lizseymour
01-13-2009, 03:03 PM
Saltimbanco: It’s easy to add color and warmth to your January: see Saltimbanco by Cirque du Soleil (http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/hoffmanpromo) at the Sears Centre Arena (in Hoffman Estates). The show opens next week for a limited engagement. Full of amusement and amazement, Saltimbanco is a fun show for the whole family to enjoy. Saltimbanco is an intense, colorful celebration of diversity, joy and creativity. In an imaginary city, a crowd of bright, nomadic characters gather to take you on a senses-defying acrobatic journey. Take advantage of this special online offer to get a ticket price level upgrade. Adult tickets, originally $75, are now available for $60. Child tickets, originally $60, are now available for $48. The show runs from Wednesday, Jan. 21 to Sunday, Feb. 1.
190 North: Chicago's top rated news station is coming to Roscoe Village! Channel 7's TV show "190 North" (http://190north.com/), hosted by Janet Davies, will be coming to The Village Tap (http://thevillagetap.com/) on Wednesday, Jan. 14th at 6:30 p.m. The show will feature "Winter Beer Gardens" in the city. Come and join the Village Tap, where they'll be providing free appetizers in the beer garden to everyone who shows up to be on TV. “190 North” airs on Sundays at 10:35 p.m., after the newscast.
Swingin’ at Sully’s: Kick the weekend off at Sullivan’s (http://www.sullivansteakhouse.com/). Every Thursday you’ll find $5 specialty martinis all day, $5 white wine and sparkling wine features all day, half priced cigar selections, half priced bar menu entrees, and live music courtesy of the Jumpin’ Jazz Trio. The selection for the $5 white wine and Champagne features: Chandon Brut NV; Domain Carneros by Taittinger 2003; Haywood sauvignon blanc 2003; Santa Rita chardonnay 2003; and Due Torri pinot grigio 2004. Half priced cigars include: Arturo Fuente, Chateau Fuente (Reg. $10); Cao, Golden Honey (Reg. $6); Cojimar, Vanilla (Reg. $6); Onyx Reserve Maduro (Reg. $14); and Romeo y Julieta, Rothschild (Reg. $12)
Exquisite City: While this moniker could easily apply to Chicago, in this instance we’re talking about a miniature city made of cardboard. The “Exquisite City, City of Cardboard” (http://www.exquisitecity.com) exhibit is on display from Thursday, Jan. 15-Sunday, March 15 at the Chicago Tourism Center, 72 E. Randolph Street. The show is an exhibition of work by 70 Chicago artists who have created an imaginary miniature city made almost entirely of cardboard and features 30 city “blocks.” Some take a whimsical view of the city’s architecture, such as a row of bungalows sprouting a giant tree. Others, including a pyramid made out of tortilla boxes, pay homage to Chicago neighborhoods.
Taste of the Aztec World: What’s better than a feast for the eyes? One for the stomach, of course. In support of its exclusive exhibition The Aztec World, The Field Museum presents “Taste of The Aztec World,” (http://www.fieldmuseum.org/aztecs/planvisit_tasteofaztec.asp) a week-long celebration of Aztec food and drink. Acclaimed and up-and-coming chefs and mixologists are creating dishes and cocktails with the Aztec empire's cuisine in mind. History buffs and foodies alike will relish in the opportunity to dig into the historic cuisine of the Aztecs. Chicagoans can feast at the following participating establishments through Saturday, Jan. 17 (the "Aztec World" exhibition is on display at the Field Museum through April 19): Adobo Grill Wicker Park, Adobo Grill Lombard, Aria, Berghoff, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!, Caliente, Cuatro, Fonda del Mar, Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club, La Finca, Mexique, Mundial, Nacional 27, Rique's Regional Mexican Food, Salpicon, Zapatista, and Zocalo.
190 North: Chicago's top rated news station is coming to Roscoe Village! Channel 7's TV show "190 North" (http://190north.com/), hosted by Janet Davies, will be coming to The Village Tap (http://thevillagetap.com/) on Wednesday, Jan. 14th at 6:30 p.m. The show will feature "Winter Beer Gardens" in the city. Come and join the Village Tap, where they'll be providing free appetizers in the beer garden to everyone who shows up to be on TV. “190 North” airs on Sundays at 10:35 p.m., after the newscast.
Swingin’ at Sully’s: Kick the weekend off at Sullivan’s (http://www.sullivansteakhouse.com/). Every Thursday you’ll find $5 specialty martinis all day, $5 white wine and sparkling wine features all day, half priced cigar selections, half priced bar menu entrees, and live music courtesy of the Jumpin’ Jazz Trio. The selection for the $5 white wine and Champagne features: Chandon Brut NV; Domain Carneros by Taittinger 2003; Haywood sauvignon blanc 2003; Santa Rita chardonnay 2003; and Due Torri pinot grigio 2004. Half priced cigars include: Arturo Fuente, Chateau Fuente (Reg. $10); Cao, Golden Honey (Reg. $6); Cojimar, Vanilla (Reg. $6); Onyx Reserve Maduro (Reg. $14); and Romeo y Julieta, Rothschild (Reg. $12)
Exquisite City: While this moniker could easily apply to Chicago, in this instance we’re talking about a miniature city made of cardboard. The “Exquisite City, City of Cardboard” (http://www.exquisitecity.com) exhibit is on display from Thursday, Jan. 15-Sunday, March 15 at the Chicago Tourism Center, 72 E. Randolph Street. The show is an exhibition of work by 70 Chicago artists who have created an imaginary miniature city made almost entirely of cardboard and features 30 city “blocks.” Some take a whimsical view of the city’s architecture, such as a row of bungalows sprouting a giant tree. Others, including a pyramid made out of tortilla boxes, pay homage to Chicago neighborhoods.
Taste of the Aztec World: What’s better than a feast for the eyes? One for the stomach, of course. In support of its exclusive exhibition The Aztec World, The Field Museum presents “Taste of The Aztec World,” (http://www.fieldmuseum.org/aztecs/planvisit_tasteofaztec.asp) a week-long celebration of Aztec food and drink. Acclaimed and up-and-coming chefs and mixologists are creating dishes and cocktails with the Aztec empire's cuisine in mind. History buffs and foodies alike will relish in the opportunity to dig into the historic cuisine of the Aztecs. Chicagoans can feast at the following participating establishments through Saturday, Jan. 17 (the "Aztec World" exhibition is on display at the Field Museum through April 19): Adobo Grill Wicker Park, Adobo Grill Lombard, Aria, Berghoff, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!, Caliente, Cuatro, Fonda del Mar, Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club, La Finca, Mexique, Mundial, Nacional 27, Rique's Regional Mexican Food, Salpicon, Zapatista, and Zocalo.