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Rock star weekend continues with the great @brandi Rock star weekend continues with the great @brandicarlile live at Northerly Island. Girl was on fire, having the time of her life - the biggest stage she’s been on in Chicago yet! Her incredible voice is matched only by her indomitable spirit, and she left it all on the stage last night. . . . #brandicarlile #inconcert #chicagoconcert #brandicarlilelive #saturdaynight #northerlyisland #liveshow #youandmeontherock #livemusic #concert #brandicarlileconcert #chicagoconcert #chicagobucketlist
Talk about once in a lifetime! A night with Sir El Talk about once in a lifetime! A night with Sir Elton John calls for glam and good vibes, sequins and flashy sunglasses, and we did it up right! An unforgettable show from start to finish! . . . #eltonjohn #eltonfarewelltour #sireltonjohn #yellowbrinckroad #goodbyeyellowbrickroad #soldierfield #livemusic #concert #chicagoconcert #bucketlist #unforgettable #concertinthecity #fridaynight
Have been a hermit the last two weeks, working ten Have been a hermit the last two weeks, working ten-hour days just to get through everything I said yes to weeks ago, all of it hitting at once now. Tomorrow, I’m logging off for three shows in three days with three rounds of friend hangs that I already know are going to be unforgettable. . ✨ Friday - Elton John at Soldier Field ✨ Saturday - Brandi Carlile at Northerly Island ✨ Sunday - Opening Night at The Devil Wears Prada, the musical . Sometimes I look around and just marvel at how lucky I am to live here, now, to get to do what I do and know who I know. Lots of reflecting on my two hour walk through the city tonight (missed those!), the balance I needed between so much on my plate and so much to look forward to. ❤️ . #chicago #chicagoskyline #skyline #hancockbuilding #searstower #eveningwalk #weekendplans #summerinchicago #chicagosummer #lakefront #lakemichigan #belmontharbor #longwalk #solowalk #10000steps #citystroll #eltonjohn #brandicarlile #devilwearsprada
About 8 months ago, I finally decided to splurge o About 8 months ago, I finally decided to splurge on the one piece of fitness equipment I really, really wanted. Today, this is me on the other side of 100 @onepeloton rides (that’s abt 12 rides/month for those of you keeping track…) and it feels amazing. . What they say is true: if you aren’t motivated to be active for the sake of being active, find what you love doing and lean into that. I *love* my rides, I love my instructors, I love the data I can track and challenge myself against, and I love that something has finally stuck! Sweat never felt so good! . . . #onepeloton #peloton #centuryclub #100rides #commitment #trackrecord #pelotonride #rideathome #iamicaniwillido #icandohardthings #clipin #saddleback #hydrationstation #lovesquad #livelaughlovewell
What else would I do with my Saturday but spend ho What else would I do with my Saturday but spend hours on @alisoneroman’s slow-roasted chicken with buttery potatoes for dinner? It turned out *amazing* if I do say so myself. Added the country toast as recommended; not pictured: her cauliflower gratin and a green salad for good measure. A joy to make, even more fun to stuff in my face. . . . #homemade #roastchicken #alisonroman #nothingfancy #cauliflowergratin #dinnerathome #homecooked #homecookedmeal #madeathome #slowroasted
Been a minute since I posted food! (I know you mis Been a minute since I posted food! (I know you missed it…) . Made spicy shrimp tacos and a corn avocado salad. Summer on a plate and soooooo good! 🤤 . What have you been cooking lately? . #foodstagram #instachef #shrimptacos #cornavocadosalad #dinner #homemade #dinnerathome #fresh #homechef #homecook #hellofresh #marthastewart #summerdinner #summercooking
Got to check out @auracandlebar on @southportcorri Got to check out @auracandlebar on @southportcorridorchicago this weekend - finally! @ayyme.j and I had fun picking our favorite scents and creating a signature mix, with help from the friendly staff! Nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon in the neighborhood! . . . #saturdayadventure #weekendadventures #saturdayfun #auracandlebar #candlemaking #signaturescent #southportchicago #southport #sistertime #selfmade #scentedcandle
Sometimes I get very unexpected emails in my media Sometimes I get very unexpected emails in my media inbox, like an invite to check out @hidden.chicago’s popup with @gokartingonice. Yep: go karts, on ice. Thank goodness for friends like @carenskitchen who are always up for an adventure - and she’s got moves! If you really want to, you can still check out Go Karts on Ice through the weekend at @fifththirdarena - it’s fun!
