Around this time last week, Sarah and I spent our time near a beach in San Diego, CA. The forecast is calling for a decent weekend here in Chicago, but nothing will beat that fantastic breeze along the beachfront. This weekend is very much a catchup weekend for us, since we were out of town for the past two weekends. Our itinerary consists of grocery shopping, maybe a Target run or two, and loads of laundry to wash. Ohhh, the life! Hopefully your weekend will be a bit more interesting than ours.
Events Around Town
- Hang out with FRESH 105.9 at McCormick this Friday and Saturday for The Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Health & Fitness Expo! With over 100 exhibitors, this event is free and open to the public. Stop by the Fresh 105.9 tent for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Jason Mraz, 8/13/09, at Charter One Pavilion!
- Mike LeBaron and the Fresh Street Team will be at Meijer in Elgin, this Saturday giving away prizes including tickets to see Creed 8/30 at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre! Stop by and get a free TOMBSTONE 12” Original Pepperoni Pizza when you buy $10 in grocery at Meijer and (1) 12” TOMBSTONE pizza. Just bring your original receipt, dated August 1, 2009, to the TOMBSTONE truck outside to get your free TOMBSTONE 12” Original Pepperoni Pizza.
- Join the Fresh Street Team at the Rock ‘N’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon this Sunday in Downtown Chicago. 18,000 runners have registered for the sold out event and will be rocking to live music along the way. The bands set the tempo for this 13.1 mile party, where runners and spectators can hear music from 21 local bands.
- Northalsted Market Days, the largest two-day street fair in the Midwest, will be held this Saturday and Sunday. While there, stop by the Fresh 105.9 tent for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Dave Matthews Band on September 26th at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park!
Movies Out in Theaters
Funny People
Comedy film producer Judd Apatow is behind the laughs and drama playing out in the new comedy “Funny People,” in theaters this weekend. Starring Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen, “Funny People” revolves around a popular, but terminally ill stand-up comedian, played by Sandler, who forms a bond with a struggling up-and-comer. Seth Rogen plays aspiring comic Ira Wright in “Funny People.” Rogen says like his character, he was excited to work alongside Sandler, one of his real-life comic heroes. “Funny People” also stars Leslie Mann, Eric Bana, Jonah Hill and Jason Schwartzman. This movie is rated R.
Aliens In The Attic
The Pearson family head to their Michigan vacation home only to discover its not-so-vacant status in the new comedy “Aliens In The Attic.” The family soon discovers they are sharing roof space with a friendly alien, though the alien’s pals are not quite as friendly and set out to invade the home. “Aliens In The Attic” stars Robert Hoffman, Ashley Tisdale, Carter Jenkins, Austin Butler and Malese Jow. This movie is rated PG.
The Cove
Led by renown dolphin trainer Ric O’Barry, a group of activists infiltrate a cove near Taiji, Japan to expose animal abuse in the documentary “The Cove,” in theaters today. The film picked up the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.
The Collector
In a desperate attempt to repay his debt to his ex-wife, an ex-con concocts a plan to rob his employer’s country home, unaware that a second criminal has also targeted the property with a series of deadly traps. The screenplay for “The Collector” was written by Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton who also wrote films in the “Saw” horror franchise. “The Collector” stars Josh Stewart, Andrea Roth, and Juan Fernandez. This movie is rated R.
Be safe this weekend and let’s chat on Monday! 312/591-1059!
RH
SoCal born, turned Chicagoan, and now a new resident of Las Vegas, NV. Rick is 26 years of age and more than happily married to his high school sweetheart.