Domino Design District 2008- June 7th & 8th

Domino Design District 2008 is going on this weekend with lots of fun events and stores giving discounts on Armitage and Halsted in Lincoln Park. It will definitely be an event not to miss!

Here's some info of events going on but be sure to check out the website for more information and downloadable pdf maps!


http://www.dominodesigndistrict.com/

Not For Tourists : Chicago Party

Not For Tourists will be hosting a party at Gold Star for their book launch in Ukrainian Village. Free PBR and books for all!

Where: Gold Star Bar, 1755 W Division St in Ukrainian Village

When: June 6, 6-9 pm

What: Free NFTs and Beer

o-b-a-m-a!

I'm very happy today because it was announced yesterday that Barack Obama will be the democratic nominee. How long have we waited for this? My excitement was shared with thousands of others who went to Millenium Park to watch Death Cab for Cutie. Ben Gibbard, lead singer of Death Cab shared in the excitement. "You all should be very happy today. It looks like your senator is going to be the next president of the United States." The crowd cheered. Looking forward to the change he can bring after the worst 8 year presidency in history. Three cheers for OBAMA!

Ribfest - Chicago

Ribfest Chicago is going on this upcoming weekend. This year celebrates the 10th annual Ribfest in North Center where local restaurants offer their barbecued fare. Live music on two stages. 65,000 lbs of ribs! Nada Surf is playing Sunday @ 9 p.m. !


When:
June 7 : 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.June 8 : 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Price:
$5 suggested donation benefits the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce
Event Phone Number:
847-677-8273

Find out more here: http://www.northcenterchamber.com/site/epage/1050_62.htm

Taxi!

What a great idea. I was watching Nightline last night and saw this website profiled with Death Cab For a Cutie. It's cool and I think you should check it out!

As quoted on their website:"One Song. One Take. One Cab."I'm talking about the Black Cab Sessions (http://www.blackcabsessions.com)A bunch of independent groups (some unknown, some more popular) playing one song for the duration of the cab ride through out the streets of London.

Death Cab plays Millenium Park tomorrow!

With much excitement and anticipation, Death Cab will be playing Chicago's Millenium Park tomorrow, June 3rd. Death Cab has risen from indie-rock obscurity to mainstream success especially with their recent release of Narrow Stairs. The show is rated to be one of the ten shows to be seen in Chicago this summer by Trib Music Reporter, Greg Kot. I can't wait!!

Back to the Grind

Back to work and trying to get my brain back on track from the amazing weekend I just had. Verona Red played Elbo Room Friday. The rain stopped so I could have a barbecue in honor of my best friend Marie on Friday... Saturday was a perfect 10 weather day in Chicago. Pretty much every girl I saw at the Belmont/Sheffield fest was looking adorable in a summer dress. I think it was a collective yes! from the entire city & state that we had the great weather like we did. Oh yeah, and the CUBS won!! Bully in the Hallway played an awesome show at Elbo Room on Saturday night and Sunday was a FUN DAY with bloodies and some wind on the rooftop. Later on we checked out some Ted Leo and Aki Sushi. Aki Sushi is the best! Now, its back to work though and looking forward to another great weekend this weekend. I'll be updating the blog a lot this week so keep checking back!! Have an awesome week xoxo Amanda