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10th Annual Great Chicago Places & Spaces

21 April 2008

“Maybe we can show government how to operate better as a result of better architecture. Eventually, I think Chicago will be the most beautiful great city left in the world.” Frank Lloyd Wright
May 17 - 18 experience Chicago’s varied architecture with Great Chicago Places & Spaces. There are over 200 free tours, including boat tours, […]

Free Week at LUMA

15 April 2008

Next week visit the Loyola University Museum of Art for free. It’s located right next to the Hershey Store and the Water Tower. Peruse the permanent collection of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque art, and catch Andy Warhol’s “Silver Clouds” before it leaves.
Free April 22 - 27
Tues 10am to 8pm, Wed - Sun 10am to 5pm
Loyola […]

Chicago Tax Day Deals - Updated

9 April 2008

Tax Day. Ick. Just saying that increases the heart rate. We’re in luck: some of downtown Chicago’s favorite restaurants are offering deals to ease the pain. Stop in on April 15 to take advantage of drink specials, prix fixe menus, and even some free food.
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Up all night doing taxes? Come in to […]

Free Jazz

18 March 2008

Starting April 1, you can get into the basement jazz lounge at Pops For Champagne for free on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with their new “Uncover” series. Cover goes back to $10 in May. Fridays and Saturdays are still $15.
April Jazz Club Calendar:

Chris Sargent Trio – Tuesdays; 9 p.m. to midnight
Kyle Asche Organ Quartet – […]

Jordan and Grgich and Simi - oh my

8 March 2008

You might want to warn your boss you’re going to need afternoons off next week. Smith & Wollensky is hosting their 42nd National Wine Week. For $10, you can sample 10 different wines at lunch, and since they’re offering different wines each day one visit certainly won’t be enough. These aren’t Barefoot or Two-Buck Chuck […]


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