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Paramount Theatrical Production: West Side Story
It's quite possibly one of the greatest love stories ever to be told in a musical. Set in the blue-collar neighborhood of New York's Upper West Side, racial tensions run high as residents try to grind out a daily living. A turf war is being fought as the Jets, a white gang, and the Sharks, a Puerto Rican gang, battle over boundaries. In the heart of the turmoil, former Jets member Tony meets Maria at a local dance. The chemistry is instantaneous, and for a few hours, there is no race, no hatred, no barriers, just two young people in love. But Maria is the sister of Sharks' leader Bernardo, and no one is going to make it easy for Tony and Maria to escape.
25th Annual Berwyn Route 66 Car Show
The 25th Annual Berwyn Rt66 Car Show sponsored by Paisans Pizzeria & Bar will be held on Ogden Avenue in Berwyn. Berwyn has always been a great Route 66 town with a thriving, dynamic and fast-growing community at its hear. Stand on Historic Route 66 and see over 500 vintage and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles. This show has something for everyone! Demonstrations of Automobile Flamethrowing will thrill spectators!
Don Williams
Called the "Gentle Giant" because of his unique blend of commanding presence and laid-back style, Williams has received an induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He continues to fill a special role as an international ambassador for American country and pop music. See him live at 8 p.m.
Paramount Theatrical Production: A Christmas Story
One of the most watched and beloved Holiday movies ever made comes to life in a full-blown musical production on the Paramount stage. It's the story of nine-year-old Ralphie Parker growing up in middle-America in the 1940s. With Christmas right around the corner, Ralphie has his bespectacled sights set on one thing – a Red Ryder BB Gun. But at every turn, the young daydreamer hears those five words that are the bane of his existence: "you'll shoot your eye out."
Mid-August Meltdown
Sprint : 1/4 mile swim, 13 mile bike, 3.1 mile run. Out and back on the bike and run. A few rolling hills on the bike, but the run is completely flat. Fast course on Lake Sara! $100 Cash Prize to Overall Male and Female. $75 Cash Prize to 2nd Overall Male and Female. $50 Cash Prize to 3rd Overall Male and Female
Shop Outdoor Sale
Join us in Downtown Oak Park July 16th (10am-9pm), 17th (10am-8pm), and 18th (10am-5pm) for our shop outdoor sale. Browse tables and racks to find the best deals of the season.
CITY:Oak Park
El Día de los Niños
Traditional Latin American event recognizing the importance of children and endorsing their well-being. Live entertainment and activities.
Corvette Funfest
What started out as a customer appreciation party in 1994 is now the largest Corvette party in the world! Join more than 14,000 Corvettes at this four-day celebration with expert seminars, awards, burn-out wars, product displays, fashion shows, Corvette Clubs, a Swap Fest, live entertainment and, of course, Corvettes!
Forest Park Wine Walk
Experience an afternoon of wine-tastings at unique boutiques and specialty shops! Enjoy appetizers from local restaurants and great deals while shopping the best on the street.
CITY:Forest Park
1st Annual Semi-Truck Cruise In
All truck makes, models and years are welcome. Join this year's cruise in and let the truck shine. This is a free family friendly event. At the Sandburg Mall 1150 W. Carl Sandburg Drive.
Paramount Theatrical Production: Oklahoma!
This is the show that set the standard for all future musicals by incorporating music, lyrics and dance into a well-crafted serious story. It's also the debut collaboration of one of the most prolific writing teams in American theater history – Rodgers and Hammerstein. Set in the turn of the century Oklahoma Territory, tensions are mounting between the local farmers and cowboys over the use of land. In the midst of it all is the rugged cowboy Curly who's fallen for the strong-headed farm girl, Laurey. Despite their fiery spirits and at times tumultuous relationship, the two are destined to start a new life together in the soon-to-be state called Oklahoma!
Summer Solstice Festival
Craft Beer and Indie Music Festival along the Fox River. Stay tuned for detailed line-up.
The Art Association of Jacksonville 58th Annual Beaux Arts Ball
The Art Association of Jacksonville 58th Annual Beaux Arts Ball. More information TBA.
Ribs on the River & Whitewater Festival
The smell of BBQ ribs will be wafting around the Bicentennial Riverfront Park as the United City of Yorkville hosts its 4th annual Ribs on the River backyard BBQ contest! Enjoy Whitewater events, food and entertainment throughout the day. For more information or to register to participate in the BBQ contest, contact the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department.
Blues On The Fox
A celebration of Aurora's rich Blues history with incredible music and top Blues artists! Full line up to be announced 10 am on April 2!
Puerto Rican Heritage Festival
It's a two-day festival celebrating the rich heritage of Puerto Rico. Put on by the Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council, the weekend features endless food vendors offering wonderful cuisine; domino competitions; traditional folk music; other Puerto Rican bands; a kids' play area; novelty vendors; Puerto Rican craftsmanship vendors and non-stop fun. And don't forget to take in the sights and sounds of the Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday.
34th Annual American Music Festival
Americana and roots music fans will find a full menu of talent at FitzGerald's 34th Annual American Music Festival brought to you by FitzGerald's. The summer 3-day event features more than 50 artists from Chicago and around the country. FitzGerald's American Music Festival takes place rain or shine on three stages -- club, tent and SideBar. Hours are 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. on July 2, 4:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. on July 3 and 4; 1 p.m.-3 a.m.
Moccasin Creek Festival
Moccasin Creek Festival is an annual 3-day music festival, which typically celebrates other arts and crafts as well. It takes place at beautiful Lake Sara in Summit Township, just west of Effingham, Illinois. The founder of Moccasin Creek Festival is Bill (Poss) Passalacqua, an Effingham native who has built his life around writing, performing and promoting music. Folk, bluegrass, alternative country, roots rock, and blues - "Americana" music. This is what MCF is all about - in an outdoor setting, using a venue with great acoustics, at a beautiful time of year.
Effingham Artisan Fair
Downtown is transformed into an art gallery with works from over 40 artists, on display for purchase. Artwork for sale includes oil paintings, pottery, jewelry, and sculptures. Several artists will demonstrate their craft at the event. As part of the event, the Artisan Fair features wine and beer tasting. There will be approximately ten regional wineries and several different craft beers available for tasting. This event will open from 12 – 5 p.m. Other activities include the 5K Run and Walk, Kids Korner, sidewalk chalk art, "Can Do Art," food fair (including Gabby Goat, IGA, Sausage Haus, Doris Yoder's Kitchen, The Cookie Jar and Tropical Sno) and live musical entertainment at the gazebo. The Historic Court House Museum will be open for tours.
Kane County Flea Market
The best in the Midwest or anywhere. Up to 1,000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles and "fancy junque." A country breakfast is served on Sundays.
CITY:St. Charles
Pembroke Rodeo
The Pembroke Rodeo features one of the largest traveling rodeos in Illinois. The rodeo features bare back riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, relay races, barrel racing, flag races and bull riding.
CITY:St. Anne
Peter and the Star Catcher
An enchanting, swashbuckling prequel to Peter Pan, Peter And The Star Catcher is an epic romp through the Neverland you never knew. A company of twelve actors play more than a hundred unforgettable characters on a journey to solve the mystery of how Peter Pan become "The Boy Who Never Grew Up." This regional premiere of the hit Broadway play is the captivating coming-of-age tale of one of classic literature's most beloved and unforgettable characters.
CITY:Oakbrook Terrace
White Christmas The Musical
Celebrate the holiday season with Irving Berlin's White Christmas, the merry and bright stage production based on the classic silver screen romantic comedy. When two former Army buddies, who are now Broadway performers, follow a sister act booked at a charming Vermont Inn, they soon discover that it is owned by their former commander. With no snow and no customers, the General is nearly bankrupt. To save the lodge, the two acts team up and put on a festive show packed with Irving Berlin favorites like Blue Skies, Count Your Blessings, I Love a Piano, and, of course, White Christmas. White Christmas is joyful entertainment for the entire family and will have audiences dreaming of tree tops glistening and sleigh bells in the snow.
CITY:Oakbrook Terrace
St. Charles Fine Art Show
The 18th Annual St. Charles Fine Art Show is an award winning, highly regarded show featuring the work of approximately 100 juried artists in various mediums. The show takes place on Memorial Day weekend.
CITY:St. Charles
Bye Bye Birdie
To conclude its 2015-2016 season, Drury Lane Theatre presents the classic All-American musical Bye Bye Birdie. It's the late 1950's, and teenagers from across the United States are going crazy for the handsome rock star, Conrad Birdie. Meanwhile, his manager Albert is going into debt and is banking on Conrad's success. Disaster strikes when Conrad receives a draft notice to join the military. Albert stages a publicity stunt for Conrad to kiss one lucky fan on The Ed Sullivan Show before he leaves for the army. Fifteen-year-old Kim MacAfee from Sweet Apple, Ohio is selected. Conrad Birdie gets more than he bargained for when he arrives in the Midwestern town which is reeling with excitement for his visit.
CITY:Oakbrook Terrace
Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race
Famously fun times! This historic, amateur canoe/kayak race is for paddlers of all ages and abilities, featuring 11 canoe divisions, 8 kayak divisions and 1 open (non-competitive) division. From the ultra-competitive to young families and newbies just wanting to enjoy a memorable paddling experience – it's all here!
