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Who’s ready for the 32nd Annual Chicago Jazz Festival at 1401 South State?

Finally, the long awaited annual lakefront music festival is back!  As a Labor Day weekend tradition, the ritual will continue  (Sept. 2- Sept. 5) with music, food and a whole lot of fun!!!

This jazz festival is the longest running of any of Chicago’s lakefront music events.

Known for its artistic creativity, the Chicago Jazz Festival promotes awareness and appreciation for all form of jazz through quality live musical performances. The festival’s mission is to showcase Chicago’s vast jazz talent alongside national and international artists to encourage and educated a jazz audience of all ages. ~ Explore Chicago

Performances will include:

• Nicole Mitchell,
• Henry Threadgill
• Brad Mehldau
• Brian Blade
• and more!

Admission is free! For more information, including locations and times, visit Explore Chicago!

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Quade is back and has led the Cubs into its third straight win! The team defeated the Nationals, 4-0!

After returning to the field from 3 1/2 months of recovery after having bone chips removed from his right elbow, he’s been proving himself as a STRONG manager for the team (after replacing Lou Piniella)!

There are plenty of other people who would be stronger candidates for the permanent manager position, but it would definitely be a good look for him.  He seems to make the right decisions during the toughest times and situations; and so far, his “strats” have been working!

So what do you think?  Would Quade make a great permanent manager for the Cubs?

(photo courtesy of Matt Stratton’s photostream from Flickr)

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There’s so much to do around the city of Chicago!  And once again, there’s another music event coming to town that will have you all “bopping” your heads to the beats of enjoyable jams!

Come down to the Magnificent Mile from now until September 6 to be entertained by live performances while dining at some of your favorites! There will be all sorts of other activities to participate in along the Mile- in hotels, retail shops and other areas.

Has anyone from 1401 been out there this summer? It’s a beautiful place to find yourself around this time of the year. My favorite place to go is Howl at the Moon, the piano bar on Hubbard Street.  You can expect to have a good time on any night!

So before the summer comes to an end, be sure to enjoy the available summer activities!!!

Image by Stuck in Customs via Flickr

Get ready for another round of music, food and fun, as the Lake Music Fest is only  a week away!

In its ninth year, the annual Fest will take place Saturday and Sunday, August 28-29, from noon to 10:00 p.m.

Performances will include Too White Crew (hip hop_, Infinity (classic rock). 7th Heaven (rock/pop) and Modern Day Romeos (party band).

And while you’re being entertained by the awesome groups, enjoy delicious food and arts and craft vendors.

Gate donations are $5 until 5:00 p.m. and $7 after that time.

It’s a great event for 1401 South State residents to attend!

Visit Special Events Management for more information!

Chitown has been known for a lot of things… but weirdest laws didn’t come to mind until I found this article on Chicago Tribune.  Turns out, Chicago has some laws that’ll make you go, “huh?”  

Did you know…

It’s illegal for a single woman to call a single guy “Mister”? The appropriate name would be “Master.”

Or what about this one:

If you have less than $1 in your pocket, you might be picked up for being considered a vagrant.  I would get picked up almost everyday!

And let’s not overlook the fact:

That it’s illegal to go fishining in pajama pants.

Lastly, my favorite:

If you’re 18 and under, you’re free to protest naked.  Anyone over 18 must wear clothing.  Wow.

But wait…

There’s even stanger laws than those. Find out others, and see if you’ve broken any of them.

(photo courtesy of  pstao1 from Flickr)

If you haven’t been yet, it’s a MUST that you come out to Millennium Park for the Grant Park Music Festival!!!

“The Grant Park Music Festival is the nation’s only remaining free, outdoor classical music series. Each summer, the Festival is committed to providing free classical music to all of Chicago in its new venue — the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.”

Here’s the line up for the next couple of days:

Wednesday 8/11: Kora Music from West Africa- Toumani Diabate

Friday, 8/13 & Saturday, 8/14: Durak- Requiem

Wednesday, 8/18: Brahms and Bizet– Saint-Saens: Marche Militair Francaise, Bizet.

Friday, 8/20 & Saturday, 8/21: Mahler: Sympohony No. 2 in C minor “Resurrection”

Shows start at 6:30 p.m.  Enjoy!!!!

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The Wood Dale Prairie Fest is back!!! Make preparations this week to enjoy a weekend full of fun and excitement!

Celebrate in style with music, delicious food, a fireworks show and a carnival.  The fun starts at 6:00 p.m. every afternoon.  Kashmir and 7th Heaven are scheduled to take the stage on Friday Night.  And since we’re friends (wink) I’ll let you take a sneak peak of what to expect:

Friday:

• 6-11pm- Fest, Carnival and Food Vendors Open
• 6-9pm- Master Gardener Presentation

Saturday:

• 8am- “Race at Your Pace” 5K
• 9-12pm- Community Family Fun Activities
• 12-11pm- Festival and Fun
• 9pm- Fireworks
• 5:30-7:15pm- Heartache Tonight

Sunday:

• 12-8pm- Carnivals, festival and more!
• 12-7pm- Itasca Quilters Guide
• 2-7pm- Bingo
• 3:30-5pm- Really Dan Band

So come out to Town Square next weekend (August 13-15) for amazing fun!

Location: between Wood Dale Road and Commercial Street

(photo courtesy of  buzz.bishop from Flickr)

JACK’s Kickbacks are back in effect!

104.3 is giving away $25 gift cards to IHOP! All you have to do is register on the radio station’s website and as they say in the restaurant, “Come hungry, Leave happy.”

I LOVE IHOP.  My favorite thing to get is a stack of pancakes, two eggs (scrambled hard) and two strips of bacon.  Then, I top it off with a glass of orange juice!

If you’re an IHOP fan, be sure and sign up!

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There’s so many things your place at 1401 South State that can be used for more than what the label’s description says. For example, did you know that:

A pencil can help un-stick a zipper?  All you have to do is rub the pencil on the two sides of the zipper, and wa-la! It will obey and go whichever what you want it to.

Rubbing a dryer sheet on your clothing can eliminate static on your clothes? Walk out the house smelling fresh and looking static-free.

A hanger can be used to eliminate static? This one was most interesting to me.  The trick is to brush the hanger along your clothes in an up and down motion.

There’s other things around the house that you can use to help improve the look of your clothes as well as keeping them fresh.

What household items do you use to take care of your clothing?

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It’s HOT. VERY HOT.  So does that mean that we should stay inside and not enjoy outside activities? Absolutely not.  In fact, Chicago has tons of things to do and activities to enjoy on these summer afternoons! Here’s a few of them:

Movies in the Parks:

• July 29 “The Wizard of Oz” (Mt. Greenwood Park, 3724 W. 111th St.)

Tortoise 2.0

• Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park – 201 E. Randolph St. – Grant Park Museums (July 29)
• Free! Listen to new sounds from local post-rock pioneers Tortoise with jazz composer Ed Wilkerson, among others.

Fiesta del Sol

• Pilsen neighborhood – 1400 W. Cermak Rd. – Chicago (July 29, 5-10 p.m.)
  
• The 38th annual smoke- and alcohol-free Pilsen street festival features live music, DJs, arts and crafts, a car show, carnival rides, soccer tournaments and more.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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