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2/9/2006

Upcoming Events and Other Fun Stuff in Chicago


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Here's a picture of the crew at Kristen's happy hour last Friday night at Duffy's. More pix from this weekend kickoff can be found here.

Weekly Feature(s):

  • NPR Time Kill of the Week: 'Alcoholica Esoterica': The Culture of Drinking. Renee Montagne talks to Ian Lendler, author of Alcoholica Esoterica, about the culture of booze and the basic groups: whiskey, rum, tequila and more.
     
     
    http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5075551
     
    Or buy the book itself @ Amazon
     
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0143035975/qid=1136700835/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-3912989-3337533?n=507846&s=books&v=glance

     

  • Internet Time Kill of the Week: How to Reach a Live Person by Phone. ABC News recently had a segment about Paul English, a man who was tired of the hassle one must go through these days to reach a live person over the phone.  It's common knowledge that you must all too often go through numerous voice mail menus, and even then, you might still not reach a live person.
     
    He went through the trouble of determining how to reach a live person for a great many companies and government agencies.  The list is available at: http://paulenglish.com/ivr/. 
     
    He explained that for some companies, when you press "0" and are told that you have pressed an invalid option, if you keep pressing "0" (depending on the company), you will reach a live person. These are clearly indicated on his sheets.

 

Fridge Door Bonus Pic!

Here's a picture of the late shift @ Robin's house party in IOWA (actually just really, really far West on Belmont!). A few more pix from this gathering can be found here.


Here's a picture of the lunatics who braved the artic 34 degree temperatures and slightly muddy conditions @ Jonquil Park last Sunday for Super Bowl Sunday Kickball - Lunatic Bowl VII. A few more pix of the craziness can be found here.

Hey Friends,

Hope everyone survived the Super Bowl. Special thanks to the nearly 30 peeps who set a new turnout record last Sunday for Festa Super Bowl Sunday Kickball. This weekends we have dueling headliners with the 20/30 Club of Chicago's Mardi Gras Happy Hour @ Architectural Artifacts and Cheese Fest 2006 Pub Crawl @ Rush & Division, both on Saturday!

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

 

 

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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 @ Casey Moran's

Casey Moran's Bar - 3660 N. Clark St, Chicago

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

For additional info email: lisa@h3events.com

Every Thursday in December 8 big name Chicago bands (and we mean BIG NAMEBANDS) will be competing for a trip to go to Sister Hazels Rock Boat which is the largest out to sea music festival featuring 30 of today's top musical artists. The bands will not only get to go on the cruise, but they will be able to jam as well. Please come out and support your favorite band(s), as 25% of their judging depends on audience approval. There will be 6 judges including some of your favorite radio personalities and celebrities like Chris Payne from Q101, plus more! Plus you yourself can win a trip to the rockboat. Raffle tickets for $10 each will be available for purchase each week, only 150 tickets will be sold and we are offering 10 prizes.

 

Wednesday, February 8: Windy City Wine Club Tasting @ Webster Wine Bar

On February 8th at Webster's Wine Bar from 6:00-8:30 pm we will taste 20 great Red and White wines pulled by the highly educated staff from Webster's Wine Bar.

 

This will be a wine tasting from "Around The World" representing many unique wines that will also include tasty appetizers prepared by Webster's Wine Bar in-house chef.

Check-in will begin at 6:00 pm and Door Sales will be limited, cash only!
 
Details:
Wednesday, February 08, 2006 at 6:00-8:30 PM
Webster's Wine Bar - 1480 W. Webster, Chicago, IL 60614

Map & Directions

Advance Ticket Price: $35.00

Buy Advance Sale Tickets on Tix Now! http://www.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=47225&emc=&m=1869340&v=853671528&l=7

Door Sales if Available: $45.00-cash only! No RSVP's or Phone Sales

Wine Phone: (773) 687-0784

 

Thursday, February 9: Thursday Night Club @ Bottom Nine

TNC for Thursday, will be held at Bottom Nine. NOTE: This is BI-WEEKLY (meaning every other Thursday).

Bottom Nine
3330 N. Clark St. (Just South of Roscoe)
773-281-6463

What? TNC = Thursday Night Club. It's a group gathering at a different bar/pub/lounge every two weeks to have some fun and have a few drinks as well.

Anyone is welcome...the more the merrier. Hope to see YOU there! No need to RSVP - just show up. If you want to be removed from this list, reply and put REMOVE in the subject header.

