17 Jul 2009
On a perfect summer night, my wife and I and a bunch of friends saw Elton John and Billy Joel in concert at Wrigley Field. They played for over 3.5 hours, alternating between singing solos, singing duets and singing each others' hits.
Both Elton and Billy were enthusiastic performers, but Billy appeared a little more energetic. To add a local touch to the show, Elton John played a few lines from "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" and...
Wrigley Field Timeline
| 2009 Jan 1 |
Winter Classic Hockey Game - Blackhawks v. Red Wings
The 2009 NHL Winter Classic, also known as the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic 2009, was a specially-staged National Hockey League regular-season game played outdoors on January 1, 2009 at...
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| 2009 Apr 8 |
Blagojevich investigators interview Illinois Finance Authority Officials regarding Wrigley Field Deal
The head of the state authority involved in talks about the possible sale of Wrigley Field said Wednesday that he and the authority's executive director have been interviewed by federal a...
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| 2009 Apr 13 |
Chicago Cubs win home opener versus Colorado Rockies, 4 - 0
I attended the Cubs' home opener for the second time in my life. The weather was atrocious (38 degrees and rainy), but it was offset by our seats (club level directly behind home plate) ...
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| 2009 Jul 17 |
Elton John and Billy Joel play at Wrigley Field
On a perfect summer night, my wife and I and a bunch of friends saw Elton John and Billy Joel in concert at Wrigley Field. They played for over 3.5 hours, alternating between singing sol...
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