Get Serious About Nerding Out at 5th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival
Were you left a little wanting when Wizard World wrapped up at the end of August? A little bit sad that C2E2 won’t pop up till spring, and can’t wait for […]
On The Road: Shopping With The Fishes – SEA LIFE: Minnesota Aquarium
[soliloquy id=”18216″] I recently found myself a journalist embedded at the Mall of America. Ok, I wasn’t on assignment, it was a pleasure trip for my boyfriend’s birthday, but […]
Westmont Food Court Continues to Serve Traditional Chinese Dishes
You’re not coming here for the aesthetic. The dingy lights, greasy tabletops, and abundance of Styrofoam aren’t as easy to swallow as the food at Westmont’s International Mall. On most […]
Harvard Balloon Fest A Colorful Affair
[soliloquy id=”17843″] This weekend, we took a trip out to rural Harvard, Ill., where they were hosting over 20 balloons in the town’s second annual Harvard Balloon Fest. The […]
The Suite Life: Field Museum’s SUE To Make Big Move
What to say about SUE the T. Rex? She’s a mascot for The Field Museum, as well a spokesperson (or…spokesosaurus rex?). She has her own beer, her own line of […]
Third Coast Con Cruise: Wizard World Chicago Day Four
Sunday was Day Four of Wizard World Chicago, one of the largest cons in Wizard World’s portfolio. As we arrived to the con, we noticed crowds were much thicker […]
Wizard World Chicago 2017 Cosplay Galleries
Wizard World Chicago has come and gone for another year. We had a great time every day of the con, and are looking forward to all the fun ahead […]
Third Coast Con Cruise 2017: Wizard World Chicago Day Three
We can hardly believe we made it through Day 3 of Wizard World. Between the chaos of the crowds a and the full schedule of celebrity panels, if you wanted to […]
Third Coast Con Cruise: Wizard World Chicago Day Two
While Friday is the second day of Wizard World Chicago, it’s also the first full day. Cosplayers and pop culture lovers had a glorious seven hours to roam the floor, […]
Local Flavor: Wizard World Chicago’s Hometown Heroes
Yesterday marked the first of four days for Wizard World Chicago, and we were there as the gates opened. Since Thursday’s crowds are always a bit thinner, we had […]
Third Coast Con Cruise: Wizard World Chicago Day One
Thursday night was the first night of Wizard World Chicago. This con, which is so large it now stretches across 4 days (August 24th-27th), held at Donald E Stephens […]
Take a Trip Back in Time at the Bristol Renaissance Faire
[soliloquy id=”16914″] Over the edge of the the Wisconsin border lies a very interesting place; one where Queens and their knights still reign supreme, the shops still cater to […]