If you want a snow/sledding experience you'll long remember or something that will give the kids a real thrill then don't miss the iced-track toboggan slide opening this Saturday, Dec. 19 at Whitnall Park, 6700 S. 92nd Street,  at noon until 8pm.  (Only $7 bucks an hour to rent a toboggan- a steal of a deal) I had the pleasure of trying it out in my youth (many moons ago) and I remember it vividly.  It was very fast  seated tight  to the ground on a toboggan with metal runners.  The ride is always fun with more people and it sent us on a 1/4 mile shoot down an iced raceway.  Dress warmly of course and watch out for a cake of snow on the moosh (slang for face).  I recommend to arrive early as possible. It will also be open Sunday, Dec. 20 from noon to 6pm.  For complete schedule go to countyparks.com.  Hang on and scream! 

For a great winter diversion, I would recommend highly a visit to the Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Boulevard, to experience a live "Music Under Glass" performance on a Tuesday or Thursday evening from 6:30pm-8:30pm.  For the regular price of admission these after-hours concerts at the Domes are great ways to unwind and be renewed.  Here's a list of  the scheduled performers for Jan. 2010

Jan. 5........AhVanntSoul...............Soul/R&B

Jan. 7.......Salt Creek....................Bluegrass

Jan. 12....The Squeezettes........Polka

Jan. 14....Ed Franks....................Sinatra tribute

Jan. 19....The 5 Card Studs.......Lounge

Jan. 21....Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz........R&B/smooth jazz

Jan. 26.....Diamonds & Martinis........Rock, Neil Diamond

Jan. 28.....Command Performance......Big Band, patriotic