March 2011
5 posts
Galena's Inn At Irish Hollow Is An Idyllic Escape... →
Since staying at the Inn at Irish Hollow in Galena I’ve tried to think of ways to describe the experience, but only one word seemed to truly capture our stay:
idyllic: 1856,…
Dive Into Nisei Lounge →
Not only is Nisei Lounge Wrigleyville’s oldest bar, it was also
voted the best dive bar in Wrigleyville. You may not even notice Nisei
when you wander past because it doesn’t have…
Taste of TLT Weekend Edition - March 25, 26 & 27,... →
It’s Friday, and you know that means? We tell you where to go all weekend long!
Tonight check out TLT’s very own Mafia Hairdresser at The Playground Theater. Each Friday the…
Be A Smarteys-Pants: Chicago-based Start-up helps... →
Money is a touchy subject, especially now when finances are tight all around. It’s particularly tough for the recent college graduate and for alumna years later who are still…
Charity Chat Episode 23: Connections for Abused... →
Nationally one in every four women suffers from domestic abuse. Two thirds of all people know someone who’s a victim. In Chicago the city’s domestic violence hotline receives 2500…
January 2011
1 post
Art Institute of Chicago Free In January: http://ping.fm/PkMrO
December 2010
1 post
When Giving Is A Total “Shams”: Free music/concert from The Giving Tree Band and The Shams Band http://ping.fm/FkHnq
November 2010
1 post
Charity Chat Episode 12: Global Alliance of Artists: http://ping.fm/OOdFB
October 2010
1 post
What’s on TLT: Nourish: Meals On Wheels Celebrity Chef Ball: http://ping.fm/C07Go
April 2010
1 post
Bunny Hop a Hippity Hoppening Success: http://ping.fm/PQI0q
February 2010
3 posts
RT @tokyofan: won’t you look at that, google “food specials Chicago” and amazing @thelocaltourist is 1st response. #duh
@_ieda *sigh* Baryshnikov is amazing. May have to rent White Nights now.
@briankmarshall You’ve actually got me stumped. Let me ask around!
January 2010
6 posts
RT @n9tog: @thelocaltourist Continental Restaurant, Buffalo Grove. 2nite: all sales donated 2 help victims in Haiti. http://ow.ly/10e5L
Rockit’s Chilifest to help the hungry: http://ping.fm/jabqt
Reading @alanlcarter ‘s review of the Chicago Boat show & I can’t get the image of mom in an Airstream out of my head http://ow.ly/Yb7M
“…all, it’s free and is available to everyone 24 hours a day 7 days a week.” REALLY @comcastcares? U think that’s OK when there R issues?
Chicago Originals Restaurant Week(s) begins today: http://ping.fm/XKiEH
Crash Kings Ticket Giveaway!: comment by 2pm http://ping.fm/sRPy2
December 2009
21 posts
Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival- a blue chip... →
I WENT TO THE CHICAGO BLUEGRASS AND BLUES FESTIVAL SATURDAY AND DUDE IT WAS AWWWSSSOOOMMMEE!!!
Sorry, but 12 hours of nonstop amped up guitars does something to your eardrums. The 2nd annual…
TIDINGS OF TAP is a Loveable Holiday Treat →
Chicago Tap Theatre presents their annual holiday show this weekend at the University of Illinois Chicago Theatre. I had the opportunity to preview it at their rehearsal last weekend – and even in…
Rick Bayless just keeps getting better, and... →
It’s 1am. You’ve just listened to some great jazz at Underground Wonder Bar or tried some retro cocktails at The Drawing Room. Maybe you’ve done a few shots at Shenanigans or danced the…
More Live Music Giveaways! UPDATED →
I’m just in a festive giving spirit these days. The proof is that today I’m giving away tickets to not one, but TWO great concerts tomorrow!
Feeling funky? Then be one of the first three people to email
More Live Music Giveaways! UPDATED →
I’m just in a festive giving spirit these days. The proof is that today I’m giving away tickets to not one, but TWO great concerts tomorrow!
Feeling funky? Then be one of the first three people to email
TIDINGS OF TAP is a Loveable Holiday Treat →
Chicago Tap Theatre presents their annual holiday show this weekend at the University of Illinois Chicago Theatre. I had the opportunity to preview it at their rehearsal last weekend – and even in…
TIDINGS OF TAP is a Loveable Holiday Treat →
Chicago Tap Theatre presents their annual holiday show this weekend at the University of Illinois Chicago Theatre. I had the opportunity to preview it at their rehearsal last weekend – and even…
Rick Bayless just keeps getting better, and... →
It’s 1am. You’ve just listened to some great jazz at Underground Wonder Bar or tried some retro cocktails at The Drawing Room. Maybe you’ve done a few shots at Shenanigans or danced the…
'Tis The Season for FREE Tickets to Viva... →
Has all of this snow gotten you into the holiday spirit? No? Well, maybe tickets to Viva Christmas will! The concert featuring El Vez, Los Straitjackets, and The Lovely Elvettes (which is…
‘Tis The Season for FREE Tickets to Viva Christmas!, be a fan or subscribe to win http://ping.fm/H1Upl
Rush & Division welcomes "Happy Hookers" →
Happy Holidays! Now you can find a Happy Hooker on Rush & Division without worrying about being arrested.