Upcoming events - check out website for details on the events below..

http://www.chicagotnc.com/events.htm

 

Friday, February 10: John Corry's Happy Hour @ Cherry Red

HAPPY HOUR

WHERE: Cherry Red 2833 Sheffield (& George)

WHEN: Friday Feb 10th 7:30 to 10:30 and on…

WHAT DO I GET:  well drinks, wine, pop, miller lite bottles, stoli drinks, pizza and love potion #9 shots.  Also, Ryan See is back to play for us with a DJ afterwards!

HOW MUCH: THE USUAL $ 25.00 with $5 going directly to charity.

Hello everyone,

It’s Valentine’s Day soon!  Any plans?  Maybe the Olive Garden and some flowers from White Hen??  Flippin sweet!   I have a much naughtier idea…  Cherry Red.  It’s cheaper than dinner and flowers, and your special gal will thank you for it!  Last year I was handcuffed to my soul mate for 20 minutes.  Every time I asked her something she was so sweet and said OK OK.  After she found the key I realized she was saying Go AWAY GO AWAY! Never the less, we had our moment and I miss you, you complete me wherever you are. 

Last years party at Cherry Red was a blast!  It has a ton of room and the special is pretty good.  Who are you crapping anyway Cupid! Your friends have forced dates and you have a chance to let your arrow flow instead of always “rosining up your bow”…    Also this charity is so much fun that I decided to do it again.  A family with no money and almost no way to pay for their child’s cancer treatments are going to get our anonymous donation!  Get there early and don’t forget to find your famous couple matching sticker so you can find that someone special…  See you there!

John Corry   

 

Friday, February 10 - Friday February 24: Various Bar1Events Parties @ McGee's, Duffy's and Durkin's

 

Saturday, February 11: Cheese Fest 2006 Pub Crawl @ Rush & Division

Host:  Cheese Fest Planning Committee (Keith/Tom/Chris/Beth/Steve/Julie/Sabrina/Jen/Will)

Location:  Rush and Division

When: Saturday, February 11, 7:00pm

Cheese Fest 2006!!!

Cheese Fest was just an idea long ago. Conceived by some bright but bored college students at the University of Chicago, Cheese Fest spread onto the Chicago scene in the early 1990’s when Chicago had some of the cheesiest yet some of the most fun bars in the world! We've moved Cheese Fest to it's true date - the Saturday before Valentine's Day.
Join us cheesy one and you'll have fun!

The line up of Cheesy destinations (locations and times subject to change):

~ Leg Room - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
~ Bar Chicago - 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
~ Shenannigan’s - 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM
~ Butch McGuire's – 10:30 PM to 11:30 PM
~ Hangge-Uppe - 11:30 AM til close

** Please RSVP as we need an accurate count

^ Cheese King/Queen contest
^ Cheesy snacks served along the bar crawl
^ Try out your cheesiest pickup lines (single people only)
^ Cheesy music
^ Don't forget to dress in your cheesiest outfit, especially if you want to compete for the crown this year!

"Be the cheese" - Will Lewis, Founder of Cheese Fest

Some useful links:

 http://linesthataregood.com/cheesy.html
 http://www.cheese-festival.ch/2005/news.htm
 http://www.cheesesupply.com/

Photos from Cheese Fest 2004
 http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=pa5b4wd.bl9e6aop&x=0&y=-j3wk6s

 

Saturday, February 11: Mardi Gras with the 20/30 Club @ Architectural Artifacts

Celebrate Mardi Gras with the 20/30 Club of Chicago.

Join our annual mid-winter celebration. With live music by PBM and featuring DJ Spence Lokken. Join the Debauchery and Mayhem, see Fire Dancers and all the beer, wine and our famous Hurricanes you would associate with a party like this!

WHAT: Mardi Gras with the 20/30 Club of Chicago

WHEN: Saturday, February 11th - 7:00 PM to Midnight

WHERE: Architectural Artifacts - 4325 N. Ravenswood

INCLUDED: Beer, Wine and Food from Redfish

PRICE: $40 in advance, $50 at the door

Purchase tickets online at: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=101496

 

Saturday, February 11: Bar1Events Annual Screw Cupid Pub Crawl

You may think you know, but you have no idea! Our annual Screw Cupid Pub Crawl is the biggest and best gathering of hot Chicago singles all year! Whether you are looking to hook up or just have fun, you don't want to miss this party, so make plans to join us this Saturday, February 11, for the Pub Crawl that started it all! It's the 7th annual Screw Cupid Pub Crawl, and it is the best way for singles to spend t he Valentine's holiday! It's $20 for a meal package that includes buffets at all our bars and domestic draft beer from 8-11pm. As always, we will have trolleys running to McGee's, The Wrightwood Tap, Durkin's and Duffy's. You can start and end your pub crawl anywhere you want! Call us at 773.868.8073 for more information on the "can't miss" event of the new year!

