Livin’ La Vida Local: Thanksgiving Weekend in Chicago

Give Thanks For These Chicago Happenings

The last stretch of November holds more than just a few days off from work; it’s Thanksgiving weekend. Whether it’s the food, the shopping, the return of holiday music or the time spent among …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Movember

Embrace The Month of The Mustache

The premise of Movember is for men to grow out their facial hair—particularly mustaches. But the reason isn’t strictly for the hairy fashion statement. According to the official Movember website, “men raise vital …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Halloweekend

Celebrate The Spooky Season Chicago-Style

The only scary thing about this time of year in Chicago is having to choose between all of the fun Halloween events. Don’t be scared: No matter which you pick, you can’t go wrong. Costumes, …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Pumpkin Passion

Pumpkin Celebration Season Is Here

The unofficial flavor of fall in Chicago is that of the pumpkin. As much as everyone loves a spooky, glowing jack-o-lantern, Chicagoans do much more with pumpkins than use them as porch decorations. Indulge in …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Chicago International Film Fest

Make Movie Night Every Night This Month

What’s the easiest way to whisk yourself around the globe? A night at the movies, of course. Or, in this, case, two weeks in a colossal Chicago theater.

Today begins the 48th

Livin’ La Vida Local: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Spread Awareness And Fight For A Cure This October

Although October is National Apple Month, National Dental Hygiene Month, National Pizza Month and a handful of others, one of its commemorative titles is decidedly more significant: October is Breast Cancer …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Reminiscing in Record Stores

CSN Inside Sales Coordinator, Erica Hale, Guest Blogs Her Throwback Experience

Do you remember getting your first Walkman? What about dancing in the living room as your parents played your favorite record on the record player? Talk about a throwback.…