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Second City Pizza Tours Chicago Food ToursChicago style pizza is a favorite for both residents and visitors alike, but there are so many choices! Deep dish pizza? Thin Crust pizza? How to choose? Join us for one of our Chicago pizza tours and try them all. Come enjoy a delightful Chicago walking tour through downtown and the Gold Coast as we make stops at some of the city's old time favorites, as well as some of its hidden gems. Guests on this Chicago food tour will sample the delicious pizza at each of the five stops on our pizza tour, including Gino's East, Uno's, Giordano's, Quartino, and Castel Gandolfo, while learning about Chicago history and some of its spectacular architecture. Notice: Bring an empty stomach! Second City Pizza Tours is a part of Georgie Tourgie WalkingTours. |
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| the seven ancient Celtic Nations. Those nations include Ireland; Scotland; Cornwall; Isle of Man; Wales; Galicia, Spain and Brittany, France. Celtic music enfolds a variety of rich cultures, as various geographical areas contribute diverse backgrounds and flavors. Celtic Fest Chicago celebrates this history with music and traditions that date back to 300 B.C. This year, Celtic Fest Chicago will feature a full line-up of world-class entertainment both days including Ireland's The Saw Doctors on Saturday and the popular French Canadian group La Bottine Souriante to close the festival on Sunday. Highlights of the festival in Millennium Park include the Men in Kilts Contest on the Jay Pritzker Pavilion Stage on Saturday. This unique contest allows the ladies to pick their favorite set of legs in kilts; all brave lads can sign up at the festival. You won't want to miss the bagpipe parade through the park and bagpipe circle in front of the "Bean" or Cloud Gate. The Next Generation Stage will host local music school performers during the day and continue through the evening with established bands. On the South Promenade the FlyNovaScotia.com Gathering tent will feature the Harp and Uilleann Pipe music during the day and then the dance and music of Canada's Celtic Capitol through the talent of Nova Scotian musicians perform each evening. Celtic dancing will be performed, including Irish ceili dancing and Scottish country dance instruction in the evening on the North Promenade. Additionally, the Celtic Art Fair will be featured on both promenades. The festival begins at 11:00 am each day in Millennium Park located at Michigan Avenue and Randolph. For more information, including the full line-up call the Mayor's Office of Special Events at (312) 744-3315 or visit www. celticfestchicago.us. Become a fan on Facebook (Celtic Fest Chicago). Lift your spirits! A spring season favorite returns on May 1 with Mayor Daley's Kids & Kites Festival, 10am-4pm at Lincoln Park, Lake Shore Drive and Montrose. Free kite kits will be available for kids (while supplies last) to make, decorate and fly, plus professionals will be demonstrating how to fly a kite. In addition to strolling entertainment, kids can enjoy the big kite candy drop. Save Room for Cake Chicago is having a birthday party and you're invited. Especially if your birthday is the same- March 4. The celebration is at the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark Street, 11am-12:30pm and includes a brief program, free birthday cake from The Bleeding Heart Bakery and a special certificate if you share the birthday. The museum is free admission during the hours of the party. You can put it on the Board - yes! The city's free festival calendar is all in place. The free festivals and events produced by MOSE are as follows:
•12th Annual Mayor Daley's Kids & Kites, May 1 in Lincoln Park •14 th Annual Celtic Fest Chicago presented by Flynovascotia.com,May 8-9 in Millennium Park •Chicago Memorial Day Parade, May 29 on State Street from Randolph to Van Buren •26th Annual Chicago Gospel Music Festival, June 5-6 in Millennium Park •27th Annual Chicago Blues Festival, June 11-13 in Grant Park •Bike to Work Rally, presented by 312 Urban Wheat Ale Island - Chicago, June 18 on Daley Plaza •30th Annual Taste of Chicago, June 25-July 4 in Grant Park •18th Annual Humana Race to Taste, June 27 in Grant Park •4th of July Fireworks Displays, July 4 at three lakefront locations •52nd Annual Chicago Air and Water Show, presented by Shell, August 14-15 at North Ave. Beach •32nd Annual Chicago Jazz Festival, presented by Carefusion on September 4-5 in Grant Park •22nd Annual ¡Viva! Chicago@ Latin Music Festival, September 17-18 in Millenium Park •20th Annual Chicago Country Music Festival, October 8-9 in Millenium Park •Halloween Franken Plaza, October 22-31 on Daley Plaza •Maxwell Street Market, Sundays, Year-round at Desplaines at Roosevelt Road |
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| Fat Saturday Ball at the Westin Hotel See more pictures... |
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The Palm Court under the supervision of Shaun Rajah, manager,
hosted their annual Oscar Night with an overflowing crowd. Everyone
was dressed in their finest and the room was splendid with gold and
satin.....
