The Little Birdie with the Big Mouth

Well Whet My Whistle Matey! - Cheers to This Week's Chicago Events!

With the Fall brings the beautiful changing colors of the leaves, crisp breezes, and an array of Wine Festivals and OktoberFests. It's a Fantastic time to get out and enjoy our fine city!

 

Here are a few events this week, both local and journey worthy, to whet your curiosity...

 

 

Cheers!

Ms. Genevieve

 

 
Sept 15 - 17

Berghoff OktoberFest

The 25th annual outdoor bash features live music and raffle prizes. Bring cash for German food and beer sold by the Berghoff, including its Oktoberfest and Weiss brews.

11am-9PM Free Entry

219 S Dearborn - Chicago

Info:  http://www.theberghoff.com/public_events/Oktoberfest1.aspx

 

 

Sept 16

3rd Annual Jarvis Square Wine Affair 

An Enticing selection of 40 wines from around the world.

6:30 - 9PM $35 adv/$40 door 

1506 W Jarvis Ave, Rogers Park - Chicago 

Info:  http://www.localwineevents.com/events/detail/332113/chicago-third-anual-jarvis-square-wine-affair

 

Sept 17 - 18

The Naperville Wine Festival

This two day festival features more than 240 domestic and international wines from more than 40 exhibitors.

4:00-10PM $35 entry fee/$25 adv  $10 designated driver

Naper Settlement 523 S Webster - Naperville, IL

Info:  http://www.napervillewinefestival.com/

 
Sept 19

Booty Crawl - International Talk Like a Pirate Day

Dress like a pirate for the fourth annual crawl to six Lincoln Park bars. Includes trolley service, a buffet, rum punch and domestic drafts.

6:00-9PM $15

Starts at 810 W Diversey - Chicago

Info:  http://www.bar1events.com/index.php?BarID=6&Page=34&EventID=330

Grandparents Day 9.12.10 - Chicago Events

My Mom always calls to remind me about Grandparents Day. I never really think of her as a Grandparent because she's so young (Freshly Fifty!). But, she's the epitome of 2nd Mommyness. I would have certainly gone MAD by now had it not been for her constant support not only in raising Me, but also helping me raise my two sons.

Be sure to take time out to Thank your parents for the great job their doing helping you be a better parent!

　

Here are some fun events going on around town to help Celebrate GrandParents Day Sept 12th:

　

Let's Go to the Movies! - Grandparents pay kids prices at the Show Place Icon when accompanied by their grandkids 150 W Roosevelt Rd - http://exm.nr/cr22Om

Graue Mill's 9th Annual Cornfest - Celebrate with an old-fashioned family picnic! Lots of food will be provided by Uncle Bub’s BBQ, along with roasted corn on the cob, delicious homemade pies and sweet taffy apples. Plenty of entertainment, including games, races, a fishing tournament and a giant woodpile so kids can use hammers, nails and paint to create whatever they want! 11:30 to 4 pm. Free, with tickets available for all food, drinks and activities. - Graue Mill, 3800 York Rd Oak Brook, IL - http://bit.ly/9ark9t


Circus in the Parks - featuring the Midnight Circus and a whimsical assortment of acrobats, aerialists, clowns and contortionists. Circus in the Parks is a collaborative community fund raising effort. To purchase tickets and for more info visit www.CircusintheParks.com. Saturday 2pm/5pm; Sunday 1pm/4pm. $15.00, children under 2 are free. Gompers Park, 4222 W. Foster Ave, Chicago

Welcome...Me!

Hello Everyone!

Thanks to all who have come over to TypePad to find me ...either from Vox, Twitter or Fantastic Circumstance. 

For those of you who know me, it will come as no surprise that this blog will be primarily about the Fantastic Goings Ons happening in Chicago.  From time to time, I will also post about organizations and other fine individuals who need a little help getting the word out. 

I look forward to getting to know a new slew of folks and am glad to also be back among friends.

Be Well,

Ms. Genevieve