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January, 2008
January 11th, 2008 by jamie a
Chicago’s Chinatown
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While you’re in the Windy City this February, be sure and check out all the amazing events in town celebrating the Chinese New Year.
began developing in the late 1870s, but the real surge of people came in the 1950s and 1960s due to the communist revolution in China. Chicago currently holds the title of third largest Chinatown in the United States.
This February 10th at 1 pm, the kicks off the celebration with the Lunar New Year Parade. There will be floats, marching bands, lion teams, the newly crowned Miss Chinatown and Miss Friendship Ambassador, as well as a 100 ft mystical dragon.
This guide to has more details, including information on a Lunar Celebration Luncheon entitled “Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Asian American Women in Science & Technology in Illinois.” This is a great tradition in the community, usually attracting over 300 attendants from local influential businessmen to community leaders.
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January 10th, 2008 by jamie a
Friday, January 11 (2- 2:30 pm)
Take a closer look at at the Art Institute of Chicago. Learn the history behind the painting, including its impact on the Chicago neighborhood of Bronzeville.
Through Sunday, January 13
Be sure and check out the final days of the for some big time laughs with friends.
Friday, January 11 (7 pm)
Border’s Books & Music hosts the Pulitzer-Prize winning author , the editor of a new book of love stories, My Mistress’s Sparrow is Dead. Compiled from authors such as Miranda July and Vladimir Nabokov, this collection is sure to be amazing.
Friday, January 11 (9:30 pm)
The famed House of Blues presents , who plays a mix of rock, blues, and jazz tunes. Southwest Blues magazine says, “…Albert Cummings is the major new talent in pop-oriented blues-rock…meaningful lyrics, catchy and untraditional rhythms, plus the right amount of crankin’ and screechin’ electric guitar.”
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January 9th, 2008 by jamie a
Chicago’s Skyscrapers
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Over at , there’s buzz about the latest addition to the Chicago skyline. The building has been named Aqua and construction began in March of 2007 with a projected ending date of 2009.
Aqua will be the first building to house condominiums, hotel space, and apartments all within the same walls. However, the balconies which resemble rippling waves are the star of the building. The seemingly wave-like surface earns the building the name “Aqua” and provides for an extremely complicated construction process.
We’re all excited to see how this breathtaking building will turn out amidst the grand Chicago skyline.
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January 8th, 2008 by susan j
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A favorite among families visiting Chicago, the recently announced their 2008 schedule of free days. There are 52 of them and here they are:
January discount week (Jan. 12-18)
January, Mondays and Tuesdays (Jan. 21, 22, 28, 29)
February, Mondays and Tuesdays (Feb. 4, 5, 11, 12, 25, 26)
February discount week (Feb. 18-22)
June discount week (June 15-20)
September, Mondays and Tuesdays (Sept. 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30)
October discount week (Oct. 6-9)
October, Mondays and Tuesdays (Oct. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28)
November, Mondays and Tuesdays (Nov. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25)
Check out the for more information.
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January 3rd, 2008 by jamie a
Friday, January 4 (10:30 pm)
Catch the brand new sketch comedy show at the Apollo Theater. It’s “…for sensitive boys, broken-hearted girls, and the confident people that like to laugh at those types of people.” This show will be performed every Friday until January 25th.
Friday, January 4 (10:30 pm)
If you’re a fan of kicking off the weekend with some healthy relaxation, head on over to Bloom Yoga Studio for . Complete with live music and candlelight, this is a great way to kick off the new year and feel good about your body. Space is limited, so be sure to .
January 3- January 13
returns! Here’s the with all the performers listed, so be sure and check it out.
Through January 6
If you missed the exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry before the holidays, here’s your last chance! Featuring more than 50 trees decorated to represent holiday traditions all over the world, this has been a Chicago tradition for 66 years.
Through January 6
is a great spot of kids and adults alike! With a ferris wheel, slides, an ice rink, train, and an extreme ice trail ropes course, everyone can have a great time.
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January 2nd, 2008 by susan j
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If you’re visiting Chicago the week of January 9, you should note that the Museum of Science and Industry will be closed on Wednesday, January 9 to Friday, January 11 in preparation for their 75 anniversary celebration. However, the Museum will be offering free admission for the remainder of the month (January 12 through January 31), so you’ll definitely want to check it out if you’re in Chi-Town! .
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