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8/18/2005

Upcoming Events and Other Fun Stuff in Chicago


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Picture(s) of the Week!

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Here's a picture of the Chicago fire truck that showed up for the 17th Annual Taste of Hoevel last Saturday. Really cool piece of hardware. A few more pix from this event and Retro on Roscoe can be found here.

Weekly Feature(s):

 

Fridge Door Bonus Pic!

Of course it wouldn't be a street fest without a celebrity appearance from His Festa-ness himself (and our favorite volunteer beer server at the fest, Amy), this Saturday night at Retro on Roscoe. A few more pix from this carnage and Taste of Hoevel can be found here.

 

Get ready for the 7th Annual Post Air & Water Show Party in the Big Backyard @ Party Central on Saturday, August 20!! See below for details.

Mark you calendars for our 9th Annual 12 Bars of Christmas on Saturday, December 3, 2005!
 
 

Next Beach Volleyball Outing:

 From Shuman: Darek and I will be setting up a few nets this sunday. As we found out last year, this is the best possible way to watch the air and water show, cuz you can play ball for the 95 percent of the time that nothing is happening during the show.

We will be out there pretty early to get spots, but figure the games will start around 11.

Typical routine. Look for the biohazard flag, etc etc etc.

 

 


Summer 2005 is here!!! The posts are up on North Ave so the PPC's bright yellow smiley face flag will be flying again soon! For more info on the PPC's outings, you can  Click here for v-ball info.


 

 

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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)

 

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.

For additional info email: lisa@h3events.com

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Thursday, August 18 & Friday August 19: Bar1Events Parties @ Duffy's

Calling all Duffy's teams! We're having a team banquet for you this Thursday, August 18! From 8-10pm, the team meal package will include a huge buffet and domestic drafts. Stick around afterwards for the fabulous hip-hop stylings of TOO WHITE CREW!

Jump on the White Sox bandwagon this Friday, August 19 at Duffy's! The Red Eye will be there at 7pm giving out t-shirts and signing you up for a raffle! Raffle prizes include tickets to upcoming White Sox games, plus a deluxe White Sox fan pack that will include an autographed jersey and 4 tickets to the last fireworks game!

Celebrate St. Pat's in August next weekend at Duffy's! On Saturday, August 27, it will be just $ 15 for a leprechaun meal package that includes a huge Irish buffet, green beer and well drinks from 8:30-11:30pm. Erin go bragh!

 

Tuesday, August 23: Chicago Outdoor Film Festival In Grant Park

Chicago Outdoor Film Festival

Screens Roger Ebert’s Great Movies

Tuesday’s at Sunset in Butler Field in Grant Park at Lake Shore Drive & Monroe

Chicago announces the 6th Annual Chicago Outdoor Film Festival, presented by ComEd, Charter One Bank, the Mayor's Office of Special Events and the Chicago Park District. Beloved and respected film critic Roger Ebert has personally selected this year's lineup, choosing titles from his books: Great Movies and Great Movies II. The movies are: Citizen Kane, Annie Hall, My Darling Clementine, E.T., The Night of the Hunter, The Hustler, and Star Wars.

The City is proclaiming July 12, “Roger Ebert Day in Chicago,” and will pay tribute to him with a sidewalk plaque under the marquee at the Chicago Theatre. The Chicago Theatre is a historic landmark, one of the first such buildings in the nation of its kind and is the oldest surviving theater in the city. On opening night of the Chicago Outdoor Film Fest (July 12), the public can join the city and film critic Richard Roeper in celebration as it pays tribute to Roger Ebert at the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival. The program will begin at 8 p.m. Ebert will also receive a Star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame this summer.

Roger Ebert was born in Urbana, Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois where he was editor of the school newspaper, The Daily Illini. In 1967, after graduate school at the University of Chicago, he became film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times. He was the first movie critic to receive the Pulitzer Prize, in 1975, for arts criticism. Ebert is a syndicated in 200 papers across the United States and co-host of “Ebert and Roeper and the Movies,” along with Sun-Times movie critic and columnist Richard Roeper.

Ebert has been credited with speaking the common man’s language when it comes to critiquing movies, something he is loved for around the globe. Ebert is a world-renowned critic, and a Chicago institution and chooses to live in what he calls “The Greatest City,” Chicago! Ebert resides in Chicago with his wife Chaz Hammelsmith Ebert and their family.

"On behalf of the City of Chicago, I salute Roger Ebert," says Mayor Richard M. Daley. "Ebert is a Pulitzer Prize winner who keeps giving back to his community through his academic endeavors as well as through his journalism. He has raised the bar for film critics everywhere through his in-depth analysis of the movies."

