedule and details.

Museum Of Contemporary Art - Tuesdays On The Terrace 5:30 - 8:00pm

Every Tuesday evening through September 27th, The Museum of Comtemporary Art(MCA), Chicago, has a series of live jazz concerts. These free concerts take place from 5:30 to 8 pm on the terrace and are hosted by local radio personalities and feature some of Chicago’s finest jazz musicians. The event offers gourmet outdoor dining catered by Puck’s on the MCA’s terrace and in the sculpture garden. A dinner buffet, featuring fresh, locally grown produce, is available for $23 per person. Tables are limited—call 312.397.4034 for reservations.

Folks can bring a blanket or rent a lawn chair ($5 each) and relax in the garden. Other food such as hamburgers, hotdogs, snacks, and sides may be purchased from the outdoor grill, along with cold beverages, wine, and seasonal cocktails from the cash bar on the lower terrace. Please visit the MCA website for details.

Illinois State Fair

While a drive out of Windy City, the Illinois State Fair has plenty of entertainment, ranging from live music to auto and horse races to tractor pulls, also food vendors, a kids corner, competitions, carnival rides, demonstrations, animal exhibits and more.Through August 20th one can purchase a Mgapass. See Illinois State Fair website for details.

Free Exhibit At Navy Pier Fridays And Saturdays Thru August 28th, 2011

The Chicago Council on Science and Technology in partnership with the Belgrade Committee of Chicago Sister Cities international presents The Genius Spark of Nikola Tesla a traveling exhibit of one of the world’s most celebrated scientists in its first U.S. visit. Historic artifacts from The Tesla Museum in Belgrade, Serbia highlight the historic exhibition on the life and work of the Serbian-American physicist, engineer and inventor who efficiently illuminated the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 using alternating current. See website for details.

Fridays and Saturdays : 10 a.m. – midnight (ends August 28th). Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays : 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. (ends August 28th)

Family Fun Festival At Millennium Park Thru August 21st, 2011

Throughout the day, families can also take part in hands-on art projects and garden activities (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) with regional museums and cultural organizations.

Activities: family performances, music, dance, reading circle, etc. See Family Fun Festival Details.

Free Movies In The Park

August 19th (“How to Train Your Dragon” at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 2820 E. 98th St.)
August 19th (“Michael Jackson’s This Is It!” at Lowe Park, 5203 S. Lowe Ave.)
August 19th (“Yogi Bear” at Harris Park, 6200 S. Drexel Blvd.)
August 20th (“Despicable Me” at Wrightwood Park, 2534 N. Greenview Ave.)
August 20th (“Hachi: A Dog’s Tale” at Berger Park, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd.)
August 20th (“The Social Network” at Harold Washington Park, 5200 S. Hyde Park Blvd.)
August 21st (“Despicable Me” at Churchill Field, 1825 N. Damen Ave.)
August 23rd (“A Raisin in the Sun” at Grant Park’s Grove 5, Balbo Avenue and Columbus Drive)
August 23rd (“Yogi Bear” at Donovan Park, 3620 S. Lituanica Ave.)
August 23rd (“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” at Fulton River Park, 601 W. Kinzie St.)
August 24th (“Despicable Me” at River Park, 5100 N. Francisco Ave.)
August 24th (Latino Film Festival Selection TBA at Kilbourn Park, 3501 N. Kilbourn Ave.)
August 24th (“The Wiz” at South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Drive)
August 25th (“Raiders of the Lost Ark” at Lake Shore Park, 808 N. Lake Shore Drive)
August 25th (“The Wizard of Oz” at Oz Park, 2021 N. Burling St.)
August 25th (“How to Train Your Dragon” at McGuane Park, 2901 S. Poplar Ave.)
August 26th (“The Blind Side” at Athletic Field, 3546 W. Addison St.)
August 26th (“2012″ at Clarendon Park, 4501 N. Clarendon Ave.)
August 26th (“The Karate Kid” at Golden Gate Park, 13000 S. Eberhart Ave.)
August 27th (“My Fair Lady” at Jonquil Park, 1023 W. Wrightwood Ave.)
August 30th (“50 First Dates” at Ward Park, 630 N. Kingsbury St.)
August 30th (“The Karate Kid” at DuSable Museum, 740 E. 56th Pl.)
August 30th (“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” at Grant Park’s Grove 5, Balbo Avenue and Columbus Drive)
August 31st (“The Karate Kid” at Jesse Owens Park, 2032 E. 88th St.)
August 31st (“Wall-E” at Willye White Park, 1610 W. Howard St.)

Chicago Air and Water Show August 20 & 21st 2011

The Chicago Air and Water Show takes place Saturday and Sunday, August 20-21, 2011 10am to 3pm. The show is presented by the City of Chicago and Shell Oil Products U.S and is the the largest FREE show of its kind in the United States. The show can be viewed along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach as the focal point.

This year’s performers include:
•U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
•U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights
•U.S. Navy Leap Frogs Parachute Team
•Aeroshell Aerobatic Team
•Bill Stein Airshows Zivko Edge 540
•Chicago Fire Department Air and Sea Rescue Team
•Dave Dacy in the Super Stearman
•The Firebirds (“extreme” style flying)
•Lima Lima Flight Team
•Matt Chapman Aerobatics
•Sean Tucker & Team Oracle

See details

Packer Schopf Gallery Two Day Art Exhibition Friday & Saturday August 19th and 20th

From Still Life To Real Life Ken Minami and his students will exhibit their art work at Packer Schopf Gallery Friday August 19th and on Saturday August 20th. Two Days Only! Gallery hours are 11:00 am – 5:30pm. Artist opening reception is Friday August 19th 5 to 8 pm; Artist closing reception is Saturday August 20th 3 to 5 pm. Packer Schopf Gallery is located at 942 West Lake Street., Chicago, IL 60607.

Lollapalooza Festival At Grant Park August 5-7th, 2011

Lollapalooza Festival takes at Grant Park August 5th, 6th and 7th. The festival events span over 115 acres, with multiple stages, and a ever-more diverse array of 130+ artists from hip-hop, electronica, reggae, indie, rock, modern roots, and many more. Fans can find a place to park their bicycle, hit the farmers market, grab some gourmet grub, peruse handmade arts and crafts and rock out to some of the best music in the world. Please vist the Lollapalooza Festival website for complete details.