<![CDATA[NBC Chicago - Chicago Events, Concerts, Shows and Things to Do]]> Copyright 2013 http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events en-us Sun, 19 May 2013 14:54:32 -0500 Sun, 19 May 2013 14:54:32 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations <![CDATA[Festival Showcases Artists With Disabilities]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Festival-Showcases-Artists-With-Disabilities/207459571 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:59:36 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Bodies+of+Work.png
The Bodies of Work Festival is an 11 day celebration that illuminates the disability experience through art forms such as visual art and dance. NBC 5's LeeAnn Trotter reports.

]]> <![CDATA[Pulp and The City]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Pulp-and-The-City/202419091 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:25:47 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/WindyCityPulp.png
Windy City Pulp & Paper Convention is going on this weekend. Fans can browse more than 100 vendors selling collectible pulp magazines, artwork and vintage paperbacks.

]]> <![CDATA[Robots Invade Chicago -- Again]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Robots-Invade-Chicago----Again/202021071 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:01:09 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/MSIROBOTICS.png
Robots have taken over the Museum of Science and Industry to celebrate National Robotics Week.

]]> <![CDATA[Preserving The North Shore's Black History]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Preserving-The-North-Shores-Black-History/190704261 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:15:52 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/Shorefront+Legacy+Center.png
Black History Month 2013 |Shorefront Legacy Center was founded by Dino Robinson, he started this endeavor because of the lack of historical resources documenting Black history on the North Shore.

]]> <![CDATA[Strictly Sail Show Docks at Navy Pier]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Strictly-Sail-Show-Docks-at-Navy-Pier/188296621 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:15:17 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/StrictlySail.png
The 2013 Progressive Insurance Strictly Sail Chicago Show has anchored into Navy Pier from Jan. 24th-27th.

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Miles Austrevich lost his battle with brain cancer last month at the age of 20. Throughout his ordeal, he believed laughter was the best medicine. Now his family is paying it

]]> <![CDATA[Test Drives, Interactivity Offered at Auto Show]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/chicago-auto-show-test-drive-tracks-2013-187068541.html Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:19:11 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/Jeep+Track.JPG
It's not always enough to see the cars, right? Sometimes you want to touch them and -- better yet -- take a ride.

Photo Credit: Charlie Wojciechowski

]]> <![CDATA[Organizers Hope to Drive Social Media Buzz Heading into Auto Show]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/chicago-auto-show-2013-social-media-187064491.html Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:50:13 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/181*120/2009+Nissan+370Z.jpg
The Media Preview days this year have been rebranded a Twitter-friendly "#SMP13," which naturally invites attendees to get word about the auto show onto social media channels.

]]> <![CDATA[Backstage With The Rockettes]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Backstage-With-The-Rockettes/184846401 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:32:12 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/Rockettes1.png
The world famous Rockettes give NBC 5 a backstage look at their high kicking Radio City Music Christmas Spectacular show.

]]> <![CDATA[1st Look Loves: Shobha]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/1st-Look-Loves-Shobha-183838201.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:18:13 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/211*120/2012_08_Shobha_Columbus_Circle.jpg
When you want to look your best and you need your eyebrows groomed as well as other parts of your body tended to, Shobha is the place to go.

]]> <![CDATA[Looking Back on 2012 with 1st Look]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Looking-Back-on-2012-with-1st-Look/183527631 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 01:33:14 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/LOOKINGBACK.jpg
Join host Ali Fedotowsky as we take a look back at the best of 2012.

]]> <![CDATA[1st Look's Best of Adventure 2012]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/1st-Looks-Best-of-Adventure-2012/183527521 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 01:33:11 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/BESTOFADVENTURE.jpg
Join host Ali Fedotowsky as she takes a look back at some of 1st Look's most exciting adventures of 2012.