The Chicago Outdoor Film Festival is FREE and shows movies every Tuesday for seven weeks beginning
July 12 through August 23. Movies begin at sunset.

Star Wars - August 23, 8:09 p.m.
Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Alec Guiness
George Lucas created a cultural phenomenon and iconoclastic characters in what we now know as Chapter #4 of this classic sci-fi serial. It’s where we first meet Princess Leia, captured by an evil tyrant, and the heroes, Luke Skywalker and Han Solo, who help to rescue her and destroy his empire.
1977 (121 minutes)

The screen measures (50’ x 34’) and boasts a state-of-the art sound system. Movies begin at sunset (see show times below) in Butler Field, Grant Park at Lake Shore Drive and Monroe. Admission is free,

For your comfort, cyclists can beat the traffic by biking and the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation and the Mayor’s Office of Special Events provides FREE Bike Valet Parking at all films. The valet is located on the northwest corner of Lake Shore Drive and Monroe Streets. No pets allowed please!

A special thanks to our presenting sponsors, ComEd and Charter One Bank and the generous support of our other sponsors the Chicago Sun-Times, WNUA – 95.5, and the Chicago Transit Authority

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Wednesday, August 17: ExpressDater's Rooftop Musical Chair Dinner at Vine's On Clark

Rooftop Musical Chair Dinner at Vine's On Clark!
3554 N. Clark St. (Clark & Addision)
Free parking lot next door!!

Wednesday, August 17th 7:00-9:30-4 course meal only $38.00

Wrigleyville's vibrant new restaurant.  An American Trattoria featuring Italian influenced cuisine.  This Italian eatery is definitely no sports bar.  Vines is a welcome addition to an area filled with sports bars and fast food. With chef power coming from Tim Edstrom (Everest, Kiki's Bistro, Spiaggia) and Raul Ramos (Spiaggia, Pump Room), we're expecting tasty execution of the European-injected contemporary American menu. You'll enjoy delicious entres, attentive service and an incredible atmosphere. 

You will be seated alternately male and female and after each course the men will rotate seats. This is a wonderful and fun way to travel to the Italian countryside without leaving Chicago and talk with your fellow dinner guests over a meal you surely won't forget.  Come out, join us and enjoy eating outside along Clark Street's newest Italian restaurant.

There is a huge parking lot for free

Hope you can make it- Sign up at www.expressdater.com or call me at 773-477-8520 and I will sign you up.

Paula
 

Friday, August 19: Tavern Club Junior Board's 2nd Annual Luau

The Second Annual Lu'au is hosted by

The Tavern Club Junior Board
333 N. Michigan Avenue – 25/26th floors, Chicago, IL
August 19th – 8 pm (VIP reception – 7 pm)

Come out and support the Lance Armstrong Foundation and have a coconut-flavored good time
at this landmark venue on the highest outdoor drinking and dining patio in Chicago.  

We will start the evening by bringing you back to the sounds of the 80’s with the Sixteen Candles band.   After sunset, we’ll dance with hula dancers to the sounds of DJ Greg Bauer and percussionist Bam Bam Buddha.  Special guests will include former Chicago Bulls superstars.  All the while, you will have the chance to partake in the colossal open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and silent auction.  For a sneak preview of the fabulous silent auction items, click here!

There will be a V.I.P. Reception starting at 7pm in cocktail lounge with spectacular views of the
Magnificent Mile.

Cost:     $60 in Advance
             $70 at the Door
             $125 VIP Reception

Purchase tickets and event details at www.tavernclubjuniors.com

 

Friday, August 19: Bar1Events School of Rock Party @ McGee's

This Friday, August 19, check out an awesome band at McGee's! The Fabulous Janes are playing, and we're throwing a party! From 8:30-11:30pm, our School of Rock meal package is just $15 and includes a huge buffet, domestic drafts and well drinks. Bring in any substantial donation of school supplies (in original packaging) and get $5 off the purchase price!

This Friday, August 19 come out to McGee's early for a post-Cubs game party! From 6:30-8:30pm, our $5 meal package will include a ballpark buffet and domestic drafts. See you there!

Next Saturday, August 27, come to McGee's Kickoff Classic Party! We're psyched about college football season, and we're throwing a party! From 8:30-11:30pm, it's just $15 for a meal package that includes a huge buffet, domestic drafts and well drinks, plus free t-shirts for the first 100 guests!

