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Author Archives: Robin Peterson

Posted inBlogs

10/2-10/3—Oktoberfest at Saint Benedict’s

by Robin Peterson October 1, 2010August 19, 2021

St. Benedict’s holds its 45th annual Oktoberfest.

Posted inBlogs

Through 10/10—Free Performances of QED at Northwestern

by Robin Peterson September 28, 2010August 19, 2021

Northwestern’s McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science presents free performances of Peter Parnell’s QED through October 10.

Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba
Posted inArts & Culture

Fall Arts Guide 2010: Dance Listings

by Robin Peterson September 16, 2010August 19, 2021

Joffrey Ballet, Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba, Ballet Hispanico, and more

Posted inArts & Culture

Fall Arts Guide 2010: Art Listings

by Robin Peterson September 16, 2010August 19, 2021

SOFA Chicago, Salvador Dali, David Maisel, Philippe Durand, and more

Posted inArts & Culture

Fall Arts Guide 2010: Theater Listings

by Robin Peterson September 16, 2010August 19, 2021

Ghostbox, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Importance of Being Earnest, and more

Posted inArts & Culture

Fall Arts Guide 2010: Comedy Listings

by Robin Peterson September 16, 2010August 19, 2021

Kevin Pollack, Chelsea Handler, Jeffrey Ross, and more

Posted inBlogs

September—Free Services at Charles Ifergan Salons

by Robin Peterson September 10, 2010August 19, 2021

Charles Ifergan Salons offers promotions throughout September.

Posted inBlogs

9/11—Free 5K Run/Walk and Kidney Disease Screening

by Robin Peterson September 10, 2010August 19, 2021

DaVita holds a free 5k run/walk to benefit the Kidney Trust.

Posted inBlogs

Free Yoga Classes at Yogahouse All Month

by Robin Peterson September 9, 2010August 19, 2021

Yogahouse offers new students one week of free yoga classes in September.

Posted inBlogs

Free Admission to Shedd Aquarium in September

by Robin Peterson September 3, 2010August 19, 2021

Shedd Aquarium offers free admission to its first 80 guests every day in September.

Posted inBlogs

Monday mornings – Free Coffee at Chicago’s Legal Cafe

by Robin Peterson August 31, 2010August 19, 2021

Chicago’s Legal Cafe gives away free coffee on Monday mornings.

Posted inBlogs

8/31—Free Kronos Gyros

by Robin Peterson August 31, 2010August 19, 2021

Kronos offers Chicagoans free gyros on Tue 8/31.

Posted inBlogs

8/31—Free Knitting Class at Three Peas Art Lounge

by Robin Peterson August 30, 2010August 19, 2021

Three Peas Art Lounge offers a free knitting class on Tue 8/31.

Posted inBlogs

8/31—Free Wine Tasting at Boka

by Robin Peterson August 30, 2010August 19, 2021

Master sommelier Fernando Beteta hosts Boka’s monthly “Test Your Palate” event on Tue 8/31.

Posted inBlogs

8/28—Clean Air and Water Show

by Robin Peterson August 27, 2010August 19, 2021

Little Village Environmental Justice Organization hosts a Chicago Clean Air and Water Show.

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