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What to watch on TV: Somewhere South

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What to watch on TV: Somewhere South What to watch on TV: Somewhere South If you enjoyed the Emmy and Peabody Award winning show A Chef's Life, Vivian Howard has a new show Somewhere South.  Set your DVR'.  More info on Official website. Here's the official description Vivian Howard digs … [Read more...] about What to watch on TV: Somewhere South

Watch zoo animals online Update

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Watch zoo animals online. There's a combo of webcams where you can just watch animals (if they're there and doing anything) and  actual commentary with a zookeeper.  Many livestreams have a follow up activity.  These are geared toward kids but still interesting for adults.  Update 3/28/20:  Monterey … [Read more...] about Watch zoo animals online Update

Explore space with NASA

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Explore space with NASA. NASA and it's related websites have excellent resources to learn about STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) and space, NASA's work and more. Learning space with NASA at home Space and science activities you can do with NASA at home.  You can find … [Read more...] about Explore space with NASA

Free science online Field Museum at Home

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Free science Field Museum at Home.  Continue exploring natural history with online resources and at-home activities for all ages. We have a wealth of online resources and at-home activities for all ages, including for kids and families. Check out some of the many ways to experience the Field at … [Read more...] about Free science online Field Museum at Home

Scholastic Offers Free Online Courses for Kids

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Scholastic Offers Free Online Courses for Kids. Scholastic is offering free Open-Access Digital Hub to help keep students learning while schools are closed.  Scholastic has launched Learn At Home which allows open access to daily learning divided into four grade spans:  Pre-K–K, Grades 1–2, … [Read more...] about Scholastic Offers Free Online Courses for Kids

Chicago Department of Public Health daily live-stream

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Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) daily live-stream.  Chicago’s leading public health expert will be taking live questions from Chicagoans. Have a question about Coronavirus?  Live Tweet during this this new daily live-stream, hosted by the City and CDPH Commissioner Allison Arwady, … [Read more...] about Chicago Department of Public Health daily live-stream

Hours of fun with Chicago Landmarks

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Hours of fun with Chicago Landmarks.  While looking for information about these guys below I stumbled into this City of Chicago database.   It's a treasure trove of everything Landmarked in the Chicago.  However I don't know how up to date it is and also it neglects to mention statues … [Read more...] about Hours of fun with Chicago Landmarks

Free lectures and workshops Lurie Garden

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Free lectures and workshops Lurie Garden The Lurie Garden offers seasonal FREE lectures and workshops. All events are garden and nature themed. Here's more info on the Lurie Garden. Some events require registration.  Click on links below for more information and to register. If an event is … [Read more...] about Free lectures and workshops Lurie Garden

Free events Chicago Cultural Center

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Free events Chicago Cultural Center When: Sunday, March 15, April 19, May 17, 2020 2–4:30pm Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Randolph, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 1st floor Dance Studio f/Then is an open studio series that brings Chicago-based Honey Pot Performance into conversation with … [Read more...] about Free events Chicago Cultural Center

Free lectures Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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Free lectures Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Where:  Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive, 773-755-5191.  Free admission to lecture includes museum access.  All presentations include museum exploration starting at 6pm, with the evening's presentation beginning at 6:30pm. A cash … [Read more...] about Free lectures Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Free tour Graceland Cemetery

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Free tour Graceland Cemetery Where: Graceland Cemetery, 4001 N. Clark Street, Main Entrance Gate When: Spring & Summer Cemetery Gate Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Fall & Winter Cemetery Gate Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; … [Read more...] about Free tour Graceland Cemetery

How to buy Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me tickets

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How to buy Wait Wait Don't Tell Me tickets. If you're a fan of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me the NPR news quiz show and have ever thought about attending a taping here's how it works: Tickets are $30 general admission and $85 for a seat in the first two rows plus a bag of swag.  Tickets go on sale … [Read more...] about How to buy Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me tickets

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