lizseymour
10-20-2008, 06:37 PM
Harry Caray’s Turns 21: On October 23rd, 1987, Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse (http://www.harrycarays.com) opened its flagship location on Kinzie Street. In celebration of their 21st anniversary, Harry Caray’s in Chicago, Lombard and Rosemont presents the 10th Annual Italian Food & Wine Festival (http://www.harrycarays.com/upcomingevents.php) during the week of October 20th. The festival highlights a favorite Italian tradition—antipasti—paired with a selection of fine wines from around Italy. Reservations during the festival are recommended. The antipasti selections will feature Italian favorites, spanning a variety of cured meats, cheeses and accompaniments that will be offered ŕ la carte. Items will be individually priced from $2 to $7. In addition, each day, Harry Caray’s will feature one red and one white Italian wine by the glass and bottle. Featured wines will also be available throughout the week by the bottle. Selected wines include Zenato Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Ripassa—Veneto; Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva—Tuscany; Marchesi di Barolo Gavi—Piedmont; and many others.
Last Randolph Street Market: Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26 mark the final weekend of this season’s Randolph Street Market Festival (http://www.randolphstreetmarket.com/). Formerly known as the Chicago Antique Market, this European-style indoor/outdoor fair showcases antiques and vintage collectibles from more than 200 dealers along Randolph Street, between Ada Street and Ogden Avenue. Themed mini-markets boast rare vinyl recordings, global goods and fancy foods such as truffles, mini-cupcakes and olive oils. Classic cars and vintage Schwinn bicycles from the '60s and '70s are also on sale. Local designers Brigid Murphy, BoCue, Cyndi Chan, Lara Miller, Erin Gallagher, Phizza'z, Sara's Shoes and others sell original clothing and accessories. Also find a farmers market, live music and food vendors. A free trolley departs from Water Tower Place on the hour between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and returns to North Michigan Avenue from the Market every 30 minutes between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Price: $10 fee covers repeat entry all weekend; free for kids ages 12 and under. Located on Randolph Street and Ogden Avenue in the West Loop.
Spertus’s Children’s Center: The eagerly awaited Joyce and Avrum Gray & Family Children's Center (http://www.spertus.edu/families_kids/childrens_center.php) makes its debut at Spertus on Sunday, October 26. Families can explore the the Walls of Doors and Drawers, listen to stories and create their own in the Big Block Video Area, climb through a rope tube and tunnel under an aquarium in the search for narratives, find letters amid stars in the Skydome, and much, much more! The Center is recommended for kids ages 2 - 12, accompanied by adults. The Gray Children’s Center is open during regular Spertus Museum hours. No reservations necessary for families and small groups, but visitors should be aware that school visits generally take place during the morning hours.
Spirit’s Halloween Cruise: Kick off your Halloween on the waves of Lake Michigan with Spirit of Chicago’s Halloween Lunch Cruise (http://www.spiritofchicago.com/ch/special_cruises.jsp#halloween). The special cruise will feature a full lunch buffet, DJ entertainment, a balloon artist, goodie bags and a costume contest for kids - including the grand prize of a free cruise for the entire family. The tour boards at 11 a.m., and the cruise runs from noon – 2 p.m. Tickets are $33.90 for adults, $15 for kids ages 12 and under (excludes taxes, fees, prepaid service charges and fuel surcharges).
Sunday Parkways: Forget about going for a Sunday drive. Strap on your bike helmet this Sunday, Oct. 26, and experience the joys of Sunday Parkways (http://www.biketraffic.org/content.php?id=1550_0_8_0). From 9 a.m.-1 p.m., sections of the boulevard system running through Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Garfield Park, North Lawndale and Little Village close to motorized vehicles allowing cyclists, walkers and others to hit the streets. The Oct. 26, runs from Madison Street and Central Park Avenues to California Avenue and 24th Street. Activity stations along both routes include dancing and exercising. Please note: Cross streets remain open to car traffic so participants still must obey traffic signals. Price: Free.
Last Randolph Street Market: Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26 mark the final weekend of this season’s Randolph Street Market Festival (http://www.randolphstreetmarket.com/). Formerly known as the Chicago Antique Market, this European-style indoor/outdoor fair showcases antiques and vintage collectibles from more than 200 dealers along Randolph Street, between Ada Street and Ogden Avenue. Themed mini-markets boast rare vinyl recordings, global goods and fancy foods such as truffles, mini-cupcakes and olive oils. Classic cars and vintage Schwinn bicycles from the '60s and '70s are also on sale. Local designers Brigid Murphy, BoCue, Cyndi Chan, Lara Miller, Erin Gallagher, Phizza'z, Sara's Shoes and others sell original clothing and accessories. Also find a farmers market, live music and food vendors. A free trolley departs from Water Tower Place on the hour between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and returns to North Michigan Avenue from the Market every 30 minutes between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Price: $10 fee covers repeat entry all weekend; free for kids ages 12 and under. Located on Randolph Street and Ogden Avenue in the West Loop.
Spertus’s Children’s Center: The eagerly awaited Joyce and Avrum Gray & Family Children's Center (http://www.spertus.edu/families_kids/childrens_center.php) makes its debut at Spertus on Sunday, October 26. Families can explore the the Walls of Doors and Drawers, listen to stories and create their own in the Big Block Video Area, climb through a rope tube and tunnel under an aquarium in the search for narratives, find letters amid stars in the Skydome, and much, much more! The Center is recommended for kids ages 2 - 12, accompanied by adults. The Gray Children’s Center is open during regular Spertus Museum hours. No reservations necessary for families and small groups, but visitors should be aware that school visits generally take place during the morning hours.
Spirit’s Halloween Cruise: Kick off your Halloween on the waves of Lake Michigan with Spirit of Chicago’s Halloween Lunch Cruise (http://www.spiritofchicago.com/ch/special_cruises.jsp#halloween). The special cruise will feature a full lunch buffet, DJ entertainment, a balloon artist, goodie bags and a costume contest for kids - including the grand prize of a free cruise for the entire family. The tour boards at 11 a.m., and the cruise runs from noon – 2 p.m. Tickets are $33.90 for adults, $15 for kids ages 12 and under (excludes taxes, fees, prepaid service charges and fuel surcharges).
Sunday Parkways: Forget about going for a Sunday drive. Strap on your bike helmet this Sunday, Oct. 26, and experience the joys of Sunday Parkways (http://www.biketraffic.org/content.php?id=1550_0_8_0). From 9 a.m.-1 p.m., sections of the boulevard system running through Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Garfield Park, North Lawndale and Little Village close to motorized vehicles allowing cyclists, walkers and others to hit the streets. The Oct. 26, runs from Madison Street and Central Park Avenues to California Avenue and 24th Street. Activity stations along both routes include dancing and exercising. Please note: Cross streets remain open to car traffic so participants still must obey traffic signals. Price: Free.