Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do: November 2010
The Chicago Theatre Marquee TourLocation: Chicago Theatre 175 N. State St. 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, have left their autographs on the walls of dressing rooms and corridors. Guides will share with you the stories of the visionaries who opened The Chicago Theatre, whose influence on popular entertainment in Chicago is still recognized today. Tours also include the photo exhibit in The Chicago Theatre's lower lobby, "Chicago: Three Centuries of Theatres." More info at http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/tour/ Midwest Film FestivalLocation: Landmark's Century Centre Cinema 2828 N. Clark st. Chicago IL The Midwest Independent Film Festival is the nation's only film festival solely dedicated to the Midwest filmmaker, presenting audiences with regionally produced independent cinema every first Tuesday of the month at Landmark Century Centre Cinema, 2828 North Clark in Chicago. This year-round film festival sits proudly at the center of the independent film scene in Chicago and the Midwest and is dedicated to celebrating and strengthening that community. More information can be found on the Festival website: http://www.MidwestFilm.com. The first Friday of each month, come and put a cultural end to a long work week with the MCA’s weely occurring series enhanced with complimentary appetizers courtesy of Wolfgang Puck Catering and a cash bar featuring drink specials. Live music sets the scene and previews to new art exhibits provide conscious-raising, mind-expanding entertainment. More info at http://www.MidwestFilm.com |
The Chicago Theatre Marquee TourLocation: Chicago Theatre 175 N. State St. 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, have left their autographs on the walls of dressing rooms and corridors. Guides will share with you the stories of the visionaries who opened The Chicago Theatre, whose influence on popular entertainment in Chicago is still recognized today. Tours also include the photo exhibit in The Chicago Theatre's lower lobby, "Chicago: Three Centuries of Theatres." More info at http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/tour/ |
First Fridays at the Museum of Contemporary ArtLocation: 220 E Chicago Avenue, Chicago 60611 A variety of events at the Museum of Contemporary Art each month. Check their website for details of the upcoming event. More info at http://www.mcachicago.org/programs/ff.php?page=friday GLORY DAYS 'Legends of the Chicago BearsLocation: Arie Crown Theater 2301 South Lake Shore Drive GLORY DAYS 'Legends of the Chicago Bears' brings together COACH MIKE DITKA, RICHARD DENT, WILLIE GAULT, JIM MCMAHON, DAN HAMPTON, GARY FENCIK and the 1985 CHICAGO BEARS SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their monumental win over the New England Patriots on January 26, 1986. For the first time in 25 years, Coach Ditka and the Chicago Bears Football Club are bringing together these NFL heroes for a ONE-TIME EXCLUSIVE REUNION OF PLAYERS AND FANS. The heroes who made NFL history in 1985 will share the memories every sports fan remembers and tell stories fans have never heard before. More info at http://www.glorydayschicago.com/ Ski Dazzle - The Chicago Ski Show & Snowboard ExpoLocation: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (Rosemont) Ski Dazzle - The Chicago Ski Show & Snowboard Expo® celebrates it’s 52nd Anniversary and features over 125 Exhibitor and Sponsor booths showcasing A World of Skiing & Snowboarding under one roof. Money saving Resort Show Specials and over $1 Million Dollars of brand-name skis, snowboards, clothing and accessories - all on sale at up to 70% off. More info at http://skidazzlechicago.com/ SOFA CHICAGO 2010 + The Intuit Show of Folk and Outsider ArtLocation: Navy Pier The Chicago-based The Art Fair Company announced it will produce two art fairs under one roof at Chicago’s historic Navy Pier Friday, Nov. 5 - Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. For the first time, The Intuit Show of Folk and Outsider Art will share center stage in Festival Hall with Chicago’s much-anticipated art fair mainstay, the 17th Annual International Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair: SOFA CHICAGO 2010. One general admission ticket of $15.00 admits visitors to both fairs and their related lecture series, special exhibits and events. Both fairs kick-off with a joint Opening Night Preview in Festival Hall on Thursday, Nov. 4. The public is cordially invited to attend from 7 - 9 pm for the affordable ticket price of $50.00 More info at http://www.sofaexpo.com/ |
