Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do: Jun 6, 2008

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June 2008, Friday

Art View in Lake View
Location: 3138 N Broadway Chicago

Art View in Lake View is located in the trendy northside corridor of Chicago. Guests are invited to hop on a complimentary Trolley in the Lakeview area that takes them from gallery to gallery for an evening of food, wine, fun and excitement. This event is sponsored by Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital Call the Lake View East Chamber of Commerce for additional details 773.348.8608

Participating Galleries Include:

Art De Triumph and Artful Framer Studios
2936 N. Clark
http://www.artdetriumph.com

Maison Rouge Galerie
2828 N. Clark
http://www.maisonrouge.net

Slaymaker Fine Art Ltd.
934-36 W. Roscoe
http://www.slaymakerfineartltd.com

The Leigh Gallery
3306 N. Halsted
http://www.theleighgallery.com

Threadless
3011 N. Broadway
http://www.threadless.com

Diane Tanios Gallery
3243 N. Broadway

See http://www.lakevieweast.com/

25th Annual Chicago Blues Festival
Location: Grant Park

Mark your calendars as the summer of 2008 will be one filled of music not to be missed. The City of Chicago announces a landmark celebration for the 25th Annual Chicago Blues Festival, June 5-8, 2008. Sweet Home Chicago has never been better, as the Chicago Blues Festival takes over Grant Park June 5-8, 2008. The largest free admission Blues festival in the world, the four-day festival offers the best in national, international and local Blues entertainment on six stages with more than 70 performances, preceded by a month of Blues activities (Blues Season) throughout Chicago. In commemoration of the 25th Annual event, the festival not only will feature a quarter of a century of the blues festival highlights but also celebrate the centennials of Louis Jordan, Tommy McLennan, and Blind John Davis. The Chicago Blues Festival is presented by the Mayor’s Office of Special Events with generous sponsors to be announced. For more information, call 312/744-3315.

See details at http://www.chicagobluesfestival.us

Whale Watching Cruise (Happy Hour)
Location: Burnham Harbor, which is in Chicago’s Museum Campus (near Soldier Field).

Who: You and your guests!

What: Yes, we are venturing out on Lake Michigan in search of whales! Come out sailing on the Tall Ship Red Witch, while we look for (haven’t seen one yet) whales. Yes, there will be alcohol involved on this two hour sailing cruise. Come out, and have some fun! Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure. This is the BEST way to start you weekend, meet your friends on our boat or come by yourself and make some new friends!

Where: Tall Ship Red Witch, a traditional (wood) schooner, docked in Burnham Harbor, which is in Chicago’s Museum Campus (near Soldier Field).

When: Every Friday at 5:30pm.
Length: 2 hours
Cost: $50pp adult, children not recommended

More: Reservations strongly recommended but are not required.
Reservations can be made online at or by phone

Red Witch is available for private charters.
Phone: 312-404-5800
More info at http://www.linkcounter.com/go.php?linkid=309804


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