Soulfeed Smooth Jazz Festival
Soulfeed Smooth Jazz Festival™ is proud to present the 7th Annual Smooth Jazz Festival featuring Hiroshima, Walter Beasley AND Mambo Express with Emcee: Denise Jordan Walker.
54th Annual International Carillon Festival
The International Carillon Festival, in beautiful Washington Park, features concerts by some of the world's finest carillonneurs. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Don't miss the Festival fireworks Friday evening. LINCOLN AND THE MUSIC HE LOVED - To kick off this year's 54th International Carillon Festival, Park District carillonneur Robin Austin is joined by soprano Gailyn Draper and tenor Jerry Hicks in a special program of music that Lincoln loved. The program will be narrated by Christian McWhirter, author of the new book, Battle Hymns: The Power and Popularity of Music of the Civil War.
Close To You: The Music of The Carpenters
The Carpenter's beautiful, memorable love songs topped the Billboard charts with more than a dozen number one hits. Lisa Rock and her six piece band bring these classics back to the stage.
CITY:St. Charles
Bull Moose Bar & Grille - Culinary Champion!
Winner of the Aurora Area's Best Burger Competition Bull Moose offers an inventive menu, with fresh, quality ingredients offered at affordable prices. The Bull Moose has taken on a Cheers-type atmosphere, becoming the local meeting place in town. The spectacular bar provides a great place for afternoon drinks or late night partying. •Award-winning Burgers •Unique Sandwiches •An array of Appetizers •Steaks & Ribs and other delicious entrees •Homemade Soups & Desserts •Great place for both Lunch & Dinner •A Full-service Bar & an Outdoor Patio •Wireless Internet & an ATM •Daily Specials & a NEW Lunch Specials Menu •Dine-In & Carry-Out
Beaches follows two extraordinary friends through 30 years of camaraderie, laughter and sorrow. Vivacious, outlandish Cee Cee and beautiful, privileged Bertie meet as children and become fast friends. From pen-pals to roommates to romantic rivals, Cee Cee and Bertie's oil-and-water friendship perseveres through even the most tragic trials. With a touching vulnerability, Beaches exemplifies the triumph of the human spirit and the bonds of sisterhood.
CITY:Oakbrook Terrace
Official Blues Brothers Revue
There have been many imitators, but there is only one duo in North America sanctioned by Dan Aykroyd and Judith Belushi to don the official hat and sunglasses and walk in the legendary footsteps of Jake and Elwood Blues. Discovered in Las Vegas, performers Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty capture the infectious humor and unbridled spirit of the Blues Brothers like no one since John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd walked the stage. Backed by a powerhouse band, they'll give you a show to remember, packed with classic hits from the Blues Brothers catalog, including Soul Man, Rubber Biscuit, Sweet Home Chicago, and more. For a night of laughter, dancing, and foot-stompin' fun, get your tickets for the Official Blues Brothers Revue today at Fermilab's Ramsey Auditorium.
Bishop Hill Civil War Day
A one-time event in honor of Bishop Hill's Company D, IL 57th Infantry offering living history camp of infantry, cavalry, and battle re-enactments. A period fashion show and Ladies Tea is planned to set the stage. Other activities planned are an embalming exhibit and lecture, a hospital tent, and an evening dance in period costumes. Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln and General John A. Logan will be here, will you? For information call the Bishop Hill Heritage Association, 309-927-3899 or visit www.bishophillheritage.org
CITY:Bishop Hill
Beith House Museum
1850 limestone Greek Revival home restored, developed as preservation study house. June-August, Tues. 1-4pm. Other hours, groups by appointment.
CITY:St. Charles
St. Peter's Barn Sale
This is a huge event. Great bargains. Antiques & collectibles, books, clothing, seasonal, home decor, furniture, tools, hardware, bicycles, china, glass, much more.
CITY:St. Charles
Pembroke Rodeo
The Pembroke Rodeo features one of the largest traveling rodeos in Illinois. The rodeo features bare back riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, relay races, barrel racing, flag races and bull riding.
CITY:St. Anne
Lincoln Tomb
Within this breathtaking monument lie the remains of Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary, and three of their four sons – located in the country's second most visited cemetery behind only Arlington National Cemetery.
Top Table
Offers the finest dining selections including steak, seafood, chops. Visit for the food, stay for the atmosphere. There is a beautiful outdoor deck overlooking the Fox River to be enjoyed in warm weather.
CITY:St. Charles
Billy Elliot The Musical
Based on the internationally-acclaimed lm, the smash hit musical Billy Elliot follows a young boy as he trades in his boxing gloves for dancing shoes. In a small town in the English countryside, Billy discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and his whole community, and changes his life forever. The musical phenomenon is set to an explosive hit score by Elton John. Don't miss this joyous celebration of one boy's journey against the odds to make his dreams come true!
CITY:Oakbrook Terrace
Lincoln Funeral Re-Enactment
150th Anniversary Commemoration. Join us as we re-create history in Springfield, IL. Friday May 1: Encampment open to public. Abraham Lincoln Through the Arts presented by Benedictine University at Springfield Saturday May 2: Funeral Train arrives at 3rd St. Amtrak Station. Hearse Procession to Washington and 6th Streets. Opening Ceremony, candlelight vigil, Illinois Symphony Concert. Sunday May 3: Procession to Oak Ridge Cemetery with re-enactment of eulogy, speeches and salutes.
Civil War Medical Encampment
Springfield's largest outdoor living history education event. The Encampment presents a variety of programs and activities for the whole family, including musical presentations, demonstrations, exhibits and vignettes. Enjoy the largest outdoor living history event in the area, complete with a Civil War living history camps.
Red Carpet Corridor Festival
Plan to spend a weekend on this self-guided driving tour of towns and rural areas along the "Mother Road." Each town will produce its own event. Ninety miles of family fun waiting for you. Enjoy live performances, art show and kids games during this family fun weekend.
Old Capitol Art Fair
Held in historic downtown Springfield, IL, surrounding the Old State Capitol. This Fair has 150 juried artists in a range of mediums, including oil/acrylic, ceramics, photography, jewelry, mixed media, metal, wood, drawing, fibers, glass, sculpture, watercolor, and printmaking. A children's tent for ages 2-15 will be open selling authentic artwork at small prices - a great way for your child to begin a love of art! There will also be a variety of food vendors and musical acts for entertainment.
History Comes Alive
Daily Living History Programs at the Lincoln historic sites and throughout downtown Springfield. Most programs are free. For a complete schedule, go to visitspringfieldillinois.com
Taylor Dane
Don't miss this great performance by Taylor Dane held in the historic Arcada Theater. Make it an evening. Arrive early and enjoy a dinner in one of our conveniently located restaurants before going to the theater.
CITY:St. Charles
Bend General Store
They are exclusively owned & managed by lifelong St. Charles residents. They have endeavored to embrace St. Charles past, and bring uniquely old world small town experience to our fellow residents.
CITY:St. Charles
Exile on Main Street
Exile on Main Street has the best selection of vinyl in Champaign County. Full of character, this cool little shop has a great variety of new and classic artists. And, with their friendly and knowledgeable staff, you'll be able to find just what you're looking for.
Charlie's Center for the Arts-All of the Arts-All over Town
This event is truly All of the Arts, All over Town. The entire city will be transformed into an Arts Center featuring a major Art Show, music, live theater, and more from some of the best local, regional and national performing and visual artists.
CITY:St. Charles
Henry County Fair
A week long summer event showcasing Henry County's premier agricultural talent; area residents display their livestock, art and garden pride. Watch, or better yet, partake in the tractor pull or demolition derby. Food and carnival rides for all to enjoy.
Homer Soda Company
What started as a retail shop in the small farm town of Homer, has expanded into a national wholesale soda distributor. Shop hundreds of flavors of soda in this adorable little shop located on Homer's main drag. Pick up anything from the classic orange soda to bacon and cherry infused, so you get as creative as you like. While you'll see these sodas at restaurants and shops all over town, there's nothing better than picking these up right from the distributor.
Frankfort Community Aquatics and Activities Center
Features indoor swimming, gymnasium, exercise room, weight room, and park with playground equipment. Just 10 miles for Rend Lake.
CITY:West Frankfort
Antique and Collectible Markets
Join us for 25,000 sq. ft. of quality antiques and collectibles. The best and largest selection of collectibles anywhere. Sat. 11am-5pm; Sun. 10am-4pm. Admission $6.
CITY:St. Charles
Chicago Family Fun Expo
The Chicago Family Fun Expo is designed for families to be introduced to local and national companies to enrich life. The event will have fun activities Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm. Admission Adults $7;
CITY:St. Charles
RM Champagne Salon
The nationally-revered nightlife visionaries of Element Collective created this opulent, accessibly elegant wine and Champagne salon. The lavish 1,500-square-foot space off Green St. is discreetly tucked-away at the foot of a secluded cobblestone alley. Sit among flowers, topiaries and tea lights in the 150-seat courtyard in this popular city hideaway.
