The Museum of Contemporary Photography is the only museum in the Midwest dedicated to photography, and its collection includes a range of works and styles. Where: Museum of Contemporary Photography, Columbia College Chicago, 600 S Michigan Avenue Reservations strongly suggested. When: … [Read more...] about Free museum: Museum of Contemporary Photography
Free Museum: Smart Museum of Art at University of Chicago
Free Museum: Smart Museum of Art at University of Chicago. Where: The Smart Museum of Art, 5550 S. Greenwood The Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago is named for the family that donated the money for it, although it's apt. This is an academic museum, open to the public and … [Read more...] about Free Museum: Smart Museum of Art at University of Chicago
2nd Fridays Free Gallery Night in Pilsen
2nd Fridays Free Gallery Night in Pilsen. 30 art galleries in Pilsen open their doors to the public. When: Second Friday of each month, 6:00 - 10:00 pm. FREE Where: Event Information and maps at 1945 S. Halsted. Meet the artists, have some wine and cheese and learn something about art. … [Read more...] about 2nd Fridays Free Gallery Night in Pilsen
Discount Spa Services at Pivot Point
Discount Spa Services at Pivot Point. Pivot Point is a beauty school that offers discount spa services performed by their students as part of their training. All treatments are supervised by a licensed professional. Locations 144 E. Lake Street, Bloomingdale, IL 60108, 847-985-5900 8725 W. … [Read more...] about Discount Spa Services at Pivot Point
Discount spa services at Paul Mitchell Schools Chicago
Discount spa services at Paul Mitchell Schools Chicago. Looking for an inexpensive way to look fabulous? Consider haircuts at Paul Mitchell Chicago, near the UIC campus. They offer cuts, color, blow dry and more. Prices vary based on level of service. An instructor supervises all … [Read more...] about Discount spa services at Paul Mitchell Schools Chicago
Discount spa services Vidal Sassoon Academy
Discount spa services Vidal Sassoon Academy. Vidal Sassoon Academy needs models to help students practice their skills, so it offers great prices to attract people. Where: Vidal Sassoon Academy 181 N. Clark Chicago To make an appointment, call 312-726-2279. When: Student services are offered … [Read more...] about Discount spa services Vidal Sassoon Academy
Chicago Outlet Store Review: Talbots Outlet in Park Ridge
The Talbots Outlet is closing April 23, 2016 so hurry if you want to get any remaining deals. This review was written by the previous publisher of COTC. If you need to dress up for work, need something appropriate for a wedding, or are in a super preppy mood, the place to go is the Talbots … [Read more...] about Chicago Outlet Store Review: Talbots Outlet in Park Ridge
Factory tour: Argus Brewing Company
Argus Brewing Company, in the historic Pullman neighborhood, gives tours select Saturdays at 12:30 pm. 2:00 pm. and 3:30 pm. The owners really like showing off their facility and their neighborhood, too. The cost is $20, which includes samples and a souvenir glass. Go to the Argus Brewing website to … [Read more...] about Factory tour: Argus Brewing Company
Factory tour: Half-Acre Beer Company in Ravenswood
10/23/21: Waiting to hear back if they are still offering tours. Factory tour: Half-Acre Beer Company in Ravenswood. Every Saturday (except major holidays) at 12:00 pm, the Half-Acre Beer Company offers a tour of its brewery. The cost is $15, buy tickets in advance OR at the door - … [Read more...] about Factory tour: Half-Acre Beer Company in Ravenswood
Factory tour: 3 Floyds Brewery
3 Floyds in Munster, Indiana is one of the nation's finest microbreweries. Every Saturday, they offer free tours of the brewery. Tours are Saturdays at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. . Each tour takes a maximum of 20 people and is first come, first served, with a signup sheet at the door. … [Read more...] about Factory tour: 3 Floyds Brewery
Factory tour: Revolution Brewing
Factory tour: Revolution Brewing Revolution Brewing has its beer-making operations near Belmont and Kedzie in Avondale, just off the Kennedy Expressway. Location: 3340 N. Kedzie Avenue, (773) 588-2267. Tours are $10, last about 45 minutes and are on: Wednesday-Thursday: 6pm; Friday: 6pm, … [Read more...] about Factory tour: Revolution Brewing
Factory tours: Goose Island Breweries
Goose Island was the first of the Chicago microbreweries, and now it's almost reached macro status. The main brewery, on the Near West Side and the 1800 North Clybourn locations offer tours of their operations. Goose Island Brewery, 1800 W. Fulton, (312) 226-1119. Hourly tours Thursdays 2:00 … [Read more...] about Factory tours: Goose Island Breweries


















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