The Festival Of Aloha Brings The Pacific To Lincoln Squarephoto by cliff1066™ We know: your Hawaiian vacation plans fell through this year, and even making it to out to Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines has proven difficult. But as long as you can get to Lincoln Square you can still get a taste of the islands. The Festival... continue reading on Chicagoist
The Logan Theatre Marks Its Grand Opening Party With StyleThe newly remodeled theater has actually been back in business for a while now, but Thursday was the Grand Opening celebration. Since it was built in 1915 as the Paramount, the theater has been an entertainment hub for the neighborhood; and judging from the fancified digs, that won't change anytime... continue reading on Chicagoist
Properly Sauced: Cuban ApricotWe'd always thought that duty-free shops at airports were strictly for suckers. That is, until we spied some Cuban rum at Charles De Gaulle on our way back to Chicago. The United States' embargo against Cuba, initiated in 1959 and in place (with tiny interruptions) ever since, has had... continue reading on Chicagoist
Second Chance Theater: Siskel Film Center EditionNext month the Siskel Film Center will feature encore screenings of several movies that knocked our socks off the first time they were shown. Whether you missed them then, or want to take a fresh look at them on the big screen, it's time to block off some time... continue reading on Chicagoist
Northwest Chicago Film Society Announces Summer ScheduleFirst they got kicked out of their long-time home at the LaSalle Bank (aka Bank of America) Theater only to wind up at the beleaguered Portage Theater. You'd think someone had it in for the folks behind the Northwest Chicago Film Society. But they soldier on, showing classic and... continue reading on Chicagoist
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