Come on out to the Grove in Forest Park, 7824 Madison, on Saturday, September 9 from Noon – 11pm for the “6th Annual RIBFEST”.  You’ll be able to buy a variety of this favorite from some of the best rib-masters around.  There’ll be live music all day by different groups, a bungee run, hot dogs, hamburgers and more, and activities for all age groups.  Don’t forget, it’s Free admission too. Get the line-up and details at www.forespark.net/ribfest .

For a total change of pace, go see the free screening of “Koyla” at the River Forest Library, 735 Lathrop.  It’s on Sunday, September 9 at 1pm.  The film won both the Acadamy Award and the Golden Globe and tells the story of a Czechoslovakian cellist who agrees to marry a Russian woman so she can get her papers.  As thanks, she skips and leaves him to raise her young son.  More info at 708-366-5205.  See the attach clip for a preview. 

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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...