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SCENE Magazine is the hottest Magazine reaching Chicago's upscale professionals More Info at: http://www.Chicago-Scene.com Here's what's going on this week October 22-29, 2009 ***************** PHOTOS *********************************************** Angels and Mariachis, Ootra Boutique Launch Party and DJ Tamara Sky @ Lumen, Chicago 2016 Olympic Wrap-up @ Market, Garrett's Popcorn Shop Grand Opening. Click here to view photos: http://www.chicago-scene.com/photo.htm ******************** READERS' FAVORITES ************************** Based on votes received from our website, our subscribers' favorites are the following: FAVORITE BARS/LOUNGES: Lumen, Bon V, Social 25 FAVORITE CLUBS: Y Bar, Vision, The Underground FAVORITE RESTAURANTS: La Scarola, ZED451, Quartino MOVIES: Couples Retreat, Zombieland, Paranormal Activity ******************** THIS WEEK'S EVENTS****************************** Through 10/24, 3 PM The PeninsulaChicago Gives Back During Breast Cancer Awareness Month The Peninsula Chicago 108 E. Superior 312-573-6616 Throughout October 2009, The Peninsula Chicago will dedicate itself to raising awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and several cancer research and education organizations. From October 20-24, 2009, two dollars for every Afternoon Tea served in The Lobby from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. will be donated to Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation. A special pink tea – Mighty Leaf’s Organic Berry Wellness – will be featured for its mineral-rich ingredients which support the health of those undergoing cancer treatments and pastry items will display the breast cancer awareness symbol. Afternoon Tea guests will also be treated to informal fashion shows during Fashion Focus Chicago from Escada (October 20th), Neiman Marcus (October 21st), Giorgio Armani (October 22nd), J. Mendel (October 23rd) and Ultimo with jewelry by Sidney Garber (October 24th). For more info: http://www.peninsula.com/Chicago/en/default.aspx ******************************** Thursday, 10/22, 7 PM Complimentary Dinner Buffet at Moe’s Cantina Moe’s Cantina 3518 N. Clark 773-248-0002 Moe’s offers a complimentary all-you-can-eat Mexican buffet Thursday nights from 7-10 PM through mid-December. The spread includes chicken and steak fajitas, paella, chicken with mole sauce, flautas, carnitas, churros and more. For more info: http://www.moescantina.com ******************************** Thursday, 10/22, 7 PM Childhood Denied: International and Local Realities Northeastern Illinois University 5500 N. Saint Louis No Cover Jimmie Briggs, an educator and author who has traveled worldwide and worked with child soldiers and authored Innocents Lost: When Child Soldiers Go to War. Katherine Kaufka, director of the Center for the Human Rights of Children at Loyola University Chicago, a national expert on child trafficking issues. Maurice McFarlin, an attorney and Northeastern Illinois University professor of Justice Studies, who has worked extensively with street organizations to prevent gang homicides in Chicago. NOTE – free parking is available on the south side of Bryn Mawr Ave., just west of the University and on Central Ave., which runs north of the University (between Bryn Mawr and Peterson). On-campus parking is $5, just to the west of the Fine Arts Building. For more info: http://www.chicagoredcross.org ******************************** Thursday, 10/22, 7 PM "Fall for the Foundation" Cocktail Fundraiser Perennial Restaurant 1800 N. Lincoln Cost in Advance is $35, Cost at the door is $40 312-925-4222 Join the Alpha Phi Chicago Lake Shore Alumnae Chapter at a cocktail fundraiser at Perennial (www.perennialchicago.com). Proceeds will go to the Alpha Phi Foundation. Enjoy a top shelf open bar, light appetizers, music, and a silent auction. Everyone is welcome, so bring your friends, family, significant others, and co-workers to this fun event supporting a great cause. Wear something Red to show support for the Alpha Phi Foundation's mission to improve the heart health of women. Tickets are $35 presale by PayPal or a check made payable to "Alpha Phi Foundation" (or $40 cash at the door.) Contact Jenifer for the mailing address for checks as well as information on how to make a donation or submit an item for inclusion in our silent auction. Presale tickets will be held under your name at a Will Call table on the night of the event. Buy your tickets early because space is limited! Perennial is located at 1800 N. Lincoln between Clark and Wells and is easily accessible by the CTA 156 LaSalle bus. For more info: http://www.clsalphaphi.org For tickets: