Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do: Jun 14, 2008

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June 2008, Saturday

Luxury Fireworks Dinner Cruise
Location: Navy Pier, Chicago

Chicago's most luxurious dinner cruise vessel has recently undergone its most spectacular renovation ever! This $1 million plus endeavor has resulted in the finest furnishings and most advanced equipment available today for your event.

Step aboard Odyssey and enjoy a two- or three-hour escape to the signature elegance and total entertainment experience only a true luxury cruising vessel can provide. Creative appetizers, entrees and desserts prepared fresh onboard daily. Award-winning wines. Dancing to live music. And unmatched skyline views drifting past your table.

More info at http://www.linkcounter.com/go.php?linkid=310551

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.

Spirit of Chicago Gospel Lunch Cruise
Location: Navy Pier, Chicago

Enjoy live entertainment, an all-you-can-eat-buffet, and good fellowship. Come aboard and enjoy the most entertaining lunchtime experience in Chicago featuring our Grande Buffet! This two-hour cruise along Chicago’s magnificent lakefront is perfect for an afternoon getaway.

See details at http://www.linkcounter.com/go.php?linkid=309891

Grant Park Music Festival
Location: Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park

The Grant Park Music Festival is the nation's only remaining free outdoor municipally-supported classical music series. The Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus reach more than one million people annually through a wide-ranging series of free classical music concerts and special events.

More at http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com

Old Town Art Fair
Location: Old Town, Lincoln & Wisconsin Aves.

The tree-lined streets of Chicago's historic Old Town Triangle District will again provide a charming setting for the 59th Old Town Art Fair, the oldest and most prestigious juried outdoor art fair of its kind. Produced by the Old Town Triangle Association, this annual fundraiser benefits a host of local schools, youth groups and neighborhood preservation projects. With the support of more than 750 neighborhood volunteers, this year's Fair will be held on June 14 and 15 from 10am to 6pm rain or shine. The main gate is at Lincoln and Wisconsin Avenues. Requested donation is $7.00 ($5.00 after 4:00) ; there is no requested donation for children 12 and under.+Neighborhood parking is extremely limited. Public transportation is highly recommended.

More at http://oldtownartfair.org/

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

Wells Street Art Festival
Location: On N. Wells Street, between North Avenue and Division Street

The Wells Street Art Festival is recognized as one of Chicago's most prestigious art fairs, attracting exhibitors and prospective buyers from all over the nation. The show features a wide variety of fine art - everything from glass and ceramics, to pencil drawings and oil paintings - plus a silent auction and children's area. Musicians performing along Wells Street will make you forget you're at an outdoor festival!

More at http://chicagoevents.com/event.cfm?eid=141


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