Betsy Morici

Writer Betsy Morici watching the Dehd set at Lollapalooza.

Dehd: Artist Spotlight Lollapalooza 2023

Although Dehd played Lollapalooza on the T-Mobile stage, one of the main stages, they still kept their 2:30 set on August 6 intimate. The Chicago band engaged festivalgoers in a show that had a comfy basement feel, even if the set was in Grant Park.  Their screen-saver-inspired background took me back to the early 2000s. […]

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The LaClare Family Creamery: A ‘Cheesy’ Good Time!

On our last trip to Wisconsin, we took a detour off the beaten path to see goats! After a way too short trip to Door County Wisconsin with my mom and sister, we took the long way home, ensuring a goat stop at the LaClare Family Creamery. It is an Instagrammers paradise that includes a Cheese

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The Beaches at Lollapalooza 2023.

The Beaches: Artist Spotlight Lollapalooza 2023

It was already about 15 minutes into The Beaches August 3rd set on day 1 of Lollapalooza. Finish Ticket, the set I saw ahead of The Beaches, overlapped just a bit. Luckily the stages were close, and it was just a slight jaunt from the Barcardi Stage to the Bud Light Stage. Although it was

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At the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo Michigan.

Kalamazoo’s ‘Air Zoo’ Unleashes Mechanical Beasts of the Sky

The windshield wipers had been hard at work for most of the drive. They kept our view clear as conditions allowed as we slowly headed home from our weekend trip to Lansing, Michigan. Fortunately, a break in the rain had allowed us to make a pit stop at a curiously named roadside attraction in Kalamazoo,

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Murals in Woodstock Illinois.

Woodstock Illinois: A Day in the Square

Nestled in the heart of McHenry County, just a short drive from the bustling streets of Chicago lies the picturesque town of Woodstock, Illinois. This enchanting destination is not only famous for being the backdrop of the classic film “Groundhog Day” but also for its timeless charm, historic architecture, and vibrant arts scene. On a

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