http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?event=IRSGWGTKVDIVBUBMPIDY&unknownUser=true ******************************** Thursday, 10/22, 6 - 8 PM Fall Fashion Trunk Show Dragonfly Mandarin 832 W. Randolph Cost in Advance is $15-25, Cost at the door is $20-30 Proceeds from the Fall Fashion Trunk Show will directly benefit The Aparecio Foundation. The Apareció Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 charity geared toward the development of a multiple- mentoring model with a foreign language and volunteer service component, paid study aboard opportunity and a four-year renewable scholarship program designed to accelerate achievement for low-income, high-potential women in Chicago Public High Schools. Guests will enjoy a trunk show with exclusive products from some of Chicago's top up-and-coming jewelry, handbag, and clothing designers. Guests will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with other young professionals and fashionistas while enjoying a selection of passed hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine and house liquor. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase for: 1 ticket for $2.00 and 3 tickets for $5.00. Event sponsors include: Dragonfly Mandarin, Rebecca Zemans Jewelry, Sarah Radford, Chic Gems Couture, Reshma Boloor, Nama Collection, and Christopher Augmon. Must be 21 to purchase tickets and have proper ID to enter the event. Online ticket sales are non-refundable. For more info: http://www.apareciofoundation.org; For tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/442963917 ******************************** Thursday, 10/22, 7-9 PM Celebrate the Publication of "The Hunger" by John DeLucie Rockit Bar & Grill 22 W. Hubbard Basil Hayden's invites you to celebrate the publication of "The Hunger" by John DeLucie, Executive Chef of the Waverly Inn, New York. Exclusive tasting experience and book signing. Mandatory RSVP to: vip@rockitranch.com (Must be 21+ to attend) View the invite: http://www.chicago-scene.com/banads/09/rockit_10-22/rockit_10-22.jpg ******************************** Thursday, 10/22, 530-830 PM Operation Enhance Lumen 839 W. Fulton Market Cost is $35 donation Dr. Steven Dayan, Michigan Avenue Magazine and Enhance bring you a one-of-a-kind benefit that is being called the best party of the year. First 50 people to RSVP receive a free gift! Cocktails, appetizers, swag bags. RSVP to: 312-335-2070 View the invite: http://www.chicago-scene.com/banads/09/lumen_10-22/lumen_10-22.jpg ******************************** Thursday, 10/22, 6-10 PM Uncork the Cure Chicago Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark The sith annual Uncork the Cure Chicago will include an incredible wine tasting from around the world and delicious hors d'oeuvres and desserts from local chefs. From wine novices to advanced wine enthusiasts, Uncork the Cure is a casual and fun evening for all experience levels. For more info: agiraldo@cff.org View the invite: http://www.cff.org/Chapters/grillinois/index.cfm?ID=10888&blnShowBack=True&idContentType=1333&Event=10888 ******************************** Friday, 10/23, 11 AM Spooky Science Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive Cost is $13 Experiment with gravity at daily pumpkin smashing at 11 Am and 3 PM; Become a mad scientist and dissect a real eyeball; All aboard for a spooktacular ride of the Pioneer Zephyr train. Are ghosts riding the rails? Descend into darkness in our Haunted Coal Mine—just for the Halloween season; Make ghoulish green slime; Find tricks and treats throughout the Museum. Fridays are FREE during the month of October! For more info: http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/events/spooky-science ******************************** Saturday, 10/24, 6 PM Kids Fight Cancer 25th Anniversary Fall Gala Donald E. Stephens Ballroom 5555 River Road, Rosemont IL Cost in Advance is $80-150 847-640-8515 Bring your friends out to celebrate life and dress to impress at this special Fall Gala! Chicago has been celebrating life with Kids Fight Cancer for 25 years and this year’s event is bigger than ever. Dance the night away with Dennis DeYoung performing the music of Styx , open bar and dinner all included. Or upgrade to a VIP Package to get treated to the Red Carpet, complimentary champagne and more. Raffle tickets may also be purchased for a chance to win $25,000 or one of several great prizes. All funds raised will go to support Children’s Memorial Hospital Oncology Activity Center . For more info: http://www.kidsfightcancer.org ******************************** Saturday, 10/24, 7 PM - Midnight Chicago Masquerade and Fashion Ball InterContinental Chicago 505 N. Michigan Cost is $100; VIP is $150 