I’ve only seen Jesus Christ Superstar once befor I’ve only seen Jesus Christ Superstar once before (in 2018 at @lyricopera, perhaps the same production??), but I’ve fallen in love with this show and its over-the-top drama - it’s a 2,000-year-old story, after all! The @broadwayinchicago touring company is packed with talent; review coming soon. . . . #jesuschristsuperstar #livetheater #musicaltheater #chicagotheater #broadwayinchicago #openingnight #andrewlloydwebber #rockopera #50thanniversarytour

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Rock star weekend continues with the great @brandi Rock star weekend continues with the great @brandicarlile live at Northerly Island. Girl was on fire, having the time of her life - the biggest stage she’s been on in Chicago yet! Her incredible voice is matched only by her indomitable spirit, and she left it all on the stage last night. . . . #brandicarlile #inconcert #chicagoconcert #brandicarlilelive #saturdaynight #northerlyisland #liveshow #youandmeontherock #livemusic #concert #brandicarlileconcert #chicagoconcert #chicagobucketlist
Talk about once in a lifetime! A night with Sir El Talk about once in a lifetime! A night with Sir Elton John calls for glam and good vibes, sequins and flashy sunglasses, and we did it up right! An unforgettable show from start to finish! . . . #eltonjohn #eltonfarewelltour #sireltonjohn #yellowbrinckroad #goodbyeyellowbrickroad #soldierfield #livemusic #concert #chicagoconcert #bucketlist #unforgettable #concertinthecity #fridaynight
Have been a hermit the last two weeks, working ten Have been a hermit the last two weeks, working ten-hour days just to get through everything I said yes to weeks ago, all of it hitting at once now. Tomorrow, I’m logging off for three shows in three days with three rounds of friend hangs that I already know are going to be unforgettable. . ✨ Friday - Elton John at Soldier Field ✨ Saturday - Brandi Carlile at Northerly Island ✨ Sunday - Opening Night at The Devil Wears Prada, the musical . Sometimes I look around and just marvel at how lucky I am to live here, now, to get to do what I do and know who I know. Lots of reflecting on my two hour walk through the city tonight (missed those!), the balance I needed between so much on my plate and so much to look forward to. ❤️ . #chicago #chicagoskyline #skyline #hancockbuilding #searstower #eveningwalk #weekendplans #summerinchicago #chicagosummer #lakefront #lakemichigan #belmontharbor #longwalk #solowalk #10000steps #citystroll #eltonjohn #brandicarlile #devilwearsprada
About 8 months ago, I finally decided to splurge o About 8 months ago, I finally decided to splurge on the one piece of fitness equipment I really, really wanted. Today, this is me on the other side of 100 @onepeloton rides (that’s abt 12 rides/month for those of you keeping track…) and it feels amazing. . What they say is true: if you aren’t motivated to be active for the sake of being active, find what you love doing and lean into that. I *love* my rides, I love my instructors, I love the data I can track and challenge myself against, and I love that something has finally stuck! Sweat never felt so good! . . . #onepeloton #peloton #centuryclub #100rides #commitment #trackrecord #pelotonride #rideathome #iamicaniwillido #icandohardthings #clipin #saddleback #hydrationstation #lovesquad #livelaughlovewell
What else would I do with my Saturday but spend ho What else would I do with my Saturday but spend hours on @alisoneroman’s slow-roasted chicken with buttery potatoes for dinner? It turned out *amazing* if I do say so myself. Added the country toast as recommended; not pictured: her cauliflower gratin and a green salad for good measure. A joy to make, even more fun to stuff in my face. . . . #homemade #roastchicken #alisonroman #nothingfancy #cauliflowergratin #dinnerathome #homecooked #homecookedmeal #madeathome #slowroasted
Been a minute since I posted food! (I know you mis Been a minute since I posted food! (I know you missed it…) . Made spicy shrimp tacos and a corn avocado salad. Summer on a plate and soooooo good! 🤤 . What have you been cooking lately? . #foodstagram #instachef #shrimptacos #cornavocadosalad #dinner #homemade #dinnerathome #fresh #homechef #homecook #hellofresh #marthastewart #summerdinner #summercooking
Got to check out @auracandlebar on @southportcorri Got to check out @auracandlebar on @southportcorridorchicago this weekend - finally! @ayyme.j and I had fun picking our favorite scents and creating a signature mix, with help from the friendly staff! Nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon in the neighborhood! . . . #saturdayadventure #weekendadventures #saturdayfun #auracandlebar #candlemaking #signaturescent #southportchicago #southport #sistertime #selfmade #scentedcandle
Sometimes I get very unexpected emails in my media Sometimes I get very unexpected emails in my media inbox, like an invite to check out @hidden.chicago’s popup with @gokartingonice. Yep: go karts, on ice. Thank goodness for friends like @carenskitchen who are always up for an adventure - and she’s got moves! If you really want to, you can still check out Go Karts on Ice through the weekend at @fifththirdarena - it’s fun!
I’ve only seen Jesus Christ Superstar once befor I’ve only seen Jesus Christ Superstar once before (in 2018 at @lyricopera, perhaps the same production??), but I’ve fallen in love with this show and its over-the-top drama - it’s a 2,000-year-old story, after all! The @broadwayinchicago touring company is packed with talent; review coming soon. . . . #jesuschristsuperstar #livetheater #musicaltheater #chicagotheater #broadwayinchicago #openingnight #andrewlloydwebber #rockopera #50thanniversarytour

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