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Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

9603 Woods Dr. Skokie, IL 60077 – (847) 967-4800 – ilholocaustmuseum.org 7/15/2020 – A special exhibit on display now. RBG Exhibit is worth seeing. The Q-tips went on the first day the Museum opened during C-19. It was FREE this … Continue reading

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McCormick & Schmick’s 7/2020

McCormick Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks – 5320 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL (847) 233-3776 – mccormickandschmicks.com The Q’s met our long time friends for dinner & drinks. First time visit to this location. The inside is beautiful. We had an … Continue reading

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International Museum of Surgical Science

International Museum of Surgical Science – 1524 N Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, Gold Coast, Near North Side.  (312) 642-6502,  http://imss.org The International Museum of Surgical Science, a division of the International College of Surgeons (ICS), maintains over 10,000 square … Continue reading

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Chicago Theater 2019

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The Band’s Visit – Cadillac Palace Theater

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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THE MUSIC MAN

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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“Head over Heels” at Theater WIT

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

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

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 –

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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