All Entries in the "In the City" Category
Family Event, Sunday Walks Offer Colorful Tours of Garden in the City
In the southeastern end of Chicago’s Millennium Park is an urban oasis called the Lurie Garden.
The 5-acre garden pays homage to the city’s motto, “Urbs in Horto,” which translates to City in a Garden and refers to Chicago’s transformation from its flat and marshy origins to a bold and powerful city.
Every Sunday through September 19, [...]
Got Kids? Chicago Park District’s Got Saturday Events
You might not live in the house of your dreams, but you can build one out of sand during Sandtastic at the 63rd Street Beach on Saturday.
Sandtastic is a free outing hosted by the Chicago Park District that invites families to come build sand sculptures together.
There will be sand-sculpting tools already there, so just bring [...]
Downtown Chicago Continues to Transform Into Set
So, have you had a chance to get a glimpse of the movie Transformers 3 being shot in downtown Chicago?
The filming continues this weekend, which means city street closures and CTA bus reroutes.
There will also be low-flying helicopters from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday along the Chicago River, so be sure [...]
What’s All the Fuss About? See For Yourself!
No, this is not part of the Transformers 3 movie being filmed in downtown Chicago. It’s a piece of contemporary art currently on display in Chicago’s Pritzker Park.
It’s called EYE, and it’s a lifelike, three-story, eyeball sculpture created by internationally renowned and Chicago-based artist Tony Tasset.
Situated on the corner of State Street and Van Buren, [...]
Green It Up in Chicago’s Eco-Conscious Andersonville
It’s Green Week in Chicago’s greenest neighborhood, and there is eco-friendly fun all weekend long.
Residents and businesses in Andersonville have been showing their commitment to green living all week long through events, activities and demos during Green Week 2010.
The neighborhood has covered such green topics as energy efficiency, gardening, composting, sustainable food and more. Many [...]
