lizseymour
03-19-2008, 12:11 AM
Bunches of Brunches: Easter is the holiday brunch was made for, and just about every gig in town offers one this Sunday, March 23. A few picks include Bistro 110 (http://www.levyrestaurants.com/Levy/DiningExperiences/Restaurants/Group4/Bistro+110.htm), which features a three-course prix-fixe meal, live jazz and the regular brunch menu. Easter Sunday marks the launch of Shaw’s Crab House’s (http://www.shawscrabhouse.com) new Sunday brunch buffet, featuring Shaw’s signature seafood favorites, plus classic brunch fare. The brunch is priced at $49.99 for adults, $19.99 for children and will continue every Sunday. The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place offers Easter Brunch at its new restaurant Shor (http://www.mccormickplace.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/restaurants/index.jsp) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The menu will feature a salad bar, several entrée choices, fresh fruits, homemade pastries and a dessert bar. Children will have the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny, who will be passing out candy and available for printable-on-site photos all afternoon. Little ones can also create at a special arts and crafts area.
Bracket Racket: Being the great sports town that it is, Chicago is an outstanding place to catch March Madness. At ESPN Zone (http://espnzone.com/chicago/), every broadcast is HD, and the game room lets your inner athlete out for a spell. Elephant & Castle (http://www.elephantcastle.com) offers a cosmopolitan atmosphere for your viewing, with its British pub décor, food and beer. P.J. Clarke’s (http://www.pjclarkeschicago.com/) now has three locations, and all of them deliver the neighborhood atmosphere the bar has become known for. Grab your brackets and go!
Spring Into Action Day: Nothing says celebration like the word FREE. In honor if the Chicago Academy of Sciences' 150th anniversary, enjoy free admission to The Notebaert Nature Museum (http://www.naturemuseum.org/) on Saturday, March 22. Numerous special programs include the debut of the North Gallery Activity Center with green projects for the whole family. Visitors can also release a longwing butterfly into the Haven during the adopt-a-butterfly event, or take in the critter connections, animal feedings, art activities, music and more. Free parking in the harbor lot across the street on Cannon Drive.
Swan Lake: Catch it while you can. Russia’s acclaimed Tchaikovsky Ballet and Orchestra returns to Chicago with a limited engagement of Swan Lake. The full company of 70 dancers and a live orchestra from Russia will take the stage at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org) in three performances only: Friday, March 21 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 22 at 2 and 8 p.m. Former Soviet Kirov Ballet legend Natalia Makarova presents her own version of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s tale of immortal love in this fully staged performance. Tickets are priced from $30-$85.
The Shirts On Your Back: Spring cleaning usually extends to your closet, so as you make room for new duds, keep in mind the March t-shirt sale at Broken Cherry (http://www.brokencherry.com/). Find discounts of up to 50 percent off on most t-shirts for men and women, through March 30. The store’s featured lines include
Lux de Ville, Tres Noir, Gasoline Glamour, Sourpuss, Sin in Linen, Mod vs. Rockers, Lucky Girl Handbags, and the list is growing. They also create custom tees. Closed Mondays.
Bracket Racket: Being the great sports town that it is, Chicago is an outstanding place to catch March Madness. At ESPN Zone (http://espnzone.com/chicago/), every broadcast is HD, and the game room lets your inner athlete out for a spell. Elephant & Castle (http://www.elephantcastle.com) offers a cosmopolitan atmosphere for your viewing, with its British pub décor, food and beer. P.J. Clarke’s (http://www.pjclarkeschicago.com/) now has three locations, and all of them deliver the neighborhood atmosphere the bar has become known for. Grab your brackets and go!
Spring Into Action Day: Nothing says celebration like the word FREE. In honor if the Chicago Academy of Sciences' 150th anniversary, enjoy free admission to The Notebaert Nature Museum (http://www.naturemuseum.org/) on Saturday, March 22. Numerous special programs include the debut of the North Gallery Activity Center with green projects for the whole family. Visitors can also release a longwing butterfly into the Haven during the adopt-a-butterfly event, or take in the critter connections, animal feedings, art activities, music and more. Free parking in the harbor lot across the street on Cannon Drive.
Swan Lake: Catch it while you can. Russia’s acclaimed Tchaikovsky Ballet and Orchestra returns to Chicago with a limited engagement of Swan Lake. The full company of 70 dancers and a live orchestra from Russia will take the stage at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org) in three performances only: Friday, March 21 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 22 at 2 and 8 p.m. Former Soviet Kirov Ballet legend Natalia Makarova presents her own version of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s tale of immortal love in this fully staged performance. Tickets are priced from $30-$85.
The Shirts On Your Back: Spring cleaning usually extends to your closet, so as you make room for new duds, keep in mind the March t-shirt sale at Broken Cherry (http://www.brokencherry.com/). Find discounts of up to 50 percent off on most t-shirts for men and women, through March 30. The store’s featured lines include
Lux de Ville, Tres Noir, Gasoline Glamour, Sourpuss, Sin in Linen, Mod vs. Rockers, Lucky Girl Handbags, and the list is growing. They also create custom tees. Closed Mondays.