]]> <![CDATA[Tribute Held For Late Photographer Steve Starr]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/Tribute-Held-For-Late-Photographer-Steve-Starr-183462901.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:33:32 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Starr-Tribute_9.jpg
Friends help fulfill vision of event Starr was working on when he died.

Photo Credit: Victor Skrebneski

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Friends, family gather to remember popular Chicago photographer who died of a heart attack last month.

Photo Credit: Marcus Riley

]]> <![CDATA[1st Look's Best of 2012]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/1st-Looks-Best-of-2012/183238962 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:15:12 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/214*120/1LK_3191_WEB_PROMO.jpg
Join host Ali Fedotowsky to take a look at the best "1st Look" moments of 2012, Saturday after "Saturday Night Live" on NBC.

]]> <![CDATA["Book of Mormon" Takes on Chicago]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/Book-of-Mormon-Takes-on-Chicago-183086871.html Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:18:41 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Book-of-Mormon-chicago.jpg
Musical production on stage until June 2 at Bank of America Theatre.

]]> <![CDATA[First Lady's "Night Before Christmas"]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/First-Ladys-Night-Before-Christmas/182464771 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:05:03 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/michelleobamareads.jpg
First lady Michelle Obama teamed with actor Rico Rodriguez this year for the reading of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas."

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> <![CDATA[Jamar Rogers: Life After "The Voice"]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Jamar-Rogers_-Life-After-The-Voice/182281471 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:35:47 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/JamarRogers.jpg
Jamar Rogers has been quite busy since he was voted off the hit NBC show. He's writing a book, writing for Insider.com and recently appeared on a Christmas special. LeeAnn Trotter reports on...

]]> <![CDATA[Judge Orders Pitchfork to Turn Over Chief Keef Video]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/chief-keef-pchfork-gun-range-video-182248311.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:49:42 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/chief_keef.jpg
The company that runs the popular Pitchfork Music Festival has until the middle of next week to turn over the complete footage recorded of teen rapper Chief Keef holding a rifle.

]]> <![CDATA[1st Look Loves: "The Dash Snow Initiative"]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/1st-Look-Loves-Art-Basel-and-The-Dash-Snow-Initiative-182059081.html Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:25:10 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/212*120/dash-snow-initiative.jpg
Among the glittering events happening in Miami for Art Basel is a private dinner and auction presented by Chanel and Paddle8.com to benefit the Henry Street Settlement’s Boys & Girls Republic (BGR) and the Dash...

]]> <![CDATA[Baby Elephant Plays with Mom]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Baby-Elephant-Plays-with-Mom/182020771 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:50:23 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/BabyElephant1204.jpg
The Oregon Zoo's new Asian elephant calf plays in wood shavings with her mom, Rose-Tu. The female calf was born at 2:17 a.m. on Nov. 30 and weighed 300 pounds.

]]> <![CDATA[Your #Chicagogram Photos: December 2012]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/Your-Chicagogram-Photos-December-2012-181845821.html Tue, 25 Dec 2012 16:53:37 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Chicagogram-street-roachbyt.jpg
Check out your Instagram from all over the city tagged #chicagogram.

Photo Credit: instagram.com/roachbytes

]]> <![CDATA[White House Holiday Decorations ]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/White-House-Holiday-Decorations--181560551.html Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:22:33 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/Michelle-Obama-Christmas.jpg
With the holiday season just around the corner, Christmas trees and piles of present decorate the White House. Take a look at some of its best decorations.

Photo Credit: AFP/Getty Images

]]> <![CDATA[City Releases Summer Festival Dates]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/City-Releases-Summer-Festival-Dates-181392831.html Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:27:28 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/Taste-couple-2012.jpg
Taste of Chicago returns to mid-July slot.

]]> <![CDATA[Rockefeller Tree-Lighting Time Lapse]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Rockefeller-Tree-Lighting-Time-Lapse/181301571 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:50:22 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/tree_add_P10.jpg
A time-lapse video of the tree-lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center.

