“Why flamenco?!” May 2, 2016 The simple and truthful answer to that question is that life has a way of surprising you: I never forgot the first time I heard the sound of flamenco guitar, and after many years and countless trips to Seville to find out what this Andalusian art form was all about
Chicago Open Casting Call “Married at First Sight” April 27, 2016 Are you tired of all the endless dating apps & websites that bring you nothing but disappointment, as you just can't find THE ONE who is right for you? Are you ready for lasting love and marriage? The popular love documentary series MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT is currently casting for their newest season and this time, they have chosen Chicago and its singles!
CHICAGO SUBURB OF GLEN ELLYN CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF “LUCAS” ON APRIL 30TH! April 25, 2016 Did you work on "LUCAS" when it was filmed around Chicago and Glen Ellyn back in 1985? Or are you just a BIG FAN of the movie? Then come help the Glen Ellyn Historical Society celebrate the movie that started the careers of Jeremy Piven, Winona Ryder, Courtney Thorne-Smith, and former resident Tom Hodges!
Annual St. Jude Four Stars of Chicago Restaurant Extravaganza Continues the Fight Against Childhood Cancer April 21, 2016 Chicagoland foodies, this one’s for you! On Tuesday, May 3, join more than 900 Chicagoans at the Sheraton Grand Chicago to sample cuisine from top local restaurants, benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.
Oistrakh Symphony Special Performance of Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” on Mother’s Day April 19, 2016 Hello, readers of AChicagoThing. My name is Mina Zikri and I am the music director for the Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago. We’re the local orchestra with a mission to expand the classical repertoire.
Chicago Fire Soccer & Style Fashion Show April 14, 2016 Are you a Chicago Fire Soccer fan? Are you into fashion? Well this is an opportunity to see the players and coach of the 2016 Chicago Fire walk the runway!
Autism Speaks at Eyas Landing and Blue Bird Day’s First Annual Expressions Gala April 4, 2016 Did you know that 1 in 68 children are born with autism in the US? Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability impacting hundreds of families within our community on a daily basis. There is currently no cure for Autism Spectrum Disorder, but increasing research shows that early detection and high quality early intervention help children with autism overcome many obstacles.
Carlyle Takes the Stage at Goodman Theatre, April 2nd to May 1st March 29, 2016 Hi, Chicago! I’m Carlyle Meyers, an African American lawyer for the Republican Party. And yes you read that correctly, I am a Black Republican. I know what you’re thinking, and yes we exist…in fact, Black Republicans have been around since Abraham Lincoln…and we resurfaced this year with presidential hopeful Ben Carson (although he didn’t get very far).
Chicago’s Fire Hot Opera Record Release March 26, 2016 Greetings, readers! This is Kevan Eftekhari from the band Fire Hot Opera. For those of you who don’t know us, you may be asking yourself, “What is Fire Hot Opera? Is it an opera? Is it on fire? Is it hot?” Well, that’s what I’m here to explain today.
The Good Food Festival and Conference Engages & Educates Chicagoans about the Good Food Movement March 21, 2016 What is Good Food? Chicagoans not only embrace local and sustainable food, but they also want to know as much about where their food comes from as possible. This is the idea behind the Good Food Movement, which Chicago is celebrating this weekend! Local chefs, farmers, entrepreneurs, policy makers and consumers will come together to discuss the ever-popular topic of food at The Good Food Festival & Conference, the Midwest’s largest local & sustainable food trade show.
