Just in Time For Holidays: Afternoon Tea…and a Coven of Vampires Hit Streeterville
The folks at farm-to-table hot-spot Local Root (601 North McClurg Court) bring their mission of locally-sourced freshness one step further with a bit of a macabre touch, hosting a book signing by new, locally-grown, vampire-sleuthing author Jilly Langlan, as part of Local Root’s just-launched Afternoon Tea, available through December 31.
Jilly’s suspenseful debut novel, A Mile of Mayhem, is set entirely in Chicago, featuring popular spots like the Ritz Carton Hotel, Old Town Social…and Local Root, in addition to a fictional Streeterville hospital campus. “When we learned Jilly was a local, first-time author, wasn’t part of an established franchise, we immediately embraced her” said Local Root Executive Chef/Owner Issac Weliver, who created the new Afternoon Tea menu at Local Root, available
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, $24 per person.
A Mile of Mayhem book signing with author Jilly Langlan is Tuesday, December 17, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Local Root. The book will be available for purchase during that time for $10. All who order Afternoon Tea that day receive a free, autographed book. Local Root, 601 North McClurg Court, Chicago.312-643-1145. www.localrootchicago.com.
About Author Jilly Langham, A Mile Mayhem
“Meet Dr. Ian Bennett: newly minted vampire. Sexy, smart, successful – and decidedly single – Bennett focuses on his work at a Chicago hospital and on keeping his vampire tendencies in check. His life’s about to get complicated.”
Written while serving as advocate/caregiver for her husband during his lymphoma treatment at Northwestern Hospital, Chicagoan Jilly Langlan’s debut novel is just one way Jilly has taken a devastating experience and turned it into something good.
Set in Jilly’s hometown of Chicago, A Mile of Mayhem follows new and reluctant vampire Dr. Ian Bennett, a respected oncologist at a top local hospital. When Bennett’s patient, high-powered CEO Audrey Winslow, is attacked by a vampire and the vampire dies, Bennett is swept up in a fast-paced chase to fend off the malicious Great Lakes Coven and their plot to have a vampire elected as mayor.
Featuring familiar Chicago hot-spots like Old Town Social, Local Root, The Ritz Carlton Hotel, and a Streeterville hospital campus, A Mile of Mayhem lets readers catch a glimpse of Chicago’s dark side. A Mile of Mayhem was published through CreateSpace and is currently available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon.com.
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Win FREE PASSES to an Advanced Screening of Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones on Friday the 13th!
ChicagoHorror.com has received a set of Admit Two passes to give away to our site users to see a special advance screening of Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones on Friday December 13th. To get yours, go to http://www.gofobo.com/rsvp and use RSVP Code DRKCHIB12F RSVP HERE. Winners will receive a confirmation email. Passes are first-come, first-served and DO NOT guarantee a seat, so get to the theater (it’ll be on the pass) early!
Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones opens nationwide on January 3, 2014. http://www.paranormalmovie.com/
Leave a Comment Go to Post...New Flashback Weekend 2014 Celebrity Guest Announced: Katharine Isabelle
Flashback Weekend is pleased to announce that Katharine Isabelle, star of the Ginger Snaps series and the Soska Sisters' American Mary, will be joining us for Flashback Weekend 2014!
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“Graveyards of Chicago” book signing with Ursula Bielski!
Join Horrorbles on Sunday, December 15th (Noon-5pm) for a “Graveyards of Chicago” book signing with Ursula Bielski!
When the first edition of Graveyards of Chicago was published in 1999, taphophiles (cemetery enthusiasts) were still often considered “morbid” and “disturbed”. Matt Hucke and Ursula Bielski’s regional best-seller did its part in changing that, revealing cemeteries to be fascinating repositories of history, art, culture, and folklore, tranquil spots for exploration, reflection, and discovering who we are. Feeling that their original work was never finished, Hucke and Bielski have continued to deepen their knowledge of and dedication to our local burial grounds, returning with this entirely revised and updated edition almost twice as long as the first, with all new photography, and including QR codes for most cemeteries leading to additional photos and bonus material.
More info on Ursula’s books & tours can be found here: http://chicagohauntings.com
Leave a Comment Go to Post...GREMLINS on the Big Screen! #Creepmas
Join Nick Digilio and Flashback Weekend at Carmike – Muvico Theaters Rosemont 18 for the Christmas edition of the NICK DIGILIO FILM CLUB Tuesday Dec. 10, 2013 – the Joe Dante classic “GREMLINS” (1984) Digital restoration in Sony 4K ! Nick Digilio, WGN radio 720AM film critic & host of “THE NICK DIGILIO SHOW” invites you to the Nick Digilio Film Club, a monthly movie get-together featuring a night of film, food, and fun.
Muvico Theaters Rosemont 18 & Bogart’s
9701 Bryn Mawr Avenue Rosemont, IL 60018
“THE NICK DIGILIO FILM CLUB” movies will be shown in the Muvico Premier theater featuring ultra plush oversized theater seats, elegant stadium seating, and state of the art Sony 4K digital projection. You’ll also be able to enjoy cocktails during the movie!
We will be screening a 4K digital restoration projected with Sony 4K projection. This classic is going to look and sound amazing!
Time: 7:00PM Bogart’s, located on the 2nd floor of Muvico Theaters Rosemont 18.
At 8PM, Nick will introduce the film. After the movie Nick will host a discussion about the film.
Tuesday Dec. 10, 2013 – “GREMLINS”
Director – Joe Dante
Starring – Starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates
Only $10.00. Nick Digilio film club fees may be purchased in advance at 
www.muvico.com
For additional information please call Muvico Theaters Rosemont 18 at (847) 447-1040
Free parking (with validated parking ticket) in the Muvico parking garage across from the Muvico Theaters. Just look for the Muvico signs before entering the parking garage.
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/493916640722950/
