The official Chicago festival season generally kicks off with the Blues Festival in Grant Park on the first weekend in June but the Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival which starts today, represents the beginning of the Windy City’s myriad of summer neighborhood festivals.  Located in central Lakeview, the heart of the city’ trendy bars, clubs and cafe scene, the Sheffield-Belmont fest offers live music from underground bands, food and drink vendors and a host of fashion, crafts and jewelry booths. Read More »

And you may ask yourself
Where does that highway go?

With all apologies to the Talking Heads we know where said highway goes – wherever we want.  Eat that train tracks!

I put out a call to our Vacations staff for photos of summer and all that it entails.  The following are their contributions.

Don’t worry, if your favorite writer didn’t submit a photo as they’ve probably got their own story brewing, or they’re just lazy, but probably the story thing.

Ed:

Hatteras, NC

What I did on my summer vacation (in 53 words or less). Read More »