There were fair skies and a buzz in the air 125 years ago over the Windy City on May 1, 1893. It was the first day of Chicago's hard won effort to host the newest world's fair, themed the World's Columbian Exposition. Three quarters of a million people filled the park on opening day, and…
5 Best Mother’s Day Movies
Mother's Day is the day we honor and celebrate our moms. What better way to celebrate than with a movie marathon? The trick is to find the right kind of movie to watch that'll (hopefully) make you both appreciate each other a little more. In other words, you'll need top-notch flicks with a little bit…
Great Documentaries: Life on the Autism Spectrum
Anthony Jacques is in only two episodes of Atypical, the Netflix series about a high school student with autism. But it's in Jacques' scenes that the show really comes alive. There's a crackling energy in the young actor's performance as Christopher, who calls the main character a snoozefest before the two teenagers hilariously discover some…
Let’s Go Explore Books About Kites!
With the Kids and Kites Festival around the corner, there's never been a better time to explore the science and history of kite making. Did you know that kites were invented in ancient China? Discover the history of these beautiful flying contraptions in Kites, which includes instructions for making your very own kite! Join overlooked and…
Guest Blog: Max Grinnell on Jazz, Showcased
Throughout the 2017-2018 One Book, One Chicago season, we've been exploring the theme "Music: The Beat of Our City" through the book I'll Take You There by Greg Kot. As we end this season of musical exploration, we are pleased to share a guest blog from one of our presenters, urbanologist Max Grinnell. You may have…
#TBT: Happy 85th Birth Anniversary, James Brown!
James Brown was a one of a kind performer and a hugely influential musician. With all of that star power, it's hard to remember that he was a father and a husband. He was also a bandleader who provided jobs and support for up and coming musicians—when he wasn't kicking them out of the band due to any number of…
Guest Blog: Milestones for Immigrants to Begin a New Journey
The theme for this year's Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month is Celebrating the Immigrant, reflecting on their experience, not just one of migration, but their personal life journey. Our guest blogger is Jian Ping, author of Mulberry Child, and the award-winning documentary based on this personal memoir. Jian shares with us her own experiences and…
Happy 60th Birthday, Michelle Pfeiffer!
Famous for her string of box office hits in various genres throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the talented Michelle Pfeiffer has appeared in over 40 films throughout her career. Born April 29, 1958 in Santa Ana, Calif., Pfeiffer began acting after winning the Miss Orange County pageant at 19. After a bumpy start with Grease…
Teen Zines to Celebrate Chicago Zine Fest
Zine all of the things! Zines, short for fanzines, are small runs of self-published works on whatever topic speaks to the author. Many comicbook authors get their start with zines, which are typically published in small numbers. Chicago Zine Fest is an annual celebration of small presses and independent publishers that celebrates the many different styles of zines…
Become a Kidtrepreneur: Money for Kids
What would you do if someone gave you $10? Would you spend it, save it or share it with someone? If you're looking for ideas about what to do, I suggest you check out How to Turn $100 Into $1,000,000. Fans of BizKid$ will have heard a little about their guide to earning, saving and…
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