The Chicago Theatre Marquee TourLocation: Chicago Theatre 175 N. State St. 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, have left their autographs on the walls of dressing rooms and corridors. Guides will share with you the stories of the visionaries who opened The Chicago Theatre, whose influence on popular entertainment in Chicago is still recognized today. Tours also include the photo exhibit in The Chicago Theatre's lower lobby, "Chicago: Three Centuries of Theatres." More info at http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/tour/ Dr. Oz Health Expo: ChicagoLocation: Millenium Park The Dr. Oz Health Expo: Chicago, is an all-day health and wellness event that will empower participants to take charge of their personal health and wellness and bring to life signature segments from the popular daytime talk show, enabling Chicago area residents and visitors to touch, feel and experience The Dr. Oz Show for themselves and get the latest health information. Dr. Oz is familiar to Chicago viewers as host of The Dr. Oz Show which airs at 3 and 4pm CT each day on WFLD, Fox Chicago. In addition, Dr. Oz has appeared as a guest on more than 55 episodes of the Chicago-based The Oprah Winfrey Show. The Dr. Oz Health Expo: Chicago will include a Know Your 5 screening, where pre-registered participants can learn the five key measures to mastering their health cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure, weight and waist size, along with other information they need to know to help them reach their goal numbers. Other major components of The Dr. Oz Health Expo: Chicago will include the Just 10 Challenge, the Assistant of the Day (AOD) Anatomy Lab, where participants can see, touch and learn about real organs, Truth Tube CHICAGO, where those who enter learn their vital statistics and their Real Age, The Dinner Club CHICAGO, with healthy tasting samples from some of Chicago’s well-known chefs, and The Pledge, where participants can write letters to themselves and/or loved ones making a pledge to stay healthy. More info at http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/dr-ozs-health-expo-chicago Ski Dazzle - The Chicago Ski Show & Snowboard ExpoLocation: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (Rosemont) Ski Dazzle - The Chicago Ski Show & Snowboard Expo® celebrates it’s 52nd Anniversary and features over 125 Exhibitor and Sponsor booths showcasing A World of Skiing & Snowboarding under one roof. Money saving Resort Show Specials and over $1 Million Dollars of brand-name skis, snowboards, clothing and accessories - all on sale at up to 70% off. More info at http://skidazzlechicago.com/ SOFA CHICAGO 2010 + The Intuit Show of Folk and Outsider ArtLocation: Navy Pier The Chicago-based The Art Fair Company announced it will produce two art fairs under one roof at Chicago’s historic Navy Pier Friday, Nov. 5 - Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. For the first time, The Intuit Show of Folk and Outsider Art will share center stage in Festival Hall with Chicago’s much-anticipated art fair mainstay, the 17th Annual International Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair: SOFA CHICAGO 2010. One general admission ticket of $15.00 admits visitors to both fairs and their related lecture series, special exhibits and events. Both fairs kick-off with a joint Opening Night Preview in Festival Hall on Thursday, Nov. 4. The public is cordially invited to attend from 7 - 9 pm for the affordable ticket price of $50.00 More info at http://www.sofaexpo.com/ |
Ski Dazzle - The Chicago Ski Show & Snowboard ExpoLocation: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (Rosemont) Ski Dazzle - The Chicago Ski Show & Snowboard Expo® celebrates it’s 52nd Anniversary and features over 125 Exhibitor and Sponsor booths showcasing A World of Skiing & Snowboarding under one roof. Money saving Resort Show Specials and over $1 Million Dollars of brand-name skis, snowboards, clothing and accessories - all on sale at up to 70% off. More info at http://skidazzlechicago.com/ SOFA CHICAGO 2010 + The Intuit Show of Folk and Outsider ArtLocation: Navy Pier The Chicago-based The Art Fair Company announced it will produce two art fairs under one roof at Chicago’s historic Navy Pier Friday, Nov. 5 - Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. For the first time, The Intuit Show of Folk and Outsider Art will share center stage in Festival Hall with Chicago’s much-anticipated art fair mainstay, the 17th Annual International Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair: SOFA CHICAGO 2010. One general admission ticket of $15.00 admits visitors to both fairs and their related lecture series, special exhibits and events. Both fairs kick-off with a joint Opening Night Preview in Festival Hall on Thursday, Nov. 4. The public is cordially invited to attend from 7 - 9 pm for the affordable ticket price of $50.00 More info at http://www.sofaexpo.com/ |
