The Local Tourist

Christkindl Market opens today!

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:40:12 -0500

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!

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:41:25 -0500

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

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:27:36 -0500

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

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:10:14 -0500

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?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:06:27 -0500

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 Colony

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:06:25 -0500

Ten bucks off hit show CALLS TO BLOOD by The New Colony:

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?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:38:30 -0500

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 Colony

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:38:29 -0500

Ten bucks off hit show CALLS TO BLOOD by The New Colony:

Save 50% at The Fifth Through Tomorrow

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:06:34 -0500

Save 50% at The Fifth Through Tomorrow:

The Fifth wants to be your friend and they want you to follow them. They’re not inviting you to stalk them…well, actually, they are.

Instead of launching a costly print campaign, the new…

City Gate Grille- a little sizzle in the 'burbs

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:06:34 -0500

City Gate Grille- a little sizzle in the 'burbs:

City Gate Grille is the latest dining option to open in the western fringes of Naperville. The restaurant is located in CityGate Center, a mixed use development just north of the IL. rte. 59 exit…

Save the (lunch) date

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:06:34 -0500

Save the (lunch) date:

Today I had the great good fortune to spend my lunch hour at Harris Theater. Danceworks Chicago and human beatbox Yuri Lane put on an amazing performance while I and several hundred others…

AlphaBeer is born

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:06:33 -0500

AlphaBeer is born:

When she worked downtown, every Friday night my mom would get on the 5:04 train. Over time she got to know others that took the same route, and if you’ve taken the Metra on a Friday you know that…

AlphaBeer is born

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:22:51 -0500

AlphaBeer is born:

Save 50% at The Fifth Through Tomorrow

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:22:56 -0500

Save 50% at The Fifth Through Tomorrow:

The Fifth wants to be your friend and they want you to follow them. They’re not inviting you to stalk them…well, actually, they are.

Instead of launching a costly print campaign, the new…

City Gate Grille- a little sizzle in the 'burbs

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:44:33 -0500

City Gate Grille- a little sizzle in the 'burbs:

City Gate Grille is the latest dining option to open in the western fringes of Naperville. The restaurant is located in CityGate Center, a mixed use development just north of the IL. rte. 59 exit…

Save the (lunch) date

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:05:56 -0500

Save the (lunch) date:

Today I had the great good fortune to spend my lunch hour at Harris Theater. Danceworks Chicago and human beatbox Yuri Lane put on an amazing performance while I and several hundred others…

Musicians at Work Forum

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:19:47 -0500

Musicians at Work Forum:

Being a musician is a tough job. There’s a lot more to it than just creating something people love to listen to. They have to find it first. That’s where tonight’s Musicians At Work Forum comes…

Save $5 on Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:49:24 -0500

Save $5 on Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival:

The Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival is less than a month away! You can see twenty-five bands on three stages over thirteen hours for $35. Actually, because you’re a Local Tourist (and you…

Save $5 on Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:02:20 -0500

Save $5 on Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival:

The Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival is less than a month away! You can see twenty-five bands on three stages over thirteen hours for $35. Actually, because you’re a Local Tourist (and you…

Growing Pains: Healing & Recovery

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:10:06 -0500

Growing Pains: Healing & Recovery:

Over the last year The Local Tourist has seen phenomenal growth. While this is wonderful, it’s also meant some growing pains. More users, more traffic, more content, and more community mean more…