The Metro is a concert hall and bar that opened in 1982 located in Wrigglyville 3730 North Clark Street. It can be reached pretty easily off the Addison red line stop. Each time I have been to the Metro it has been for Story Week. The workers tend to be really nice, and since I'm usually volunteering for [...]
Shakespeare’s Globe Theater
We used the London Pass first on the Globe. It was packed, since it was a school day there were tons of children in school groups running around and huge line of people at the front desk trying to get in. A trip to the Globe can be split into three options. We did two [...]
Virginia- Stephan’s Sugar Shack
Last time we went to where the Sugar Shack currently is, it was part of the Dip 'n Dot's chain. Stephan's Sugar Shack still serves dip 'n dot's but now they serve other things. The decor of a somewhat summer surfing feel hasn't left. I ordered the cookies and cream dip 'n dots, and ate [...]
The London Pass
Our third day in London was mostly free. We had one small tour in the early evening a walking tour that we missed but we made up for it and had fun on our own. The big thing we did though was go pick up our London Pass. The London Pass is amazing. It's a [...]
Virginia- Blackfriars Playhouse: Macbeth
Last time we were in Virginia we went and saw The Taming of the Shrew at Blackfriars Playhouse and greatly enjoyed the atmosphere. Their tagline is "We do it with the lights on" because like Shakespeare's original Blackfriar's indoor theater they leave the lights on during the performance. (what use to be chandeliers of [...]
Six Flags Great America
For my last ever RA fun day work took us to Six Flags Great America located at 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee, IL. Great America first opened in 1976 and is open from 10:30am until 10pm. Six Flags is a chain of them parks throughout the US, it has thrill rides and a water park. [...]
Virginia- Byers St. Bistro
Before going to the show and after wandering around Staunton we stopped by Byers St. Bistro for dinner, which was pretty packed. My aunt ordered Crab dip for all of us as an appetizer which I liked but was glad it was an appetizer we shared. I ended up ordering the special for [...]
Story Week: Festival of Writers-Canceled?
Story Week Festival of Writers is a free week long annual event downtown Chicago. It's put on by Columbia College of Chicago and several other sponsors. The events include panels, Q&A's, readings, and performances. Authors, editors and agents come into town for events, readings, book signings, discuss the current state of affairs from their view point in the world [...]
Fiori Corner
For our breakfast after spending some time at Platform 9 3/4 we went to Fiori Corner. It was a nice cafe/restaurant and a great place to gather our bearings for the day. I ordered a cinnamon danish and my cousin ordered a salmon and cream cheese bagel.
Virginia-Shops in Staunton
One late afternoon we headed back to Stanton to see a show, but we arrived early so that we could explore downtown a bit. The Dragon's Hoard 17 East Johnson StreetThe Dragon's Hoard caught me by the title. It's near Pufferbellies and sells board games, cards, modeling supplies, dice and other gaming supplies. Pufferbellies: Toys [...]