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Here's what's going on this week MAY 25 - JUNE 1 2011:
********PHOTOS*************************
Photos have been added to the site from: Campfire Ball at Venue One,
Boardroom Grand Opening, Tzar Ultra Lounge, George The Salon Media Party,
ROOF Sundays - A Daytime Affair, Imerman Angel's Spring into Summer at Moe's Cantina,
Bull and Bear, Lasalle Power Co, English, Tricia 2011 Loop Rock Girl at The Underground.
******* READERS' FAVORITES *********
Based on votes received from our website, our subscribers' favorites are the following:
FAVORITE BARS/LOUNGES: Roof on the Wit, Market, Vertigo Sky Lounge
FAVORITE CLUBS: The Underground, Cuvee, Privet, Hearts
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS: Girl & The Goat, Epic, Public House
MOVIES: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Bridesmaids, Thor
****** THIS WEEK'S EVENTS************
Wednesday, 5/25, 6 PM
"Music Counts" 2011 Gala
Four Seasons Hotel
120 E. Delaware Place
The Merit School of Music host its Music Counts 2011 Gala Benefit, a cocktail-attire affair to benefit students enrolling in the 2011-12 program year, a majority of whom will qualify for need-based financial aid and instrument loans. Merit's Annual Gala is its largest fundraiser, and its generous donors helped provide the nearly $3 million in financial support given last year.
Merit students and alumni will mingle among the nearly 500 Gala guests to share their individual success stories and demonstrate how music counts in their lives. The evening will feature performances by Merit ensembles, including a jazz combo headlined by Merit alumnus and former Count Basie Orchestra trumpeter Shawn Edmonds. Merit School of Music, www.meritmusic.org, is a non-profit community music school providing high-quality classical and jazz music education to 6,000 Chicago-area students, from newborns to age 18. Founded in 1979, Merit seeks to help young people achieve their full potential, to remove economic barriers to participation, and to stimulate personal and educational growth through music. Its esteemed faculty teaches a continuum of instrumental programs leading to the Alice S. Pfaelzer Tuition-free Conservatory for the most advanced and motivated young musicians.
For more info: http://www.meritmusic.org
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Thursday, 5/26
Benny Benassi Performs
The Mid
306 N Halsted
312-265-3990
The Mid and React Presents: The Electroman Tour: Benny Benassi
For more info or table reservations: 312-265-3990; http://themidchicago.com
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Thursday, 5/26, 9 PM
Thursday Night Party
Vertigo Sky Lounge
2 W. Erie
Thursday night party at Vertigo Sky Lounge, featuring DJ Rock City, DJ-X and Marc Poise. Cocktails and catsuits perched 26 floors above the Dana Hotel and Spa. Relaxed conversations in a high fidelity sound experience. DJ nightly. Dress to impress.
For more info: http://www.danahotelandspa.com/rooftop-lounge
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Thursday, 5/26, 7-1030 PM
International Mr. Leather
Hyatt Regency
151 E. Wacker Drive
The annual event kicks off with a roast of Tyler McCormick at Leather Archives and Museum (7-1030 PM Thursday). Also includes a physique competition (8 PM Saturday), a weekend leather market featuring vendors from all over the world and more. The Mr. Leather contest takes place from 5-9PM Sunday at Harris Theater.
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Friday, 5/27, 10 PM
Release Fridays
Sound Bar
226 W. Ontario
Cost is $20
312-787-4480
DJs Dannyboy, Victor R, Billy the Kid and Technique spin. $125 Belvedere bottle special.
For more info: http://sound-bar.com/chicago-nightclub
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Friday, 5/27, 630 PM
Baseball Lovin' Singles Party
Fado Irish Pub
100 W. Grand
Cost is $20
Mix and mingle with other singles at a baseball-themed bash. Features $5 Heineken pints, live music, games and raffles for prizes including tickets to Cubs and White Sox games.
