The Chicago Traveler

July 4th, 2008

Fourth of July Celebrations 2008

To all our U.S. readers, happy Fourth! If you want to celebrate without the traditional explosions and fireworks, here are a few other options…
• Continuing from yesterday’s festivities, the Fourth of July Celebration at Citizen Bar features a $25 drink package (along with a free burger before 1 p.m.) and a bags tournament. (11:00 a.m. […]

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July 2nd, 2008

Mado Lays Little to Waste

Your elders probably taught you to clear your plate at dinnertime, not wanting to waste any food. And yet, many restaurants throw out an incredible amount of edible food every day. Mado, a new restaurant in Bucktown, breaks that trend and does its eco-friendly part.
This Italian/Mediterranean eatery with exposed-brick walls is clean, casual, and comfortable. […]

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June 15th, 2008

Father’s Day 2008

To all you dads out there, Happy Father’s Day! Kick your feet up and channel-surf your way through the day.
• At Viet Bistro, dads get a complimentary martini and dessert. Dad’s guests can get a free appetizer with purchase of a bottle of wine and $5 select martinis.
• Dad not interested in dressing up? Try […]

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May 29th, 2008

Weekend Quickies

• The annual German festival Mayfest is stuffed with plenty of brats, beer, and bands. The official opening ceremony on Friday features a traditional keg tapping and May Queen crowning. Prost! (May 29-June 1)
• The 24th Annual Chicago Gospel Music Festival is three days of more than 50 performances on three stages in Millennium Park. […]

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May 22nd, 2008

Memorial Day Weekend 2008

• Learn about the causes and outcomes of earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanoes, tornadoes, and more at The Field Museum’s new exhibit, Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters. (through Jan 4)
• The Las Vegas male revue Thunder from Down Under is coming to Chicago for a 75-minute performance at Crobar. Meet and greet the hunky hotties after the […]

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May 8th, 2008

Weekend Stuff

• Jim Jeffries, an Australian comedian whose R-rated humor has headlined the Edinburgh Fringe and Just for Laughs, performs at the Lakeshore Theatre. (May 8-9)
• At the new exhibit Smart Home: Green + Wired, visitors can explore a real, three-story sustainable “green” home in the Museum of Science and Industry’s backyard featuring energy-saving techniques and […]

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May 6th, 2008

Erin Gallagher Gives a New Name to Jewelry

They say that “clothes make the man.” Perhaps the other half of that should be “but accessories make the woman.” After all, what good is a great outfit if you have nothing to complement it with? Luckily for you, Chicago-based designer Erin Gallagher has opened a shop of her very own.
Gallagher’s designs and creations have […]

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May 1st, 2008

Cosas del Fin de Semana

• The annual Cinco de Mayo Festival at Douglas Park features live music, food booths, carnival rides, games, and a parade at 12 noon on Sunday. (May 2-4)
• The 75th annual SAIC Fashion Show is produced by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students and faculty. Located at the Sullivan Center, the exhibition is […]

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April 18th, 2008

Friday Film: Wicker Park

There are hundreds of named neighborhoods in the city of Chicago. (PDF map) Due to gentrification, immigration, and even personal opinion, their borders often aren’t clear. Neighborhoods are rarely specifically-defined areas but rather are general areas. One of those neighborhoods was the namesake for a 2004 film, Wicker Park.

Wicker Park (2004)

Directed by:
Paul McGuigan

Produced by:
Andre Lamal
Gary […]

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April 15th, 2008

Anjénu

The next few weeks are full of holidays: Passover, Earth Day, Arbor Day, May Day, Cinco de Mayo, Mothers’ Day… No Socks Day? Whatever you’re celebrating, commemorate it with a card from Anjénu.
Ingénue (an-zhuh-noo) refers to the role of a naïve, innocent girl in a dramatic production. Anjénu brings back the innocence of a handmade […]

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