NJCAA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament
Danville Area Community College and the City of Danville will again host the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Men's National Basketball Tournament at the DACC campus March 18-22, 2014. This year marks the 21st year that Danville has hosted the tournament and the 29th year of the tournament.
Pilobolus at the Paramount Theatre
You've seen them…you just might not have known it. They stunned the world at the Academy Awards with their shape-shifting performance behind the screen. They've done numerous car commercials that leave your jaw on the ground. They've been on Conan, Oprah and over 100 other TV shows. They're the dance group that defies gravity, taxes muscles beyond conceivable limits and adds an element of unforgettable beauty through dancing. All of this from a group whose name means "a phototropic fungus that thrives in farmyards." Seeing is believing. See Pilobolus.
Let Children Be Children: Lewis Wickes Hine's Crusade Against Child Labor
A telling look at the industrialization of America, this photographic exhibition from the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film in Rochester, NY reveals the circumstances that poor working children endured until legislation against child labor prevailed as late as 1938. Lewis Wickes Hine (American, 1874-1940) was a sociologist whose photographs captured his abiding concern for children, immigrants, and working-class people. He was hired by the National Child Labor Committee (NCLC) in 1906 to document the harsh conditions in which children worked. Hine spent ten years photographing in the canneries, coal mines, cotton mills, farms, and sweatshops common during the early 20th century. Through the use of photography, Hine and the NCLC gained the attention of government officials and aroused public sentiment against child labor practices in the United States.
Pao Bistro
Pao is a casual gourmet restaurant and bar with a focus on Pacific Coast Cuisine with an American Asian feel. From spring to fall you can enjoy watching the sun set from the outdoor patio, which is one of the best patios Springfield has to offer.
Mindy Friedler and Mark Bires, the husband-and-wife team who also operate downtown po' boy shop Mac and Min's, are behind this sandwich-focused restaurant and lounge in Wicker Park. The encyclopedic menu includes 100 sandwiches (such as the Spence M with bacon, peanut butter, apple, cranberry sauce and basil, and the Walker P with prosciutto, soppressata, fried eggplant, peppers, provolone and Southwest mayo), plus a build-your-own option, all served with a couple of sides of your choice. You'll also five burger varieties, appetizers and one of the more impressive beer and whiskey lists in town. Outdoor seating along Division Street is a big draw during the summer; indoors, a small stage hosts live music acts and a 10-foot big-screen TV shows movies and major sporting events.
The Benchmark menu includes some new and creative items as well as updated twists on familiar menu favorites. With 46 TV's Benchmark is the perfect place to catch a game with old friends or make some new ones. The highlight of the venue is the first of its kind, fully retractable roof covering most of the 2nd floor. It's Chicago's first convertible beer garden.
A Gift: Selections from the Cleve Carney Bequest
In 2014, Elmhurst Art Museum was bequeathed nearly 300 works from the collection of Cleve Carney (1939-2013), a longtime Board member, donor and supporter of the museum. The largest gift in EAM's history, these paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints and video installations by an international group of artists will be a significant addition to the collection, broadening the scope of the museum's holdings of contemporary art. This presentation highlights select work from the donation and serves as a tribute to the vision, the patronage and the generosity of Cleve Carney, who will be truly missed.
Cerno's Bar and Grill
Gather your friends for fabulous food in a warm atmosphere featuring a spectacular 19th century historical bar. The menu selection offers great sandwiches, fantastic pizza, and dinner entrees. Enjoy over twenty different beers on tap at the mahogany back bar imported from Belgium by the Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewing Company.
Acquaviva Tasting and Wine Bar
Wine tastings, delicatessen meats, cheeses, craft beers, wine bar. Inside and outside garden seating. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer with friends in a relaxing atmosphere.
CITY:St. Charles
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum: 10th Anniversary Celebration
April 19, 2015 is the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum's 10-year day of celebration. This day will be filled with inspiring moments and history-making experiences. Free Admission. An ambitious agenda for 2015 that includes an Evening With The Creators Series, Family Days, Civil War Ball and much much more is occurring at the museum this year. For a schedule of events, visit TenYearsLincoln.com.
Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine, Juke Box Show
Antique show with over 300 booths in two exhibition halls. Jukeboxes, pinball machines, arcade games, slot machines, neon signs, coke machines, circus, carnival items, antique gas pumps, gumball machines and more.
CITY:St. Charles
Danville Symphony Orchestra Presents "Dinner & Dave Bennett"
Join the Danville Symphony Orchestra and Dave Bennett for a spectacular evening of dinner and music! The night will celebrate the early days of jazz where the clarinet joined the trumpet and trombone to create music's signature sound, and continue into the Swing Era, when jazz was America's popular music and dance-party soundtrack.
On the Brink: New Work by Nnenna Okore
EAM presents new work by internationally celebrated sculptor Nnenna Okore. Through repetitive, labor-intensive processes, Okore transforms discarded and organic materials like burlap, newspapers, plastic bags and twine into large-scale wall hangings and installations. Okore-s dramatic and undulating forms float in and across space, often casting shadows on their surrounds. Influenced by the textures, colors and landscapes of her Chicago milieu as well as the more rural environment of the small town in Nigeria where she was raised, Okore's new fiber and paper works explore the fluidity of life, finding beauty in the inevitable processes of aging and decay. Okore is a professor of art at Chicago's North Park University and was the recipient of a Fulbright Scholar Award in 2013.
Red Carpet Corridor Festival- Dwight
Part of the Red Carpet Corridor Festival that stretches 90 miles. Dwight has community garage sales, contests and the Becker/Texaco Station will be open for tours. Also in the Basset Dog Park is the annual Springfest featuring BBQ contests, crafters, and entertainment.
The Terrace at Trump
A sophisticated outdoor oasis showcasing superb al fresco dining amidst the iconic views of Chicago's dramatic landscape is The Terrace at Trump. This Chicago rooftop restaurant and bar offers a specially crafted menu served alongside a variety of boutique wines and hand-crafted cocktails. With a serene ambiance highlighted by vivid, green landscaping guests can relish in the summer sun while taking in vistas that are quintessentially Chicago including the Wrigley Clock Tower, Lake Michigan and Chicago River. Sit and enjoy a cocktail while watching the fireworks from The Terrace at Trump on Wednesdays and Saturdays after Memorial Day.
Little Goat Diner
Chicago's favorite "Top Chef" Stephanie Izard has again teamed up with Boka Restaurant Group for her spin on an East Coast diner. Experience old-school diner traditions like a stool-lined counter and breakfast served all day. Stop in before closing to grab a late night bite like tiramisu and milkshakes. The attached bread shop serves up coffee drinks and sandwiches all day, and visitors can purchase merchandise or attend a private event or cooking class there.
Barbakoa is a fun, eclectic restaurant serving delicious Latin cuisine infused with passion, love and an unrivaled quality of service. This modern Latin bistro brings casual fine dining with an urban vibe to the Western suburbs. The restaurant is a lively and upbeat, featuring modern interpretations of Latin cuisine with roots in Central and South America, the Spanish Caribbean, and enriched by European influences.
CITY:Downers Grove
Italian Village
For more than 50 years Italian Village Pizza & Pasta has been a social gathering place for great food and fun in Carbondale. Thousands of locals, Salukis and area visitors have provided their autographs and notable memories on the walls of their main dining rooms. Enjoy delicious pizza, complimentary ice cream, and a full salad bar, all in the presence of good company!
Bishop Hill Clay and Fiber Fest
Interact with skilled potters and a variety of fiber artists during this two day event. Artists are featured in an indoor/outdoor classroom at Bishop Hill's Prairie Arts Center. Potters of all levels will demonstrate wheel throwing and hand building techniques, the Native American art of horse hair pottery, pit and raku firing processes and more. Learn weaving, spinning, rug hooking and broom making. Make and take activities will be conducted both days. Jansson 5, a Bishop Hill-based group, will entertain with their diverse musical style in the village park Saturday afternoon, and an old-fashioned pie and ice cream social will be held there, too. Saturday evening, a soup supper takes place in the Bishop Hill Colony School. For $10, attendees can pick out a hand-thrown bowl, fill it with homemade soup, and take the bowl home afterward.
CITY:Bishop Hill
The Longbranch Grill
Located in Historic Downtown Shelbyville, this family-owned restaurant has unique clockwork decor, original tile ceiling and exposed brickwork walls. The Longbranch Grill pride itself on its homemade food and casual atmosphere.
Effingham Farmer's Market
Effingham Farmer's Market includes tons of fresh and local foods, handmade crafts and live music each Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Buy local and help support our community!
Wings Over Waukegan Air Show
The Annual Waukegan Air Show, Wings Over Waukegan, is a great time for the whole family and has been extended to a 2-day show. Enjoy the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Demonstration Team, F-18 Hornet, USN Static Aircraft Displays, Classic Warbirds, Jet Bus and Military Aircraft as they soar through the sky performing exciting stunts and procedures. There will also be food and refreshment booths. Gates open at 9:30am and show begins at noon.
Turf Room
Relax, this place has a winning combination of fine dining and exciting atmosphere. OTB, cozy fireplace, fine wine, gourmet burgers. American eclectic menu that changes with each season. Whether in one of their three dining rooms, lounge, wine bar or track room you're assured of a great experience. So relax and enjoy the upbeat atmosphere, friendly services and most of all the unique gastronomy.
