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Checking out Free Music in the Community: Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra Concert at Republic Bank

 One of the best aspects about living and exploring in Chicagoland is discovering that some of the best community events are budget-friendly or even completely free. In the summertime, these are everywhere, with plenty of options to choose from. There could be outdoor concerts along the skyline downtown, in your local park, or even indoors so that you can beat the feels-like 105-degree, popsicle-melting heat we’ve had this week.   We found one related to America’s 250th birthday and attended an after-hours networking event hosted by the Lincolnwood Chamber of Commerce at Republic Bank in the Skokie/Lincolnwood area on the north side. The combined networking and performance created a unique opportunity to enjoy live classical music with food in a classy, newly renovated bank setting. It was sponsored by Loeber Motors as a free community event; it was pretty fancy, and because of the local nature, it was not too crowded (Bingo!).   Attending this was a pleasant su...

Que Rico! Flores do Brasil at Macy's

Are you in need of a vacation but just don't have time to get away? Been craving an escape to tropical paradise and couldn't find an airfare ticket that won't annihilate your shopping budget for the YEAR? If this describes you then ladies, let's meet in the loop!  
On the 9th floor of Macy's on State St. is your urban tropical island. Take the elevators up and stroll your way through the sound of water falls, samba music, and the most beautiful flower and lush green assortments designed by mastermind and landscape architect, R. Todd Pope. 

There's no need to leave this wonderful city, and the display is open through April 7th!  Hey, if you can't lay out on the beach and soak in the sun, then you might as well find the nearest palm tree to relax at this downtown Macy's location. This is a trip, or lunch break excursion, that you don't want to miss!





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