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CONCIERGE UNLIMITED INTERNATIONAL
October is energy awareness month!
October Events:
October 4 – Elevator Maintenance
October 18 – Freight/Escalator Maintenance
October 31 – Happy Halloween!
For all your catering needs at The LANDING contact Lindsay Uyeda at
312-544-2528 or [email protected].
Amount 100 N. Riverside recycled through August 2014:
Bottles and Cans: 2,026lbs.
Cardboard: 47,426 lbs.
Office Paper: 79,760 lbs.
Equivalent to:
Saving 1,159 trees
Conserving 477,190 gallons of water
Keeping 472 cubic yards of waste out of landfills
Composting: 23,825 lbs. of food
New/News
To Open
Virgin Hotel (203 North Wabash) is an eagerly anticipated addition to the
Chicago hotel scene. Slated to open in the fall/winter of 2014 this space is
woman-friendly and being labeled as warm, comfortable, and approachable
with locally-loved touches. On board for the adventure is Chef Rick Gresh,
previously of David Burke’s Primehouse at The James Hotel. The property
will feature six food and beverage programs, provide an interactive phone
application for guests, and have heavy musical influences throughout.
Just Opened
RPM Steak (66 West Kinzie) is the place to “see and be seen” in Chicago’s
social scene. RPM Steak brings a new glitzy addition in the Melman
Brothers and Rancic arsenal. Chef Doug Psaltis’ menu includes traditional
steakhouse fare with a concentration on pescetarian/ vegetarian.
The menu boasts 15 types of steak, six seafaring entrees, and an impressive
350-bottle selection of wines from around the world.
Highline (169 West Kinzie) a new staple for lunches and happy hour
throughout the week. Featuring over 24 TVs and a state-of-the-art sound
system, Highline will be an exceptional place to watch all the big games.
With personal table tap handles and several private areas,
Highline is ideal for events of any size.
Dove’s Luncheonette (1545 North Damen) is brought to Chicago by James
Beard Award-winning, and familiar face, One Off Hospitality. Placed next to
its sibling restaurant, Big Star, Dove’s features Dennis Bernard as its chef de
cuisine providing a menu full of Southern-inspired Mexican cooking! Similar
to Big Star it has a focus on specific spirits; Tequila and Mezcal!
Contact your CUI Concierge to arrange a VIP dinner for business or
pleasure! Let us be At Your Service for all of your dining needs!
We Recommend
Adamus (10 South Wabash) is an energetic new lounge, in the newly renovated Silversmith Hotel, providing specialty cocktails and
spirited libations handcrafted by experienced mixologists. A
lively ambience presents the perfect backdrop to sip aperitifs
or nightcaps, while the contemporary bar, effervescent with
illuminating design elements, provides electrifying liaisons &
promises a buzzworthy destination for the
mingling crowd. The sleek venue features contemporary American cuisine
using fresh, local ingredients.
Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta (61 East Madison) is the answer to your lunch
time, catering, or dinner needs! Options like the popular thin crust pizza,
original deep dish, and a plethora of salad and side options fill the menu,
like the Italian spirit fills the walls of the restaurant. Book the private room
in the basement to watch your favorite football or baseball team, or have
the party come to you with catering for the office!
Contact your CUI Concierge today to experience great eateries
and more for your next party, lunch, or night out!