Daley hasn’t gone soft and this isn’t some newfangled experiment; the “Happy Hookers”…
There's the beef →
If you were born any time before 1980 you recognize my lame reference to that old Wendy’s ad. If you weren’t, then you have no idea that there’s any reference at all. Either way, the title still…
TLT Live Music Showcase on Thursday! →
I’ve been away the last week “Writing The Rails” with David Kav. We took an Amtrak tour to Memphis, stopping at college towns along the way and raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research…
TLT Live Music Showcase on Thursday!: http://ping.fm/CzgaP
Ho-Ho-Holy Cow! →
Looking for a holiday gift for your favorite baseball fan? Today only Harry Caray’s online store is offering their hats and visors for only $8. Know a lot of fans? Spend $49 or more and the…
Chicago French Market Opens Today →
Commuters have a new shopping option on their way home from downtown Chicago. The Chicago French Market is a collection of vendors in the newly developed MetraMarket. It focuses on local farmers…
Anthony Bourdain's For Sale →
If you want to get up close and personal with Anthony Bourdain, now’s your chance. Bid on the pit seats for his April show at The Chicago Theatre and you’ll get to meet the man who has No…
Blue Chicago Consolidating →
I’ve always thought it was interesting - and pretty cool - that Blue Chicago had two locations just a couple of blocks apart, one at 536 North Clark and one at 736 North Clark. They were both closed…
One Man, One Guitar, A Train - and Me →
I’m sitting in Maui Wowi right now at a table lined with pizzas in a room filled with people listening to a wonderful singer/songwriter. This is the send-off concert for Writing The Rails. David Kav…
Space for Lease becomes Space for Art →
Everywhere you turn there are “Space For Lease” signs. They’re in every neighborhood in Chicago, but now one neighborhood is turning those empty, dust-gathering spaces into a cultural experience.
The Only Event That Takes You To The Top of Mt.... →
Come to this event and your name will be on the flag I unfurl at the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro! PeaceSpa.org is hosting the evening to support my trek to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise…
November 2009
42 posts
The Only Event That Takes You To The Top of Mt.... →
Come to this event and your name will be on the flag I unfurl at the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro! PeaceSpa.org is hosting the evening to support my trek to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise…
Space for Lease becomes Space for Art →
Everywhere you turn there are “Space For Lease” signs. They’re in every neighborhood in Chicago, but now one neighborhood is turning those empty, dust-gathering spaces into a cultural experience.
Space for Lease becomes Space for Art: http://ping.fm/RHg5U
Christkindl Market opens today! →
This traditional German market is a perennial favorite, and it opens today in Daley Plaza! Modeled after the Nuremburg Christmas market, which dates back to 1545, the Christkindlmarket offers…
Christkindl Market opens today! →
This traditional German market is a perennial favorite, and it opens today in Daley Plaza! Modeled after the Nuremburg Christmas market, which dates back to 1545, the Christkindlmarket offers…
For the Chicagoan Who Has Everything →
The Chicago History Museum has come up with the perfect gift for people who love Chicago: a piece of our past. With their “Adopt An Artifact” program, anyone can be responsible for preserving the…
Come on and take a free ride →
Chicago is home to more bars per capita than just about every other city in the U.S. If you’ve been out on a Saturday night, then you know this is a case of supply meeting demand. We Chicagoans do…
75 cent Cheezeborgers & Beer. Happy Hour, anyone? →
Billy Goat Tavern turns 75 years old today, and to celebrate they’re offering cheeseburgers and beer for 75 cents each. That should make for a very happy hour. So happy that the curse of the…
Ten bucks off hit show CALLS TO BLOOD by The New... →
One of the “it” theater companies in town is offering ten bucks off their hit show CALLS TO BLOOD. It’s an original work that could be a great intro to theater for a t.v. lover - it’s straight…
75 cent Cheezeborgers & Beer. Happy Hour, anyone? →
Billy Goat Tavern turns 75 years old today, and to celebrate they’re offering cheeseburgers and beer for 75 cents each. That should make for a very happy hour. So happy that the curse of the…