Chicago Summer Events 2019

Chicago Summer Events 2019

One of the best reasons to live in Chicago is to enjoy the beautiful summer including the many outdoor events and festivals. Here is a list of some of what is happening around Chicago neighborhoods in 2019 July through September. Ongoing: Through Aug. 1 : 

The Flower of Hawaii | Theater Review | Chicago

The Flower of Hawaii | Theater Review | Chicago

Podcast theater review of “The Flower of Hawaii” features tenor Rodel Rosel and soprano Marisa Buchheit. An American premiere presented by “Folks Operetta” as part of their “Reclaimed Voices Series at Stage 773 on Belmont through July 14, 2019.

Foster Avenue Beach the Place and the Song

Foster Avenue Beach the Place and the Song

We are very happy that pop composer Steve Solomon has allowed us to use FOSTER AVENUE BEACH as the theme song for our Chicago Broadcasting Network podcasts. It was important for us to have a unique song that referenced Chicago in a meaningful but subtle 

Lunar New Year Celebration

Lunar New Year Celebration

Chicago is home to approximately 150,000 individuals who identify as Asian. This February was the beginning of the Lunar New Year hailed as The Year of the Pig according to the Chinese Zodiac. According to TheChineseZodiac.org, this is a great year to make money, and 

City of Chicago Golden Diners Program

City of Chicago Golden Diners Program

More than a meal Chicago’s Golden Diners Program provides an opportunity for seniors (over age 60) throughout the city to interact with the community and enjoy time outside their home. The program is funded by the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services. There 

My Chicago Parking Hero

My Chicago Parking Hero

I have two pet peeves when parking in Chicago. The first is the high cost, especially downtown, and the second is giving money to Chicago Parking Meters LLC which will probably go down in history as one of the worst business deals in history for the 

A Year in Chicago by Leff

A Year in Chicago by Leff

While doing some research about Chicago podcasts I found this short video on youtube by a guy named Leff who has done a few nice videos about the city we all love. This video is his first and is a nice overview of places he 

Glossier Pop-Up Shop in Chicago Through Oct 28th

Glossier Pop-Up Shop in Chicago Through Oct 28th

Glossier is evidently a popular skin care and make-up brand from NYC who has established a pop-up shop in Chicago that will be open through October 28, 2018. Seems like this is a big deal among the fashionistas so take a look at our video 

Video Tour of Chicago Millennium Park and More

Video Tour of Chicago Millennium Park and More

A teens-eye-view of Chicago from the host of Grace’s Room as she shares her first visit to Chicago including mini-golf a Millennium Park, a visit to American Girl and the Willis Tower as well as her first taste of deep dish pizza. Very cute well 

Talking With Scott Winterroth About Chicago Broadcasting Network

Talking With Scott Winterroth About Chicago Broadcasting Network

Executive Producer Reno Lovison talks with podcaster Scott Winterroth about the launch objectives of Chicago Broadcasting Network.

Bughouse Square Debate and Pop-Up Piano Recital

Bughouse Square Debate and Pop-Up Piano Recital

Washington Square Park near Walton and Clark Streets in Chicago featured a pop-up piano recital by The Lake Shore Music Studio thanks to Pianos in the Park. The popular Gold Coast location was also the site of the Newberry Library’s annual Bughouse Square Debates based 

Pete Wentz Favorite Chicago Spots

Pete Wentz Favorite Chicago Spots

Pete Wentz shows and tells you what to do if you have 48 hours in Chicago.