For this week’s photo challenge, I invite you to come along with us for some fun in Chicago:
- We’ll join Santa in a Christmas carol sing-a-long at the Music Box Theater:
Christmas Sing Along at the Music Box Theater, Chicago, IL. Shot with a Canon 70D.
2. We’ll watch the classic Frank Capra film It’s A Wonderful Life. We can all join right in, booing and hissing at Mr. Potter and cheering the hero George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart.
It’s a Wonderful Life, Staring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. 1946. Frank Capra Director. Source: Google Images.
3. We’ll walk along Southport Avenue and stop by a candy shop that Willie Wonka would have loved. They even have the old favorites like toffee and Pez:
Candy is the Answer. Lakeview. Shot with a Samsung Galaxy S5.
4. We’ll visit the exquisite Chagall Windows at the Art Institute of Chicago:
Visiting the Chagall Windows, The Art Institute of Chicago. Shot with a Samsung Galaxy S5
5. Then, we’ll sample some donuts at Glazed and Infused.
Glazed and Infused Donuts. Shot with a Samsung Galaxy S5.
It was so much fun sharing the weekend with you. For those of you who have never seen It’s A Wonderful Life, I highly recommend it. Here is a link to it if you want to take a look:
But most of all, I hope you all have a wonderful 2016!
Categories: Photography
P.A. Moed 
Enjoyed the sense of nostalgia, which is a fluid part of the end of the year musings. Oh, those Chagall windows–inspirational.
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What a wonderful visit in a beautiful city! It will always remind me of Christmas because of our visits to Grandma.
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What lovely memories, Luanne. I like that I am reading about her on your blog too!
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This post was a coincidence for me! My grandmother used to be the head fitter at Marshall Field, the old flagship store, and no Christmas was complete without a visit there.
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Wonderful! So a “head fitter” is the person who gave personalized service to customers–in terms of style and fit? Sort of a “personalized shopper?” Fascinating.
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It’s actually the head of the fitting department. They do the alterations and she actually designed and tailored clothes as well for the wealthy and celebrities.
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I love that! She probably had wonderful stories to tell about the celebrities and the rich and famous.
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Her favorite celebrity was Imogene Coca.
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I love it. How perfect.
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Now that’s a pretty perfect day, Patti. It’s a wonderful life. Happy New Year!
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It was terrific! Hope you’re enjoying the holidays in your part of the world!
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Thanks, Chris!
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Wow, thanks so much for offering the whole movie here and your musings at the museum. That is so nice of you. Have a great 2016!
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You too, Maria! Thanks for much for your thoughtful comments throughout the year and following my blog! I appreciate it.
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Happy New Year Patti!! Lovely post and old movie!!
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All the best to you and your loved ones, Cybele!
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A great collection of images-I love the one of Willie-I heartily subscribe to his suggestion 😉
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Hi Littledogs. Thanks for your kind comments! And yes, Willie is ALWAYS right…especially if it’s chocolate.
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