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4/28/2005

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Here's the PPC old guard reconvening at the Union with our friend TJ who's one of the owners last Friday for the Weekly Ten Buck Wipeout AYCD happy hour.

Weekly Feature(s):

  • NPR Time-Kill of the Week:  Comedy is Karaoke's Newest Permutation. Looking for a new way to embarrass yourself in front of close friends and complete strangers? A California art performance group called Angry Waiter 4am has come up with a new type of stand-up comedy: "joke-e-oke." From member station KQED, Molly Peterson reports on the latest mutation of karaoke.

    http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4580384
     

  • Internet Time-Kill of the Week:  Mcdonald’s (yeah, like the restaurant chain) Trip Planner. You never know when you'll need this. 'nuff said...

    http://go.mappoint.net/mcdonaldsx/TripInput.aspx


     

Fridge Door Bonus Pic!

PPC Co-Founder Marietta back in town last Sunday! Talk about the old school "A" list! A few more pix from that night here.

 

Special thanks to the over 400+ revelers who joined us for our largest 12 Bars of Christmas EVER!! We don't have an exact count because we ran out of wristbands for the first time ever! Hope everyone had a blast and mark your calendars for our next pub crawl, the PPC's 2nd Annual Ten Innings at Wrigley Pub Crawl in June 2005!!

Pictures from the 2004 PPC 12 Bars of Christmas can be found here.
 

Here's our buddy Kurt and some of the usual suspects at Fizz at the Meetinchicago happy hour party there on Saturday night. A few more pix from both these events can be found here.

Hey friends,
 
Thanks to the die-hards who came out and joined us at The Union last Friday night as well as the crew at Fizz on Saturday night... overall another sucessful weekend of partyage. At least the weather's starting to turn warm now and we're only a week away from Mexican St. Patrick's Day - Cinco De Mayo! This weekend kicks off with the first annual "Bars You Don't Normally Go To" pub crawl on Friday night and the first annual Chicago Police Memorial Foundation's Run To Remember 5K in Grant Park at 8:30am Saturday morning.
 
Also, you can support our good friend Tony Brown for  a 7-10pm air shift on WCKG-FM 105.9!!!

From Tony - "At the moment, there is a golden opportunity for me to be a candidate for the 7-10pm air shift on WCKG-FM 105.9.  I'm asking, if you have 5 minutes, a stamp & envelope....please suggest Jeff Schwartz consider Tony Brown aka Kid Chicago for the job.  I've put quite a bit of time & energy in the bank to introduce myself, but I need the people, the future listeners to really kick it in gear. Jeff Schwartz WCKG-FM 105.9  - 2 Prudential Plaza Suite 1059 Chicago, Ill. 60601
 

Here's what's on the board this week:

New! Support our friend Tony Brown for  a 7-10pm air shift on WCKG-FM 105.9!!!

At the moment, there is a golden opportunity for me to be a candidate for the 7-10pm air shift on WCKG-FM 105.9.  I'm asking, if you have 5 minutes, a stamp & envelope....please suggest Jeff Schwartz consider Tony Brown aka Kid Chicago for the job.  I've put quite a bit of time & energy in the bank to introduce myself, but I need the people, the future listeners to really kick it in gear.

Remember, Thursday July 14 is a day/night Cubs doubleheader.......and B-Day 34 for the K.I.D.  Please pass this on if possible (especially Fuji!!!!).  It's a winner of a show concept!!!!!

Jeff Schwartz WCKG-FM 105.9

2 Prudential Plaza Suite 1059 Chic, Ill. 60601

The sooner, like this week.....Wednesday or Thursday, the better!  Word on the street from Fuji & BleacherWonderland would be large!!!!!!!

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Weekly Ten Buck Wipeout at the Union Tavern

Union Tavern 6-9PM Every Friday!!! Union still opens at 5pm , but the drink package begins at 6pm . Now everyone can have that extra time to get home from work and then get out to Union!

Union Tavern - 2858 N Halsted
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cost: Only $10 bucks
Includes: *Bud/Bud light drafts *Well drinks *Pizza *Quesadillas *Chips/Salsa *$5 Jaeger bomb special

Once the $10 deal is over at 9pm, enjoy $1.50 domestic drafts ALL NIGHT (every Friday now)

Note the Spring Break Party afterwards too!

 

H3 Events Thursday Parties @ Belly's

Thursdays at Bellys - 3210 N. Lincoln

Enjoy our usual drink/food special from 6-9pm for only $10 bucks!:

* Miller Lite * Bass * Harp * Honkers * Blue Moon * Pilsner Urquell * Sam Adams * Stella Arquois

* PLUS well drinks * Pizza * Quesadillas * Chips & Salsa

Specials after the 6-9pm deal are: $3 u-call-its; $2 bottles; $1 belly shots.....no cover.

