Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
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Chicago, IL, United States
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How to Spend the Ideal Weekend at Lake Geneva
The Wisconsin Dells may be Chicagoans’ water park capital, but Lake Geneva still ranks as the ultimate summer getaway, whatever your water-centric activity of choice — from paddleboarding and boating to tubing and jet skiing. Happier on land? You’ll find wine tasting, brewery tours, supper clubs, ziplining and quirky tours. Here’s everything worth doing. Where […] → Read More
Photographer Vashon Jordan Jr. Talks Through 6 Images That Define Chicago
Chicago photographer Vashon Jordan Jr. is only 23, but you've probably already seen his photographs of city life, especially Black Lives Matter protests. Here he discusses six of his favorite images. → Read More
How a Second-Generation Chicago Bluesman Survived a Year Without Gigs
Ronnie Baker Brooks is leaning back in his chair, blue fedora edged rakishly on the back of his head as he adjusts his microphone. “C’mon in, y’all!! It’s another Friday night at the Brooks Blues Basement!” He flashes a smile and announces some of the entering guests as they come online: “Wayne from Houston! Marcella […] → Read More
Where to celebrate Black History Month in Chicago
Chicago is a place where Black history comes to life. From the blues, jazz, and gospel music that fills clubs and churches, to historic landmarks in the famed Bronzeville neighborhood, to a museum dedicated to our African American history and art, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate Black culture and heritage in Chicago. While the city honors Black history all year round, February in… → Read More
10 Must-See Chicago Museum Exhibits
Chicago's world-class museums have a packed schedule of special exhibitions throughout the year. Check out what's in store this month. → Read More
6 Spots to Celebrate Black History Month in Chicago
Chicago is a place where black history comes to life. Here are a few ways to celebrate Black History Month with special exhibits, events, and shows. → Read More
6 Must-See Shows During Chicago Theatre Week
With more than 100 discounted shows during Chicago Theatre Week, it can be tough to narrow it down. Here's a round up of just a few must-see shows during Chicago Theatre Week 2019. → Read More
8 Chicago Restaurant Openings to Watch in 2019
Each year, dozens of exciting new Chicago restaurants are added to an already-booming culinary scene. Here’s a look at 8 of the most anticipated Chicago restaurant openings for 2019. → Read More
Celebrate the Illinois Bicentennial With These Chicago Landmarks
The state of Illinois celebrates its 200th birthday this year, but you don't have to travel too far to explore the state's history. → Read More
How to Spend Valentine's Day in 5 Chicago Neighborhoods
Feel the love in these Chicago neighborhoods. Here's how to spend a Valentine's day in each. → Read More
New Chicago: Hot Openings for 2018
As 2018 unfolds, take a look at some of what's new, hot and happening on the culture, urban, culinary, nightlife and hotel scenes. → Read More
4 Fantastic Dumplings to Try From Around The World
Chi-town may be the world capital for deep dish pizza but dumplings from around the world might just be our next culinary trademark. Chicago supplies a mind-blowing selection of dumpling versions and variations, including beet-juice infused varenyky from the Ukraine and whitefish stuffed gyoza from Japan. Inherit Chicago' s World Dumpling Fest (coming up October 7) offers up a stellar line up of… → Read More
Swing into the Last Days of Summer at Chicago Jazz Fest 2017
The end of the summer season pushes many locals to grab every last drop of outdoor fun and on Labor Day weekend, that means soaking up sublime rhythms at the Chicago Jazz Festival. This free event will fill the Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park with an impressive line-up of international, national and local artists from a broad spectrum of jazz categories. Consider these Jazz Fest… → Read More
Undercover Alfresco: Chicago Outdoor Dining Off the Beaten Path
Once the summer sun arrives in Chicago, every restaurant, eatery and bar in the city pulls out the sidewalk dining paraphernalia. You can barely walk down the street, there are so many summer cafés filled with excited diners lining the streets. Yes, alfresco dining is popular in Chi-town, but don't be fooled into thinking that all the outdoor offerings are easy to spot. Some are hidden by… → Read More
3X the Festival Fun at Fiesta Del Sol + Taste of Lincoln + Wicker Park Fest
Grab three times the summer goodness by visiting all three neighborhood festivals kicking off this weekend — Pilsen's Fiesta Del Sol , Lincoln Park's Taste of Lincoln and Wicker Park Fest Bask in the music and color of the largest Latino Fest in the Midwest at Fiesta Del Sol, sample an array of dishes while taking in local bands at Taste of Lincoln Park and stroll through the famously artsy… → Read More
Chicago Breakfast Restaurants
In Chicago, brunch is a sport that ranks right up there with the Bulls, Bears and Sox teams. Discovering the perfect brunch spot is a serious thing, and the city's restaurants scramble constantly to meet all the requirements for menus, drinks and ambiance. But beyond the perfect mimosa and ultimate avocado toast (more on those brunch trends here ), some diners want dishes that will satisfy their… → Read More
Swing into Fun With Chicago SummerDance
Nothing celebrates the joy of summer better than the annual Chicago SummerDance Festival. Combine the beauty of Grant Park's Spirit of Music Garden with warm weather and the fun of live music and dance, and you have the ultimate Chicago weekly summer event. And it's all free! → Read More
3 Summer Music Highlights: Make Music Chicago Fest + Maureen Choi + Les Nubians
Summer in Chicago means music flows everywhere, inside clubs and concert venues and through the streets and neighborhoods. Check out these great upcoming shows for your summer music fix, including a FREE festival that celebrates the season by presenting concerts all across the city for one music-filled day. → Read More
Intrigued by the Unusual? Plan a Trip to One of These Unique Chicago Museums
Chicago has world-class museums. You've probably explored some of the 300,000 works of art at the Art Institute of Chicago, and maybe you've learned about... → Read More
Discover Chicago's French Couture Designer at Chicago History Museum's Making Mainbocher Exhibit
Chicago's surprising fashion history is on elegant display at Chicago History Museum's landmark Making Mainbocher exhibit. Heralded by Vogue magazine as... → Read More