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THE CRUMBLES Feature Film Chicago Premiere!

Presented by the Gene Siskel Film Center and the Foundation for Asian American Independent Media, THE CRUMBLES will have two screenings at the 18th Annual Asian American Showcase in Chicago, where the best in Asian American talent on both sides of the camera will be highlighted.

Celebrate National Hamburger Month and National Salad Month All Month at Benny's Chop House

You don't need a special occasion to enjoy a delicious salad and hamburger, but when National HamburgeBenny's Burgerr Month and National Salad Month are celebrated throughout the month of May, it's time to savor these American classics by enjoying the extraordinary

"Keep Trade Going" Campaign Highlights Ecuador's Importance as a U.S. Trading Partner and the Quality of Its Products

While most Americans may view Ecuador as simply the gateway to the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador's importance to the United States as a trading partner is really much more significant. This important message will be on display in May as the Ecuadorian Trade Office in Chicago launches a new communications campaign, "Keep Trade Going." The campaign will launch in Chicago and then expand to other cities in the United States over the coming months.

Benny's Chop House and Garnacha Wine Company Celebrate Bodegas Borsao

Benny’s Chop House (444 N. Wabash Ave.; 312-626-2444) and Garnacha Wine Company celebrate Bodegas wines at a special reception and dinner, 6 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at Benny’s Chop House. The menu (below) features four delicious courses paired with five stunning Garnacha wines. Wines will be available for ordering and purchase. The per person cost is $75 plus tax and service charge.
For reservations, please contact Katy@Bennyschophouse.com or call 312.626.2625.

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Enjoy the Ultimate Administrative Professionals’ Day Wednesday, April 24 at Benny’s Chop House

Benny’s Chop House (444 N. Wabash, 312-626-2444) will be celebrating Administrative Professionals’ Day Wednesday, April 24 for the entire week April 22 – 26, 2013.

Benny’s Chop House’s Pastry Chef Aaron Lindgren Joins Baconfest Chicago

Benny’s Chop House (444 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60611; 312-626-2444) will be bringing in the bacon, literally. This year, Benny’s executive pastry chef, Aaron Lindgren, will be participating in Baconfest Chicago on April 20.

Eco-Luxury Limousine Service

I recently used www.thinkgreenlimo.com for my transportation to and from Chicago O'Hare airport for one of my business trips to our annual connvention in Las Vegas, NV. These just showed up about 10 mins early and picked me up in a brand new model Lincoln, MKS? Anyways, the customer service was great and the car was clean. This Naperville limo service is the first green eco-luxury limousine company in all of Chicagoland.

Sun Life Financial Accepting Grant Applications from Greater Chicago Nonprofit Organizations for Rising Star Awards

WHAT: Sun Life Financial is accepting Sun Life Rising Star Award grant applications from nonprofit organizations in the Greater Chicago area that advocate for youth from under-served communities.

Sun Life will award 2 winning organizations with a $50,000 grant, who will each nominate an exemplary student to receive a $5,000 Sun Life Rising Star scholarship towards financing a college education.

ACG AND HANNAH'S BRETZEL CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH SEED-TO-SELL PROGRAM

The Academy for Global Citizenship (AGC), an innovative Chicago Public Charter School, is working to cultivate healthy habits at a young age with a schoolyard garden and related programming. Students will oversee the design, planting and harvest of the 36 large raised beds in the school’s greenhouse and will then sell the produce to local restaurants at weekly summer farmers’ markets.

Chicago French Market Announces New Vendor Little Goat Bread, the Third Annual Pastoral’s Artisan Producer Fest and More

CHICAGO (April 2013) – The Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., Chicago IL, 60661; 312-575-0306) is helping everyone kick off the spring season by offering a full schedule of events during April. From the third annual Pastoral’s Artisan Producer Fest to the new vendor opening, Little Goat Bread, the month is sure to offer something for everyone. Vendors within the market will offer expanded product lines, be celebrating events such as Earth Day, and more throughout the month.

Little Goat Bread Opening at Chicago French Market in May 2013

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