This week LIVE MUSIC by Luke Mueller!

For additional info email: lisa@h3events.com

 

Thursday, April 28: Room to Read Fundraiser at Catalyst Ranch

Join us for drinks and hor d'oeuvres
 
Room to Read Fundraiser
At Chicago's most unique party space:
Catalyst Ranch
656 West Randolph
Chicago, Illinois
Thursday, April 28, 2005
6:00PM-9:00PM
   
Suggested Minimum Donation $35.00      
R.S.V.P to Sally Baker:  sally@bbchicago.com  312-337-0361  
 
100% of funds collected will go directly to Room to Read programs.
 
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Here is information provided by Room to Read on the need for the Kindergarten that we were able to meet with our donation:
 
- The area for the proposed kindergarten is one of the poorest in the city.  The occupants work as vendors, porters, cycle drivers, etc.  Many of them are unemployed.
 
- Their children have to stay at home because they cannot afford to pay school fees.  Even for those parents who could afford to send their children to school, it is very difficult. Most of the schools are very far from their homes and the parents have no means of transporting their children to and from the school.
 
- Meanwhile, school aged children occupy approximately 30% of the population.
 
- There is great need for a kindergarten in An Cuu ward.
 
70 children will attend the school.
 
I'm hoping the photos below showing the construction in progress are visible (sorry, AOL has some limitations!).

 

 

Friday April 29: CSSC's Mix at Union Park

8 PM

Union Park, 228 S. Racine Ave

For all of you who enjoy the atmosphere created by the guys behind Grand Central, SoPo and Bar Celona ...you are sure to love their newest creation...Union Park! These bars are the hottest in the city right now, and we want you to get a taste of what everyone is talking about! Round up your teammates and grab your friends and meet the Social Club at Union Park! So you might have to pile in a cab to get over to the West Loop, but we promise you...this place is worth it! 

$2 Bud Light Bottles and $5 Martinis from 8PM-11PM

 

Friday April 29: Bar1Events Rent Raffle Party at Jack Sullivan's

May we pay your rent?? We're going to try next Friday, April 29! Join us for a Rent Raffle Party next Friday at Jack Sullivan's! It's just $20 for a meal package that includes a great buffet, a raffle ticket, and domestic drafts, well drinks, wine and soda from 9pm-midnight.

 

Friday, April 29: "Bars You Don't Normally Go To" Pub Crawl

(BARS I NEVER GO TO) FRIDAY NIGHT PUB CRAWL!!

WHEN:  FRIDAY 6:00 TO 8:00 IS CHECK IN OR   8:00 TO 9:00 CHECK IN AT SECOND  BAR.

WHERE:  BEAUMONT’S (2020 N.HALSTED JUST NORTH OF ARMITAGE) 6:00 TO 8:00 OR GRIZZLY’S (3832 N. LINCOLN) BETWEEN 8:00 AND 9:00.

HOW MUCH: $15.00 EACH PAYS FOR THE BUSSES

Cash bars but there are good specials at each one.

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for supporting the Goodie Foundation party!  It was a fun night!  This is going to be the last Happy Hour until fall, with the exception of a Mid-summer blow out.  There is too much happening in the Big Fat City in the summer!  Anyway, How long has it been since you went to Beaumont’s??  I think I went there with a fake ID last time…  There is Grizzly’s Lodge then three more that I’m confident you haven’t been to or at least been to in a while. (We will end up in the Lincoln Park area)  I need people to RSVP me with a fairly good guess of the number attending so we can have the right number of busses!  Also, the busses will be staggered on leave times so we can all get drinks at the bars. We will probably have 6 busses. 

On a personal note, a couple of you ladies spoke with me about my writing style so I took a look at some of my past invites and guess I can see how they have been a little over the top with sexual innuendos.  So I promised those ladies that I would keep the sexual words and comments to a minimum for this invite, penis.  I guess that most of you realize beaver that I’m only kidding around.  I realize, boobs that the whole idea of sophomoric e-mails is beneath me, beef curtains and that sexual innuendos whether blatant, nipples or hidden have to stop before, ten inch meat hammer some of you get the wrong idea about me:)  Thank you for understanding and Cumming to the parties.

Get to either of the two starting bars on time!  See you there!!

John Corry

H3 Version:

WHEN? This Friday, April 29th

Why? Why Not?

Why again? OK…..in the hopes of hooking up/getting lucky you know!
These pub crawls are notorious for hook-ups!

RSVP? Definitely, we need to get a headcount not to over pack the buses!

RSVP to whom? Lisa@h3events.com

Starting time? 6pm

What if I cannot get there at 6pm? You can check in all the way up to 9:15pm at one of the first two bars……….