The Chicago Theatre Marquee TourLocation: Chicago Theatre 175 N. State St. 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, have left their autographs on the walls of dressing rooms and corridors. Guides will share with you the stories of the visionaries who opened The Chicago Theatre, whose influence on popular entertainment in Chicago is still recognized today. Tours also include the photo exhibit in The Chicago Theatre's lower lobby, "Chicago: Three Centuries of Theatres." More info at http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/tour/ |
The Chicago Theatre Marquee TourLocation: Chicago Theatre 175 N. State St. 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, have left their autographs on the walls of dressing rooms and corridors. Guides will share with you the stories of the visionaries who opened The Chicago Theatre, whose influence on popular entertainment in Chicago is still recognized today. Tours also include the photo exhibit in The Chicago Theatre's lower lobby, "Chicago: Three Centuries of Theatres." More info at http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/tour/ |
The Chicago Theatre Marquee TourLocation: Chicago Theatre 175 N. State St. 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, have left their autographs on the walls of dressing rooms and corridors. Guides will share with you the stories of the visionaries who opened The Chicago Theatre, whose influence on popular entertainment in Chicago is still recognized today. Tours also include the photo exhibit in The Chicago Theatre's lower lobby, "Chicago: Three Centuries of Theatres." More info at http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/tour/ |
Millennium Park Ice Skating OpensLocation: Millennium Park 1st Day of Ice Skating at Millennium Park! |
Adler After DarkLocation: Adler Planetarium - 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive Kick-off your weekend early every third Thursday, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m., at the Adler Planetarium's 21+ event, Adler After Dark. Enjoy cocktails and appetizers against the award-winning view of the Chicago skyline seen only from the Adler. Amble around the Adler's exhibitions or take in a sky or space show. See Saturn's rings or Jupiter's great red spot with your own eyes using the Adler's telescopes. Adler After Dark is the only time you can peek through the Doane Observatory telescope, the largest telescope in the Midwest accessible to the public. Great for groups and makes for a very original first date, Adler After Dark has something for everyone! More info at http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/experience/events/afterdark The Chicago Theatre Marquee TourLocation: Chicago Theatre 175 N. State St. 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, have left their autographs on the walls of dressing rooms and corridors. Guides will share with you the stories of the visionaries who opened The Chicago Theatre, whose influence on popular entertainment in Chicago is still recognized today. Tours also include the photo exhibit in The Chicago Theatre's lower lobby, "Chicago: Three Centuries of Theatres." More info at http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/tour/ |
American Indian Center of Chicago 57th Annual PowwowLocation: Navy Pier The midwest’s largest and most colorful gathering of Native American culture, singers & dancers from all across the nation. Over 50 authentic arts and craft vendors and native foods. More info at http://aic-chicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/NavyPierPowwow.pdf The Chicago Theatre Marquee TourLocation: Chicago Theatre 175 N. State St. 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, have left their autographs on the walls of dressing rooms and corridors. Guides will share with you the stories of the visionaries who opened The Chicago Theatre, whose influence on popular entertainment in Chicago is still recognized today. Tours also include the photo exhibit in The Chicago Theatre's lower lobby, "Chicago: Three Centuries of Theatres." More info at http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/tour/ Magnificent Mile Lights Festival & ParadeLocation: North Michigan Avenue, from Oak Street to Wacker Drive The 19th Annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® presented by Harris will mark the official start of the 2010 Holiday Season with a weekend filled with free holiday activities. More than one million people will travel from all over the U.S. for the nation's very first major holiday kick-off along the World Class Magnificent Mile®! Offering something for everyone, the event will feature a variety of celebrity entertainers, interactive exhibits and a mile filled with holiday offers at The Magnificent Mile's famous shops, restaurants and hotels. The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® presented by Harris procession will commence on Saturday, November 20 at 5:30 p.m. The procession will