We are delighted to have guests here this weekend to celebrate Mother’s Day. We hope all of our guests will enjoy some time away from their daily routines this weekend. In honor of Mother’s Day, guests are invited to a complimentary wine and cheese hour this Saturday in our speakeasy lounge, Room 13. Wine, Champagne [...]
May 9, 2013
Chicago, Dining, Lakeview, Mercury Theater, Mother's Day, room 13, Southport Grocery & Cafe, Trader todd's Old Chicago Inn, travel, Twist
Many of our guests this weekend are coming in for the They Might Be Giants concert at the Vic Theatre, just down the street from the Old Chicago Inn. One of a hand full of great small theater venues nearby, the Vic Theatre hosts national and international acts year round. Originally called the Victoria Theatre, the [...]
March 15, 2013
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There’s a slight chill in the air, and although we are saying our official good-bye to summer this week, there is still plenty of time to enjoy outdoor activities in Chicago. With its crisp, bright days, fall is one of my favorite seasons in the city, and an ideal time to enjoy cycling. Whether you [...]
September 21, 2012
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Bring your shades and sunscreen for summer’s real start in the city! This weekend the return of the Belmont Sheffield Music Festival will usher in what is expected to be a hot and sunny Memorial Day Weekend. This festival, now in its 28th year, is, as its name declares, all about music. From [...]
May 23, 2012
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For our Old Chicago Inn guests this weekend who are traveling Moms (or are visiting or traveling with one) we have compiled a listing of neighborhood specials and events celebrating Mother’s Day. There is an abundance of deals designed for Mom all weekend, so Mother’s Day in Lakeview will certainly be a special one. [...]
May 10, 2012
boutiques, Central lakeview Merchants Association, Chicago, Dining, Fiorentino's, Lakeview Chamber of Commerce, Mother's Day, Old Chicago Inn, Salon Fuga, Shopping, travel, Uncle Dan's
A few weeks ago, my husband and I stopped into the Goorin Brothers Hat Shop at 3243 N. Broadway and were delighted to find such a unique collection of hats. The staff here is wonderful, truly enthusiastic about their goods and happy to help you find just the right fit. One of the things we [...]
May 1, 2012
boutiques, Chicago, Goorin Brothers, Lakeview, lakeview east chamber of commerce, Old Chicago Inn, Shopping, travel, vintage hats