Maria Murzyn
Fun, free and inexpensive events blogger

Email: mmurzyn@wjinc.com
Maria is no stranger when it comes to finding frugal ways to spend the weekend. She’s a cofounder of LocalEventsInYourArea.com, a website dedicated to sniffing out local and inexpensive ways to improve upon your cultural prowess.
News Articles
Oak Park filmmaker's movie screens this Wednesday
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010 11:39 AM
Directed by Oak Parker Ron Lazzeretti, the film "Something Better Somewhere Else" will be screened at Lake Theater on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.
Blogs
It's all about politics in Chicago this weekend but all about Art in our area
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 3:02 PM
Two "artistic" events for you this weekend - in Oak Park and in Riverside!
The 32nd Annual Ethnic Festival & World Language Day this weekend
Friday, May 4th, 2012 1:30 PM
The Ethnic Festival is this weekend in Oak Park.
Saturday, April 28th, 2012 6:00 AM
Put on your comfy shoes and start walking, either to look at fabulous kitchens, to discover wonderful wines, and to check out the goodies at a community Flea Market. Finally, sit a for a spell and watch "Green" focused films. This is your weekend!
Friday, April 27th, 2012 1:02 PM
Nobody loves you like your dog unless it's your cat. Find your love on Sauturday, April 28th.
It's a superstar country weekend in River Forest
Thursday, April 19th, 2012 4:49 PM
Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives perform in River Forest this weekend!
Comedy, Magic, would be Lizards, and Fisk University are all in Oak Park or in our area!
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 2:57 PM
There is so much theater in Oak Park and our area right now, you'll have some hard choices to make!
The circus is coming to town, or, at least, to Triton College
Friday, March 30th, 2012 3:22 PM
"The Triton Troupers Circus" is here in River Grove!
Go see a dance troupe which salutes our 'Sacred Earth'
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 2:51 PM
Ragamala Dance performs "Sacred Earth" this weekend!
Coming to Oak Park, it's The Third Annual Simply Elegant Wedding Showcase
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012 1:02 PM
"The Third Annual Simply Elegant Wedding Showcase" will be at Pleasant Home on Sunday, March 18th from 10am - 5pm.
Two musical superstars perform in River Forest this weekend.
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012 1:05 PM
Guess who's coming to town - Michael Feinstein and Nichole Cabell!
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