 

Friday, August 19: Bar1Events Booze or Lose Party @ Jack Sullivan's

Booze or Lose at Bill Clinton's Birthday Bash this Friday, August 19, at Jack Sullivan's! Our $15 meal package will include a presidential buffet, domestic drafts and well drinks from 9pm-midnight. See y'all there for some down-home Arkansas fun!

We're celebrating carrot-tops at Jack Sullivan's this Saturday, August 20! Whether it's real or fake, just sport a flame-colored 'do, and you'll get $5 off the purchase price of our $20 meal package, which will include a huge buffet, domestic drafts, well drinks and red-headed punch from 9pm-midnight!

Calling all Buckeyes! Jack Sullivan's is going to be going all out for our Ohio State Buckeye fans this season and we're kicking off the fun with an OSU party next Saturday, August 27! From 9pm-midnight, it will be just $15 for a Buckeye meal package that includes a huge buffet, domestic drafts and well drinks!

 

Saturday, August 20 & Sunday, August 21: 47th Annual Chicago Air & Water Show

Once Again the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Roar Across the Sky and Along the
Lakefront for the 47th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show

Shell and the City of Chicago present the 47th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show on the beautiful lakefront Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August, 21, 2005. More than two million spectators will converge on the lakefront to enjoy the show from Fullerton Avenue to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach serving as the heart of event festivities. The oldest and largest FREE show of its kind in the United States will present performances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights as this year’s headliners. The water show begins at 9 a.m. and air show runs from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. both days.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, dazzling audiences since 1953 with their commanding presence and precision flying, roar across the lakefront once again in their F16 Fighting Falcons. This select group of Air Force Pilots performs intricate maneuvers as close as 18 inches apart, often approaching the speed of sound. They represent the skills and techniques demanded of every Air Force pilot and are considered a “mirror image” of every front-line fighter pilot.

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Saturday, August 20: PPC's 7th Annual Post Air & Water Show Party at Party Central

Friends, Romans, Countrymen,

This Saturday, August 21st I will once again have my annual "Drinkstravaganza" and invite hundreds of friends over to trash my place and drink my booze, hosting the Sixth Annual Post Air & Water Show Party (PA&WS VI) in the Big Backyard at Party Central. Last year we had around 200+ people back there, the cops were called twice, and the kegs were killed in record time.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

WHAT: PPC's 7th Annual Post Air & Water Show Party - "PA&WS VII"

WHEN: Saturday August 20, 7:30pm - until the cops show up. This year we are starting earlier because this party has gotten so big it's no longer a matter of IF the cops will bust it up, but WHEN so if you want to party a lot, COME EARLY.

WHERE: 916-918 W. Fullerton (go around back on the 918 /left side of the building. Just East of the Fullerton Red/Brown Line Stop

WHY: To celebrate Summer in Chicago with old friends, meet new friends, kill off some funds we have leftover from the 13th Annual Chicago Fourth of July Party (which also kicked off at Party Central).

WHAT TO BRING: Yourself and some fun FRIENDS. Beer, wine, some mixed drinks, pop, water, and snacks will be provided. For the mixed drink crowd however, more bottles are always appreciated to help the cause.

Note, as I cannot fit 200 people into my 1000sqft condo, this party is WEATHER PERMITTING.

Hope to see you Saturday!

Fuji
Acting PPC Social Chair

 

Saturday August 20: Bar1Events Toga Party @ Durkin's

Toga, toga, toga at Durkin's this Saturday, August 20! From 9pm-midnight, our $20 meal package includes a frat party pizza buffet, keg beer, Hunch Punch, well drinks, wine and soda (for the snooty Kappa Sigma type). Be sure to wear your togas as we will be giving away prizes for best one!

They're turning blue at Durkin's on Friday, September 2! It's our first annual Blue Ball! From 9 pm-midnight, it's just $20 for a meal package that will NOT give you the blues! It includes a h uge pizza buffet, domestic drafts and well drinks, and if you wear some blue, it's just $15. If you wear ALL blue, it's just $10 - see you there!

Prepare yourself for another Red, White and Brew party on Sunday, September 4! Our annual Labor Day $20 meal package will include a huge cookout and buffet, vodka lemonades and domestic drafts from 7-11pm.

 

 

Saturday, August 20: Chicago Shakers Glow In the Dark Party at Columbia Yacht Club

Chicago Shakers Annual Glow in the Dark Party! A night of magic in the air-and on the water! Ever been to a party under the stars at Chicago's largest floating dance floor on the lake? Come join us for drinks, dancing and fun astern the Columbia Yacht Club. We'll be serving food and spinning tunes until 12 midnight. Don't forget - fireworks at 10 pm!! Dance Music provided by Music Creations Hot and Cold Appetizers Cash Bar Columbia Yacht Club (Blue Yacht located at Randolph and Lake Shore Drive) Saturday, August 20th 8:00pm - 12midnight Tickets are $20.00 with RSVP, pay at door $25.00 at door if available This is an open party for members and non-members. Please invite all your friends!