feature more than 30 spectacular floats, marching bands, beloved Disney characters and other performers, with Mickey and Minnie Mouse as the Grand Marshals who will illuminate more than one million lights on 200 trees along The Magnificent Mile. The evening culminates with a grand fireworks show over the Chicago River. More info at http://www.magnificentmilelightsfestival.com/ Chicago Toy and Game FairLocation: Navy Pier Preview and play with the hottest new toys and games on the market, meet your favorite toy and game inventors, Star Wars characters, sports mascots, entertainment by Radio Disney, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and more at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair (ChiTAG), Saturday, Nov. 20 and Sunday, Nov. 21 at Chicago’s Navy Pier. CONTACT: Toni Antonetti PR Chicago 847-949-0097 More info at http://www.chitag.com/ Tour of The Chicago TheatreLocation: 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. Other tour dates are scheduled seasonally. See the web site. |
American Indian Center of Chicago 57th Annual PowwowLocation: Navy Pier The midwest’s largest and most colorful gathering of Native American culture, singers & dancers from all across the nation. Over 50 authentic arts and craft vendors and native foods.. More info at http://aic-chicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/NavyPierPowwow.pdf Chicago Toy and Game FairLocation: Navy Pier Preview and play with the hottest new toys and games on the market, meet your favorite toy and game inventors, Star Wars characters, sports mascots, entertainment by Radio Disney, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and more at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair (ChiTAG), Saturday, Nov. 20 and Sunday, Nov. 21 at Chicago’s Navy Pier. CONTACT: Toni Antonetti PR Chicago 847-949-0097 More info at http://www.chitag.com/ |
The Chicago Theatre Marquee TourLocation: Chicago Theatre 175 N. State St. 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, have left their autographs on the walls of dressing rooms and corridors. Guides will share with you the stories of the visionaries who opened The Chicago Theatre, whose influence on popular entertainment in Chicago is still recognized today. Tours also include the photo exhibit in The Chicago Theatre's lower lobby, "Chicago: Three Centuries of Theatres." More info at http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/tour/ |
15th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. Nestled in between Chicago’s downtown sky scrapers, Daley Plaza is aglow with twinkling lights and filled with red and white striped huts during the holiday season. The Christkindlmarket Chicago returns to the heart of the Windy City for the fifteenth year starting on November 24 and is open daily until December 24, 2010. The market will be open daily from 11am to 8pm Sunday through Thursday, and from 11am to 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays. On Thursday November 25, and Friday December 24, the market’s hours will be from 11am to 4pm. For further information please visit the official Christkindlmarket website at http://www.christkindlmarket.com or call us at (312)494-2175. Admission is always FREE! More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyLocation: Daley Plaza - Washington & Dearborn Sts. The City of Chicago and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) are proud to present the official start of the holiday season the 97th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Wednesday, November 24, 2010! The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is a highly-anticipated event drawing people of all ages to the heart of Chicago’s downtown Loop. Musical performances and festive holiday music begin at 4:30 pm and the holiday season officially commences at 5:00 pm, when the switch is flipped and the lights begin to dazzle in Daley Plaza. More info at http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/events/mose/tree_lighting_ceremony.html More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. See http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm Santa HouseLocation: Daley Plaza Jolly Old St. Nick will again grace the plaza with his holiday cheer in his Midwest satellite workshop on Daley Plaza! UL is also providing a Santa’s House on Daley Plaza, where children and families can experience the wonder of the North Pole and have their picture taken with Santa Claus throughout the holiday season. UL's Santa's Workshop will open in coordination with the City of Chicago Annual Tree Lighting and offer activities and important safety tips to enjoy while children wait to tell Santa their holiday wishes. Santa will be available for photos so don’t forget your personal cameras or Underwriters Laboratories will be offering free photos that can be downloaded.
