The 2014 NIKE Invitational Tournament of Champions has got the ball bouncing by announcing the return of the premier basketball tournament of the summer! The 2014 NIKE National Invitational (A.K.A. NIKE Summer Showcase) is back and will be hosted under one roof in Downtown Chicago’s McCormick Place. Hoops and dreams will be being made from […]
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra The Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is regarded as one of the finest in the world. Performances by the decidedly prestigious orchestra are not only in high demand at home, but all over the word. The addition of renowned Italian conductor Riccardo Muti on September 2010 is the CSO’s tenth music director. […]
New Years Eve – LEGOLAND Discovery Center As teenagers and adults, there is an abundance of parties and festivals where the New Year can be celebrated. However, there is a lack of options for kids to have a party of their own to celebrate the New Year. The LEGOLAND’s New Years Eve Party solves this […]
Holiday Magic Brookfield Zoo The Brookfield Zoo is an attraction in itself. Located just outside of Chicago, the Zoo transforms into Chicago’s Largest Holiday Lights Festival, ‘Holiday Magic’ from November 30th – December 31st with one million lights twinkling through the wonderland. Last year over 100,000 people experienced Holiday Magic, and similar numbers are expected […]
Chicago Beer Festival 2013 The Annual Chicago Beer Festival returns to Union Station on Oct 19th, 2013. Following on from the roaring success of the spring edition held earlier in the year, many of the fan favorites are back for more, including Brooklyn Brewery, Duvel and the Kona Brewing Company. Due to the popularity of […]
Coming to Chicago on September 12th until the 14th, the Riot Fest Chicago 2024 is gearing up to be even bigger, better, and more exciting than previous years. Held at Humboldt Park in Chicago Illinois, the 2024 Riot Festival is set to include performances by some amazing punk and rock acts including; The Cure, […]
This summer, in addition to all the exciting attractions Chicago’s Navy Pier has to offer, the historic venue will play host to the largest Cirque Shanghai Troupe to ever tour the United States, Dragon’s Thunder. This amazing performance features performers who have spent their lives working and training in China to bring their artistic performances […]
Chicago frequently hosts a range of exciting events and is well known for its thriving arts and music community. Thousands of people visit the Windy City every year and the United Center is one of their favorite places to attend. From the Chicago Bulls to U2 or Cirque du Soleil, there is always something amazing […]
Chicago is well known for having a thriving music and dance community that draws thousands of visitors to our windy city every year. With the many different theatres, venues and performing groups available, there’s sure to be something for every music and dance aficionado. One of the best theatres to visit if you want access […]
Brookfield Zoo is an extremely popular tourist attraction in Chicago and we often recommend to our Chicago Hillside Hotel visitors that they stop by due to its close proximity and the fact that it is so family-friendly. The zoo also hosts regularly scheduled events with a variety of environmentally-friendly themes that will appeal to a […]