Start: Beaumonts 6:00pm – 8:00pm
2020 N. Halsted
Enjoy $1.50 miller lite drafts & $2 Miller lite bottles

Grizzley’s Lodge 8:15pm – 9:15pm
3832 N. Lincoln
Enjoy $2 miller lite or mgd bottles

Other bars on crawl include: The Bistro (hard rock band); Caroles Pub (live country band); and we end at Crush. We have lined up great drink specials at all the bars plus a $4 pizza special at Crush (2800 block of N. Halsted; so you get dropped off close to where you started).

What is the cost? $15 bucks

What is included? Bus rides to & from all bars, plus beer on the buses.

REMEMBER: RSVP with your name & how many in your group to: Lisa@h3events.com by Thursday.

 

Saturday, April 30: Run to Remember 5K to Benefit the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation

RUN TO REMEMBER is the first annual 5k run/walk to benefit the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. Participants can choose the Champion-chip timed USATF certified 5K run, which follows city streets and the lakefront path, or the non-competitive 5k walk. (same course) There are 2 Junior Jogs, one for children up to 6 y.o., another for 7-12 year olds. Course maps will be available at packet pick-up.

More info and to register go to http://www.cpdmemorial.org/run.htm

Hi everyone! By now, most of you are aware of THE race- RUN TO REMEMBER ( a.k.a. my life's work for the past few months!) April 30, 2005 at 8:35 a.m. Gold Star Family Park, just east of Soldier Field. Participants can compete in the 5k chip-timed run, the non-competitive 5k walk or just come out and watch their kids do the Junior Jog. All of the event details can be found at www.cpdmemorial.org  just click on the Run To Remember box. If anyone has questions, please e-mail me at rhonda.anderson@chicagopolice.org I am sending this e-mail with the hopes that you will forward it to EVERYONE on your e-mail lists!!!
 
This event has all the makings of a big success: 
1)  We have Carey Pinkowski, 15 year veteran race director of the Chicago Marathon and the Shamrock Shuffle helping out every step of the way!
 
2) We have great age group and raffle prizes, including hotel stays, many restaurant gift certificates- (Marche and Gibson's to name two).... CUBS TICKETS and more!!!!!
 
3)  For the first time that I can recall, EVERY running store in the city (and some suburbs) is supporting our race! They have even banded together to do a pre-race fun run on Thursday April 28th from each store to Goose Island, where all participants will receive a free beer and a kick-butt raffle is in the works as well. You can go to www.momentumchicago.com for more details!
 
4) The Hash House Harriers running club is manning a water station- they are always guaranteed to provide a good time!
 
Stay safe, and I hope to see everyone on race day!!!!!!!!!  PLEASE FORWARD THIS ON!!!!!!  -Rhonda :)

 

*PACKET PICKUP: 8-8 Thurs & Friday at Police Academy (enter on Jackson)

*Please note race start time is 8:35 a.m.

*DIRECTIONS: Take LakeShoreDrive, exit 18th street, go east and follow signs. PARKING:First 300 spots free at event, all others park in garage, 1/2 off ($6.00)

***AFTER PARTY is at Grace O'Malley's 1416 S. Michigan Ave.

All are welcome!

*FAMILIES note that a $5 off coupon to Shedd Aquarium is included in your goodie bag.

See you on Saturday! :)

 

 

Saturday, April 30: Bar1Events Luau Party at Durkin's

Durkin's 3rd annual Luau is Saturday, April 30, and no matter what the Chicago weather is like outside, it will be 85 and sunny inside! We're bringing in 10,000 pounds of sand and turning every bar into a Tiki Hut for this awesome Hawaiian party! From 8-11pm, it's just $20 for Bud and Bud Light drafts, vodka lemonades and well drinks, so let's get lei'd!

 

Saturday, April 30: Chicago Shakers Shakin' Up Spring Party at Bungalow Lounge

Shakin' up Spring Party!

Bungalow Lounge, 1622 West Belmont   773-244-0444

Shake off your Winter blues & say hello to Spring! Chicago Shakers will once again be shakin' things up at The Bungalow Lounge on Saturday, April 30 th ! Arrive early for the warm atmosphere & stay late to get your groove on. Spring is in the air and the Chicago Shakers want to help you celebrate!

COMPLIMENTARY DRAFT & DOMESTIC BEER
RED & WHITE WINE!!
APPETIZERS - 7:30-10:00 pm

Tickets
$25 with RSVP, pay at door
$30 at door, if available

This party is for members & non members!
This is one you don't want to miss!

www.chicagoshakers.com

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

 

Monday, May 2: Lincoln Park Wine Club at the Museum of Contemporary Art

Monday May 2, 2005
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 East Chicago Avenue

Ticket price is $40.

Wolfgang Puck appetizers and Open Wine Bar

New Zealand has long been famed for its stunning, unspoiled landscape. Equal to the international acclaim for its beauty is that for its wines. Climate, geography and human skill have combined to produce highly distinctive, premium quality wines, which are 'the riches of a clean green land'.

