Paul M. Banks a.k.a. The Sports Bank, NBC Chicago Street Team
Before it was an environmental clarion call spouted by business and government leaders everywhere, the phrase “go green” was the Michigan State Spartans’ battle cry. For those lucky enough to be in Detroit this weekend (Yes, it’s weird describing Detroit as a coveted destination) [...]
Archive for March, 2009
Michigan State Now Midwest’s Premier Program
Posted in College Sports, tagged detroit, final four, h to the izzo, jason richardson, kalin lucas, larry bird, magic johnson, March Madness, mateen cleaves, Michigan State Spartans, MSU, NCAA Tournament, paul banks, Paul M. Banks, sparty, steve smith, Tom Izzo on March 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Alvin Ailey Does a Body Good
Posted in Chicago, Chicago Events, Performance Art, events, music, theater, things to do on March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Spring is Here and So is the AAADT Anniversary Celebration!
You Too Have Another Shot to see Bono
Posted in Uncategorized on March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A second Chicago U2 show has been added.
Put the Social Back Into Networking
Posted in Uncategorized on March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Lose the Blackberry and bring out your businesses cards for monthly Monday event.
Ginuwine Love for Chicago
Posted in Uncategorized on March 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Joy DiNaro, NBC Chicago Street Team
Returning to the forefront of the music world after a four-year hiatus might be difficult for most, but R&B artist Ginuwine made it look easy at his intimate concert at Crobar (1543 N. Kingsbury).
“I’ve matured a lot since I was last on the scene in 2005,” Ginuwine says.
Chicago was a [...]
Dan Aykroyd Introduces His Vodka and Wines to Chicago
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged binny's south loop, crystal head vodka, dan aykroyd, dan aykroyd wines, windy city wine guy on March 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Dan Aykroyd embarks on a wine and vodka adventure.
Fade to Black
Posted in Uncategorized on March 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Where will you be when the lights go out on Saturday? Marcus has som some options for you around the city.
A Dive Bar That Passes (Fails) the Smell Test
Posted in Uncategorized on March 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Find out which local hangout was named one of America’s best dive bars.
The Flaming Lips Added To Pitchfork
Posted in music, things to do, tagged flaming lips, pitchfork on March 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Theresa Carter, The Local Tourist, NBC Chicago Street Team
THIS JUST IN: Flaming Lips are not participating in Write The Night, so they’ll be creating their own setlist. Only bands on Friday Night are inviting fans to vote for the songs they’ll play.
The Flaming Lips have been added to Sunday’s lineup at Pitchfork Music Festival (July [...]
A Soulful Storm Hits Chicago
Posted in Bands, Chicago Events, Live Music, Weekend Activities, concerts, music, things to do, tagged Bands, deep_soul, Hideout, J.D._Mark, LCD_Soundsystem, live_music, music, Rabbit_Factory, Relaxocat, Wiley_And_The_Checkmates on March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Pioneers of deep Southern soul will rock Chicago!
Tonight: Go Looney for Mooney!
Posted in Chicago Events, parties, things to do, tagged Chicago art scene, Edinburgh College of Art, John David Mooney Foundation on March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Three art exhibitions open at a snazzy gallery in Chicago’s West Loop.
Tonight: TheChiGuide Launch Party
Posted in Uncategorized on March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Landmark Grill + Lounge is the place to see and be seen tonight. Check it:
Easter Goes to the Dogs!
Posted in Uncategorized on March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Candid Candice tells you where you can take your pup to meet the Easter Bunny!
Music and Lyrics
Posted in 24-7_chicago, Bands, Chicago Events, Uncategorized on March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Glenn has the 411 on a hot event tonight at Ai Sushi Lounge.
Dancing with the Chicago Celebrities
Posted in Celebrities, Chicago, Chicago Events, Fitness, Performance Art, charity, events, parties, things to do, tagged abc, All things Chicago, Celebrities, Dana Kozlov, dancing, daryl hawks, Dina Bair, Edgar Chavarria, Evelyn Holmes, Facebook, fan page, fun, funny, ginger zee, jen knoedl, jenchicago, Katie Lorenz, Lourdes Duarte, Mike Adamle, NBC, pat cassidy, Robbie Ventura, show, Silly, talk, video, vlog on March 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
JenChicago, NBC Chicago Street Team
It was a HUGE success! Arthur Murray’s Fourth Annual “Dancing with Chicago Celebrities” raised $67,000 for the Chicagoland Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®,and what a fun way to do it! All of the toe-tapping fun went down on Friday, March 13, 2009, when Chicago [...]
Blackhawks Looking Sharp for Home Ice in Playoffs
Posted in Blackhawks, tagged Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Duncan Keith, Joel Quenneville, NHL, Patrick Sharp, paul banks, Paul M. Banks, Stanley Cup playoffs, Vancouver Canucks on March 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Paul M. Banks a.k.a. The Sports Bank, NBC Chicago Street Team Last week the Chicago Blackhawks lost and later regained the Western Conference’s fourth seed and with it the final home ice advantage for the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They’re currently two points ahead of the fifth place Vancouver Canucks – who come [...]
Room 21? Try Via Ventuno
Posted in Uncategorized on March 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Jerry Kleiner unleashes his redesigned Italian concept on the South Loop today.
Bridal Binge!
Posted in Chicago, Chicago Events, charity, events, food, gold coast, movies, parties, things to do, trivia, weddings on March 24, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Our newest teamer Rebecca has the scoop on an alternative bridal bash happening this Thursday!
All About the Kalimba
Posted in Uncategorized on March 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Check out “Music & Lyrics” this Thursday, and learn about a wonderful African instrument.
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