CITY:North Aurora
25th Annual Chicago Drum Show
World's largest, longest running vintage and custom drum show. Exhibits, clinics, classes, demonstrations, entertainment, celebrity guests.
CITY:St. Charles
National Stearman Fly-in Days
Total Stearman! The 43rd consecutive National Stearman Fly-In will celebrate America's iconic biplane, and you're invited to join the fun Sept. 1-6, 2014, at Galesburg, IL, Municipal Airport. The must-attend event of the year for Stearman enthusiasts will offer a generous mix of flying events, technical seminars, entertainment and food. Best of all, it's an opportunity to fly and relax with friends.
Good's Furniture Showplace
Start your exploration with a visit to Good's Furniture. America's Furniture Showplace is one of the oldest and largest family-owned furniture stores in the Midwest and is the centerpiece of Kewanee's downtown. The 250,000 square-foot showroom spans two city blocks and encompasses twelve restored buildings that feature over fifty furniture brands. It's a complete shopping experience: visit Good's Market Square Gift Emporium with unique gifts including upscale clothing and accessories, fine luggage, gourmet food and wine, and much more! Grab a bite to eat at the Wine Cellar Restaurant on Good's lower level. For an afternoon pick-me-up, stop by the Coffee & Wine Bar. A skywalk, glass elevators, and a Koi Pond add to the ambience. Visit for the day and pamper yourself with an overnight stay at the in-store European Bed & Breakfast.
Chicago Sports Museum
The Chicago Sports Museum combines hi-tech interactive experiences—including skill challenges and simulated experiences—with unique sports memorabilia and an impressive collection of game-used treasures and other artifacts.
Itasca Historical Depot Museum
The Itasca Historical Museum was the original Itasca Train Depot built in 1873. A 1939 Milwaukee Road Rib-side Caboose numbered 01839 was acquired and restored to its original bright orange appearance with all new doors, windows and wood interior. Kids love the interactive train display in the Depot which looks like Itasca in the late 1800's with bells and whistles. Open Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11am-4pm and the 1st and 2nd Saturdays each month from 9am-2pm.
Chicago Improv Festival
The 18th annual Chicago Improv Festival takes over the city for a week, showcasing the best local, national and international on-the-spot comedic talent!
Moonshine Brewing Company
Old Wisconsin barn boards cover the walls and two murals of Prohibition-era bootleggers hover above Moonshine's two glowing red bars, where cocktails served in glass jars are the drinks of choice. Thanks to an in-bar brewery added in spring 2008, Moonshine brews are a popular pick, too. During the summer months, locals spend the day and night enjoying cocktails on the dog-friendly patio. An eclectic menu includes everything from pulled pork tacos to burgers to vegan pizza.
The Neighborhood Co-op
If there's one thing the Neighborhood Co-op is known for, it's good food. Between the grocery store and the deli area, this one-stop-shop has everything you need for the perfect meal. Enjoy the fresh taste of locally grown produce, shop the work of Carbondale's thriving art scene, and feast on a hearty sandwich, made with all-organic products.
Old House New House Home Show/Fall 2015
Explore 300 deluxe displays with the latest in kitchens, baths, building, remodeling and landscaping. Meet award-winning contractors and creative craftsmen to improve your home and surroundings.
CITY:St. Charles
Danville Symphony Orchestra Presents "Beethoven Lives Upstairs"
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Chargers-Broncos AFC West clash highlights Week 11
Things are heating up in the AFC West and the battle between the Broncos and the red-hot Chargers highlights Week 11, writes John Clayton.
Editor's note: ESPN.com senior NFL writer John Clayton's "First and 10" column takes you around the league, with a look at the best game of the week, followed by primers for 10 other games. Here's his look at Week 11.
San Diego Chargers at Denver Broncos
Unless you believe the Jets will pressure the Patriots for the AFC East title, which is still a little unlikely, the best and only race left in the AFC is in the AFC West.
As expected, the Chargers and Broncos are in a dogfight that should last until the end of the season. The Chargers won the division in 2004 but fell short of the playoffs last year because of one of the league's toughest schedules. This season, the schedule is significantly easier and the Chargers are in a dead heat with the Broncos at 7-2.
The first battle between the two is Sunday night in Denver, with a rematch scheduled Dec. 10 in San Diego. There is some predictability to this series (the home team usually wins) and the way the games are played. The Broncos have won the past six games in Denver while the Chargers have won four of the last five in San Diego.
In Denver's most recent wins at home, Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer usually escapes the pocket and works his magic. In their recent home wins, the Chargers have contained Plummer in the pocket with their 3-4 defense. Restricted to the pocket, Plummer is pretty much a 50 percent passer, not tall enough to see completely over the line and not the most accurate when he's not throwing out of the three-step drop in the pocket.
The Chargers will have a hard time restricting Plummer in the pocket because they'll be without one -- possibly two -- of their best defensive players. Linebacker Shawne Merriman is just halfway through his four-game suspension for the use of a supplement and defensive end Luis Castillo is nursing a high ankle sprain and is questionable. Without both players, the Chargers gave up 41 points Sunday in a victory over the Bengals.
Though Plummer has played a little better in recent weeks, his numbers pale in comparison to the Chargers' Philip Rivers. Plummer has completed only 55.2 percent of his passes and has a 71.6 quarterback rating. In nine games, Plummer has put only 28 points on the board in the first quarter.
The Chargers, thanks to Rivers and offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, lead the league with a 33-point scoring average. Rivers has a 66.4 completion percentage and a 100.4 quarterback rating. LaDainian Tomlinson has 16 rushing touchdowns and 18 total.
Will this be a defensive game or an offensive shootout? It's hard to tell. Shanahan and Chargers coach Marty Schottenheimer have been dominating the AFC West for two decades. Schottenheimer had the winning formula in Kansas City that usually put the Chiefs in the playoffs. He did it with great defense and solid running.
Though he started the regular season with a conservative form of MartyBall, Schottenheimer has opened it up for Rivers now that the first-year starter has shown he can handle the complexities of the passing offense. This game should be a classic.
And 10. Indianapolis Colts at Dallas Cowboys
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9. Cincinnati Bengals at New Orleans Saints
Marvin Lewis is trying his best to circle the wagons on a disappointing season, but something goes wrong each week. In Week 10, the Bengals fixed some of their problems when offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski did more of the play calling out of the no-huddle offense, and Carson Palmer put 41 points on the Chargers. But then another problem emerged: the defense gave up 49. For a while, the Bengals couldn't stop the run. Now, they are having difficulties stopping the pass. At 4-5 and three games behind the Ravens, Lewis better figure out some solutions quickly or any hopes of the playoffs will be gone. It's a must-win game for the Bengals in the Bayou. The Saints had their own problems on defense, giving up 38 points to the Steelers. Defensive backs were crashing into each other, letting Steelers receivers run free for big gains. They couldn't stop the run. With the Saints' defense playing with some banged-up bodies, this figures to be a high-scoring game. Drew Brees has been remarkable with his ability to move the Saints' offense. For a quarterback coming off rotator cuff surgery, he's been amazing. In fact, he seems tireless, moving and throwing with more confidence and more velocity. Palmer may be getting his second wind coming off his knee reconstruction. He moved better last week and didn't seem to be as concerned about defenders being around his knees.
8. New York Giants at Jacksonville Jaguars
Tom Coughlin built the Jaguars from an expansion team and took them to the AFC title game. Now, he comes back with the Giants, a team he coached to an NFC East title last season. He comes at an interesting time for the Jaguars. They are 5-4 and reeling from a home loss to the Texans last week. The switch to David Garrard failed after two starts, but he had no help from a receiving crew that let too many balls slip away and into the hands of Texans defenders. Any quarterback controversy may be quieted once news comes out about Byron Leftwich's ankle. Now a backup, Leftwich got a second opinion on the ankle, which needs a scope to clean up debris. Will he take the surgery now or after the season? That has yet to be determined, but it seems unlikely he will resurface in the next few weeks as the Jaguars' starter. The Giants come limping into Jacksonville with plenty of problems themselves. They lost left tackle Luke Petitgout indefinitely with a broken leg. The defense has been going without Michael Strahan, Osi Umenyiora, Sam Madison, LaVar Arrington and Brandon Short. Plus, Eli Manning's numbers have started to fall in recent weeks.
7. Atlanta Falcons at Baltimore Ravens
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6. Minnesota Vikings at Miami Dolphins
Sunday was a date Daunte Culpepper circled. He was out to prove to the Vikings that they made a mistake in trading him. Whoops. Culpepper's knee is still sore and he's only a No. 3 quarterback for the Dolphins now. In the next few weeks, the team will probably shut him down for the season. But it's not as though the Vikings are thriving without him. Brad Childress' offense has been one of the most disappointing in the NFC. it is averaging only 16.3 points a game, and the Vikings simply can't score touchdowns. Brad Johnson has only five touchdown passes in nine games. The offense looks lifeless, and it isn't picking the right time to play the Dolphins. Nick Saban has the Dolphins' defense playing tough. They've shut down the Bears and Chiefs in the past two weeks. Like last year, the Dolphins are getting a second-half rally going. At 4-5, the Vikings are in a must-win situation. The pressure is on.