Wine Insight
View our “Wine Insights” at www.conciergeunlimited.com
culturalupdate
October 2014 Volume XXIV—Issue X
Arts/Museums
opens
6
8
11
11
23
25
24
26
29
11/13
through
5
12
13
18-19
1/4
Jesus Rafael Soto
Numbers in Nature
Art Institute
MSI
Ghosts and Demons in Japanese Prints Art Institute
Sarah and Joseph Belknap
MCA
focus: Lucy McKenzie
Art Institute
Body Doubles
MCA
Vodou: Sacred Powers of Haiti
Field Museum
Capturing New York, Chicago and LA 1960-1980 Art Institute
Haka
Field Museum
Christmas Around the World & Holidays of Light MSI
Unbound What May Come
The Mystery of the Ordinary
MCA Screen: Bowie Film Fest
David Bowie Is
Ongoing
Of Gods and Glamour
The Machine Inside
MCA
Art Institute
Art Institute
MCA
MCA
Art Institute
Field Museum
Museum Free Dates
Art Institute: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (Thursdays)
Chicago Children’s Museum: 2, 5, 9, 16, 23, 30 (15 years & Under)
DuSable Museum: 5, 12, 19, 26 (Sundays)
Museum of Contemporary Art: 7, 11, 14, 21, 28 (Tuesdays)
Museum of Science & Industry: 6, 7
Ballet/Dance
opens
1
3-5
Swan Lake Luncheon
Joffrey Ballet
All American Celebration
Auditorium Theatre
8,10,11,1525th Anniversary Gala Celebration Harris Theater
15
Swan Lake
Auditorium Theatre
28&29 Wild Grass
Beijing Dance Theater
Children/Family
opens
11
Family Day: Dare MCA
14
Disney on Ice: Princesses & Heros United Center
23-26 Happy Hauntings
Chicago Cultural Center
24-11/2 International Children’s Film FestivalFACETS
11/1&2 Dancing Pros: Live
Cadillac Theatre
Classical/Symphony
at Ravinia
18
Tessa Lark
18
Festival Pablo Casals Prades Collective
11/1 Brown-Urioste-Canellakis Trio
at Symphony Center
2-4
Muti Conducts: The Firebird
8
Civic Orchestra: Beethoven 5
9,10&12CSO: Mahler 5
14
Ben-Hur1925 Classic with Stewart Copeland
26
Piano Series: Murizio Pollini
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Opera
at Lyric
Concert/Rock/Blues/Jazz
12-28 Capriccio
27
Il Trovatore
11/17 Porgy and Bess
through
29
Don Giovanni
Theatre
opens
9
15
11/4
11/12
Amazing Grace
Ionesco Suite through
12
12
12
14-19
26
26
11/9
11/16
Evil Dead
Broadway Playhouse
Death Tax
Lookingglass Theatre
The World of Extreme Happiness Goodman Theatre
Men Are From Mars Women Are From VenusBroadway Playhouse
Avenue Q
Mercury Theatre
Smokefall
Goodman Theatre
King Lear
Shakespeare Theater
The Night Alive
Steppenwolf
Bank of America Theatre
Shakespeare Theater
Dee Snider’s Rock & Roll Christmas Tale Broadway Playhouse
Lookingglass Alice
Lookingglass Theatre
open run
Blue Man Group
Million Dollar Quartet
Apes of Wrath Jack Lemmon Returns
Briar Street Theatre
Apollo Theatre
Second City ETC
Royal George Theatre
Let your CUI Concierge arrange the perfect seat for your
favorite performance at preferred pricing.
Sneak Previews
11/7 Eat to the Beat
Harris Theater
11/15 Anthony Molinaro: A Beatles TributeRavinia
11/15 A Christmas Carol
Goodman Theatre
11/13-15SpinOff: The Sun King
Chicago Cultural Center/Millennium Park
11/16 Craig Ferguson
Chicago Theatre
11/17 Usher
United Center
11/18 Annie
Cadillac Palace
11/19 Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey: LegendsAllstate Arena
11/19 A Q Brothers’ Christmas Carol
Shakespeare Theater
11/20-29How The Grinch Stole Christmas Chicago Theatre
11/21 Eric Church
Peoria Civic Center
11/22 The Sun King
Millennium Park
11/22 Hansel & Gretel
Broadway Playhouse
11/27 Bears Vs. Lions Thanksgiving Day Game Ford Field
11/28 Ghost Brothers of Darkland CountyOriental Theatre
12/3 Andrea Bocelli
Allstate Arena
12/6 B96 Jingle Bash
Allstate Arena
12/7 Nutcracker
Auditorium Theatre
12/8 Justin Timberlake
United Center
12/10 Newsies
Oriental Theater
12/11 Bob Seger
United Center
12/16 Cinderella
Cadillac Palace
12/20 CBS Sports Classic
United Center
Contact your CUI Concierge for top tickets to all upcoming events!
