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Aug 26
“A Very Dinosaur Birthday” by Adam Wallace

A Very Dinosaur Birthday by Adam Wallace

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 […]

Jul 28
Don’t Miss Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, IL is a special one-hour presentation for kids (and parents) of all ages.

Jul 24
‘Blue Man Group’ Unveils New Visual Technology Upgrades in Partnership with ‘Pretty Damn Sweet’

Our recent family outing to see the Blue Man Group in Chicago was the most show fun yet! The iconic theatrical sensation, Blue Man Group, is taking its resident productions to a whole new level with a national partnership alongside the renowned creative agency, Pretty Damn Sweet. The collaboration brings cutting-edge visual technology upgrades to […]

Jul 11
BLUE BEETLE Hits Theaters on August 18th

From Warner Bros. Pictures comes the feature film “Blue Beetle,” marking the DC Super Hero’s first time on the big screen. The film, directed by Angel Manuel Soto, stars Xolo Maridueña in the title role as well as his alter ego, Jaime Reyes. Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his […]

Jun 29
NEW Series from Netflix After School Hits the Streaming Service This July: “Supa Team 4”

Four teen girls living in the neo-futuristic African city of Lusaka are recruited by a retired secret agent still committed to saving the world… even if it’s on a budget. In their journey from school girls tackling homework to undercover superheroes fending off supervillains, they’re transformed from a motley crew of friends into Supa Team […]

Jun 02
Paramount+ Drops “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” Season Two Trailer & All 10 First Season Episodes in Full for Free Viewing on YouTube

"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" season two hits Paramount+ this month after a long wait. It looks like they keep the winning original Star Trek episodic adventure formula going strong.