5. Chicago Bears at New York Jets
Give Eric Mangini credit. He's brought that Bill Belichick creativity with him to his new assignment. Most people who watched the Jets-Patriots game Sunday believe Mangini outcoached Belichick. That rarely happens. At 5-4, the Jets, believe it or not, are in the playoff race. That's the weird part of the Bears' second visit to the Meadowlands in a week. They whipped the Giants Sunday night and are heavy favorites to do the same to the Jets. Mangini did a marvelous job of mixing blitzes to put pressure on Tom Brady in Week 10, and he will no doubt bring a similar game plan out for Bears quarterback Rex Grossman. Since the Bears' win over the Cardinals, Grossman has faced a steady diet of blitzes and confusing coverages. Because he has a gunslinger's mentality, Grossman will draw those defenses because he has a tendency to throw interceptions. Having a four-game lead in the NFC North and the NFC's best record, the Bears are in cruise control. They are on pace to get the top seed in the NFC and should get home-field advantage in the playoffs. The Jets are just having fun. No one expected them to win five games all season. All of a sudden, they are talking playoffs.
4. New England Patriots at Green Bay Packers
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3. Washington Redskins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Jason Campbell era has begun. Long overdue, Campbell finally gets the starting QB job for Joe Gibbs. For weeks, Gibbs has debated the right time to give Campbell the chance to be the starter. With the playoffs almost out of consideration, this seemed to be the right time. Many coaches like to start a young quarterback on the road because it gives him an extra chance to focus. There are no home distractions. Even though the Bucs have some age issues on their Cover 2 defense, they still can frustrate quarterbacks, both veteran and young, in passing situations. The defense, despite injuries, did a nice job against the Panthers on Monday night. Campbell has to make sure he gets the ball more to Redskins receivers than Tampa Bay's Ronde Barber. The Bucs are struggling to score points with rookie Bruce Gradkowski at quarterback. From the Redskins' point of view, that should allow Campbell the chance to be in the game until the final minutes.
2. Seattle Seahawks at Francisco 49ers
Mike Nolan is finally getting some life back into the 49ers. At 4-5, the team is making progress. His best move was hiring Norv Turner on offense. Turner has done a nice job of slowly maturing quarterback Alex Smith. He made the right choice in trading Kevan Barlow to open playing time for Frank Gore. Even the defense shows some signs of life. The Seahawks enter this game with caution. Mike Holmgren remembers last year's crazy 27-25 victory in San Francisco in which he needed to stop a two-point conversion toward the end. Despite a lengthy injury list, the Seahawks have re-established themselves atop the NFC West. They are 6-3 with a two-game lead over the Rams. The surprise is the 49ers are also two games back. If they win, they suddenly can start thinking about the playoffs. The Seahawks, however, have done well with Seneca Wallace filling in for Matt Hasselbeck, who may be available for backup duty.
1. Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs
The only thing interesting in this one is the return of Trent Green. Herman Edwards stayed loyal to his veteran starter by giving him back his starting job. Damon Huard was 5-3 replacing Green, but Edwards is old school. He believes starters shouldn't lose their jobs because of injuries. All along, he planned to give Green the job back once he was healthy. It won't be easy for Green. He won't have tight end Tony Gonzalez, who has a shoulder injury. The Raiders' defense is young and actually doing a decent job. Rob Ryan has them flying to the football and giving up less than 300 yards of offense a week. But that's the only thing going good for the Raiders. The offense is terrible. Players are so frustrated they are criticizing the scheme even at the risk of losing their jobs. Andrew Walter may be benched for his postgame comments in Week 10. That means he'd have to watch the offense from the sidelines. Now that's punishment.
John Clayton is a senior writer for ESPN.com.
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Discussion in 'Disney Trip Reports' started by Aussiesalad, Aug 13, 2012.
one of the most entertaining TR ever!
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I just want you to know that this trip report is so good that even after getting hardly any sleep and then waking up for a 6am shift, I STILL read your update before taking a nap! LOL
Usually I get bored during non-Harry Potter Universal updates. I've only been to US twice and IoA never. But you're just so entertaining! Another FANTASTIC drawing by the way. You perfectly conveyed the pain of a ride like that *shudders* We have one like it at the Six Flags here and it's the worst so I feel your pain!
a haha u guys r nutters I love it!!! sounds so fun!!
Well, at least you did get wet like you wanted... just perhaps a little too wet. Isn't that always the case?
After your update, I'm feeling a little better that we missed Rip Ride Rockit. Being jostled around is never fun.
Thats what I thought!! It was so annoying! Even though it was so hot we stayed wet FOREVER!! I don't blame you! That kind of humidity is insane!
UGH MOST ANNOYING VIDEO EVER!!! I wanted to stab my ears repeatedly so I didn't have to listen to it anymore! It is horribly rough! I really don't understand why there are so many fantastic reviews about it online?? I only rode it again in September because I thought maybe we got a rough car or it was an off day. Nope. Still awful and rough!
Thanks!! And WELCOME!!
Thanks! Haha the Disnep thing has seriously never been lived down
Haha I will try my best not to get boring on you! UGH so much pain!!! Seriously cried and lay on the grass after that stupid ride!
Yeah Six Flag has some headbangers for sure, they really need to retire some of those junky coasters!
You really need to get your butt to Universal one of these trips my dear!
Haha yeah, you hit the nail on the head. It was fun and soggy and painful all at once
It is so rough!! I love coasters so much but that one was awful, in my books at least. You really didn't miss anything!
Hey guys hope everyone is having a lovely week!
Wedding Singer rehearsals are in full swing now and even though they are the best fun ever...they are very tiring and have been taking up all my DIS time.
We started choreography a few rehearsals ago and it's so full on! I haven't been so sweaty in a long time! So much fun though!
Also we move into my sisters place next weekend which will be another adventure altogether. Very excited about living there while she is over living it up European style!
ALSO we have decided we will definitely visit Josh's family for Christmas this year which means (in my mind) we can fly into LA for a few days and see DLR again (YAYYYYY), then we will have Christmas in San Fran, then New Years possibly in Vegas or Lake Tahoe, then 10 days in WDW (ARRRGGGHHHH) then a few days in NYC before flying home! That's right kids, double the castles of a normal vacay! We will also be accompanied for the WDW and NYC part by Bek, her sister Ashleigh and possibly Darcy and Tim! I know it's only March but the idea of this holiday is making me so giddy with happiness that it is ridiculous!
Ok onto the update.
Chapter 18
How To Kiss A Cow and How Not To Flirt
After we had spent a good few minutes recovering from the ride from hell we decided it would be a wise idea to choose a more laid back ride for our next attraction. We walked down the main street
(I feel like it's called Plaza of the Stars or Avenue of the stars?? Or something silly like that?)
And headed straight into
TWISTER, Ride It Out.
Now Twister was my favorite movie when it came out, I actually watched it daily for about a year and even changed my life goal to being a tornado chaser for a couple of years. I also lived in a white singlet and khaki shorts because in my mind Helen Hunt was the coolest person ever! Although I did get over my Twister/Helen Hunt obsession within a couple of years I will always have a soft spot for both in my heart!
We had no idea what this attraction was but it sounded like it could be a good time.
We headed into the line which circles the building and heads to a little waiting area.
There is a cow in that waiting area.
The cow and I had a moment.
Cows are actually my second favourite animal after merekats so it was pretty special for both parties.
Soon enough we headed into the preshow area, and then another preshow area
and then another.
They REALLY wanted to set the scene for this baby.
It seemed a little excessive, but hey I like to hear about Twisters so its okay by me!
The queue is actually pretty cool as it winds through a house that has been destroyed by a Tornado. Nice theming Universal. Kudos to you. Also Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton talk a bit about filming the movie and tornados in general which is informative and semi entertaining. The film was very dated BUT Helen did rock the good old khaki shorts and white singlet which warmed my heart a little.
Pretty much in Twister you watch a very dramatic Twister happen in front of you while you stand on this steel staircase structure. Its pretty great, and windy and wet
and the cow flies past which made me happy.
Pretty fun attraction in my books but it may not rate as highly with someone who didnt have an intense obsession with Helz and her windy crew.
After that lovely experience we headed further down
that street and made our way towards The Mummy.
Our throbbing heads had calmed down as the drugs were kicking in.
Seriously NEVER hit up any theme parks with painkillers, they have saved the day so many times.
We entered the Mummy queue which was actually really creepy due to there being NO ONE ELSE IN THE LINE! It was weird! Even though it was a very crowded day there was no one in line for the mummy so we had to walk through the dark eerie line all on our lonesome. If anyone has been on this ride you will know it's a very long dark creepy queue so we hurried through it and didn't really appreciate the theming like we should have!
I had only ridden the LA version of this ride which is MUCH shorter and a little tamer in my opinion.
I actually tricked my mum (who HATES any kind of coaster) into going on that by saying it was just a slow jeep ride through a tomb.
Im a horrible liar and a horrible daughter.
My mum still brings it up and blames her grey hair on it!