2
3
2-3
2-5
2,9,16
9
9-12
10&24
11
14
14
16
17
18
19
21
24
24
30-31
11/6
11/7
11/14
11/15
11/14
11/15
Robert Plant
Riviera
Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull Allstate Arena
Fleetwood Mac
United Center
Russell Malone Quartet
Jazz Showcase
NextGenJazz
The Drake
The Neo-Futurists
Millennium Park
Helen Sung Quartet
Jazz Showcase
Speakeasy Swing w/ Steve BiossattThe Drake
Russell Peters
Chicago Theatre
Demi Lovato with Christina Perri United Center
Jackson Browne Chicago Theatre
The Second City Guide to Dance Harris Theater
Chromeo
Riviera
Wanda Sykes
Chicago Theatre
Nick Offerman: Paddle Your Own CanoeUp Comedy Club
Jim Gaffigan
Chicago Theatre
Cher
United Center
Bob Dylan and his Band
Cadillac Palace
John Abercrombie Quartet
Jazz Showcase
Ina Garten: The Barefoot ContessaAuditorium Theatre
Jason Mraz
Chicago Theatre
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic
Auditorium Theatre
Bill Cosby
Rosemont Theatre
Stevie Wonder
United Center
Melissa Etheridge
Cadillac Palace
Sports
Bears
19
Dolphins
Chicago Fire
5
Montreal
also...
2-5
12
21-30
11/2
President Cup
Chicago Marathon
World Series
NYC Marathon Blackhawks
11
Sabres
15
Flames
18
Predators
21
Flyers
26
Senators
28
Ducks
South Korea
Grant Park
Nationwide
New York, NY
Special/Seasonal
3&4
3-5
3
4
10
10
11
10-11
13-19
14-16
18-19
25-29
31
11/20
Great Chicago Fire Festival
Taste Talks
Revolution Brewing Oktoberfest
Mac & Cheese Fest
Cider Cruise
Windy City BBQ Classic
Chicago Food Truck Rally
Beer Hoptacular
Chicago Ideas Week
Italian Festival Open House Chicago
Chicago Humanities Festival
Chicago River
Various Locations
Revolution Brewery
UIC Forum
Navy Pier
Soldier Field
Daley Plaza
Aragon Ballroom
Various Locations
Eataly
Various Buildings
Various Venues
Movie Sing-A-Long & Costume Party Auditorium Theatre
Beaujolais Nouveau Dinner
La Sardine
We are your time-saving concierge service and resource for local, national and international needs!
Holiday Party Necessities
The holiday season is quickly approaching! Be prepared for
your company or personal holiday party!
Thanksgiving
Enjoy an in-office celebration or catering for your personal dinner!
Traditional
Travel Abroad: All Around The World
Las vegas, Nevada is one of the most popular destinations
for leisure and business alike! The variety it offers is the
perfect balance of work and play with its sensory over load!
Hold meetings in intimate settings or convention centers,
stay at luxuroius locations, and dine at 5-star eateries!
Las Vegas
Appetizers
Holiday Seasons
Here are great options for a host, personal, or corporate gift!
Champagne Flutes
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Cookie Gift Basket
Engraved Picture Frame
New Year’s Eve
An event space is nothing without atmosphere! Decorate lavishly!
Themed Centerpiece
Stay
Eat
What: Wynn and Encore
Where: 3131 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Why: The feeling that you’re staying in a
small, intimate hotel. Outstanding room
with floor-to-ceiling windows offer “amazing
views of the Strip” or the 18-hole golf course
What: Yusho
Where: Monte Carlo
Why: 5-star dining meets Japanese street
food! This restaurant is newly opened by the
second hand man to legend Charlie Trotter!