 

 

Saturday, February 11: Masked Ball @ To Benefit Gilda's Club of Chicago

Venue: 1820 North Wells building in Chicago, IL

Attire: Creatively Formal

Masks: Mandatory

Transportation: Public transportation is recommended, due to the limited availability of public parking.

This is a 21 year and older event

7:00 till Midnight - Benefiting Gilda’s Club Chicago

·                    Three levels of heavy appetizers and open bars!

·                    Masked Martini Bar by Mystic Celt!

·                    Two levels of entertainment by: Then Again &  Ryan See

·                    Oprah Show Raffle – your chance to win 2 tickets to see The Oprah Winfrey Show!

$10 per entry, do not need to be present to win – 100% donation to Gilda’s Club Chicago.

Visit  www.themaskedball.org  for details.

·                    Huge Silent Auction with something for everyone!

Purchase your tickets by Midnight January 31st before the ticket price increase!

Click HERE for more information!

 

Tuesday, February 14: Bar1Events Oysterfest @ Wrightwood Tap

On Valentine's Day, come to the Wrightwood Tap and treat yourself to one of nature's best aphrodisiacs! Tuesday, February 14 is Oysterfest II! We're bringing in fresh oysters and cooking them up every which way! Our $20 meal package includes all you can eat oysters and all drafts from 7-10pm.

 

Saturday, February 18: ExpressDater's Throwin' in the Hat, Broken New Year's Resolution Party @ Columbia Yacht Club

Throwin' in the Hat, Broken New Year's Resolution Party!

Saturday Feburary 18th, 8:00pm - 1:00am

Featuring the band "The Hat Guys"

Dump the post-New Year's guilt, and put a little bounce back in your step!

Ever been aboard Chicago's largest floating dance floor on the lake? Come join us for an illuminating evening of drinks and celebration while dancing aboard the Columbia Yacht Club to a live band, "The Hat Guys".

Columbia Yacht Club is located at Randolph & Lake Shore Drive.

Come on board, enjoy the beautiful views of the Chicago Skyline & put on your dancin' shoes! An abundance of hot and cold appetizers.

The Hat Guys are Chicago's premier cover band that plays fun, popular and danceable music!

Tickets $25 with RSVP, (pay at the door) $30 at door without RSVP (If available)

This is one you don't want to miss !

Sign up go to www.expressdater.com or call Call 312-408-0267

 

Saturday, February 25: Michelle's 8th Annual Retro Party @ Fizz

February 25 - Retro Party 2006

It's that time of year Michelle's annual Retro Party - 8th Year ...started in 1998 in a small Lakeview apartment on Clifton ...and now for 6 years at Fizz Bar and Grill

Dig out the duds and the platform shoes!

Meet the gang on Sat. February 25th 10pm-2am

Fizz Bar and Grill

3220 N. Lincoln Ave.

 

Tuesday, February 28: Bar1Events Fat Tuesday Parties @ Duffy's & McGee's

Fat Tuesday Celebrations!

Our beloved New Orleans has had a rough year, but you can still celebrate Fat Tuesday in Chicago!

** Duffy's Masquerade Ball - What happens behind our masks on Fat Tuesday will remain our little secret, so feel free to come and sin your little hearts out! From 8pm-11pm, our Mardi Gras meal package includes a Cajun buffet, domestic drafts, well drinks and hurricanes, and it's only $15 IF you wear a mask ($20 without). We'll also have a DJ playing the zydeco tunes and beads, beads, beads!

** McGee's Fat Wing Tuesday - It's a Tuesday, so of course, we'll have our 10-cent wings, but we'll also have authentic Pat O'Brien Hurricanes, a DJ spinning some zydeco tunes and tons of beads. See you there!

**Durkin's Phat Tuesday - As a follow-up to our annual Mardi Gras party, we're having $3 Hurricanes and $3 bottles and drafts on Tuesday, February 28! It's going to be PHAT, so don't miss it!

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