For more info: http://www.MingleAround.com
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Saturday, 5/28, 10 PM
Tea Party Fashion Show
Bon V
1100 W. Randolph
DJ Shock and a midnight fashion show featuring Lynnib Designs.
For more info: http://teapartybonv.eventbrite.com
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Saturday, 5/28, 11 PM
Scott Disick & Friends
Enclave
220 W. Chicago
Cost is $20
Enclave welcomes the reality star you love to hate, Scott Disick, as he celebrates his birthday in style with some of his closest friends. Party with the super-slick Kardashian baby-daddy as he hosts an all-out birthday bash in Chicago you won’t want to miss. The New York native will be sure to bring along a few of his famous friends to help ring in his 28th year, so you never know who might be spotted among the crowd. RSVP in advance for free admission before 11PM, or cover starts at $20 at the door.
For more info: 312-654-0234; http://www.EnclaveChicago.com
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Saturday, 5/28, 9 PM
Niles Mason Performs
Lumen
839 W. Fulton Market
Niles Mason, known for his collaborations with David Guetta and Afrojack performs.
RSVP to info@lumen-chicago.com for free vodka cocktails from 9-10PM.
For more info: http://www.lumen-chicago.com
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Saturday, 5/28, Noon
Chicago's Memorial Day Parade
State Street, from Lake St to Van Buren
The Chicago parade is considered one of the largest Memorial Day parades in the nation. Since 1870, Memorial Day parades have graced the streets of Chicago. In 1997, Mayor Richard M. Daley made it an annual tradition as a day to be thankful that we live in a country where freedom, justice and democracy are proudly defended. This year’s Grand Marshal will be General Raymond T. Odierno, United States Army, Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command. During the parade, Odierno will swear in new recruits representing many branches of service.
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Wednesday, 6/1, 1130 AM
Bobblehead Dad Book Launch at Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field
1060 W. Addison
Jim Higley, widely known as the Bobblehead Dad from his weekly parenting column in Chicago Tribune's TribLocal, will be going to bat for a local cancer charity when the Chicago Cubs take on the Houston Astros that day at Wrigley Field. Higley's doubleheader also celebrates the official launch of his new book, Bobblehead Dad: 25 Life Lessons I Forgot I Knew. A $39 donation to Imerman Angels gets attendees into the pre-game party at Wrigley Field's Captain Morgans starting at 1130 AM, a Fun in the Sun bleacher ticket for the 120 PM game ($42 value) and a free eBook download of Bobblehead Dad. For more info: http://bobbleheadbooklaunch.eventbrite.com
**********SAVE THE DATE *****************
Saturday, 6/4, 11 AM
Mustache Crawl 2011
Starts at Good Island
535 N. Clark
The streets of Wrigleyville will be quite the spectacle on Saturday, June 4th. Over 1,000 mustached-individuals will participate in the 2nd annual Mustache Crawl, an all-day bar hopping party benefiting Children's Memorial Hospital. Purchase discounted tickets on www.MyDrinkOn.com today for only $9. Your ticket will grant you entry to all 8 bars, four complimentary beverages for use that day, access to exclusive drink specials at all 8 venues and a $5 gift certificate to each of the following establishments (a $55 value): Goose Island Wrigleyville, Rebel Bar & Grill, The Stretch, Rockwood Place, The Stretch, STATE, Bar Celona, Red Ivy, The Curse, Casey Moran's, Bull & Bear. Wild and crazy contests throughout the day will include prizes awarded for The Funniest Mustache, The Sexiest Mustache, The Best Real Mustache (sorry ladies, this one is for the guys only) and The Most Creative Mustache. Get pumped for the big day by join your fellow ‘stache crawlers at Bull & Bear on Thursday, June 2nd for complimentary drinks from 9-10PM for all Mustache Crawl Participants.