Sandra Smith-Doghmi
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hosted their annual Oscar Night with an overflowing crowd. Everyone
was dressed in their finest and the room was splendid with gold and
satin.....
Sandra Smith-Doghmi
See pictures...
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WorkShops Everyone Welcome. Tuesday, March 30 from 2pm - 4pm "Decide to Live- Take care of YOU" An Inspirational session with Sharon Haynes. Friday, April 2 from 10am - 12pm Interviewing and Business Etiquette Wednesday's 1pm - 2:30pm On going until April - Support Group: Surviving Unemployment. Contact Stephanie or Jude to sign up. Tel:312.527.9664. Thursday, 25th March, 2010 11am until 7pm. AND Saturday April the 3rd, 2010 10am until 2pm. Designer and Professional Clothing Jewelry, Shoes and Bags Everyone Welcome! 435 N. LaSalle Street , Lower Level 1 Chicago , IL 60654 Bring your friends and neighbors! All proceeds support the mission of Bottomless Closet Inc. The mission of Bottomless Closet is to provide assistance to women who need help to reenter the workforce. We provide professional clothing and workshops designed to give our clients the help they need to stay positive and hopeful as they search for employment. Jude Andrews 435 N. LaSalle Street Lower Level 1 Chicago, Illinois 60654 312-527-9664 www.bottomlesscloset.org |
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We enjoyed the opening of "Trust" and also the new ambiance of the LOOKINGGLASS THEATER! The actors were so believable that I was
This was not only a play but an education about the strangers we meet in our lives. Too bad they didn't report that Charlie was caught!
Would have slept better!
Sandra Smith-Doghmi
This was not only a play but an education about the strangers we meet in our lives. Too bad they didn't report that Charlie was caught!
Would have slept better!
Sandra Smith-Doghmi
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Josef Puehringer, a native of Austria, learned engraving as a
young man in his homeland and then moved on to begin his
career in Chicago forty-three years ago.
See more information...
young man in his homeland and then moved on to begin his
career in Chicago forty-three years ago.
See more information...
International Women’s Day
is a day that is observed
annually at the United
Nations and is designated
by many countries as a
national holiday. It began
as a remembrance and
celebration of the struggle
faced by women around
the world in the name of
equality, justice, peace and
development. Though the
role of women around the
world has continued to
evolve in the see more...
is a day that is observed
annually at the United
Nations and is designated
by many countries as a
national holiday. It began
as a remembrance and
celebration of the struggle
faced by women around
the world in the name of
equality, justice, peace and
development. Though the
role of women around the
world has continued to
evolve in the see more...
| Lexy Sobel Director of Outreach & Special Events International Visitors Center of Chicago |
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CHICAGO FASHION INCUBATOR 2010 DESIGNERS IN RESIDENCE
April:
Saturday, 3rd, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Nora del Busto Trunk Show & Champagne Reception
Thursday, 8th, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Kristin Hassan Summer 2010 Show & Event
Friday, 9th, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Yana Collection Trunk Show Fall 2010
Saturday, 10th, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Evil Kitty Trunk Show
Thursday, 15th, 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Agga B Trunk Show
Saturday, 17th, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Anna Hovet Trunk Show
Every Friday come get fitted for a custom Kate Boggiano shirt.
Store hours: The retail store will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each Thursday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays through
Saturday, April 18th.
About the Chicago Fashion Incubator at Macy’s on State Street
The Chicago Fashion Incubator (CFI) provides six emerging Chicago-based designers with the resources, including workspace,
curriculum and mentoring, to launch their careers in fashion. The Designers in Residence (DIR) are provided office space, including
computers and software; a workshop room with sample production space and a resource section; as well as a showroom. DIR are
required to complete a core curriculum of workshops and seminars conducted at the Incubator location at Macy’s on State Street for
the duration of a one-year period starting in March 2010. CFI is part of the Mayor's Fashion Initiative, which supports and promotes
fashion designers living and working in Chicago through events, seminars and City programs.
