Author Archives: Q-tips
FIELD MUSEUM 8/2021
FIELD MUSEUM – 1400 S Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60605, (312) 922-9410, fieldmuseum.org Public Transportation: Either the south-bound CTA bus line #146 (Marine-Michigan), or Red Line CTA train south to Roosevelt, then take a Museum Campus trolley or transfer … Continue reading
Alcove
1625 Maple Ave Evanston, IL., (847) 570-9821, alcoveevanston.com Q-Tips say: First time visit to Alcove. Alcove Evanston rebrands after over 20 years as Chef’s Station. Q-Tips Say: Nice ambiance – indoor/outdoor dining. Quiet, Clean & soft music playing. Good drinks/food/service. … Continue reading
NAVY PIER – 8/16/2021
NAVY PIER – 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, www.navypier.com Q-Tips Say: Yes, go and enjoy! It is free to walk around NAVY PIER. The weather was outstanding. Unfortunately, They removed all of the Stained Glass Exhibit, for more … Continue reading
Coda –
Seventeen-year-old Ruby (Emilia Jones) is the sole hearing member of a deaf family — a CODA, child of deaf adults. Her life revolves around acting as interpreter for her parents (Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur) and working on the family’s struggling … Continue reading
The Secret –
Dare to Dream A feel-good movie starring Katie Holmes and Josh Lucas based on the best-selling book “The Secret,” which focuses on the power of positive thinking. Q-tips say: While it might not tell you something that you already know, … Continue reading
The Healing Garden
Amazon – An aging military chaplain and a young girl from a broken home join forces to plant a miracle garden touched by God. The Healing Garden is a faith-based film, laced with warmth and comedy. It celebrates the healing … Continue reading
Reza’s Rest.
Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Iranian Rest. 5255 N Clark St Chicago, (773) 561-1898 – rezasrestaurant.com Q-tips say: Decided to try a new rest. We ordered out & ate at home. Lamb Kabob (Sm)- Charbroiled select pieces of lamb loin, with grilled … Continue reading
Here Today
Veteran comedy writer Charlie Burnz (Billy Crystal) forms an unlikely yet hilarious and touching friendship with New York singer Emma Payge (Tiffany Haddish) in the new comedy-drama Here Today. Emma — the unlikely recipient of a prize to have lunch … Continue reading
The Healer
8/4/21 – A young man discovers that he has a mysterious ability to heal people. He meets a teenage girl with cancer who convinces him to embrace his gift. Q-tips say: Was ok. Watch it till the end And you … Continue reading
Peggy Notebaert Museum
Hours: Th. Fri. Sat. 10:00AM to 4:00PM, 2430 N Cannon Dr Chicago, (773) 755-5100, naturemuseum.org. At this time, they are only open Th/Fri/Sat. 10AM to 4:00 PM Q-tips say: Great museum for kids but the grownup enjoy it also. They … Continue reading