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Aug 24
Larry Hass and his Magic Show at the Rhapsody Theater in Chicago

We got to attend a rather entertaining evening of magic and philosophy headlined by Larry Hass at the Rhapsody Theater in Chicago this summer.

Aug 23
The Chicago Dogs Are A Dog Gone Fun Time

It has become a bit of a tradition for our family to see The Chicago Dogs play at Impact Field in Rosemont, IL every year. This summer has been no exception. We were able to take in a game, food, drink, and fireworks all in one night. We arrived in time to find parking, get […]

Aug 23
“Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Noah Harar

If you’re looking for a book that might just change the way you think about… everything, this book is it. This book is all about the idea of shared myths (or fictions) and their power to influence. Things like religion, money, countries, and countries are all uniquely human constructs. Some have their uses while others […]

Aug 22
Doodles x CAMP Now Open in Chicago

 EXPERIENTIAL RETAILER CAMP MAKES MIDWEST DEBUT WITH NEW IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE: DOODLES X CAMP, OPEN NOW IN CHICAGO’S LINCOLN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD  This real-world shop-and-play experience will teleport families into the rainbow world of Doodles CAMP Chicago’s “Canteen” Retail Space Now Open  CAMP, The Family Experience Company, is bringing its beloved shop-and-play retail experience to the Midwest […]