Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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First Look review: The Marriott Theatre’s version of West Side Story will remind audiences why the show is an all-time classic
By Michael Dritto Playing at: The Marriott Theatre (10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire) for a limited engagement through March 27. See the calendar and purchase tickets at MarriottTheatre.com Basic storyline: It’s West Side Story. If this is your first introduction to the show, it is the modern retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet set against ... -
Q&A with Mel Thillens about his Mel’s Craft BBQ opening this spring on Main Street, learning from the best in Texas, and a love for showing people a good time
By Trent Modglin Q: Tell us about the inspiration behind Mel’s Craft BBQ. A: Nothing makes me happier than showing people a good time. I’ve been watching people smile after that first bite at my annual Memorial Day BBQ. I love sharing a great bourbon, or just enjoying a conversation with friends over a bucket of beers. This ... -
Q&A with Philip Hong, president and co-founder of Park Ridge Lacrosse, a non-profit designed to foster the local development and growth of this fast-rising sport
Q: What led to the launch of Park Ridge Lacrosse? A: Growing up playing lacrosse and coaching lacrosse for the last 20 years, I was excited when my first child was old enough to play lacrosse last spring. But we were disappointed with weekly games being out in Naperville and the lack of a committed coach. Many ... -
Inside Scoop: Chicago Travel & Adventure Show returns Feb. 19-20; Small Cheval, Stan’s Donuts and Big Chicken coming to Rosemont
Chicago Travel & Adventure Show returns to Rosemont Feb. 19-20 The 17th edition will take place Feb. 19 and 20 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (5555 N. River Road). The best place to plan, personalize and book a vacation, the Travel & Adventure Show gives guests the opportunity to meet and gain valuable ... -
Park Ridge Insider Heather O’Grady on Nonno Pino’s gnocchi, haircuts at Anthony Valentino’s, and weekends in Milwaukee’s historic Third Ward
Milwaukee Third Ward photo courtesy of VisitMilwaukee.org What you do for a living: I manage Edie Boutique and Marigold in Uptown Park Ridge. How long you’ve lived here: Basically all my life. Around 43 years. What you like best about Park Ridge: The community and the small-town feel, even though we are growing. Best meal ... -
Inside Scoop: Museum of Science and Industry’s LEGO exhibit and free days, MLK Day art camp at Bottle & Bottega, and member benefits at Une Année and Hubbard’s Cave Breweries
Museum of Science and Industry Illinois 2022 free days, and the world’s largest display of LEGO art opens Feb. 10 Did you know that there are several days throughout the year where Illinois residents can visit the Museum of Science and Industry for free? As luck would have it for parents, the next free date ... -
Q&A with local comedian John DaCosse about being relatable, comedy in a Covid world, and feeling the adrenaline from a sold-out show at Zanies
By Trent Modglin Q: What do you like best about a comic’s life in Chicago and Rosemont? A: Chicago is the heart of the Midwest, and being in the middle, we get to experience everyone that comes to visit from around the globe without the attitude and the self absorption of New York or Los Angeles. ... -
Kudos to Park Ridge youth football: There are plenty of people in this household who can’t wait until next season
By Trent Modglin Thank you Park Ridge football! My family moved to Park Ridge from Chicago two and a half years ago, and to say we’re thankful for our choice of suburbs would be a major understatement. Honestly, we can’t imagine being anywhere else. The community, the school district, the quaint Uptown, our neighbors and ...