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The Gold Rush Benefit Event for Ronald
MacDonald House held March 10, 2010 at Hyatt
Regency's Crystal Ballroom attracted hundreds
of stylish guests including the president and
publisher of Michigan Avenue magazine Dan
Uslan as well as the Consulate of the Czech
Republic, Marik Skolil, and filmmaker Gina
Fontanini.
They were visually treated to a show by the
artist Misa at one end of the elegant room while
having drinks and h'orderves before they sat
down at the very long black runway to view a
show of fantastic designs by Sahar whose
gorgeous sheer silk and metallic fabrics were
all personally chosen in Pakistan.
Produced by Qasim Riaz
Reporting and Photography by Steve Starr See more...
www.SteveStarrStudios.com
MacDonald House held March 10, 2010 at Hyatt
Regency's Crystal Ballroom attracted hundreds
of stylish guests including the president and
publisher of Michigan Avenue magazine Dan
Uslan as well as the Consulate of the Czech
Republic, Marik Skolil, and filmmaker Gina
Fontanini.
They were visually treated to a show by the
artist Misa at one end of the elegant room while
having drinks and h'orderves before they sat
down at the very long black runway to view a
show of fantastic designs by Sahar whose
gorgeous sheer silk and metallic fabrics were
all personally chosen in Pakistan.
Produced by Qasim Riaz
Reporting and Photography by Steve Starr See more...
www.SteveStarrStudios.com
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Chicago Designer Borris Powell Wows the
Chicago Fashion Community with His
Showcase of The Rise of an Empress at
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel.
Self-Taught Designer Presents Highly
Anticipated Fall-Winter 2010 Collection
After International Debut
Model presents True Gold, Silk
Charmeuse halter style dress with Gold
Chiffon front drape from The Rise of an
Empress Collection – Photo Credit:
Giuliano Correia
(CHICAGO) – Borris Powell, the Luxury
Women’s Wear designer, presented his
Fall-Winter 2010 collection, The Rise of an
Empress collection on March 19, 2010 at
the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel. The
self-taught dress designer’s fifth fashion
show featured over 20 pieces which
included floor-length gowns, cocktail mini-
dresses and luxury coats. The event was
see more...
Chicago Fashion Community with His
Showcase of The Rise of an Empress at
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel.
Self-Taught Designer Presents Highly
Anticipated Fall-Winter 2010 Collection
After International Debut
Model presents True Gold, Silk
Charmeuse halter style dress with Gold
Chiffon front drape from The Rise of an
Empress Collection – Photo Credit:
Giuliano Correia
(CHICAGO) – Borris Powell, the Luxury
Women’s Wear designer, presented his
Fall-Winter 2010 collection, The Rise of an
Empress collection on March 19, 2010 at
the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel. The
self-taught dress designer’s fifth fashion
show featured over 20 pieces which
included floor-length gowns, cocktail mini-
dresses and luxury coats. The event was
see more...
The Lake Shore Salon Series is proud to present
Steven Brinberg in
SIMPLY BARBRA
A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
with Chuck Larkin at the piano
Sunday, April 25th 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
enjoy live entertainment, stimulating conversation,
fine food and champagne as we celebrate the birthday of Barbra Streisand.
Seating is limited -- CLICK HERE to secure seats before it's too late!
Proceeds from The Lake Shore Salon Series benefit non-profit arts organizations.
April 25th proceeds benefit The Cabaret Foundation, publisher of Cabaret Scenes Magazine.
The Salon season runs Fall to Spring. Performers in the 3rd Season TBA.
MORE ABOUT STEVEN BRINBERG
Using Streisand's vocal style, mannerisms and range, Brinberg brings the feel of an intimate concert with the
lady herself to the stage. From the opening number to final curtain, Brinberg is scarily accurate in capturing the
idiosyncrasies of the famous lady. His vocals can be spot-on as a direct impersonation. Interspersing the songs
with dialogue in Streisand's own style, with comments about places she has been, her husband and family, and
concerts and films she has acted in, the evening is true entertainment. Brinberg has appeared as Streisand
alongside Marvin Hamlisch and has performed as Streisand at a birthday party for Donna Karan. Brinberg
impersonates a series of other singers all of whom seem to have recorded the same track, Alfie.
