Monthly Archives: October 2014
Mayne Stage Hosts Halloween Night Events
Mayne Stage proudly presents a series of concerts this October, including three events on Halloween night. Tickets to all shows are on sale now at www.maynestage.com or by calling 866-468-3401…. Read more
Governor Quinn Salutes Latino Leaders
Governor Pat Quinn announced the winners of the “2014 Governor’s Awards for Excellence” in the fields of community health, the arts, education/workforce development and community relations at his annual Latino… Read more
Tricks for a Tooth-Friendly Halloween
Most little boys and “ghouls” will dress up and ring neighborhood doorbells hoping to collect a large stash of candy this Halloween. After trick-or-treating, Delta Dental of Illinois encourages parents… Read more
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Thanks to smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, the Internet is almost always at our fingertips. Combined with computers and laptops in homes, schools and workplaces, it’s easy to see… Read more
City Winery Presents the Talisman Project
Legendary percussionist Sammy Figueroa and Brazilian singer Glaucia Nasser play the music from their recent Savant Records release, Talisman, Thursday, Oct. 16th, 8 p.m. at City Winery Chicago, 1200 W…. Read more
Pilsen in My Memory: 50 Years of Art, Architecture, and People
Carlos and Dominguez will play host to a new exhibit co-curated by Pete Rodriguez and Len Dominguez called Pilsen in My Memory: 50 Years of Art, Architecture, and People. This… Read more
City Officials Break Ground, Announce Future of Theater on the Lake
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District Commissioner Juan Salgado, and Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Commissioner Rebekah Scheinfeld broke ground on the Fullerton Revetment project, which will stabilize the shoreline… Read more
Olmec 2,800 Year Old Stone Relief
by Daniel Nardini Within the last few years, Mexican archaeologists discovered something that will help rewrite the history of Olmec civilization. The Olmecs, the oldest known peoples in what is… Read more
Planned Parenthood Federation of America Commemorates National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
In recognition of National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Planned Parenthood Federation of America is joining the national call to action for Latinos to protect their… Read more
Behind the Making of Toys in China
by Daniel Nardini As Christmas season approaches, toy making is in full swing. Factories in China are most busy at this time since the holiday season in western countries is… Read more »