At Home Outdoor Cinema!
Cozy theater space seats patrons on couches and rows of upholstered chairs during independent films and frequent special events
Screenings of God’s Not Dead 2, Caged No More, and other Christian family films; includes two DVDs of assorted classic films
Online trivia quizzes or scavenger hunts let the players have lot of fun and discover their competitive side from the comfort of the home
Musical theatre lovers can delight in a streaming of Jane Austen’s classic stories re-imagined by Broadway’s-famous Paul Gordon
Card tricks, mind reading, and old-fashioned illusions blend together with comedy and showmanship during this virtual magic show
Musical theater lovers can delight in streaming of a new take on a Broadway classic that features a powerful cast of Broadway stars
Soon-to-be married couples may find ideas, meet potential contractors, and start planning their ideal wedding by consulting with specialists
A student follows along with a painting instructor during one-on-one painting lessons, creating very own art pieces
Renowned musicians step into the platform shoes of disco legends the Bee Gee’s, singing three-part harmonies in hits such as “Stayin’ Alive”
Participants have a chance to observe wedding vendors in action as they perform their services during a real vow renewal ceremony
MacDowell Colony fellow Alexandra Rozenman helps painting pupils to realize their goals through color theory and composition basics
Explore and test your artistic talent or learn specific skills during painting lessons
From the merchant: 30 minutes - Indoor Batting Cages
Fun and interactive event for singles where on entry ladies receive locks while males keys; the more matches the more night raffle entries
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Movie Theater Popcorn, Ranked Across the Nation
Popcorn’s association with the movies took off during the Great Depression, when the buttery kernels remained an affordable luxury for a budget-conscious nation. Today, the salty snack still rules the concessions stand, but not all bags are created equal. We reviewed and ranked America’s top movie-theater chains by the only criteria that truly matters: delicious, delicious popcorn.
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Chicago Comics' Favorite Non-Marvel Superheroes
The Avengers. Captain America. X-Men. The Amazing Spider-Man. Marvel Comics has been dominating the box office with a slew of summer blockbusters in recent years, and the trend continues this Friday, August 1, with the opening of Guardians of the Galaxy. So, in the name of anyone feeling burned out on Marvel, we asked Eric Thornton, chief executive operating officer of Chicago Comics, to pick his favorite non-Marvel superheroes.
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Which Apes at Lincoln Park Zoo Are Most Likely to Take Over the Planet
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes comes out this weekend, and though the sequel to Rise of the Planet of the Apes—itself a prequel/reboot of the original series—is more rooted in reality than the '60s and '70s films, we still wondered if a global ape revolt could actually happen. So we turned to Steve Ross, director of the Lester E. Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes at Chicago’s own Lincoln Park Zoo.
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