MORE ABOUT THE LAKE SHORE SALON SERIES
(The following clip posted in Ann Gerber's column in a March 2010 Issue of Skyline Magazine, Chicago)
LAKE SHORE SALON SERIES, with KMP artists, saw Spider Saloff singing Funny Valentine and other love songs
at a Feb.14 soiree in the home of Frank Krug. On April 25, Steven Brinberg does his amazing Simply Barbra
Streisand show in the home of Bill Buchman and Lee Lichamer. Vienna to Weimar was the theme of KT Sullivan
and Karen Kohler's mini-concert held in the Evanston house of Allan and Carla Price to begin the fund-raising to
present the full concert in Chicago sometime in the future. Event hosts were Andrew Delicata and Kristopher
McDowell. Performers for the first event in the season are KT Sullivan, who was in Gentlemen Prefer Blonde's on
Broadway and Karen Kohler, popular German-born cabaret star.
Steven Brinberg in
SIMPLY BARBRA
A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
with Chuck Larkin at the piano
Sunday, April 25th 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
enjoy live entertainment, stimulating conversation,
fine food and champagne as we celebrate the birthday of Barbra Streisand.
Seating is limited -- CLICK HERE to secure seats before it's too late!
Proceeds from The Lake Shore Salon Series benefit non-profit arts organizations.
April 25th proceeds benefit The Cabaret Foundation, publisher of Cabaret Scenes Magazine.
The Salon season runs Fall to Spring. Performers in the 3rd Season TBA.
MORE ABOUT STEVEN BRINBERG
Using Streisand's vocal style, mannerisms and range, Brinberg brings the feel of an intimate concert with the
lady herself to the stage. From the opening number to final curtain, Brinberg is scarily accurate in capturing the
idiosyncrasies of the famous lady. His vocals can be spot-on as a direct impersonation. Interspersing the songs
with dialogue in Streisand's own style, with comments about places she has been, her husband and family, and
concerts and films she has acted in, the evening is true entertainment. Brinberg has appeared as Streisand
alongside Marvin Hamlisch and has performed as Streisand at a birthday party for Donna Karan. Brinberg
impersonates a series of other singers all of whom seem to have recorded the same track, Alfie.
MORE ABOUT THE LAKE SHORE SALON SERIES
(The following clip posted in Ann Gerber's column in a March 2010 Issue of Skyline Magazine, Chicago)
LAKE SHORE SALON SERIES, with KMP artists, saw Spider Saloff singing Funny Valentine and other love songs
at a Feb.14 soiree in the home of Frank Krug. On April 25, Steven Brinberg does his amazing Simply Barbra
Streisand show in the home of Bill Buchman and Lee Lichamer. Vienna to Weimar was the theme of KT Sullivan
and Karen Kohler's mini-concert held in the Evanston house of Allan and Carla Price to begin the fund-raising to
present the full concert in Chicago sometime in the future. Event hosts were Andrew Delicata and Kristopher
McDowell. Performers for the first event in the season are KT Sullivan, who was in Gentlemen Prefer Blonde's on
Broadway and Karen Kohler, popular German-born cabaret star.
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addition to being honored at the Holland & Knight event, the Barrio
team visited Taft High School, Darwin Middle School, and Westmont
High School. Students asked Robert very personal questions about
issues in their own lives and once again confirmed how much Barrio
is neededmore than any of us ever imagined.
Teachers and school administrators know how important it is to meet
the social and emotional needs of their students so academic
success can follow, and they are recognizing that BARRIO is a tool
that fills this need!
We are privileged to be helping students reach their full potential! To
see all the foundation is doing, please look at the photo galleries
below. Enjoy the pictures, and visit our website often for updates
see more...
www.fromthebarrio.com.
team visited Taft High School, Darwin Middle School, and Westmont
High School. Students asked Robert very personal questions about
issues in their own lives and once again confirmed how much Barrio
is neededmore than any of us ever imagined.
Teachers and school administrators know how important it is to meet
the social and emotional needs of their students so academic
success can follow, and they are recognizing that BARRIO is a tool
that fills this need!
We are privileged to be helping students reach their full potential! To
see all the foundation is doing, please look at the photo galleries
below. Enjoy the pictures, and visit our website often for updates
see more...
www.fromthebarrio.com.
