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Nov 01
A&A Ballet’s “The Art Deco Nutcracker,” Dec. 4 at Athenaeum Theater in Chicago

A&A Ballet's "The Art Deco Nutcracker" is a family-friendly performance is set in 1920’s America featuring Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, as a fresh, yet traditional take on the beloved holiday favorite with the costume set design and storylines inspired by the unique sophistication of the Art Deco era.

Oct 31
Halloween 2021

Our annual family-themed costumes tradition continues with this year's Mo Willems-inspired edition.

Oct 30
Our 2021 Corn Maze Visit

This is one of those home-movie-type posts. It's just a series of clips welcoming you into our visit to Richardson's Corn Maze in Spring Grove, IL. It's on the Reader's Digest's 25 Best Corn Mazes in America List this year.

Oct 22
“Mixology and Murder” – An Inspired Trip Down True Crime Lane

Mixology and Murder is filled with 75 step-by-step drink recipes alongside the terrifying stories that inspired them, from must-know cases like JonBenét Ramsey and Ted Bundy to lesser-known stories like the Ant Hill Kids cult and the Circleville Letter Writer.