Author Archives: Q-tips

Michigan Ave. Artfest – Chgo 7/2018

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Q-tips

Artfest Michigan Avenue – This three day fine art festival takes place on Chicago’s famous Michigan Avenue at the base of the iconic Chicago Tribune building overlooking the Chicago River. Admission to the festival is free and open to the public. … Continue reading →

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The Roommate – Steppenwolf Theater 7/2018

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Q-tips

The Roommate – Steppenwolf Theater,  N Halsted St., Chicago, IL,  (312) 335-1650,    steppenwolf.org  Q-tips say:  Sharon is Midwestern nice. But to Robyn, her new roommate from the Bronx, that just means very nosy and very, very talkative. A comical mismatch … Continue reading →

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Oyster Bah 7/2019

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Q-tips

Oyster Bah – 1962 N Halsted., Floor  1,  Chicago, IL,  (773) 248-3000, oysterbah.com Q-tips say:   It was after a matinee Theater Performance. Good food, drinks & decent service.  Arrived during “happy hour” which included special items marked w/ an anchor were … Continue reading →

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McCormick Bridge house Museum 7/2018

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Q-tips

McCormick Bridge house Museum –  376 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, lower Wacker Dr.  (312) 977-0227,  bridgehousemuseum.org Q-tips say: See it.    McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum celebrates the Chicago River and its world-famous movable bridges.  Tons of photos telling the story … Continue reading →

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FLACO’s TACOS :( on Granville

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Q-tips

FLACO’s TACOS :(-  1116-1120 West Granville Ave., Edgewater, Chicago, (773) 262-8226, flacostacosonline.com Q-tips say: Mrs. Q says:  What? You have never gone to Flaco’s Tacos in Edgewater???  It started with the Mr. wanted Nachos. Since Waterfront Cafe does not have them any more and we decided … Continue reading →

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DO NO HARM 6/2018

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Q-tips

DO NO HARM –  Henry Marsh – stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery Mrs. Q says: Liked this book.  What is it like to be a brain surgeon? To holds someone’s life in your hands and cut into the … Continue reading →

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Books 2019 – 2018

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Q-tips
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The SPARK of LIFE – 6/2018

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Q-tips

The Spark of Life – Electricity in the Human Body by Frances Ashcroft Mrs. Q says: a wonderful, fascinating book. Story of how scientists for centuries tried to understand the role of electricity in our bodies  is now driving some … Continue reading →

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Rest. Chicago 2018

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Q-tips
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Polish Museum of America 5/2018

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Q-tips

Polish Museum of America –  984 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago,  (773) 384-3352    polishmuseumofamerica.org Q-tips say:  Great place to see Polish artwork and learn why Chicago has such a rich Polish culture! They have a docent that gives a tour. Artifacts from Polish … Continue reading →

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