Like any good tourist trap, the Field Museum’s exhibit “Opening the Vaults: Wonders of the 1893 World’s Fair” culminates in the gift shop. It is an apt finale. A subtext of commerce runs through the show.
The theme is not …
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The Columbian Exposition Exhibition Gift Shop
Dec
05
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Absinthe Makes the Verte Grow Fonder
Nov
19
The green fairy (the intoxicating spirit of absinthe) has taken up residence north of Chicago in Lake Bluff, IL. North Shore Distillery produces Sirène Absinthe Verte, and they offer tours and tastings.
Absinthe derives its flavor from green anise, and …
Exhibition Accomodations
Nov
12
The Field Museum (1400 S Lake Shore Drive) is Opening the Vaults to the Wonders of the 1893 World’s Fair. It will display rare and unseen items from its collection from October 25, 2013 through September 7, 2014. Several hotel …
Rocky Horror Steampunk Show
Oct
24
Running for its third consecutive year, 2013’s production of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show Live” brings some gears and grunge to the plate with a Steampunk theme. Join us at the majestic Chopin Theatre at 9pm (or 6pm on Sunday) …
Carnivale Delirium IV and So Much More!
Oct
14
This Friday we entreat you to return to our spectacular fall event – Carnivale Delirium! Our giant yearly show is upon us again, and don’t miss out!
This year we welcome back Eric Stern, front man of Vagabond …
A Hot Steaming Mug (More Like a Demitasse) of Steampunk
Oct
08
Steampunks tout tea, but I’ve got to have my two cups of java first thing in the morning. How can I reconcile my loves of steampunk and coffee?
The quick and inauthentic way is to grab a mug from a …
Siam: The Queen and The White City
Oct
01
The Chicago History Museum celebrates the 120th anniversary of Chicago’s World’s Columbian Exposition with Siam: The Queen and the White City. The exhibition honors Queen Savang Vadhana and her contributions in organizing her country’s displays for the fair’s Woman’s …
Journey to the End of the Night: Robot Apocalypse!
Sep
13
The robots are coming. Tomorrow night. Noble Square.
Grab your team and survive the technological uprising by outrunning and outthinking our mechanical aggressors! Dash from checkpoint to checkpoint in a race to the finish line. An alternate world awaits you, …
Terra Mysterium Presents “The Lion & The Serpent”
Sep
05
Although Chicago’s theatre collective Terra Mysterium debuts its new play The Lion & The Serpent, part of the experience premiered on July 15 when Ranty Wilberforce began blogging.
At rantywilberforce.com, Wilberforce began posting music, poetry and videos. He found …
Happy Shovel Day!
Sep
03
On September 3, 1892, President Frank Wenter of the Board of Trustees of the Sanitary District dug the first shovelful of the Sanitary and Ship Canal. He broke ground for an architectural marvel: the reversal of the Chicago River.…
