lizseymour
04-23-2008, 05:59 PM
ZED451 Ignites River North: It’s like eating at home, only better. ZED451 (http://www.zed451.com) is a contemporary steakhouse offering innovative dining experiences inspired by home entertaining, and it’s now open in River North. The restaurant’s creative approach breaks down the barriers between the front-of-the-house and the back, and, in the process, creates a guest-focused experience. And just in time for alfresco season, the 451 Rooftop lounge boasts an outdoor fireplace, real grass and cabanas. As for the innovative part: at ZED451, Chef Radcliff leads a legion of approximately 30 chefs – many of whom are currently attending or are recent graduates of culinary school – whose purpose will not only lie in preparing the food, but also presenting and serving it tableside to guests. For details on the menu and more about the dining experience, check out the website.
Artropolis: The Second City takes a first seat in the arts world with the opening of Artropolis (http://www.artropolischicago.com) on Friday, April 25. The city's second annual, four-day celebration of arts and culture features five exhibitions at the Merchandise Mart. Events include centerpiece event Art Chicago (http://www.artchicago.com), the annual international fair of contemporary and modern art. Artropolis also features NEXT Art Fair, the International Antiques Fair, the Artist Project and the Intuit Show of Folk and Outsider Art. Prices are $15-$20 for single-day pass; $15-$25 for multi-day pass. Artropolis runs through Monday, April 28.
Stretch Yourself: Think that one-hour yoga class you’ve been hitting has you on par with Madonna and her muscles? Step it up and try Exhale Spa’s (http://www.exhalespa.com) Yoga Intensive on Sunday, April 27. For two hours, you’re invited to explore your own challenges and balance to move through them whether you’re standing on your hands, arms, head, or feet. Walk away with a stronger foundation in your practice and a deeper understanding of your own potentials. This intensive is designed to help you cultivate strength, confidence and skills that will help you stay steady even as you turn your world upside down. Be open to flow, sweat and most importantly, have fun. The session runs from 1:45-3:34 p.m. and costs $30. For more information on therapies and class schedules, please visit the website.
Six Degrees of Sunday: Wind down your weekend with a brew and view of sorts at Sheffield’s (http://www.sheffieldschicago.com). Come early (7:30 p.m.) for a food or drink special that hints to each week's film title. Be the first to guess the night's film correctly and win a free appetizer. Screenings begin at 8 p.m. Sheffields boasts more than 100 brews, and features $3.50 pints of the brew of the month. To round it out, there are $0.50 wings, $3.95 cups of Texas chili, and the full BBQ menu is available until 11 p.m. Movie trivia and prizes complete the evening. Sundays : 7:30 p.m. Price: No cover.
Fools For You: The Saint Sebastian Players (http://www.saintsebastianplayers.org) conclude their 27th season with Fools by Neil Simon, beginning Friday, April 25. One of America’s most popular playwrights, Neil Simon is the author of Fools, one of his less frequently produced works. In the Ukranian village of Kulyenchikov, which is cursed with stupidity, Dr. Zubritsky and his wife hire an outside teacher for their lovely daughter. When he falls in love with his pupil, the teacher vows to break the town’s curse. Fools is being performed at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Free parking is available in two lots. Tickets are $15, $10 for students with valid IDs and $7 for seniors and children younger than 12. Group rates also are available.
Artropolis: The Second City takes a first seat in the arts world with the opening of Artropolis (http://www.artropolischicago.com) on Friday, April 25. The city's second annual, four-day celebration of arts and culture features five exhibitions at the Merchandise Mart. Events include centerpiece event Art Chicago (http://www.artchicago.com), the annual international fair of contemporary and modern art. Artropolis also features NEXT Art Fair, the International Antiques Fair, the Artist Project and the Intuit Show of Folk and Outsider Art. Prices are $15-$20 for single-day pass; $15-$25 for multi-day pass. Artropolis runs through Monday, April 28.
Stretch Yourself: Think that one-hour yoga class you’ve been hitting has you on par with Madonna and her muscles? Step it up and try Exhale Spa’s (http://www.exhalespa.com) Yoga Intensive on Sunday, April 27. For two hours, you’re invited to explore your own challenges and balance to move through them whether you’re standing on your hands, arms, head, or feet. Walk away with a stronger foundation in your practice and a deeper understanding of your own potentials. This intensive is designed to help you cultivate strength, confidence and skills that will help you stay steady even as you turn your world upside down. Be open to flow, sweat and most importantly, have fun. The session runs from 1:45-3:34 p.m. and costs $30. For more information on therapies and class schedules, please visit the website.
Six Degrees of Sunday: Wind down your weekend with a brew and view of sorts at Sheffield’s (http://www.sheffieldschicago.com). Come early (7:30 p.m.) for a food or drink special that hints to each week's film title. Be the first to guess the night's film correctly and win a free appetizer. Screenings begin at 8 p.m. Sheffields boasts more than 100 brews, and features $3.50 pints of the brew of the month. To round it out, there are $0.50 wings, $3.95 cups of Texas chili, and the full BBQ menu is available until 11 p.m. Movie trivia and prizes complete the evening. Sundays : 7:30 p.m. Price: No cover.
Fools For You: The Saint Sebastian Players (http://www.saintsebastianplayers.org) conclude their 27th season with Fools by Neil Simon, beginning Friday, April 25. One of America’s most popular playwrights, Neil Simon is the author of Fools, one of his less frequently produced works. In the Ukranian village of Kulyenchikov, which is cursed with stupidity, Dr. Zubritsky and his wife hire an outside teacher for their lovely daughter. When he falls in love with his pupil, the teacher vows to break the town’s curse. Fools is being performed at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Free parking is available in two lots. Tickets are $15, $10 for students with valid IDs and $7 for seniors and children younger than 12. Group rates also are available.