After we had sped around the tombs we decided it was time to get a bite to eat so we made our way to Mel's Drive In Diner.
Not too sure why I only took a picture at night but hey, there it is!!
I love any overly themed American style diners with the jukeboxes and the shakes and sodas. We have nothing like that here and it just feels so American. I LOVE it!
As we had ridden all the major rides we allowed ourselves to stuff our faces a little (read A LOT)
While we were cramming all that food down our throats Bek managed to catch the eye of a really cute guy a few tables away from us. He was checking her out quite obviously and smiling at her a LOT! Who would blame him?? She is so ridiculously cute and so lovely!! That girl is a gem!!
So Tim and I somehow convinced her to go over and ask him if he had been on RRR yet? And somehow start a conversation about how gawd awful it was and why such a popular ride was so terrible.
Bek agreed which is pretty funny because she is super shy, but I guess she had all that adrenaline pumping through her body from all the rides and a bit of extra holiday courage up her sleeve. She walked over to his table and was there for a few minutes before she sped back to us all flustered and embarrassed holding a bottle of ketchup!!!
(apparently sometimes when you are embarrassed your legs disappear...)
The rest of the guys at the table were laughing but the guy she went to just had a sort of sad confused look on his face.
We asked her what happened but she said she would tell us when we were outside so we finished as quickly as we could and hurried outside.
Finally when they were out of earshot she told us.
Not one word. He may have been super flirty with his eyes and body language but that was clearly all he could offer. She said it was so awkward so she pretended she wanted to borrow ketchup! But they didn't even understand that so she just grabbed it and run back to us!
AHH I love Bek so much!!
This was hilarious! I mean if you knew how shy Bek was and how out of character it was for even go over to the table. Ahhh so great!! And we ended up with double ketchup which is always a good thing!
We kept seeing them around the park for the rest of the day and trying not to laugh. Poor cute foreign boy, so close and yet so far.
We find out that pigs CAN fly and Discover the BEST QUEUE AREA EVER!!!!
OMG HAHAHAHA thats way too funny!!!I had an experience kinda like that once only it was at a bar so i couldnt grab ketchup lol,so i just pretended that i needed to know the time,I pointed to my wrist n the guy held out his hand ,I tilted my head to look at his watch gave him a thumbs up n went to walk away but he pulled me in closer to dance OMg it was so awkward!!!I'm sure I was as red as ketchup though .
Oh and if you're wondering ,my legs did not disappear when that happened
I'm glad you are having such fun with The Wedding Singer! It sounds like a blast, and your trip next year sounds like the trip of a lifetime!! WOW!!! I hope to see you in NYC!
I remember that Twister attraction from back in the day. I thought it was cool too! I will now refer to that movie as "Helz and her windy crew" so thanks for that.
Wow, I didn't know they had a Mel's at Universal! Must be an homage to the famous one in Hollywood. It's the same 50's Americana theme which I LOVE. When I have a place of my own I really want a 50's kitchen!
POOR BEK LOL. Oh man. She goes out of her comfort zone and look what happens. I quite enjoy your artistic rendering of her embarrassment though, I gotta say.
OMG, too funny!! I am not especially shy but even I can't imagine walking up to a stranger in a theme park and trying to flirt with them! Poor Bek
Just thought I should share...a large part of Twister was filmed near where I live. I used to pass by one of the houses frequently, I wonder if it's still there?? They needed extras while they were in the area and my brother got hired for a day. There was to be a scene at the beginning of Bill Paxton in the TV studio and my brother was a cameraman or something in that scene. Too bad for him it got cut!
That honestly sounds like the best trip ever! That will be FANTASTIC! I NEED TO GO TO DISNEYLAND. GOSH. Anyways, I'm glad to hear that play rehearsals are going well! Are you getting as sweaty as you did at DTD?
Hahah, your Twister obsession is perfect! I've never seen the movie (I'M SORRY) but I really do remember seeing commercials for it.
Omg, poor Bek. Hopefully soon she'll meet a cute non-foreign and very-English speaking guy.
LOVE the Mummy!! Probably my favorite ride in all of Universal! The first time we rode it, I had no idea it was an indoor roller coaster either, so I can totally sympathize with your mom. What a surprise it is when you start whipping around in the dark in there!
Poor Bek!!! Oh my gosh, how embarrassing.
To see two castles during the same holiday - Epic!! Your plan sounds amazing!
ha ha, the ketchup cover up was great! At least she thought of something quickly.
To quote the Twister movie in our house is absoutely normal - COW! Another COW - same cow!! Great stuff!
Oh my gosh, what are the odds of that?! Tell Bek she did a great job coming up with the ketchup cover!
What excellent news about multiple Disney adventures on the horizon! Hopefully this means you also have more hilarious trip reports in your (and our) future?
FINALLY!! I definitely found your TR earlier and started reading it to get caught up, then bookmarked it to read later and somehow completely missed it and never got back to it because Im a horrible person!
NOW, Im here and ready to roll, thank you work for having nothing to do! Lol.
Cliff and luna bars are definitely a favorite staple of mine! Theyre usually what I bring with me down to Disney to eat in the morning! Saves money and precious rope drop time!
Dear god moth city sounds absolutely horrible! That is seriously impressive that the wallet and pillow were still there! Thats insane! Your hitchhiker story reminds me of some looney toons movie I was terrified as a child thakns to them picking upa hitchhiker that had a chainsaw and I think it was Daffy that was all hes gonna kill us. That is quite the ordeal!!
Wow, you guys had quite the adventure just getting to Disney, I mean, I understand why security precautions are in place, but really, thats insane!! Glad everything worked out in the end!
Ahaha road trip shenanigans, gotta love the over tired hyper crazyness! The trust falls seriously sound hilarious, I may have to instigate that next road trip!
Your drawings are awesome, just sayin! Also the awesome gas station looks awesome! Showers?! How cool!
Yay for finally being DISNEY DAY! After such a long road trip Im sure it was very appreciated! Ahahahaah the amount of times that Paige and I cried over our last trip is seriously insane, like, we actually cried at least once a day, theres just so much magic happening everywhere its awesome! Thank god for sunnies otherwise everyone would see our make up streaked faces! Ah! The amount of times Ive elbowed a kid in the head completely by accident because theyre way too close is astounding, like, back up!
Ahahaha, how funny about Disnep, I mean, I always thought the D was some weird G thing going on there, but thats just awesome! That looks like a pretty good first day in MK, I gotta say its the best place for people watching!!
I have to say, Epcot is always the hottest day of the trip, I dont know why, but when youre in WS, its just DEATH BY SUN every dang time.
BAHA! The ridiculous amounts of round abouts, thats a pretty good summary of Australia right there! I did go to seaworld up in the gold coast, that was pretty awesome!
Lol, no ones good at counting and math in the morning, its okay! Haha. I have yet to do KRR, and dont think I do, I know Id somehow be the one that gets soaked, boourns to the crabby pants on the ride! I am, by far, one of those people that starts the trend of ringing the bells, I do it every ride, and theres usually a bunch of kids that realize its okay and then want to do it thanks to me, baha! Your ride on dinosaur sounds like pretty much every time I go on it! I hate that thing!
Ahahah, single rider line adventures galore! These stories are great! Wow that sucks about having to walk from the employee entrance! Ugh! Lol!! Hilarious fliriting story! Thats awesomely funny!
Welp, Ive certainly had my fair share of things to say, but Im al caught up now, looking forward to more!
Loving the trip report! The drawings are hilarious!! The road trip was a riot. I once drove from SoCal to New Orleans and Texas steals the feeling from you that you might be getting anywhere. And a tumbleweed bigger than my car almost took us out. Also I lived in northern Arizona for a while and have witnessed the moth storms. So very weird and creepy. The insects took turns being plauge-like. One year everywhere we drove we squashed grasshoppers.
Can't wait for the rest. Really one of the funniest I have read.
It definitely wasn't a mongoose unless it had escaped from AK, as the mongoose is not native to the US.
Based on the pic that you posted (even though it was not an actual pic of the animal you saw) it most likely would have been a river otter.
I bet the Wedding Singer is keeping you super busy, but I miss your hilariousness!!! Hope you update soon & that everything is going well!
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Mapping a Solution to School Zoning Questions
Monday, May 14, 2012 - 05:03 PM
When Kristi Barlow began looking for a new apartment in Brooklyn a couple of years ago, she ran into a familiar problem for New Yorkers with young children: she couldn't find an accurate map showing, block by block, which neighborhoods were zoned for which elementary schools.
So she set out to make her own, a task that became something of an obsession. Eventually she created a map that satisfied her needs, as well as the cravings of her friends. And in February, long after she had settled into a new apartment in Park Slope, she turned her obsession into a small business and began selling maps of Brooklyn and Manhattan online.
Ms. Barlow would not be the first New Yorker to become utterly absorbed in the process of finding a home in a neighborhood with an acceptable zoned school. The mix of real estate and education has long been intoxicating in New York -- and even more so in recent years, with the economy depressed and public school choices more alluring and complicated.
Ms. Barlow would not even be the first New Yorker to turn that obsession into a business. During the last decade, there has been a proliferation of school "consultants," guidebooks and other commerce related to helping parents find the perfect school.
