Common Hosts Black History Series In Chicago Feb. 17th
1 comments Posted by Lil Lady at Saturday, February 05, 2011
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In honor of Black History Month, the Chicago native @Common, award-winning hip-hop artist, is hosting a speaker series that celebrates innovative African Americans.
AT&T created the series, which spans five cities starting in Atlanta on Feb. 7. Common takes the tour to the Field Museum on Feb. 17 and sits down with Kevin Powell, an author, activist and recent Democratic candidate for Congress in New York.
Tickets to the series are free but limited (order here). Each event also can be streamed online.
Source: NBC Chicago
Akira Fashion Show & Luxury Garage Sale
0 comments Posted by Lil Lady at Saturday, February 05, 2011
FASHION EVENTS
Luxury Garage Sales Two Day Shopping Event
Sat, February 12, 2011 - Sun, February 13, 2011
Galleria Unico
1936 W. Division Street
2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60622
Shop Luxury Garage Sale's inventory of new and gently used designer, contemporary and vintage clothing, accessories, and shoes from the most sought after fashionistas' closets in town. Expect to walk away with fabulous items and deals! 10% of proceeds are donated to Dress for Success.
Heart of the City
at Zhou B Art Center
1029 W. 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60609
Saturday, February 26, 2011
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tickets are $85 each until February 18th, and $115 thereafter.
In support of the Jane Addams Hull House Community Arts Program, Heart of the City is an evening full of love with a fashion show by Akira, live painting performances, gourmet bites by Cork Catering and a premium Diageo bar.
Purchase tickets online at www.hullhouse.org. For more information contact Nina Patel at: npatel@hullhouse.org or 312.235.5382
ICE SKATING RINKS
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RINK AT WRIGLEY
The only thing colder than the Cubs come September? Ice-skating in the frozen Friendly Confines mid-February.
(Through February 27: Wrigley Field, Addison and Clark. rinkatwrigley.com.)
(Through February 27: Wrigley Field, Addison and Clark. rinkatwrigley.com.)
RINK AT JOHN HANCOCK (article from Chicago Modern Luxury.)
John Hancock Observatory, 875 N. Michigan Ave.,
1.888.875.VIEW, hancockobservatory.com
The ice rink at Millennium Park has its charm, but there's one thing it doesn't have: elevation. On January 1, 2011 the world's highest ice rink—1,000 feet in the air—opened on the top of the John Hancock Observatory. To ensure the ice (made from a synthetic substance called XTRAICE, eliminating the need for Zamboni "time outs") was fit for the anticipated crowds, Tommy Hawk—mascot for the Chicago Blackhawks—gave the rink a test spin, along with the ultimate ice connoisseurs: penguins from Shedd Aquarium. The indoor location offers you the opportunity to skate to your heart’s content, weather be damned. And while you may eventually tire from all of the exercise, the incomparable views of the Mag Mile, Lake Shore Drive, and the city's lakefront skyline will keep you glued to your skates.
Feel free to bring your own blades, or rent a pair for $1. We suggest making reservations online ahead of time—or if you’re feeling spontaneous, on-site tickets may be available.
Daily from 9am-11pm, through March 31. One 25-minute skating session is $5 per person, with John Hancock Observatory admission ($21 for adults, $16 for children).
Hot Chocolate Anyone? Mindy's Hot Chocolate in Chicago
0 comments Posted by Lil Lady at Saturday, February 05, 2011
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We might as well make the best of the 2011 blizzard! Go sledding, play with the kiddies, make snowmen, just have FUN! After all the play in the cold, get warm!
I am not a fan of chocolate. I have to have a taste for it and when I do I crave dark chocolate or white chocolate. If you want to warm up during this chilly weather, give Mindy's hot chocolate a try. THE BEST! I enjoy the Medium and Mexican hot chocolate. The food and desserts are also amazing! The Shrimp and Grits are great. Give this place a try. Mindy's Hot Chocolate. Hot Chocolate Chicago, 1747 N. Damen Ave.
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