Filed under: Life at The Morgan | Tags: Chicago, Cupcakes, Food trucks, Life at The Morgan, Sweet Ride, Sweet Ride Cupcakes, The Morgan, The Morgan at Loyola
The Sweet Ride Cupcake Truck will return to The Morgan this Thursday, May 3rd, from 4:30 – 6:30. To pick out which delicious treat you would like in advanced, check out The Sweet Ride menu. Follow The Morgan on twitter for updates.
Filed under: Life at The Morgan | Tags: gardening, green, Life at The Morgan, Rogers Park, The Morgan
Did our Earth Day happy hour bring out your green thumb? If so, why not join the Rogers Park Garden Group?
The Rogers Park Gardening Group began in February 2007 when a few local residents got together to see if it would be possible to form a garden group in Rogers Park. In April 2007 the RPGG launched its first public meeting and since then has held meetings or events monthly between April and October, overseen several large community garden projects, has underwritten smaller Adopt-a-Public Way endeavors, and has grown to over 170 members.
For more information check out their website.
http://www.rogersparkgardengroup.org/
Filed under: Life at The Morgan, Uncategorized | Tags: Antiques, Art, International Antiques Fair, Life at The Morgan, River North, The Morgan
Over 120 of the world’s top dealers of antiques and fine art are showcasing at the 15th annual Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair.
The fair which is recognized as the Midwest’s premier antiques show will feature a diverse array of art, antiques and jewelry from antiquity to 20th Century modernism in an array of price points.
Sun., Apr. 29, 11 a.m.
Merchandise Mart | 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza | River North
$15 | 800-677-6278 | Website
Filed under: Getting Around, Life at The Morgan | Tags: bryn mawr, Chicago, Chicago El, construction efforts, cta, Edgewater, El, jarvis, Life at The Morgan, Loyola, red line, Rogers Park, The Morgan, transportation, updates
The CTA has delayed the temporary closure of the Granville CTA Red Line station to June 1st due to issues with obtaining track materials. The CTA will be closing stops from Lawrence to Jarvis for about 6 weeks each to complete much needed work. The Bryn Mawr, Loyola, and Wilson stations are not a part of these construction efforts, but will each undergoing their own seperate renovations.
For a complete list of station closings, and what work will be done at each stop, check out the Red Ahead page on the CTA website.
Filed under: Getting Around, Life at The Morgan | Tags: buses, cta, el train, Life at The Morgan, old orchard, skokie, The Morgan, train stop, trains, transportation, travel, yellow line
This Monday, April 30th, marks the opening of the second Skokie train stop. Businesses in the downtown Skokie area are excited for the opportunity to increase visitors and sales. The previous public transit route required the 97 bus or various PACE buses. Plans have also been discussed to extend the Yellow Line to Old Orchard.
Filed under: Life at The Morgan | Tags: beef brisket, blue cheese, food, Food trucks, goat cheese, Life at The Morgan, mac and cheese, Rogers Park, smoked bacon, The Morgan, The Southern, The Southern Mac and Cheese, The Southern Mac and Cheese Truck
Vegetarian
Artichoke Spinach with Goat Cheese and Thyme $8
Good Old Fashioned $7
Meaty
Smoked Bacon, Roasted Mushrooms, Blue Cheese $8
Beef Brisket with BBQ Sauce and Cheddar $8
Filed under: Life at The Morgan, Neighborhood Guide | Tags: cars, Lecture session, Life at The Morgan, Loyola, Loyola University, Rogers Park, The Dalai Lama, The Morgan, traffic, transportation
On Thursday, April 26, His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama will visit Loyola University Chicago and present two lectures.
The first lecture session will take place from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m in Gentile Arena. The afternoon lecture will take place from 1:30 to 3 p.m., also in Gentile Arena.
Loyola’s special events team is working closely with the secret service to ensure the highest level of security throughout the day. Despite encouraging all guests to use public transportation, the university anticipates, a large volume of traffic to campus and in the surrounding neighborhood. In order to effectively manage the flow of traffic, the university has created a traffic plan. From 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. the 1100 block of Loyola Avenue will be closed to through-traffic for large vehicle drop-offs, VIPs and safety vehicles. Loyola University asks neighbors to plan for the additional traffic beginning as early at 7 a.m.
If you have any questions about traffic or neighborhood concerns relating to this event, please contact the Department of Community Relations at 773.508.7450.
Filed under: Green Living, Life at The Morgan | Tags: apartment garden, cooking, food, gardening, Green Living, happy hour, herb garden, Life at The Morgan, nature, plants, resusable container, sustainability, The Morgan
Yesterday, at The Morgan Earth Month Happy Hour event, we made mini apartment herb gardens. It is quite easy and allows you access to fresh herbs right in your own home! All you need is a reused jar or can, soil, and seeds. First, fill your jar with soil. You can also place rocks or broken pieces of a clay pot at the bottom of the jar or can, if you desire. Then fill your container with soil. Plant your seeds about a 1/4″ from the top. You can water them with a small amount of water or you can use a spritzer bottle.
Filed under: Green Living, Life at The Morgan, Neighborhood Guide | Tags: demonstration, environment, gardening, Garfield Park Conservatory, green, Green and Growing Fair, Green Living, Life at The Morgan, seminar, sustainability, The Morgan, vendors
The 20th Annual Green and Growing Fair will be held this Saturday, April 28th, at the Garfield Park Conservatory. The fair hosts different vendors, workshops, and demonstrations. There is also a public event being held to gain Chicagoans insight on how to make Chicago’s gardens greener and more sustainable. Different 45 minute sessions will be held at 12, 1, 2, and 3pm. RSVP’s are mandatory. To RSVP click here: http://growingforwardchicago.eventbrite.com/
April 28, 2012
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park
Chicago, IL
FREE Admission
Filed under: Green Living, Life at The Morgan | Tags: architecture, environment, environmentally friendly, exterior landscaping, Green Living, green technology, Life at The Morgan, smart gadgets, The Morgan, The Museum of Science and Industry, travel
The Green + Wired House at The Museum of Science and Industry has opened for the spring and summer season. The home has been updated with new decor and new green living techniques for this year. The home features some of the latest green technology, smart gadgets, and breathtaking interior design as well exterior landscaping. For more information on admission and tours, click here: http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/smart-home/
