The Last Sunday of Summer. The afternoon air tinged with damp. The hum of energy and anticipation, furtive glances of you’re-too-late mixed with smiles of recognition, smart phone connections, looking, eating, reading, drinking, talking, laughing, watching, and waiting… The first concert under the baton of Grandissimo Maestro Riccardo Muti, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s new music … Continue reading
I’ve been seeing stars in Chicago all week! The week began with a fundraiser Monday evening at North Pond Restaurant in Lincoln Park starring the Jersey Boys, on their night off! “Chicago’s own” Lou Canellis the Bears Sports Announcer was Master of Ceremonies. The Jersey Boys wove their magic. They were personable, lively, and fun. … Continue reading
Kristin started this with her response last week to my blog on The Italian Haitian Island Antipasto and Jay’s invitation to the 4th Annual Oktoberfest Fly-In at Walnut Creek Airport in Somonauk, Illinois, on her birthday! Kristin wanted ideas for a Fly-In Appetizer! That started Greg and Marcy thinking… What about a Bi-plane??? An antipasto … Continue reading
Luna Negra Dance Theater rehearses for Wednesday night’s performance and reminds Adagio of spicy, tangy, “Cugie’s” corn on the cob. Continue reading
Overview of PLANS Rehearsal Jay Pritzker Pavilion Chicago Continue reading
Italian Handful 