The New Zealand Wine Fair in Chicago offers you the unique opportunity to sample a diverse selection of New Zealand wines and meet the winemakers and principals who have travelled from New Zealand for the event.

 Buy Your Tickets HERE

 

Wednesday, May 4: Views from the Hall with Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski to Benefit Lawrence Hall Youth Services

Lawrence Hall Youth Services presents Views from the Hall, our Spring 2005 Luncheon to raise money for abused and neglected children, featuring keynote speaker “Coach K” - Mike Krzyzewski, legendary Duke University men’s basketball coach

Who:               Lawrence Hall Youth Services (LHYS), one of Chicago’s oldest child welfare agencies

What:              Proudly welcomes Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski, a Chicago native, Basketball Hall of Famer, and since 1981 the head basketball coach at Duke University

When:             Wednesday, May 4, 2005 - 12 Noon to 2:00 p.m.

Where:            The Fairmont Chicago - 200 N. Columbus

Price:              Tickets priced at $175

Why:                Founded in 1865, Lawrence Hall Youth Services treats, educates and provides a home for some of the most at-risk children in Illinois. This includes children who have been removed from their natural family because of abuse, neglect or abandonment.

Last year, Lawrence Hall served an average of 550 children and their families each day – more than 1,100 during the year – through four core programs: Residential Treatment, Therapeutic Day School, Foster Care and Supervised Independent Living programs.

Space is extremely limited.  Please call 312.456.2497 to purchase individual tickets or tables.  For more information, please call Patty Cronin at 312-456-2490.

 

Thursday, May 5: H3Events Cinco De Mayo Party at Casey Moran's

Thursday, May 5th - CINCO DE MAYO 6-10pm $20

"Wasted away in Wrigleyritaville" at Casey Morans!

Countdown to buffet at Wrigley - we will be giving away doorprizes which include tickets to the Labor Day Jimmy Buffett concert at Wrigleyfield (SOLD OUT SHOW!).

Look for 4 hours of different flavored margaritas, miller lites, and taco buffet. Plus...mariachi band, live band and then DJ. Contest and prizes too!

 

Thursday, May 5: Bar1Events Cinco De Mayo Pub Crawl

Spring has sprung and it is time to fiesta! It's also time for another awesome Bar1 pub crawl, and we all know that they're a blast! On Thursday, May 5, shake off those winter blahs and come out to mingle with some of Chicago's hottest singles! From 8-11pm, our $15 pub crawl meal package will include Mexican buffets at all the bars, domestic drafts and trolley service between McGee's, The Wrightwood Tap, Jack Sullivan's, Durkin's and Duffy's. It's a great spring mixer, and as usual, you can start anywhere and end anywhere you want! Call 773.868.8073 if you need more information.

 

Friday, May 6: Bar1Events Striped Shirt Party at McGee's

Wear your "cool kid" clothes to McGee's next Friday, May 6, for our first-ever Striped Shirt Party! The striped shirt has become a bar-scene staple, and we're paying homage to it! From 8:30-11:30pm, it's just $15 for a meal package that includes a buffet, well drinks, domestic drafts, wine and soda!

 

Saturday, May 7: AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s 15th annual gala at Chicago Hilton

The AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s 15th annual gala Not Just Song & Dance: I’m So Excited is less than two weeks away!  On May 7, more than 1,000 guests will meet at the Chicago Hilton, 720 S. Michigan Avenue to enjoy a fabulous evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, silent auction, raffle, and a live performance by The Pointer Sisters!

It’s not too late to purchase your tickets to the benefit dubbed by the media as “best bash in town!”

Can’t make the party? Visit our online auction for your chance to start bidding now on a dozen of the featured auction packages. You can even continue bidding during the gala, right until the silent auction closes via proxy bids. Want to take a dream vacation?  Buy a raffle ticket for your chance to win one of five great packages!

For more information, to purchase Gala or raffle tickets, or to place a bid on an auction package, visit www.aidschicago.org/events/njsd.php

 

Saturday, May 7: Bar1Events Derby Day Party at Durkin's

It's that time of year again, and the "Run for the Roses" is almost here. If you can't be at Churchill Downs, the next best place to watch the race is Durkin's! For 30 years, Durkin's has had the best Derby Day Party around, and this year it's going to be better than ever! Saturday, May 7, is the 30th annual Durkin's Derby Day Party! From 1pm to 5pm enjoy a $20 meal p ackage that includes all you can eat "horsey buffet", plus Bud, Bud Light and well drinks! Plus, we'll have the annual Tricycle Triple Crown and an opportunity for you to win a trip to see the Cubs vs. the Yankees in New York City! Don't miss it!

 

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