Eventivities

03/14/2026

Giving four artists the opportunity to shine with curated short sets, Working In Concert is hosting a concert this Sunday at 3pm in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

March 15 -- Sheri Flanders is bird-watching; Susan Dennis unearths Peggy Lee’s own composition including the movie of “Lady and the Tramp”; Staci Kelley takes the life journey from love to marriage to children; and Michele Williams explores lost love.

Choose Chicago

03/14/2026

We are excited to celebrate 15 years with you!

The photo of the OEC crew at Chicago Cultural Center for Earth Month is one of our favorite event moments! Save the dates April 22-27 and learn more about how you can be part of the movement.

Together in action,
Juliana 💚🌺

02/01/2026

Grand opening, best wishes! Congrats to our new HMart Schaumburg, featuring Market Eatery and Food Hall.

The signage iss hung, the balloon arch attracts a crowd, and patio heaters are set up for patrons eager to shop at out local expanded store.

HMart is a go-to for Illinois-grown soybeans turned into tofu, rice, staples like rice wine vinegar and shoyu, Wagyu beef, kimchi, tropical and Asian produce. We look forward to visiting for Tous Les Jours boulangerie for guava pastries, taro milk bread and business lunch meetings.

01/19/2026

The Summer Concert Schedule is now available, offering free music in the parks throughout the summer!
https://www.choosechicago.com/articles/chicago-music/grant-park-music-festival/

01/09/2026

Entrepreneur Mindset

"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life."

~Steve Jobs, American businessman and former CEO of Apple

01/01/2026

Welcoming in the New Year with a clarifying gather

Pam is a professional, certified tarot reader, giving one-on-one readings, as well as for parties and corporate events

12/30/2025

Vote for your fav' , Chicago 💜✨️ C21 Ensemble | Peter Storms | Gina Knight | Pam Turlow | Irene Michaels | Sara Malloy | Kevin Bellie | Amy Brockman | Scott Kelly and more talents! broadwayworld.com/chicago/awards/

Voting is open until 12/31 midnight!

Voting is Now Open!

11/25/2025

Inviting artists and producers to submit interest for the 5th annual CCW festival in May 2026.

Illinois Event Industry Folkx can expand their musician network for client referrals through this festival, showcasing top Chicago cabaret artists across genres like blues, Broadway, burlesque, jazz, R&B, American Songbook, French chanson, and world music. These performers headline Chicago's Jazz/Blues fest, have fantastic wedding bands, sing at the Lyric, are Doctors, philanthropists, neighbors...

Last year’s event featured over 95 performers in 17 venues, with shows under $35, highlighting local voices and community connection. Consider your talent pool and share with suitable artists!

11/23/2025

Why Sage Belongs on Your Fall Table

Sage brings cozy flavor and quiet strength. For centuries, cooks used its herbal antibacterial properties —mixing it into stuffing and rubbing it on poultry to keep food safe.

From remedy to delicacy, sage is singularly beneficial for the head and brain, promoting wisdom and health.

May you nurture your spirit and those around you this week ahead.

Happy Thanksgiving week! 💚🌺