Category Archives: Entertainment Venues

Drake Hotel Lobby Gets Frosted

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Margaret

For us, going to the Drake in Chicago was coming home for the holidays… With the the kitchen as their workshop, spatulas and mixers their tools, Drake Hotel chefs and students from the French Pastry Sch0ol worked tirelessly this season to create a … Continue reading →

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The Real Chicago Treat….

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Margaret

Some may not get the reference to the Rice Aroni jingle in today’s Real Chicago blog title… however if you’re keen to old jingles from the mid-90s– you know this tune is referencing a “San Francisco Treat…” But, let this be known…..you … Continue reading →

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Real Chicago, Real People – “Coming home for the holidays”

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Margaret

With the implementation of this blog only a few months ago, it was a passion of ours to be a go-to-guide to all things Real Chicago- from the perspective of those who live Real Chicago each and every day. In … Continue reading →

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Lollapalooza

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Margaret

The massive summer music festival that is Lollapalooza has rocked Chicago once again. Starting August 5th, over 240,000 people attended the three-day festival that sprawls out over Grant Park. With 130 acts on eight stages, Lollapalooza’s footprint keeps growing and … Continue reading →

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Real Chicago Director

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Margaret

What do Sixteen Candles, Home Alone, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles have in common? Besides being four of the most iconic and widely known movies, they were all directed by the legendary John Hughes. John Hughes … Continue reading →

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Bourbon and Burgers

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Margaret

Last night’s Bourbon and Burgers was a hit. For all who attended, you were definitely dressed to impress! The Palm Court was transformed into a runway as models showcased fashion from Shrine and Trunk Club. The highlight of the night … Continue reading →

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The Real Good-time Blues

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Margaret

A Real Chicago experience at the top of many Chicagoans list of things to do is living and breathing the live music scene that can be found around every corner of the downtown area and neighborhoods of Chicago. Where we’ll be … Continue reading →

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