Photo Credit: AP

]]> <![CDATA[New York Rocks Famous Christmas Tree]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/Rock-Center-Tree-181192051.html Thu, 29 Nov 2012 08:45:05 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/tree_add_P7.jpg
After two weeks of prep, the most famous Christmas tree in the world is aglow and on display in New York's Rockefeller plaza.

Photo Credit: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

]]> <![CDATA[Mike Tyson Headed to Chicago Stage]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/Mike-Tyson-Headed-to-Chicago-Stage-181200351.html Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:02:27 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/mike-tyson-spike-lee.jpg
Former heavyweight boxing champion bringing on-man show to Cadillac Palace Theatre.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> <![CDATA[The Meaning Behind Rockefeller Christmas Tree]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/The-Meaning-Behind-Rockefeller-Christmas-Tree/181182821 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:51:58 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/134312125.jpg
This year's lighting of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree represents joy and hope at the start of the Holiday season.

Photo Credit: WireImage

]]> <![CDATA[Rockin' with the Rockettes at Radio City]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Rockin-with-the-Rockettes-at-Radio-City/180907201 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:51:33 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/215*120/rockettes1stlook.jpg
Join us for the Rockettes 85th celebration at the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.

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From the giant balloons to the performances, check out some of the highlights from the 86th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Photo Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS

]]> <![CDATA[Holiday Week Box Office Preview]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Holiday-Week-Box-Office-Preview/180352251 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:07:21 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/boxofficesplit1.jpg
"Life of Pi" and "Rise of the Guardians" are just two of many movies hitting theaters this holiday week.

]]> <![CDATA[Join 1st Look for Game Night with a Twist]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Join-1st-Look-for-Game-Night-with-a-Twist/180233721 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:12:09 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/237*120/1stlookgamenight.jpg
Join host Ali Fedotowsky and watch "1st Look" Saturdays after "Saturday Night Live."

]]> <![CDATA[Chicago Lights Its Christmas Tree]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/Chicago-Tree-Lighting-Ceremony-180143821.html Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:52:39 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/chicago-2012-tree.jpg
Mayor Rahm Emanuel lit Chicago's 64-foot spruce at 5 p.m.

]]> <![CDATA[Chicago's "Boss" Gets Fired]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/Chicagos-Boss-TV-Show-Gets-Fired-180200541.html Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:52:41 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/228*120/kelsey+grammer+boss.jpg
Chicago-based show victim of low ratings.

]]> <![CDATA[Weird News Photos: Santa Edition]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/Weird_News_Photos.html Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:26:41 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/santa-thumbnail.jpg
From the Santa Bandit to the Grinch Cop, check out these weird, offbeat news photos—with a holiday twist—from around the world.

]]> <![CDATA[Holiday Travel Tips]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Holiday-Travel-Tips/179941971 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:50:59 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/122409-holiday-travel.jpg
Getting to the airport early and knowing what to pack can make for a better trip. Sara Miles reports.

Photo Credit: AP

]]> <![CDATA[How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/How-to-Avoid-Holiday-Weight-Gain/179939731 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:51:00 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/weight-gain-holidays.jpg
A few simple diet and exercise tips can help you avoid packing on the pounds. Collette Wieland reports.

Photo Credit: Getty Images/Flickr Open

]]> <![CDATA[The Cost of Thanksgiving]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/The-Cost-of-Thanksgiving/179941961 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 22:22:57 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/20121115ThanksgivingCatering.jpg
Chris Clackum reports on how this year's drought will affect the price of Thanksgiving dinner.

Photo Credit: Getty Images/Tetra images RF

]]> <![CDATA[Make your Heart Sing at "Once"]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Make-your-Heart-Sing-at-Once/179686821 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 01:03:14 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/ONCE.jpg
If you're looking to spend some time on the Great White Way, make sure check out "Once." Join Ali onstage as she grabs a beer from the Irish Bar set and see just what it takes to put on one of the mos...

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