-Wednesday, November 24: 6 - 8 pm More info at http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/events/mose/santa_house.html |
The Chicago Theatre Marquee TourLocation: Chicago Theatre 175 N. State St. 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, have left their autographs on the walls of dressing rooms and corridors. Guides will share with you the stories of the visionaries who opened The Chicago Theatre, whose influence on popular entertainment in Chicago is still recognized today. Tours also include the photo exhibit in The Chicago Theatre's lower lobby, "Chicago: Three Centuries of Theatres." More info at http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/tour/ 15th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. Nestled in between Chicago’s downtown sky scrapers, Daley Plaza is aglow with twinkling lights and filled with red and white striped huts during the holiday season. The Christkindlmarket Chicago returns to the heart of the Windy City for the fifteenth year starting on November 24 and is open daily until December 24, 2010. The market will be open daily from 11am to 8pm Sunday through Thursday, and from 11am to 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays. On Thursday November 25, and Friday December 24, the market’s hours will be from 11am to 4pm. For further information please visit the official Christkindlmarket website at http://www.christkindlmarket.com or call us at (312)494-2175. Admission is always FREE! More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com Family Thanksgiving Dinner CruiseLocation: Navy Pier Spirit of Chicago Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise - November 25th, 2010 This Thanksgiving, be thankful out on the water with Spirit! Celebrate with the entire family as you enjoy a very special Holiday buffet dinner featuring Thanksgiving favorites. McDonald's Thanksgiving ParadeLocation: State Street - Downtown Chicago The sights and sounds of the 77th McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade® bring the holidays to life on State Street Thursday morning, November 25, 2010 at 8:00am. Phone: 312-235-2217 In its 77th year, the McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade® offers fun for the whole family on Thanksgiving. Watch marching bands, balloons, Ronald McDonald®, Santa Claus and more parade down State Street in front of over 425,000 spectators. More info at http://www.chicagofestivals.org More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. See http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm Santa HouseLocation: Daley Plaza Jolly Old St. Nick will again grace the plaza with his holiday cheer in his Midwest satellite workshop on Daley Plaza! UL is also providing a Santa’s House on Daley Plaza, where children and families can experience the wonder of the North Pole and have their picture taken with Santa Claus throughout the holiday season. UL's Santa's Workshop will open in coordination with the City of Chicago Annual Tree Lighting and offer activities and important safety tips to enjoy while children wait to tell Santa their holiday wishes. Santa will be available for photos so don’t forget your personal cameras or Underwriters Laboratories will be offering free photos that can be downloaded.
-Wednesday, November 24: 6 - 8 pm More info at http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/events/mose/santa_house.html |
Caroling at Cloud GateLocation: Millennium Park Sing along with acclaimed Chicago choral groups as they fill the night with joyous holiday favorites during Caroling at Cloud Gate, every Friday at 6 pm from November 26 through December 17. More info at http://www.millenniumpark.org/parkevents/event.aspx?id=1209 15th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. Nestled in between Chicago’s downtown sky scrapers, Daley Plaza is aglow with twinkling lights and filled with red and white striped huts during the holiday season. The Christkindlmarket Chicago returns to the heart of the Windy City for the fifteenth year starting on November 24 and is open daily until December 24, 2010. The market will be open daily from 11am to 8pm Sunday through Thursday, and from 11am to 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays. On Thursday November 25, and Friday December 24, the market’s hours will be from 11am to 4pm. For further information please visit the official Christkindlmarket website at http://www.christkindlmarket.com or call us at (312)494-2175. Admission is always FREE! More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. See http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm Santa HouseLocation: Daley Plaza Jolly Old St. Nick will again grace the plaza with his holiday cheer in his Midwest satellite workshop on Daley Plaza! UL is also providing a Santa’s House on Daley Plaza, where children and families can experience the wonder of the North Pole and have their picture taken with Santa Claus throughout the holiday season. UL's Santa's Workshop will open in coordination with the City of Chicago Annual Tree Lighting and offer activities and important safety tips to enjoy while children wait to tell Santa their holiday wishes. Santa will be available for photos so don’t forget your personal cameras or Underwriters Laboratories will be offering free photos that can be downloaded. -Wednesday, November 24: 6 - 8 pm More info at http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/events/mose/santa_house.html 19th Annual Wreathing of the LionsLocation: Art Institute of Chicago Friday, November 26, 10:00-3:00 More info at http://www.artic.edu/aic/calendar/event?EventID=8203&Month=11_2010&Day=26 ZooLightsLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago One of the brightest parts of Chicago’s winter ZooLights returns in late November. ZooLights is free and open to all. Watch ice carving demonstrations, visit with Santa, savor warm drinks, enjoy cool crafts and be dazzled by more than one million beautiful lights. