Windy City Smokeout, the award-winning country music and barbecue festival, returns to Chicago next week July 10–13, 2025, just outside the United Center! Produced by Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, this four-day event brings together 20+ national artists—including Grammy- and ACM-winning … [Read More...]
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Staycation at the Sophy in Hyde Park Chicago
What better place to staycation than "Obama Land." Hyde Park is known as being the residence of our 44th President, Barack Obama. The neighborhood is surrounded by … [Read More...]
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First Lady Cruises in Chicago
90 Years Strong: First Lady Returns to Chicago River and Lake Michigan on April 18 Chicago’s beloved First Lady sets sail for a milestone season—celebrating 90 years … [Read More...]
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Second Annual Chicago Fashion Week: Oct 9th – 19th
THE SECOND ANNUAL CHICAGO FASHION WEEK® RETURNS OCT. 9 - 19, 2025, HIGHLIGHTING CHICAGO'S FASHION INDUSTRY Today, Chicago Fashion Week® (CHIFW) announced a call for event submissions for the CHIFW event calendar, now open through Friday, Aug. 15. The … [Read More...]

Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort unveils Alto
Would you travel for a really cool dining experience? I would. I ventured 30 miles from downtown Chicago to Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort in East Hazel Crest, IL. I was invited to a media preview of the highly anticipated new restaurant … [Read More...]

CASA BACARDÍ x Sueños Music Festival activation
Chicago is known for many things and our music festivals are definitely one of them! Sueños Music Festival is back at Grant Park with heavy hitter stars like Shakira, Don Omar, Peso Pluma, and many more. I was invited to this high energy festival by … [Read More...]