Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do: Feb 21, 2009

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Chicago Auto Show

Location: McCormick Place, 2301 South Martin Luther King Drive

First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year marks the 101st edition of the Chicago Auto Show.

More at http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/

Odyssey Saturday Champagne Dinner Cruise

Location: Odyssey: Navy Pier 600 E Grand, Chicago, IL

Cruise aboard Odyssey on select Friday and Saturday nights* and receive complimentary Champagne during boarding along with 3-course plated dining and live entertainment.

International Kennel Club Dog Show

Location: McCormick Place 23rd & Martin Luther King Jr Dr

The irresistible dog show paws into McCormick Place West for its annual canine showcase. Open to the public on Saturday and Sunday.

The International Kennel Club of Chicago, established in 1900, is a member of the American Kennel Club. The International Kennel Club of Chicago hosts 2 Benched AKC Dog Shows per year, provides AKC Judge Symposiums, supports the work being done by the AKC Canine Health Foundation and offers AKC Canine Good Citizen tests

More at http://www.ikcdogshow.com/index.html

Polar Adventure Days

Location: Northerly Island, 1400 S. Lynn White Dr., on the Museum Campus

The Chicago Park District presents the fourth annual Polar Adventure Days from 12-4 p.m. on three Saturdays, Dec. 13, Jan. 17 and Feb. 21, at Northerly Island, 1400 S. Lynn White Dr., on the Museum Campus. The program is admission free.

Polar Adventure Days offer families the opportunity to explore Northerly Island and come face-to-face with live animals, engage in winter activities, watch ice sculpture carvings, and create nature-inspired crafts.

The following features and activities will be available at Polar Adventure Days:

· The first 500 visitors receive a complimentary Polar Adventure Day mug filled with hot chocolate. Limit one per person.
· Nadeau's Ice Sculpture carves magical creations on site.
· Various live animals will be on site to discover such as birds of prey.
· An arctic camping demo by Northwest Passage.
· Siberian huskies will be present and adventurers will talk about their Iditarod dog sled race experiences.
· Live entertainment including winter storytelling.
· Arts and craft tables for making nature-inspired creations.
· Free snowshoe rental for exploration of the island (if there is snow).
· REI will discuss winter activities.

Please call to confirm scheduled activities for Polar Adventure Days as activities are subject to change. For more information, call 312-742-PLAY.

Chicago Restaurant Week 2009

Location: 130 Participating Chicago Restaurants

Tables are set at over 130 tantalizing eateries throughout the city for the 2nd Annual Chicago Restaurant Week. From February 20-27, foodlovers will enjoy amazing opportunities to revisit their favorite spots or sample some they've always wanted to try for just $22 for 3-course prix-fixe lunches and $32 for 3-course prix-fixe dinners (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity). Restaurants may offer lunch or dinner, or both, as a participant in Chicago Restaurant Week.

More at http://www.eatitupchicago.com

Chicago International Salsa Congress

Location: The Westin O'Hare 6100 N River Road Rosemont

The Chicago International Salsa Congress (CISC) is the Midwest's Premier Latin music and dance event! Join us to experience the most sought after instructors, world renowned performers and Latin Music's celebrated stars wrapped into one amazing weekend of nonstop excitement.

Sweet Saturdays

Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave

A new event is budding at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave., which is sure to please all candy enthusiasts. The 1st Annual Sweet Saturdays will take place during three consecutive Saturdays in February (Feb. 7, 14, and 21) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested donation is $2.

"The Chicago Park District is excited to work closely with the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance to produce a brand new event that celebrates a variety of plants living here at the Conservatory, said Mary Eysenbach, Director of Conservatories. The 1st Annual Sweet Saturdays evolved from Chocolate Fest as a way to celebrate not only our chocolate trees, but the many plants that help create the different varieties of candy we all love.

The new event focuses on plants that provide the key ingredients to our favorite sweet treats. The Garfield Park Conservatory, a veritable plant-based candy show, is home to many living sweets such as bananas, vanilla beans, cinnamon bark, and chocolate trees. Visitors of all ages can sample the facts, the flavors and the fun of some of the most tantalizing tropical treats. Experience any or all of the following sweet activities at each Sweet Saturday:

· Tropical Treat Stations: Throughout the Conservatory visitors will learn a fact and sample a flavor.
· Hands-on Activity Stations: Visitors of all ages can participate in designing a scratch and sniff necklace with cinnamon and sandpaper, designing a "leaf rubbing" Valentine's Day Card, making a Chocolate Sachet with the sweet-smelling shells of cocoa beans, and other drop-in stations, such as Sweet Reads & Candy College.
· Samples Sweets: Visitors can sample sweet offerings provided by various product partners hosted in the Sugar from the Sun exhibit. The following companies will be offering samples during the corresponding dates:

- February 7 - Baskin Robbins, Starbucks Coffee
- February 14 - Divine Chocolate (fair trade chocolate company)
- February 21 - Wholesome Sweeteners (category leader in Fair Trade Certified organically and natural sugars, syrups, nectars and honeys)

· Tropical Café: Attendees can buy sandwiches, souvenir treats, and listen to the sweet sounds of tropical tunes while relaxing.
· Member's Only Chocolate Lounge: Members of the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance can enjoy special perks and activities. The lounge will be open on Feb. 7 and 14 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Feb. 21 from 2 - 4 p.m. and includes the following sweet activities:
- Discover your inner chocolate spirit by venturing on a self-guided chocolate taste test quest.
- Pot up a special chocolate mint plant to take a little bit of the Sweet Saturday event home with you.
- Enter your name into a drawing to win your very own fresh chocolate pod to take home and show off to your friends.
- Free coat check in the Chocolate Lounge available to members.
- Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while relaxing in our members only seating area.

More at http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/shows.htm

Toast on Magnificent Mile

Location: Pioneer Court 401 N. Michigan Ave.

TOAST on The Magnificent Mile and Moët & Chandon bring luxury champagnes to businesses along North Michigan Avenue for a month of indulgence and celebration. Feel magnificent as you shop, dine, and stay on One of the Great Avenues of the World. This event offers the ONLY winter fireworks experience over the Chicago River, surrounded by our magnificent architecture. This unique and memorable experience takes place every Saturday evening at 6:30pm, Pioneer Court at 401 N. Michigan Avenue during the month of February 2009.

Tour of The Chicago Theatre

Time:12:00pm

The tour encompasses historical and architectural highlights of the building, including the grand lobby areas, majestic auditorium and backstage space (when possible) where performers through the years.

Saturday tours occur on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 11am and 12pm. Tours will begin promptly on the hour. When possible, Saturday tours will feature a demonstration on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ.

The running time for all Saturday tours is approximately 1 hour. Reservations do not need to be made in advance unless your party contains more than 10 people.
$5 per person, no reservations necessary

Other tour dates are scheduled seasonally. See the web site.

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