Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do: Jun 7, 2008

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June 2008, Saturday

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

Chicago’s Fireworks from a Tall Ship
Location: Burnham Harbor, which is in Chicago’s Museum Campus (near Soldier Field).

Who: you and your guests!

What: A two hour sailing on a traditional (wood) Tall Ship, followed by a great fireworks show just off of Navy Pier! You may be able to see them from the Navy Pier, but with us you will be closer to them and not worried about leaving your seat. The boat leaves at 7:30pm every Wednesday and 8:00pm on Saturday. Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure.

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 Wednesday and Saturday evening.
Length: 3 hours
Cost: $65pp adult $35 child 3-12

More: Reservations strongly recommended but are not required. Reservations can be made online at http://www.linkcounter.com/go.php?linkid=309805 or by phone

Red Witch is available for private charters.
Phone: 312-404-5800
Location: Tall Ship Red Witch docked in Burnham Harbor, near Soldier Field.

Shoreline Fireworks Cruise
Location: Navy Pier, Chicago IL 600 N. Grand, Chicago IL

Enjoy Shoreline's famous Lake Michigan Skyline Boat Tour plus the dazzling Navy Pier fireworks display! Departs every Saturday throughout the summer at 9:30 pm - fireworks at 10:15.

Call 312-222-9328 or visit http://www.linkcounter.com/go.php?linkid=310108

Summer Workouts
Location: Millennium Park-Michigan & Randolph Sts

2008 Free Summer Workouts
Saturdays, June 7 - September 27
Great Lawn of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion

Begin your weekend with a workout led by a Chicago dance company or take a class with the instructors from the Lakeshore Athletic Club - Illinois Center.

YOGA 8am
PILATES 9am
DANCE 10am
Tai Chi 7am (1st Saturday of the month)
Kids and Family Workout 11am (Select Saturdays)

More at http://www.millenniumpark.org/documents/workout_final.pdf


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