Welcome to our first annual Masquerade Ball and Fashion Show on October 24th at the InterContinental Hotel on Michigan Avenue. It will be an event you will not want to miss. Masks will be provided free of charge at registration or bring your own Mask! Black tie optional. For more info: http://save-a-mother.org/chicago-mask-2009 ******************************** Sunday, 10/25, 1-4 PM Photo Shoot and Boo Bash Dog A Holics 3608 N. Southport Cost is $20 Bring your costumed pets and/or children to get a professional photo taken of them in their adorable outfits! The scene will be set with hay bales, pumpkins and cornstalks for our professional photographer to snap away. Thanks to Fetch Portraits you'll receive a one-of-a-kind memento this season and help Chicago Canine Rescue, as well! No appointments necessary COSTUMED PET PARADE: All costumed dogs wanted!!! March with the neighborhood dogs in Dog-a-holics first annual pet parade up Southport Ave between Addison & Grace! Registration begins at 2:30pm OUTSIDE at 3608 N. Southport (the same location as the photo shoot). All participants will get a themed goody bag. Plus, best costumes win awesome prizes! So get creative and maybe you'll win! Parade will start at 3 PM. For more info: http://www.chicagocanine.org ******************************** Tuesday, 10/27, 11 PM Surreal's 6th Annual Lingerie Ball: Angels and Demons Stone Lotus 873 N. Orleans Cost is $20 773-459-8133 Surreal's Famous Lingerie Ball is now in it's 6th year. This is the real deal Lingerie Party in Chicago . Top dancers from 6 Gentlemens’ clubs in Chicago, the Surreal Girls and the Stone Lotus staff will be decked out (Most of the women who attend this event go all out as well). Guys, this is the big one you have been waiting for! Limited tables so we encourage you to make your reservation now before tables sell out. For more info: http://www.surrealchicago.com ******************************** Tuesday, 10/27, 8-10 PM Champagne Pol Roger 601 N. State Cost is $40 Pol Roger will host a jazz celebration at Pops for Champagne, a chance to kick back and enjoy Pol Roger brut Reserve "White Foil" while listening to amazing live music. $40 per person includes unlimited Pol Roger Brut Reserve and passed hors d'oeuvres. To pre-purchase or reserve tickets: 312-266-7677 (limited space available). For more info: polroger@frederickwildman.com or 917-309-1253 View the invite: http://www.popsforchampagne.com/iframe/PolRoger.html ******************** THEATER ********************************************* 10/22, Steve Martin @ Cadillac Palace Theatre America: All Better! @ Second City Cirque Shanghai: Bright Spirit @ Navy Pier Skyline Blue Man Group @ Briar Street Theatre Jersey Boys @ Bank of America Theatre The Color Purple @ Arie Crown Theatre ******************** CONCERTS ******************************************* 10/21, David Foster & Friends (Deborah Cox, Peter Cetera, Philip Bailey, Ruben Studdard) @ Rosemont Theatre (Rosemont IL) 10/24, Lucero @ The Bottom Lounge 10/24, Tesla @ Star Plaza Theatre (Merrillville IN) 10/24, James Zabiela @ Vision Nightclub 10/27, Kelly Clarkson @ Rosemont Theatre (Rosemont IL) 10/27, Miley Cyrus @ United Center 10/29 - 10/31, Bob Dylan @ Aragon Ballroom 10/29, David Gray @ Auditorium Theatre 10/29, Foreigner @ House of Blues 10/30, Rob Thomas @ The Venue, Horseshoe Casino 10/30, Dirty South @ Spy Bar 10/30, Five for Fighting @ Lakeshore Theatre ********************* Selective Search************************************** Calling all sexy, selectively single bachelorettes! 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Check out our report on Chicago's BEST Halloween parties. Check out the current issue of SCENE Magazine online, you can download the entire issue in PDF format: http://www.chicago-scene.com/scene.htm Where to find SCENE magazine click here: http://www.chicago-scene.com/sceneboxes.htm ********************* Joke of the Week ************************************** There was this haunted house on the outskirts of the town which was avoided by all the town folk, the ghost who `lived' there was feared by all. However, an enterprising journalist decided to get the scoop of the day by photographing the fearsome phantom. When he entered the house armed with only his camera, the ghost descended upon him, clanking chains et al. He told the ghost, "I mean no harm - I just want your photograph." The ghost was quite happy at this chance to make the headlines - he posed for a number of ghostly shots. The happy journalist rushed back to his dark room, and began developing the photos. Unfortunately, they turned out to be black and underexposed. The spirit was willing but the flash was weak.
Have a Great Weekend! |