Author Archives: Q-tips
Prairie Moon
1635 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, (847) 864-8328, prairiemoonrestaurant.com – Hours: 3-11pm daily. Happy Hours: 4-6pm. Live music on some evenings. There are stairs for those who want to get some steps in or they have an elevator, for those … Continue reading
Benji
7/13/22 – A dog comes to the rescue and helps heal a broken family when a boy and his sister stumble into serious danger. Q-tips say: Yes, see it! Updated dog tale has realistic peril and a little violence. A … Continue reading
Dear Jack – Dear Louise
Northlight Theater in Skokie, IL – 9501 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077, (847) 673-6300 7/13/22 – Set in the early 1940’s during WWII, Jack Ludwig, a medical doctor, is stationed in Oregon when he starts corresponding with Louise Rabiner, a … Continue reading
Holiday Calendar
7/7/22 – A photographer inherits an antique Advent calendar that seems to predict her future — including a budding romance. Q-tips say: was good. After a few busy days, it was an relaxing movie. Should have been name The Holiday … Continue reading
Goodman Theater Chgo 7/7/22
LIFE AFTER – Goodman Theater, Chgo. 170 N Dearborn St., (312) 443-3800, goodmantheatre.org Yes, everyone needs to wear a mask – audience/workers, etc. except for the performers! No, you do not have to show your vaccination card. … Continue reading
Petterino’s
7/7/22- Petterino’s – 150 N Dearborn St Chicago, (312) 422-0150, petterinos.com Q-tips say: It has been awhile but glad we are back in Chicago to enjoy Petterino’s. New Owners but still good food/drinks/and outstanding service. Petterino’s is located just steps away … Continue reading
The Bad Guys
7/3/22 – A crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws are about to attempt their most challenging con yet–becoming model citizens. Never have there been five friends as infamous as The Bad Guys–dashing pickpocket Mr. Wolf , seen-it-all safecracker Mr. Snake, … Continue reading
Stranger things
7/22 – Netflix – a series. Mysteries unravel in a small Midwestern town in the 1980s, involving supernatural forces, secret experiments and one strange girl. Q-tips say: Was good. Mr. Q liked it more than Mrs. Q. Mrs. Q found … Continue reading
The Mist –
6/22 – Stephen King’s 1980 novella “The Mist” — adapted into a feature film by Frank Darabont in 2007 — is re-imagined this time for TV by executive producer/writer Christian Torpe. Set in the small town of Bridgeville, Maine, the … Continue reading
The Bear –
6/28/22 – The Bear Is the Great Chicago TV Show The Bear Carmy, a young fine-dining chef, comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop. As he fights to transform the shop and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges … Continue reading