To register go to http://www.chicagoshakers.com/special_event/signup.html or call 773-404-7067

 

Sunday, August 28, 2005: RAISE THE ROOF The Fundraising Party to Benefit The 10th Annual Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival

Asian Improv aRts Midwest presents

RAISE THE ROOF - The Fundraising Party in support of The 10th Annual Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival

Sunday, August 28, 2005, 5-8pm
at The HotHouse - 31 E. Balbo Avenue, Between State and Wabash, one block south of the Harrison Red Line stop in downtown Chicago

Admission - $75 (Visa/MC accepted)

www.aajazz.org
Tickets available at the door.  E-mail promotions@asianimprov.com or call (708) 386 9349 to reserve tickets or for more information

Chicago, IL - Be sure to make it out to the Hothouse for this highly anticipated annual party!  Raise the Roof showcases many of the leading artists and performers from Chicago's Asian American community as well as hosts plenty of fun activities for you to take part. 

Raise the Roof features:
· Live performances and demos by the Yoko Noge Trio, Ester Hana & Philippine Rondalla of Chicago, the Shorinji Kempo martial artists, violinist Yanbo Zhao and pianist Jingjing Wang, JASC Tsukasa Taiko Kids, the JASC Dojo Music Trio featuring Hide Yoshihashi, Tatsu Aoki and Jeff Chan, and more! 
· Silent Auction with many great prizes
· School of Sushi presented by Ginza Restaurant
· Food and Cash Bar

Proceeds from Raise the Roof go to support the presentation of the Annual Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival, a program of Asian Improv aRts Midwest.  This year marks the festival's tenth anniversary as the nation's leading presenter of the contemporary and traditional Asian American cultural arts.  The 10th Annual Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival runs throughout October at venues including the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Chicago Cultural Center, the HotHouse and Links Hall.

If you're unable to attend the Annual Rooftop Fundraiser, but still would like to contribute, we would appreciate your support!  Contributions can be made to Asian Improv aRts Midwest and sent to:

Asian Improv aRts Midwest
Attn: AAJF 2005
PO Box 1069
Oak Park IL 60304

For further information on support and sponsorship opportunities for the 10th Annual Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival, please contact Asian Improv aRts Midwest at promotions@asianimprov.com or (708) 386 9349.
 
Asian Improv aRts Midwest is an Illinois-based 501(c)3, not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the Asian American community through the cultivation, presentation, documentation and study of the contemporary and traditional Asian American cultural arts.
 

 

Saturday, September 3: Bar1Events Pigskin Pub Crawl

Football season is here again, and we're celebrating with one of our famous pub crawls! It will be the kickoff party to end all kickoff parties! Saturday, September 3, from 8-11pm, it's just $15 for a pub crawl meal package that includes a tailgate buffet and domestic drafts, plus trolley service between McGee's, The Wrightwood Tap, Jack Sullivan's, Durkin's and Duffy's. As usual, you can start anywhere and end anywhere you want. Call 773.868.8073 if you need more information. 

 

Saturday, September 3 & Sunday September 4: Kickball in the Fall Tournament in Milwaukee to Benefit the American Red Cross

http://www.kickballinthefall.com/main.html

Guinness Book of World Records Game!!
MUSA and the Young Professionals of Milwaukee are organizing the first ever Guinness World Record attempt for the longest, continuous kickball game. This attempt has been recorded with the folks at Guinness and we are excited to make history happen right here in Milwaukee by playing kickball for at least 24 hours. The kick-off for this event at Wilson Park Stadium (1601 W. Howard Avenue) is on Saturday, September 3rd at 6:00pm.

Come cheer on the players between 6pm Saturday and 6pm Sunday!!

Get your company involved in the excitement of setting a World Record! Click here to find out more about Sponsorship opportunities for your company!!

"Kickball in the Fall" Co-ed Kickball Tournament. Recruit a team and relive those childhood memories all over again playing kickball in the 2nd annual tournament to to help raise money for the services the Red Cross provides to the the Greater Milwaukee area. This double elimination tournament is a great way to spend a Sunday with family, friends, and co-workers. Kick. Run. Laugh. Support the Red Cross!

Registration begins July 15th. Register online or by mail before August 26th.

Click registration!!

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