Bar Crawl Schedule: Goose Island 11AM-2PM, Rebel Bar & Grill / The Stretch: 2-3 PM, Rockwood Place / Bar Celona 3-5 PM, Red Ivy / The Curse 5-7 PM, Casey Moran's 8PM-Close.
Note: You do NOT have to sport a mustache (real or faux) to participate, but the day will be a lot more fun if you do. Mustache Crawl staff will be stick-on mustaches available for purchase ($1-2) Registration: Pick up your drink tickets, giveaways, and crawl supplies between 11AM-3PM at Goose Island (535 N. Clark St.) Mustache Crawl staff will also be registering people at Rebel Bar & Grill and The Stretch before 3PM. For more info: info@mydrinkon.com; http://www.MyDrinkOn.com
******* THEATER ***************************
All Month...
Aida @ Drury Lane Theatre (Oakbrook Terrace IL)
Blue Man Group @ Briar Street Theatre
The Absolute Best Friggin’ Time of Your Life @ Second City
Sex with Strangers @ Steppenwolf Theatre
******* CONCERTS *************************
5/25, New Kids on the Block, The Backstreet Boys & Jordin Sparks @ Allstate Arena
5/27, Bruno Mars @ Aragon Ballroom
5/27, Luis Miguel @ Allstate Arena
5/28, Weird Al Yankovic @ Genesee Theatre (Waukegan IL)
5/28, Guy Fieri @ The Venue, Horseshoe Casino
******* FESTIVALS ***************************
Beginning 5/4, Green City Market opens outdoors
5/27 - 5/30, Irish Festival @ Chicago Gaelic Park (Oak Forest IL)
5/28 - 5/29, Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival @ Sheffield between Belmont & School streets
5/29, Bike the Drive @ Lake Shore Drive
6/2-6/5 Mayfest (Lincoln Square) @ 4700 N. Lincoln
6/3-6/5 Eastside Millenium Art Festival @ 100 E. Lake
6/4-6/5 June Jam @ 3500 N. Hoyne
6/4-6/5 Do Division Street Fest and Sidewalk Sale @ 2000 W. Division
6/4-6/5 57th Street Art Fair @ 5700 S. Kenwood
6/4-6/5 Lake View Sausage Fest @ 3600 N. Sheffield
6/10-6/12 Chicago Blues Festival @ 300 E. Jackson
6/11-6/12 Wells Street Art Festival @ 1300 N. Wells
6/17 Peace Fest @ 1600 N. Stockton
6/17-6/19 Taste of Randolph Street @ 900 W. Randolph
6/17-6/19 Festa Pasta Vino @ 2400 S. Oakley
6/18-6/19 Custer’s Last Stand Festival of the Arts @ 900 Chicago
6/24-6/25 Chicago Pride Fest @ 3700 N. Halsted
6/25-6/26 Green Music Fest @ Damen and North avenues
6/25-6/26 Randolph Street Market Festival @ 1350 W. Randolph
6/25-6/26 Chicago Summerfest @ 2045 N. Lincoln
6/25-6/26 Fountain Square Art Festival @ 1700 Sherman (Evanston IL)
6/24-7/3 Taste of Chicago @ 100 E. Congress
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****** Joke of the Week ************************
National Driving Styles...
Chicago: One hand on wheel, one hand on horn.
New York: One hand on wheel, one finger out window.
New Jersey: One hand on wheel, one finger out window, cutting across all lanes of traffic.
Boston: One hand on wheel, one hand on newspaper, foot solidly on accelerator.
Los Angeles: One hand on wheel, one hand on nonfat double decaf cappuccino, cradling cell phone, brick on accelerator with gun in lap
Seattle: One hand on latte, one knee on wheel, cradling cell phone, foot on brake, mind on game.
Florida: Two hands gripping wheel, blue hair barely visible above window level, driving 35 on the Interstate in the left lane with the left blinker on.
Dubuque, Iowa: no use of turn signal, or left on for 26 blocks...also cradling cheap cell phone.
Have a Great Weekend!
Ted Widen
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