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only through Dec. 12. Open nightly Dec. 17 - 23 and Dec. 26 - Jan. 2. Closed Dec. 24 and 25. More info at http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.php |
The Chicago Theatre Marquee TourLocation: Chicago Theatre 175 N. State St. 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, have left their autographs on the walls of dressing rooms and corridors. Guides will share with you the stories of the visionaries who opened The Chicago Theatre, whose influence on popular entertainment in Chicago is still recognized today. Tours also include the photo exhibit in The Chicago Theatre's lower lobby, "Chicago: Three Centuries of Theatres." More info at http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/tour/ 15th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. Nestled in between Chicago’s downtown sky scrapers, Daley Plaza is aglow with twinkling lights and filled with red and white striped huts during the holiday season. The Christkindlmarket Chicago returns to the heart of the Windy City for the fifteenth year starting on November 24 and is open daily until December 24, 2010. The market will be open daily from 11am to 8pm Sunday through Thursday, and from 11am to 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays. On Thursday November 25, and Friday December 24, the market’s hours will be from 11am to 4pm. For further information please visit the official Christkindlmarket website at http://www.christkindlmarket.com or call us at (312)494-2175. Admission is always FREE! More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/en/ More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. See http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm Santa HouseLocation: Daley Plaza Jolly Old St. Nick will again grace the plaza with his holiday cheer in his Midwest satellite workshop on Daley Plaza! UL is also providing a Santa’s House on Daley Plaza, where children and families can experience the wonder of the North Pole and have their picture taken with Santa Claus throughout the holiday season. UL's Santa's Workshop will open in coordination with the City of Chicago Annual Tree Lighting and offer activities and important safety tips to enjoy while children wait to tell Santa their holiday wishes. Santa will be available for photos so don’t forget your personal cameras or Underwriters Laboratories will be offering free photos that can be downloaded. -Wednesday, November 24: 6 - 8 pm More info at http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/events/mose/santa_house.html |
15th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. Nestled in between Chicago’s downtown sky scrapers, Daley Plaza is aglow with twinkling lights and filled with red and white striped huts during the holiday season. The Christkindlmarket Chicago returns to the heart of the Windy City for the fifteenth year starting on November 24 and is open daily until December 24, 2010. The market will be open daily from 11am to 8pm Sunday through Thursday, and from 11am to 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays. On Thursday November 25, and Friday December 24, the market’s hours will be from 11am to 4pm. For further information please visit the official Christkindlmarket website at http://www.christkindlmarket.com or call us at (312)494-2175. Admission is always FREE! More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/en/ More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. See http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm Santa HouseLocation: Daley Plaza Jolly Old St. Nick will again grace the plaza with his holiday cheer in his Midwest satellite workshop on Daley Plaza! UL is also providing a Santa’s House on Daley Plaza, where children and families can experience the wonder of the North Pole and have their picture taken with Santa Claus throughout the holiday season. UL's Santa's Workshop will open in coordination with the City of Chicago Annual Tree Lighting and offer activities and important safety tips to enjoy while children wait to tell Santa their holiday wishes. Santa will be available for photos so don’t forget your personal cameras or Underwriters Laboratories will be offering free photos that can be downloaded. -Wednesday, November 24: 6 - 8 pm More info at http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/events/mose/santa_house.html ZooLightsLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago One of the brightest parts of Chicago’s winter ZooLights returns in late November. ZooLights is free and open to all. Watch ice carving demonstrations, visit with Santa, savor warm drinks, enjoy cool crafts and be dazzled by more than one million beautiful lights. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only through Dec. 12. Open nightly Dec. 17 - 23 and Dec. 26 - Jan. 2. Closed Dec. 24 and 25. More info at http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.php |