But for most parents moving into or around New York City, matching an address to a zone is Step 1 of their search, and resources are slim. The city refers parents who have questions about their move to the school in the area they are considering, or to the 311 information telephone line.
So people like Eleanor Kung, a 36-year-old freelance graphic designer who lives with her husband in Dumbo, Brooklyn, find themselves seeking out new sources of help.
Ms. Kung, who has a 15-month-old son, said she first heard about the maps in February on Bococa Parents, an online message board for families in Boerum Heights, Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens. She bought the Brooklyn version.
"We had recently moved back to the NYC-area as first-time parents," Ms. Kung wrote in an e-mail message, "and I thought I could use all the help I could get to navigate the public school system maze."
Ms. Barlow, who works as a documentary film editor, initially created the map only for herself. Looking for an apartment in brownstone Brooklyn, she printed out a map of the neighborhoods near Prospect Park and outlined the zones for nearby elementary schools with a red pencil.
Friends with young children admired it, Ms. Barlow said, and when she found herself between editing projects late last year, she decided to revise her hand-drawn map and sell it online.
"I thought at the time I'd already done most of the work," Ms. Barlow said. But, she added, "it ended up taking hundreds of hours to get this to the point where people could actually buy it."
To build the maps, Ms. Barlow started with school zoning data from NYC Open Data, a Web site run by the city. She cross-referenced it with information she found on InsideSchools, an independent Web site that provides reviews of schools and is popular among parents.
But neither site had fully up-to-date information, she said. So she combed through Panel for Educational Policy reports for school zoning changes.
A few issues were never completely resolved, like a mysterious two-block area in Manhattan bounded by West 59th Street, West 60th Streets, Amsterdam Avenue and Central Park West in which the lines of the school district don't match up with those of the local elementary schools' zones. The anomaly is noted on the map.
"It's a no-man's zone," she said. "I don't know what you do if you live on those blocks."
Deidrea Miller, a Department of Education spokeswoman, said the city's School Search tool on its Web site has accurate information for schools that are currently open, but not for zoning changes that will occur as a result of new schools opening in the fall. In December, for instance, the city made a number of changes in Lower Manhattan that do not show up online.
Ms. Barlow sells both print and digital versions of the maps through her Web site, nycschoolmaps.com -- $8 for a digital version and $20 for both a digital and laminated print version. She continually updates the digital one with zoning changes, of which she said there were at least two since she started the site. To keep up, she subscribes to every school e-mail listserv she can.
Her site also includes a section in which Ms. Barlow critiques other resources for information on zones. In March, she reviewed Sage, a new app that lets users enter an address and spits out the zoned school.
"Handy, sure," she wrote, "but they apparently do not have the recent zoning changes in their database because they are giving out incorrect zones for some addresses."
"In a nutshell, the criticisms are accurate," said Edward Yau, the software engineer who developed Sage. Mr. Yau, who lives on the Lower East Side and has a 3-year-old, built his app using the city's outdated data. Sage notes that parents should call 311 to double-check, he said.
For her part, Ms. Barlow now walks her son, Max, 7, to Public School 39 Henry Bristow in Park Slope. She has sold one to two maps a day since sales began, she said, and hopes eventually to cover her costs. At this point, she said, "I'm almost starting to think of it as a community service effort."
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Tokka Week: SecretsSokka had half a dozen reasons why they should leave the Fire Nation on the next morning's ferry and go back to Toph's place. First, it was closer to where Aang was, in case they had to ride off to the rescue for some reason. Second, it wasn't like they would get to spend any more time with Zuko, Mai, or little Lu Ten. Zuko was too busy conferring with his advisers, as usual, and Mai and the baby were involved in all sorts of Fire Nation heir ceremonies. Third, hanging around here they would just get in trouble. (Zuko loved when they visited, but after the third time Toph and Sokka got drunk, broke into the stables and set all the ostrich horses and mongoose lizards loose in the palace, he had requested they stay in their rooms when not with him.)Tokka Week: Secrets4 years ago in Romance More Like This
None of them explained why he kept shooting Toph little glances, or why he kept thinking how little space there was on a ferry and how irritated she would be if he tried to avoid her, especially if he refused to explain that avoidance.
Why wa
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Avatar The Last Airbender
(Shut up if I am off on details it's the plot I am in and no one can change it)
A Taang Story
Chapter 1: Inconvenient Truth
The toughest stone can be broken by the smallest tap.
This was not a story for Toph though, the world's best earthbender. Even her pupil could not even figure out the smallest crack in the single stone that she is. Aang tilted his head as she would make the most simple move the most difficult thing he has ever seen in his life. Even the master airbender he is he still could not figure out how to toughen up the soft areas in him. Even if he did express it in anyway Toph would come out, find it, and yank out that single weakness in him. Even if sometimes it would have to be his own dignity. Which would mean that he would have to tell the whole group about anything that Toph pointed out.
Even though the war was over he sti
Taang : Baby's ComingTaang : Baby's Coming4 years ago in Fan Fiction More Like This
At the upper ring of Ba Sing Se, lies the new house of the gaang.. Aang and Toph were living happily, together with others; Zuko, Katara, Sokka and Suki. One morning, Toph and Katara's having a conversation in the living room.
"You know what, Katara?" Toph said.
"Hm,,? What?" Katara replied back.
"At this time, when you're finally a mother, made me remember when I first fell in love with Aang.. I mean, look at him. He used to be an immature kid but now, he's grown up."
"Not just him Toph, so does you.. You used to be a fiercely independent, sarcastic, direct and stubborn girl but now.. Look at you."
"Ahehe.. Brings back memories." Toph said while smiling.
A short silence occured between the two.. And the only thing they could hear is the conversation of the 3 standing right beside them.
"I got to go now.. I need to go to take a-Augh!". Toph's baby moved and it feels like its going to come out. Her feet weakened, causing her to sit in the cold floor.
"Toph, are you ok?" Katara said, bei
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Mako was trying his damnedest to not pay attention to the perverted leader of the Wolfbats leering at Korra, but he just couldn't. Every few practice punches he threw, he was looking over his shoulder and observing the scene with an obvious glint in his amber irises. Tahno was standing off to the side of the training room with the rest of his group, sending Korra hungry looks as he watched her spar with Bolin, however, she didn't seem to notice, or she was just ignoring him. It was sick, and it was annoying the Firebender to no end for more than one reason than the fact that it was completely inappropriate. He hated that Tahno's mind was racing with such thoughts about his girl or who he considered his girl about Korra.
Though Mako had tried to deny it to himself on several occasions, he felt quite strongly about the Avatar. At first, she had irritated him endlessly, but after they went to rescue him brother together, they began to get along better, and f
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Changing Masks.
Once in a while I feel as if I were wearing one mask after another.
Trying to fit in, or simply making those around me happy.
Changing to their expectations of myself.
It seems sometimes that others know what's better for myself, or
What will make me happier
But, when I wear the masks that they give me .
I'm worse off and I'm defiantly not happier
Then I realize that I do better and feel better when
I see myself . My own face, not a mask.
Masks are to pretend to become something you are not
Sure it can be fun at times .
But why wear a mask, when your happy with yourself?
Confessions of a Teenage VirginI remember the summer before 9th grade when my best friend finally admitted to me that she was having sex with her boyfriend. She had always been way more sexually experienced than I was. I had never had a boyfriend, feeling I was too young and could be focusing my attention on more important things. She had had more boyfriends than either of us could count and had been giving me mini sex ed classes since 7th grade.Confessions of a Teenage Virgin2 years ago in Stories & Vignettes More Like This
I was shocked. They had been dating only a month or two and had never even been on a real date. I had paid attention in health class, as I did every class, and thus felt extremely informed on birth control. She claimed they used condoms, but I still lectured her that condoms were only eighty-something percent effective; they could break or be put on incorrectly. My lecturing made her extremely angry at me. She told me that the data was outdated and she was completely safe and she of course knew more than I did because she was the one having sex in the first place.
I had rea
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What I Learned at SRU
Chapter 84 - Let Go
- Saturday, April 9th, 2011 -
"Edward is her true love," stated Jinora with cold resolve, closing her {twilight} book and placing it on the stack she'd lined up on the coffee table.
"Nuh-uh!" squealed Ikki. "She shoulda gone with Jacob. He's a much better friend than Edward."
"Ikki, romance is not about being friends. It's about passion and love and drama." Jinora lifted the hardcover back up and tapped her finger against it. "That's why it happens like this in these books!"
"It is too about being friends!" Ikki protested, thrusting her fists in a fit. "Love is friendship on fire."
"Yea? Edward lit Bella's fire real hot. Jacob sure didn't."
"But...-! Yea, he did! Besides, Bella gets all dumb in the head around stupid Edward! She acts more like herself with Jacob..."
