Author Archives: Q-tips

NEW ORLEANS – (The Big Easy) trip 9/2019

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Q-tips
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The Band’s Visit – Cadillac Palace Theater

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Q-tips

The Band’s Visit – Cadillac Palace Theater –  151 W Randolph St., Chicago, (312) 977-1700,  broadwayinchicago.com  A curious freedom shapes The Band’s Visit, the new Broadway musical about a group of Egyptian musicians who get lost on their way to a … Continue reading →

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Chicago Summer Visit 8/2019

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Q-tips

What do you do when your grandson and daughter arrive for a summer visit in Chicago?                                                  … Continue reading →

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THE MUSIC MAN

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Q-tips

THE MUSIC MAN –  170 N Dearborn St., Chicago,  (312) 443-3800,  http://goodmantheatre.org The Music Man – He’s charming and charismatic—no wonder con man Harold Hill assumes he can easily fleece the citizens of staid River City, Iowa with the grand promise of … Continue reading →

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QUIET – Power of introverts in a World that can’t stop talking 8/2019

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Q-tips

QUIET – the power of introverts in a world that can’t stop talking.  – Susan Cain Mrs. Q says: YES, I did enjoy this book. QUIET does an eloquent/powerful job of extolling the virtues of the listeners and thinkers.  Our … Continue reading →

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Sword of Trust 8/2019

Posted on August 10, 2019 by Q-tips

Sword of Trust –  When Cynthia & Mary (Jillian Bell & Michaela Watkins) show up to collect Cynthia’s inheritance from her deceased grandfather, the only item she’s received is an antique sword that was believed by her grandfather to be proof … Continue reading →

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“Head over Heels” at Theater WIT

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Q-tips

Head over Heels –  Theater Wit – 1229 W Belmont., Chicago, (773) 975-8150,        http://theaterwit.org  HEAD OVER HEELS is a new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. This laugh-out-loud love story is set … Continue reading →

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MingHin restaurant 2019

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Q-tips

MingHin – in Chinatown.  2168 S Archer Ave., Chicago, IL, (312) 808-1999,    http://minghincuisine.comminghincuisine.com Q-tips say:  Was ok. A bit disappointing with a  fried item – said it was fried but really really fried.  Asked about how spicy – not too, but for the … Continue reading →

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Chinatown – Chgo 7/2019

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Q-tips

Chinatown –  Chinatown Square – 2154 S Archer Ave., Chicago, IL,  (312) 842-9831, Q-tips say: Yes, see it. Been here before. Chicago’s Chinatown isn’t huge, a collection of a few streets.  The architecture, the statues, the Chinese zodiac statues, the two … Continue reading →

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Chicago Botanic Gardens –

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Q-tips

Chicago Botanic Gardens –  1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe, IL  (847) 835-5440,   http://chicagobotanic.org    $25 per car on weekdays; $30 per car on weekends and federal holidays (includes tax).  Admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden is free. On Tues. parking for Seniors is $10.00.  They … Continue reading →

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