Up, Up and Away: Learn to Fly a Kite in 3 Easy Steps

School’s out, camp’s finished…and who couldn’t use a hiatus from iPhones? Seems like it’s the perfect time to go fly a kite. Here are 3 tips to get yours safely off the ground. 1. Choose a location with lots of open space. West Ridge Park in Highland Park is a good option, as is Woodland […]

by Tricia Parker

Outdoor Movies

One of our favorite places to watch a movie at dusk is Northwestern University’s Block Cinema, part of the Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art. This summer, they’re featuring classics set in Chicago (think The Breakfast Club, Blues Brothers and Breaking Away) along with the biggest hits of the past year. Avatar under the […]

by Dorothy Andries