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Tag: Conventions
Jun 27, 2023

Father’s Day at Brickworld

Father’s Day, a time to celebrate the strength, courage and determination of fathers everywhere. What better place to do that than the annual Brickworld Chicago Convention? It certainly took all of these traits and more as my wife and I took our 6-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son to the huge gathering of LEGO enthusiasts, but it was well worth it.

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Feb 12, 2023

Chicago Auto Show 2023

Although I am spending most of my weekend watching the first games of the college softball season in the Rosemont Dome, I took a squeezed-in a visit to the Chicago Auto Show yesterday. Although I am not a huge car enthusiast, I always enjoy the spectacle of CAS.

Feb 20, 2022

Andrew McCarthy on Travel

The Travel & Adventure Show series made Chicago its first stop of the year. In its 17th year, with more than 100 previous events, it filled the exhibit hall with travel brands and celebrities, including actor and travel writer Andrew McCarthy.

Fill Your Heart with Ireland

Whether it's the people, the craic (fun) or the coasts, travelers always find something to love about the island of Ireland. What fills your heart?

Nov 24, 2021

IMS Motorcycle Show

As you might remember, I’m a fan of bikes, and that includes motorcycles! This weekend was spent ogling vintage and modern motorcycles at the IMS Outdoors Motorcycle Show. The event took place at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California. Those in attendance who have their motorcycle license can test drive any and all motorcycles to their heart’s content. I do not have mine, but I did get the chance to test drive the Liv electric mountain bike — man, that was fun!