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Can you believe that it has already been a year since we last spoke? I'm sure all is well with you; it's been a pretty boring year since the last Localpalooza Chicago Showcase; I haven't been watching the news or any sports coverage...have I missed anything?

It’s hard to believe that it’s been ten years since the first A Day In The Country at The Hideout, but Sunday, June 25th marks a full decade for my big day of country music, barbecue, pie and drinkin’!

The beginning of summer is near and this Chicago nonprofit is inviting you to celebrate right! Join Girls 4 Science at their 6th Annual Garden Party Fundraiser and support Chicagoland girls who are pursuing a future in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs. Relish in the warm summer air with refreshing cocktails, delicious hors d'oeuvres and fun raffle prizes all while celebrating the hard work of Girls 4 Science students.

Dust off your clubs and break out your best golf attire for Chicago’s favorite summer event. Join Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation at the 26th annual “Play for the Cure” Golf Outing for an exciting day of golf, supporting research and educational programs for breast cancer.

This interest in movies is not an out-of-the-blue pipe dream. For many years he has been friends with and says he has learned much from such actor pals as David Schwimmer. He credits the local director, teacher and actress Joyce Piven with "giving me the basics" and he has for some time been taking acting lessons with Doug McDade, a longtime ensemble member of Shattered Globe Theatre.

Join me in celebrating my lovely acting teacher Joyce Piven & the 45th Anniversary of her iconic Piven Theatre Workshop

Hey there, Chicago! Layla Frankel here checking in with info on new releases, songwriter rounds and the Chicago music life.

Hello, Chicago! Liz Chidester of LIZ AND THE LOVELIES here to tell you what is going on with music, open mics, theatre, and podcasts in Chicago!

Ready to Pedal? On Saturday, April 8th, Spin to Break the Cycle takes over the iconic House of Blues Chicago uniting individuals, corporations and the greater Chicago community as together we help break the cycle and invest in the future of Chicago’s youth - creating stronger, safer, and healthier communities.

Hi, all. I’m songwriter/guitarist/saxophonist Wes John Cichosz (pronounced Chee-hoas). I’ve been part of Chicago’s music scene since I was a teenager and I’m proud to call the city my home, both musically and geographically. So thanks for checking me out here on A Chicago Thing.