15th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. Nestled in between Chicago’s downtown sky scrapers, Daley Plaza is aglow with twinkling lights and filled with red and white striped huts during the holiday season. The Christkindlmarket Chicago returns to the heart of the Windy City for the fifteenth year starting on November 24 and is open daily until December 24, 2010. The market will be open daily from 11am to 8pm Sunday through Thursday, and from 11am to 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays. On Thursday November 25, and Friday December 24, the market’s hours will be from 11am to 4pm. For further information please visit the official Christkindlmarket website at http://www.christkindlmarket.com or call us at (312)494-2175. Admission is always FREE! More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. See http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm Santa HouseLocation: Daley Plaza Jolly Old St. Nick will again grace the plaza with his holiday cheer in his Midwest satellite workshop on Daley Plaza! UL is also providing a Santa’s House on Daley Plaza, where children and families can experience the wonder of the North Pole and have their picture taken with Santa Claus throughout the holiday season. UL's Santa's Workshop will open in coordination with the City of Chicago Annual Tree Lighting and offer activities and important safety tips to enjoy while children wait to tell Santa their holiday wishes. Santa will be available for photos so don’t forget your personal cameras or Underwriters Laboratories will be offering free photos that can be downloaded. -Wednesday, November 24: 6 - 8 pm More info at http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/events/mose/santa_house.html ZooLightsLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago One of the brightest parts of Chicago’s winter ZooLights returns in late November. ZooLights is free and open to all. Watch ice carving demonstrations, visit with Santa, savor warm drinks, enjoy cool crafts and be dazzled by more than one million beautiful lights. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only through Dec. 12. Open nightly Dec. 17 - 23 and Dec. 26 - Jan. 2. Closed Dec. 24 and 25. More info at http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.php |
15th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. Nestled in between Chicago’s downtown sky scrapers, Daley Plaza is aglow with twinkling lights and filled with red and white striped huts during the holiday season. The Christkindlmarket Chicago returns to the heart of the Windy City for the fifteenth year starting on November 24 and is open daily until December 24, 2010. The market will be open daily from 11am to 8pm Sunday through Thursday, and from 11am to 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays. On Thursday November 25, and Friday December 24, the market’s hours will be from 11am to 4pm. For further information please visit the official Christkindlmarket website at http://www.christkindlmarket.com or call us at (312)494-2175. Admission is always FREE! More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/en/ More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. More info at http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm |
The Chicago Theatre Marquee TourLocation: Chicago Theatre 175 N. State St. 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, have left their autographs on the walls of dressing rooms and corridors. Guides will share with you the stories of the visionaries who opened The Chicago Theatre, whose influence on popular entertainment in Chicago is still recognized today. Tours also include the photo exhibit in The Chicago Theatre's lower lobby, "Chicago: Three Centuries of Theatres." More info at http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/tour/ 15th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. Nestled in between Chicago’s downtown sky scrapers, Daley Plaza is aglow with twinkling lights and filled with red and white striped huts during the holiday season. The Christkindlmarket Chicago returns to the heart of the Windy City for the fifteenth year starting on November 24 and is open daily until December 24, 2010. The market will be open daily from 11am to 8pm Sunday through Thursday, and from 11am to 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays. On Thursday November 25, and Friday December 24, the market’s hours will be from 11am to 4pm. For further information please visit the official Christkindlmarket website at http://www.christkindlmarket.com or call us at (312)494-2175. Admission is always FREE More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/en/ More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. See http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm |
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