"Korra," Jinora chimed out, much to Korra's dismay. She'd been just f
Creative WritingIf you want to write a novel/novella/short story you should always start with a seed. If you ever catch yourself asking a question that starts with "What if...." be sure to write it down. Those questions could lead to a great work of fiction one day. But be careful, you don't want to start a story with too much baggage since it could limit your creativity in the writing process. You may have some idea where you want the story to go, but don't create too many constraints for yourself! The story will unfold if you are ready to work hard on keeping up with what it has to say.Creative Writing3 years ago in Academic Essays More Like This
When you sit down to start your story, let it write itself and be sure to keep your characters and dialogue realistic. This is accomplished through many different approaches. As a writer, you must learn to hone your powers of observation and watch people and how they interact. Research can come in a variety of forms, from reading other authors to watching movies as well. Keen observat
Erik's Redemption Chapter 2It was foolish of him to bring her here but he could not have left her to die of the arsenicErik's Redemption Chapter 26 years ago in Fan Fiction More Like This
Poisoning. She would be alright now but he shuddered to think of what would happen when she awoke.
* * * * * * * * * *
Soft music. Could it be a dream? If so a truly beautiful one. She felt so tired and her limbs were fifty pound weights. She tried to speak but could only manage a groan, as she opened her mouth to try again she heard soft footsteps. "Can you open your eyes?" A voice asked. Her Angel! She forced her eyes open and beheld a figure clothed all in black excepting for the white mask upon his face. He is rather handsome she thought. She felt the bed dip slightly as the man sat down upon it "Here, sip this" he handed her a cup. Kristiana looked at him warily, to her chagrin he looked wounded."I would not harm you. It is only coffee." She smiled at him and could have sworn it was returned but the face was soon unfathomable
Premonition BluesPremonition Blues4 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
The snow was heavy
under midnight's guise.
The white ground reflected
city lights into the clouds:
it was as bright as the half light
that bled over the mountains
and flowed into the valleys
just hours before (the sun
died peacefully).
The air was silent:
a powder keg soundtrack
sitting on a camel's back.
There were dead flags
on poles or lying in ashes.
Smoke seeped through the earth
on every horizon
like the breath
of a dragon slumbering
after a fierce campaign.
No one was left
to inhale the dust and ash.
Their bodies were dormant
and they dreamed their faith.
And a Dandelion stood stout
in a field of grey and soot.
The Logical Song The Logical SongThe Logical Song7 years ago in Songs & Lyrics More Like This
By Supertramp
When I was young it seemed that life was so wonderful
A miracle, oh it was beautiful, magical
And all the birds in the trees
Theyd be singing so happily
Oh joyfully, Oh playfully watching me
But then they sent me away (to) teach me how to sensible
Logical Oh responsible, practical
And then they showed me a world
Where I could be so dependable
Oh clinical, intellectual, cynical
There are times when all the worlds asleep
The questions run to deep, for such a simple man
Wont you please, please tell me what weve learned
I know it sounds absurd, please tell me who I am
Watch what you say theyll be calling yo
Brothers: The English BratjaBrothersBrothers: The English Bratja7 years ago in Songs & Lyrics More Like This
written by Tobu Ishi, a devoted FMA fan
sung by many other devoted FMA fans, including Vic Mignogna
How can I repay you, brother mine?
How can I expect you to forgive?
Clinging to the past, I shed our blood
And shattered your chance to live
Though I knew the laws, I paid no heed
How can I return your wasted breath?
What I didn't know has cost you dear;
For there is no cure for death
Beautiful mother, soft and sweet
Once you were gone we were not complete
Back through the years we reached for you
Alas, it was not to be
And how can I make amends
For all that I took from you?
I led you with hopeless dreams
My brother, I was a fool
Don't cry for the past now, brother mine
Neither you nor I are free of blame
Nothing can erase the things we did
For the path we took was the same
How could I expect to call you wrong?
How could you be blamed for what we've done?
Both of us were fools in our desires
As we flew too close to the sun
Beautiful mother, soft and sweet
Once you
Genre Meme Part TwoRomanceGenre Meme Part Two4 years ago in Flash Fiction & Vignettes More Like This
He bent his head low and cocked it a little to get a better look at my face. "Clare...something's bothering you."
It didn't come out as a question, but then he wasn't really asking. It was a simple statement, and he knew he was right. Hadn't he proven countless times, over and over, he could read me better than anyone else I knew, except my father? "It's just..." I paused, searching my brain for the right words. "We never talk about where you came from, or your past, or your family."
He faltered, sitting very still on the jetty and watching me carefully. "Does it matter?" he asked after a moment.
"Yes! Of course it does."
"Because you know everything about me, and I want to know everything about you. And and it feels like you're holding something back!" I told him, groaning with frustration. "And while you keep things from me, you're not being real with me."
John inhaled deeply and looked down at our feet, hovering over the water. He took my hand and
El arte de la autopromocionEl arte de la autopromocion5 years ago in Editorial More Like This
Hace poco compré un libro llamado " I had be rather in the studio" (Prefiero quedarme en el estudio) de la autora Alyson Stanfield. Lo compré porque me llamó la atención su slogan "la guía para artistas: no más excusas para la autopromoción" .
Todos los artistas tenemos excusas para no "auto promocionarnos" , algunas de las más frecuentes excusas son : "no tengo tiempo" , "no sé por dónde empezar" , "soy muy introvertido/tímido" , "no tengo dinero" , pero la excusa más frecuente para no salir al mundo es "prefiero quedarme en el estudio / prefiero quedarme en mi casa".
Para que nuestro arte sea conocido tenemos que auto-promocionarnos. Es vital , es fundamental. Y más si quieres sacar dinero de tu arte.
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The Reason Why"I'm sorry, Lin. The injuries you sustained from the last fight will not allow you to have children."The Reason Why3 years ago in General Fiction More Like This
Lin, unable to speak, turns her eyes from the healer's gaze. Fear and sadness washes over her, making her heart ache.
"I'm truly sorry," he says before leaving the room.
The woman in her thirties covers her face with her hands, pleading with herself not to cry. I'll never be a mother
Tenzin runs up to the woman he loves, enveloping her in his arms. "Lin, I was so worried. Are you doing alright?"
"I'll be fine," she insists. "But there's something I need to tell you." She fumbles with her hands, not sure where to begin.
"What is it?" he asks, taking her hand in his.
She takes a slow breath before proceeding. "My injuries have left me unable to have children."
Tenzin releases her hand, stunned. He loves Lin. He has since they were children. But now she can't have children. They both know how important it is that Tenzin passes on his airbending abilities to his offspri
God Is My InspirationNo one could paint a never ending sky of blueGod Is My Inspiration6 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
With deep colours that soothes your soul for just you
No one could create the cotton candy clouds of art
As soft and delicate to melt the heart
No one could project a rainbow across his sky
No one could structure a tree to stand firm and high
No one could send the cool winds to chill your spine
Or sweep you off your feet with a second in time
No one could shower rain that falls from above
No one could create aurora borealis or a dove
No one could make the golden sun set or rise
No one could hide from his eyes nor take him by surprise
No one but God could master the art of creation
No one could reign over or take his position
No one could steal away my admiration
No one replaces him, for God is my inspiration
Life's WayBirds chirpLife's Way6 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Trees sway
Winds howl
Lifes way
Tides break
Rivers run
The sun sets
Lifes begun
The stars sparkle
The moon shines
Lifes beauty
So divine
And it all happens before our eyes
Time goes on and life passes by
Things progress
Life goes on
And so must we
Have to carry on
Like nature running its task
We must too
We all have a purpose
Me and you
We are natures beauty
Its within you
The Flying BoarsLin walks into the Jasmine Dragon and throws two uniforms to Kya and Honoura who are quietly sipping tea in the corner.The Flying Boars3 years ago in Short Stories More Like This
"What are these?" Kya asks studying them. The uniforms had been specially made. They were earth nation green with a symbol of a flying boar on the chest.
"These are our new pro-bending uniforms. We're competing this weekend."
"Are you serious!" Honoura almost spits out her tea. "I love pro-bending! Go Buzzard Wasps! I never miss a match."
"Lin, how are we supposed to compete? We don't know the first thing about pro-bending." Lin rolls her eyes at Kya's skepticism. Sometimes she was so much like Aunt Katara.
"We're hitting the gym hard this weekend. I've got money riding on our match, so we can't lose!"
"My dad would never let me compete." Honoura says solemnly. "He even hates me listening to them on the radio."
Lin's answer was simple: "Don't tell him."
So they didn't. That weekend the girls told their parents that they were spending some time in the newly built Repub
Tenzin Meets Korra- DraftKorra asked around, gathering information about the bender inside the city. After hours of useless leads, she finally got some real information. She stood outside the door of an apartment .that supposedly belonged to him. She took a breath and burst through the door. The house was empty cept for a small table in the center of the room. At which a young man sits.Tenzin Meets Korra- Draft5 years ago in Short Stories More Like This
"I am Avatar Korra, and you are to be my Airbending instructor!"
Silence filled the house as Korra stood there defiantly. The man at the table simply sat there with a look of surprise on his face. He stirs his cup of tea calmly before taking a sip. He then turns his head to Korra.
"What? I'm sorry I wasn't listening."
Korra trips slightly. She regains her composer and is more then a little irritated.
"I said, that I am the Avatar and you are going to be my instructor in the arts of Airbending."
Tenzin takes another sip of his tea.
"Really? Imagine that. Sorry to burst your bubble, but I have no intention o
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