Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do: Aug 13, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Cool Jazz Thursdays
Location: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. Martin Luther King Drive
With the expansion of the entertainment and environment in the South Loop area, M/X Patio, an outdoor patio at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, Illinois, has launched a great entertainment event this summer with the inauguration of Cool Jazz Thursdays. Every Thursday evening this Summer, beginning June 11, from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m., M/X Patio will be filled with the music of featured Jazz musicians from Columbia College. Additionally, the event will include a cigar bar and featured menu items from Shor.
More info at http://twitter.com/HyattMcCormick
Daley Plaza Farmers Market
Location: Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington
Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago.
More info at http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Jazzin' at the Shedd Aquarium
Location: 1200 South Lake Shore Drive on Chicago’s Museum Campus.
Shedd Aquarium becomes Chicago’s premier jazz venue again with another season of Jazzin’ at the Shedd. This Chicago tradition combines some of the area’s best bands, the city’s breathtaking skyline and an unrivaled array of aquatic animals from around the world. Add light refreshments and drinks, and you’ve got an unbeatable summer evening of fun.
Jazzin’ happens every Thursday evening from June 4 through Aug. 27. Bands play on Shedd’s north terrace and inside at the Caribbean Reef. Ticket sales begin at 5 p.m., and we stay open until 10 p.m. (Oceanarium and Wild Reef exhibit until 8 p.m.). Admission is $12 a person ($18 for entry into Wild Reef) Jazzin' is free for Shedd members.
More info at http://www.sheddaquarium.org/jazzin.html
Medal of Honor Screening
Location: Grant Park
A free screening of a documentary on August 13th in Grant Park.
The film traces the history of our nation's highest medal for valor in combat from Iraq back to the Civil War, when it was created. Two recipients will be there to talk with filmgoers. The film kicks off the Medal of Honor Society's annual meeting, being held this year in Chicago, September 15-19.
For more info and to see clips and the trailer: http://www.florentinefilms.com/sherman/2009/07/20000-people-could-come-to-a-screening/
Mystic Blue Summer Concert Series
Location: Navy Pier
Hip. Cool. Mystic Blue is the place to be for the all-inclusive Chicago experience. Complete with great food, DJ entertainment for dancing and amazing views at the best value, come aboard our contemporary cruise ship for a trendy, urban ambience and make a memory out on the water.
Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz
Location: Millennium Park-Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Come hear jazz with a distinctively Chicago flavor as we celebrate hometown heroes from Fred Anderson to Benny Goodman. Beginning in July, talented jazz artists including Elbio Barilari & Kahil El Zabar, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Robert Irving III, Bunky Green, Willie Pickens, Ron Perrillo, Jon Faddis and the Great Black Music Ensemble infuse their jazz beats at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
More info at http://jazzinchicago.org/news/2009-made-chicago-world-class-jazz-announced
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