Archive for December, 2007
Christmas Tree Recycling
26 December 2007It’s pretty, festive, and smells good, but after the holidays it’s time to get rid of it. There are two ways to do it.
One is to bring your tree on January 12 from 9am to 2pm to several Chicago Park District locations (map below). In return, the city will give you your choice of blue […]
Magnificent Savings
26 December 2007Christmas and Hannakuh are over, the snow has melted, and there are Cadbury Eggs on Walgreen’s shelves, but you can still feel that holiday spirit. Some businesses in the Magnificent Mile are offering discounts through this weekend as part of the Lights Festival.
Brazzaz, 539 N Dearborn, (312)595-9000
Free $48.50 Rodizio dinner with purchase of one
Expires 12/31
Promo […]
This week’s band: The Audians
24 December 2007I met Sima Cunningham recently when she made a guest appearance at Chicago Acoustic Underground’s studio with Jeff Brown (podcast coming soon!). She only sang for one song, but I was impressed with her voice and Michael’s a big fan, so when she told me she had a show on the 30th I invited her […]
Da’ Coach Makes Grown Men Cry
23 December 2007OK, so he doesn’t really make them cry, but he does soften them up a bit.
Mike Ditka made an appearance last Thursday at the new Binny’s South Loop to sign bottles of his wine. Da’ Coach has his own wine, you ask? Yes - he may be synonymous with football, especially here in Chicago, but […]
Become a “Connoisseur”
21 December 2007One of the benefits of the holidays is getting together with loved ones and sharing good food and good wine in a comfortable environment. New champagne and wine lounge Connoisseur offers a place to do that year round.
The intimate 50-seat room is lined with suede banquettes and wooden tables, and the dark brown walls […]
