Tonight kicks off a fest that's all about the ladies. Wait. You've heard of this concept before? Innovative or not, the festival appeals to the large number of people out there who feel like women need to continue to form communities and alliances within the art world and that females are not always represented as prominently as men. Ladyfest began in Olympia, Wash., seven years ago and has since spread to 50 cities worldwide. The... more ›

Mini Ditka stole the Rembrandt. The park district has announced the "Tour Da Lakefront Bicycle Challenge" in which they invite you bike the 18-mile paved lakefront path in 3 hours or less. Great idea, but isn't this already the most congested area of the bicycle trail system? Ladyfest Chicago is a festival promoting women involved in arts and activism and takes place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, at the... more ›