jrobbins
02-24-2009, 07:33 PM
Becoming Edvard Munch: Who was the man behind The Scream and other iconic images of modern anxiety and despair? The Art Institute of Chicago invites you to see their latest exhibit, “Becoming Edvard Munch: Influence, Anxiety, and Myth” (http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/exhibitions/Munch/index) in an attempt to answer this question. As the AIC tells us, “Two potent myths continue to define our understanding of Norwegian artist Edvard Munch: first, that he was mentally unstable, as these images suggest, and second, that the main influence on his distinctive style were his French and German contemporaries and not his fellow Scandinavians. By considering Munch’s paintings, prints, and drawings in relation to his European peers—including James Ensor, Vincent van Gogh, and Claude Monet—surprising connections are revealed.” The exhibition brings together approximately 150 works, including 75 paintings and 75 works on paper by Munch and his peers, many rarely seen in the United States. It is organized around the following themes: loneliness and solitude, the street, anxiety, love and sexuality, death and dying, the bather, and nature. Becoming Edvard Munch runs through April 26.
St. Practice Day: Streeterville pubs encourage you to get in shape for Chicago’s favorite holiday with the St. Practice Day Pub Crawl. Six neighborhood bars welcome pub crawlers on Saturday, Feb. 28, in preparation for St. Patrick's Day, only 17 days away, The pub crawl will begin at Timothy O'Toole's Pub (http://www.timothyotooles.com/) at 8 p.m., and will move along to various Streeterville bars, spending approximately 30 to 45 minutes at each location. There is no charge to participate. Pub crawl participants are encouraged to wear all things green, while Timothy O'Toole's will supply the St. Paddy's Day "accessories" (necklaces, hats, buttons, and more). The "St. Practice Day" Pub Crawl's stops: Timothy O'Toole's Pub, The Reagle Beagle, P.J. Clarke's, D4 Irish Pub and Café, Lizzie McNeill's, Grape Street and Vine.
Yes, She Did: Macy’s on State Street welcomes Scout Tufankjian (http://www.visitmacyschicago.com/visitors/events.cfm) the only independent photographer to cover the Obama campaign from start to finish. Tufankjian will sign copies of new book of photographs of President Obama’s Historic Campaign on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 12 p.m. Scout took over one million pictures during the two-year campaign, capturing each moment as Barack Obama went from long-shot candidate to President of the United States. Some of her best work is collected in “Yes, We Can: Barack Obama’s History Making Presidential Campaign,” which retails for $29.95. Scout will personalize copies purchased at the event.
Yes, Soup For You!: Everyone knows soup does good things for the soul, and now it does good things for others, too. Spring Restaurant Group’s Executive Chef Shawn McClain is joining forces with other premier Chicago chefs for a Soup Off (http://www.srgchicago.com/event_test.html?eventid=1234384264272301) cook-off at Custom House. On Sunday, March 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. guests can taste sample-size bowls of any and all soups while enjoying discounted cocktail and wine specials. Tickets, which will be sold at the door, are $15 per person with all proceeds benefiting the Greater Chicago Food Depository (http://www.chicagosfoodbank.org). Upon arrival, guests will be given a ribbon that they can place at their favorite chefs’ station (a la Top Chef Season 5; Episode Six), located along the restaurant’s periphery. Guest chefs will include Giuseppe Tentori of BOKA & Perennial; Bill Kim of Urban Belly; Carrie Nahabedian of Naha; Dean Zanella and several other local favorites. A guest panel of Chicago journalists, including ABC 7’s lifestyle reporter and “Hungry Hound” Steve Dolinsky, will be on hand to select a “Critics’ Choice” winner.
Bobby’s Bike Hike: The country needs a dose of optimism right about now, so Bobby’s Bike Hike (http://www.bobbysbikehike.com/) has stepped up to the plate. With great optimism they announce that Bobby’s Bike Hike – Chicago Tours & Rentals will be opening up one month earlier this year (March 1) to take advantage of the warm weather that his hopefully right around the corner. Check out the website (http://www.bobbysbikehike.com) for the 2009 tour schedule, as well as some concept tours they are developing.
St. Practice Day: Streeterville pubs encourage you to get in shape for Chicago’s favorite holiday with the St. Practice Day Pub Crawl. Six neighborhood bars welcome pub crawlers on Saturday, Feb. 28, in preparation for St. Patrick's Day, only 17 days away, The pub crawl will begin at Timothy O'Toole's Pub (http://www.timothyotooles.com/) at 8 p.m., and will move along to various Streeterville bars, spending approximately 30 to 45 minutes at each location. There is no charge to participate. Pub crawl participants are encouraged to wear all things green, while Timothy O'Toole's will supply the St. Paddy's Day "accessories" (necklaces, hats, buttons, and more). The "St. Practice Day" Pub Crawl's stops: Timothy O'Toole's Pub, The Reagle Beagle, P.J. Clarke's, D4 Irish Pub and Café, Lizzie McNeill's, Grape Street and Vine.
Yes, She Did: Macy’s on State Street welcomes Scout Tufankjian (http://www.visitmacyschicago.com/visitors/events.cfm) the only independent photographer to cover the Obama campaign from start to finish. Tufankjian will sign copies of new book of photographs of President Obama’s Historic Campaign on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 12 p.m. Scout took over one million pictures during the two-year campaign, capturing each moment as Barack Obama went from long-shot candidate to President of the United States. Some of her best work is collected in “Yes, We Can: Barack Obama’s History Making Presidential Campaign,” which retails for $29.95. Scout will personalize copies purchased at the event.
Yes, Soup For You!: Everyone knows soup does good things for the soul, and now it does good things for others, too. Spring Restaurant Group’s Executive Chef Shawn McClain is joining forces with other premier Chicago chefs for a Soup Off (http://www.srgchicago.com/event_test.html?eventid=1234384264272301) cook-off at Custom House. On Sunday, March 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. guests can taste sample-size bowls of any and all soups while enjoying discounted cocktail and wine specials. Tickets, which will be sold at the door, are $15 per person with all proceeds benefiting the Greater Chicago Food Depository (http://www.chicagosfoodbank.org). Upon arrival, guests will be given a ribbon that they can place at their favorite chefs’ station (a la Top Chef Season 5; Episode Six), located along the restaurant’s periphery. Guest chefs will include Giuseppe Tentori of BOKA & Perennial; Bill Kim of Urban Belly; Carrie Nahabedian of Naha; Dean Zanella and several other local favorites. A guest panel of Chicago journalists, including ABC 7’s lifestyle reporter and “Hungry Hound” Steve Dolinsky, will be on hand to select a “Critics’ Choice” winner.
Bobby’s Bike Hike: The country needs a dose of optimism right about now, so Bobby’s Bike Hike (http://www.bobbysbikehike.com/) has stepped up to the plate. With great optimism they announce that Bobby’s Bike Hike – Chicago Tours & Rentals will be opening up one month earlier this year (March 1) to take advantage of the warm weather that his hopefully right around the corner. Check out the website (http://www.bobbysbikehike.com) for the 2009 tour schedule, as well as some concept tours they are developing.