Hey everybody who loves good Jazz,
Every Labor Day long weekend - the city of Chicago has been hosting a fabulous Jazz fest which is free to the public. The concerts are - usually outdoors - so we pray for good weather.
This year - 2013 - we got lucky since barring an awfully hot Sunday and Friday - Saturday and Monday - should both be beautiful.
You need to get a little bit earlier to Millennium Park since everybody has the same idea - to get there for free to listen to great Jazz.
My friend and I will go Saturday since it will cool off - today - Friday Aug. 30 - 2013 - is very hot and even if the humidity "behaves" it still feels crummy - thank God for the breeze from Lake Michigan.
Stay tuned - breathlessly - for my follow up report on some early Jazz concerts on Saturday August 31 - 2103 (they start at noon).
Have a great Labor Day! Hurray - the summer is ending the fall will be here soon!
Friday, August 30, 2013
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
The third week of August will feature - Chicago's - Broadway Armory building.
During this "heat wave" week - Chicago has a so called "Broadway Armory" building - a fabulously rehabbed huge, loft structure which houses a big gym for younger kids - but also a spacious, clean "senior center" for old farts. Some of them have no teeth and chronic bad mood - but most might have no teeth - but a nice smile.
The big, round, loft shaped building stands close to the gloriously beautiful Thorndale/Sheridan beach. The building - itself - is on Broadway/Thorndale - corner.
The "old gizzards" get a good meal - nutritious lunch - for a dollar and all all kinds of "old farts'" activities in which most of them - participate. The city of Chicago is rich - if it didn't waste its tremendous resources on rich political "hacks" - it would be a nice city.
Thank God for the press and media in Chicago which shines the light on their "shady", half-legal activities. Eventually it's their turn on the "butcher's block" - as well.
Not to get side-tracked from the Broadway Armory building - it's gorgeous - cool in the hot days - warm in the winter. My kind of place.
Come in the take a look!
The big, round, loft shaped building stands close to the gloriously beautiful Thorndale/Sheridan beach. The building - itself - is on Broadway/Thorndale - corner.
The "old gizzards" get a good meal - nutritious lunch - for a dollar and all all kinds of "old farts'" activities in which most of them - participate. The city of Chicago is rich - if it didn't waste its tremendous resources on rich political "hacks" - it would be a nice city.
Thank God for the press and media in Chicago which shines the light on their "shady", half-legal activities. Eventually it's their turn on the "butcher's block" - as well.
Not to get side-tracked from the Broadway Armory building - it's gorgeous - cool in the hot days - warm in the winter. My kind of place.
Come in the take a look!
Friday, August 16, 2013
August 2013 - new hot spot in Chicago - is actually a very old - but rehabbed and gorgeous - huge mansion!
Hey everybody who clicks here!
A new, August 2013, hot spot in Chicago, Illinois - is coming momentarily! There is another, small Chicago in another state. We - make sure - to identify "our" Chicago - the heart of the U.S. which the well known American poet named Carl Sandburg - called a "giant with big shoulders".
Back to our column. The rich people who lived in Chicago at the beginning of the twentieth century loved not only to build huge dwellings for themselves and their numerous servants of every kind - they also adored to build huge clubs/castles - for their entertainment/recreation.
One of those gigantic, mansion structures is an Irish Heritage Community Center - on Knox and Lawrence located in Chicago's north west neighborhood. It's a massive, three story building - designed in an ornate style - newly renovated - containing two big ballrooms - huge kitchen with dining area and tons of smaller rooms on every floor.
The parking lot is humongous. This beautiful venue is easily accessible if you drive or take the public transportation. The center is perfect for all kinds of concerts, festivals, dances.
You absolutely cannot forget about the next big event - Irish Books Arts & Music Celebration coming up October 11, 12 and 13th. This spectacular Irish Cultural Weekend will feature the finest Irish Writers, Artists, Musicians, Dancers, Storytellers, Film, Theatre and Exhibitions.
Mark your calendars with a big, fat marker - Irish American Heritage Center - 4626 N. Knox Avenue - Chicago, IL 60630 - call 847-872-0700
www.ibamchicago.com - absolutely not to be missed.
Ask for me - name this exciting website and come and give me a hug - I take a shower every day and use deodorant. Hope you do the same - otherwise - just shake my hand. See you there!!!
A new, August 2013, hot spot in Chicago, Illinois - is coming momentarily! There is another, small Chicago in another state. We - make sure - to identify "our" Chicago - the heart of the U.S. which the well known American poet named Carl Sandburg - called a "giant with big shoulders".
Back to our column. The rich people who lived in Chicago at the beginning of the twentieth century loved not only to build huge dwellings for themselves and their numerous servants of every kind - they also adored to build huge clubs/castles - for their entertainment/recreation.
One of those gigantic, mansion structures is an Irish Heritage Community Center - on Knox and Lawrence located in Chicago's north west neighborhood. It's a massive, three story building - designed in an ornate style - newly renovated - containing two big ballrooms - huge kitchen with dining area and tons of smaller rooms on every floor.
The parking lot is humongous. This beautiful venue is easily accessible if you drive or take the public transportation. The center is perfect for all kinds of concerts, festivals, dances.
You absolutely cannot forget about the next big event - Irish Books Arts & Music Celebration coming up October 11, 12 and 13th. This spectacular Irish Cultural Weekend will feature the finest Irish Writers, Artists, Musicians, Dancers, Storytellers, Film, Theatre and Exhibitions.
Mark your calendars with a big, fat marker - Irish American Heritage Center - 4626 N. Knox Avenue - Chicago, IL 60630 - call 847-872-0700
www.ibamchicago.com - absolutely not to be missed.
Ask for me - name this exciting website and come and give me a hug - I take a shower every day and use deodorant. Hope you do the same - otherwise - just shake my hand. See you there!!!
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