Only $12 for Red Carpet Concierge Members Full bar $2 PBRs! Ages 16+ (21 to drink) Click for show info! |
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Concerning Agua fría de mar, the
jury said that the film 'succeeded
in telling the story of a mysterious
relationship between a woman and
a young girl in a convincing and
poetic manner. The film takes the
audience on an unusual journey
through a nature that interacts
with people in a magical way. The
superb editing ensures an organic
flow of images, whilst the strong
Mundane History, about the
wavering relationship between a
bitter invalid and his new carer
offered philosophical and political
insight into aspects of Thai
society, according to the jury
report. 'For us this film appeals to
both intelligence and spirituality.
We are impressed with the
accomplished interplay of abstract
ideas and harrowing reality in this
film.' Earlier this week Anocha
Suwichakornpong won the Prince
Claus Fund Film Grant for her new
CineMart project By The Time It
Gets Dark.
Alamar is a film that 'touches
deeply without being too
sentimental'. This film, about a
father and son that go on a journey
to the source of the open sea to
find their old way of life, is 'true
and honest to its subject and
shows both the good fortune and
tragedy of being a child with
divorced parents', according to
the jury.
This year there were fifteen films
up for the VPRO Tiger Awards,
which were either debuts or
second films from novice
directors. The three winners will
each get €15,000. This year the jury
consisted of director Amat
Escalante, actress Jeanne Balibar,
director Urszula Antoniak, former
director of the Singapore film
festival Philip Chea and the
Ugandan actor, musician,
scriptwriter and activist Okello
Kelo Sam.
As well as the Tiger Awards, other
prizes were announced. The KNF
award, a prize from the Circle of
Netherlands Film Journalists, was
awarded to a film that is not yet
available for distribution in the
Netherlands: Norteado from
Mexican director Rigoberto
Pérezcano. According to the jury
this is 'a film that touched our
hearts and minds with its high
visual qualities, terrific acting and
gripping story about the plight of
illegal immigrants that try to get
into the United States.'
The FIPRESCI award from
international film critics was given
this year to Let Each One Go
Where He May from Ben Russell, a
film that was also nominated for a
VPRO Tiger Award. The prize rom
the network for promoting Asian
film, NETPAC, was given to the
Korean film Moscow from Whang
Cheol-Mean. (SM)
jury said that the film 'succeeded
in telling the story of a mysterious
relationship between a woman and
a young girl in a convincing and
poetic manner. The film takes the
audience on an unusual journey
through a nature that interacts
with people in a magical way. The
superb editing ensures an organic
flow of images, whilst the strong
Mundane History, about the
wavering relationship between a
bitter invalid and his new carer
offered philosophical and political
insight into aspects of Thai
society, according to the jury
report. 'For us this film appeals to
both intelligence and spirituality.
We are impressed with the
accomplished interplay of abstract
ideas and harrowing reality in this
film.' Earlier this week Anocha
Suwichakornpong won the Prince
Claus Fund Film Grant for her new
CineMart project By The Time It
Gets Dark.
Alamar is a film that 'touches
deeply without being too
sentimental'. This film, about a
father and son that go on a journey
to the source of the open sea to
find their old way of life, is 'true
and honest to its subject and
shows both the good fortune and
tragedy of being a child with
divorced parents', according to
the jury.
This year there were fifteen films
up for the VPRO Tiger Awards,
which were either debuts or
second films from novice
directors. The three winners will
each get €15,000. This year the jury
consisted of director Amat
Escalante, actress Jeanne Balibar,
director Urszula Antoniak, former
director of the Singapore film
festival Philip Chea and the
Ugandan actor, musician,
scriptwriter and activist Okello
Kelo Sam.
As well as the Tiger Awards, other
prizes were announced. The KNF
award, a prize from the Circle of
Netherlands Film Journalists, was
awarded to a film that is not yet
available for distribution in the
Netherlands: Norteado from
Mexican director Rigoberto
Pérezcano. According to the jury
this is 'a film that touched our
hearts and minds with its high
visual qualities, terrific acting and
gripping story about the plight of
illegal immigrants that try to get
into the United States.'
The FIPRESCI award from
international film critics was given
this year to Let Each One Go
Where He May from Ben Russell, a
film that was also nominated for a
VPRO Tiger Award. The prize rom
the network for promoting Asian
film, NETPAC, was given to the
Korean film Moscow from Whang
Cheol-Mean. (SM)
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