Table Setting & Scapes
For more details on catering, decorations, venues and how to obtain
preferred rates on these great options contact your CUI Concierge!
See
Wednesday, Oct. 1
ALDS Game 4:
Baltimore vs. Detroit
NL Wild Card Game:
San Francisco vs. Pittsburgh NLDS Game 3:
Washington vs. NL Wild Card
Thursday, Oct. 2
ALDS Game 1:
Detroit vs. Baltimore
ALDS Game 1: WC Game
AL Wild Card vs. Angels
Friday, Oct. 3
ALDS Game 2:
Detroit vs. Baltimore
NLDS Game 1: WC Game
NL Wild Card vs. Washington
NLDS Game 1:
St. Louis vs. Los Angeles
NLDS Game 3:
Los Angeles vs. St. Louis
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Saturday, Oct. 4
ALDS Game 4:
Los Angeles vs. AL Wild Card
ALDS Game 4:
Baltimore vs. Detroit
Monday, Oct. 13
ALCS Game 3:
AL High Seed vs. AL Low Seed,
Tuesday, Oct. 14
NLDS Game 4:
Los Angeles vs. St. Louis
ALCS Game 4:
AL High Seed vs. AL Low
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Wednesday, Oct. 15
ALDS Game 5:
AL Wild Card vs. Los Angeles
NLCS Game 4:
NL High Seed vs. NL Low Seed
Thursday, Oct. 9
NLDS Game 5:
NL Wild Card vs. Washington
ALCS Game 1:
AL Low Seed vs. AL High Seed
ALDS Game 3:
Baltimore vs. Detroit
ALCS Game 2:
ALDS Game 3:
AL Low Seed vs. AL High Seed
Los Angeles vs. AL Wild Card
Monday, Oct. 6
NLCS Game 2:
NL Low Seed vs. NL High Seed
NLCS Game 3:
NL High Seed vs. NL Low Seed
NLDS Game 2:
NL Wild Card vs. Washington NLDS Game 5:
St. Louis vs. Los Angeles
NLDS Game 2:
St. Louis vs. Los Angeles
Friday, Oct. 10
Sunday, Oct. 5
Sunday, Oct. 12
NLDS Game 4:
Washington vs. NL Wild Card
ALDS Game 5:
ALDS Game 2:
Detroit vs. Baltimore
AL Wild Card vs. Los Angeles
Saturday, Oct. 11
NLCS Game 1:
NL Low Seed vs. NL High Seed
ALCS Game 2:
AL Low Seed vs. AL High Seed
What: Blue man Group
Where: Monte Carlo
Why: Great for large groups, families, a girls
trip, or a bachelor party! This show is always
new, entertaining, and Vegas-ready!
Drink
What: Tennessee Highball #2
Where: Lobby Bar
Why: Channel your best Sinatra with the
$50 Tennessee Highball #2. A cocktail made
exclusively for this bar by master mixologist
Tony Abou-Ganim.
ALCS Game 5:
AL High Seed vs. AL Low Seed
Thursday, Oct. 16
NLCS Game 5:NL High Seed
vs. NL Low Seed
Friday, Oct. 17
ALCS Game 6: AL Low Seed
vs. AL High Seed
Saturday Oct. 18
NLCS Game 6: NL
Low Seed vs. NL High Seed
ALCS Game 7: AL
Low Seed vs. AL High Seed,
Sunday, Oct. 19
NLCS Game 7:
NL Low Seed vs. NL High Seed
Oct. 21-29
WORLD SERIES
Cigars
What: Casa Fuente Cigar Bar
Where: The Forum Shops, Caesars Palace
Why: Fuente family has been in cigars for
more than a century, producing smokes from
the Dominican Republic tobacco.
Contact your CUI Concierge for more information on
shops, where you can obtain these delights, and
assistance with all your hotel and travel needs!
Contact your CUI Concierge for more World Series information!
For more event information, VIP restaurant & hotel accommodations or top tickets, contact Concierge Unlimited International, your time-saving concierge service and
resource for local, national, and international needs.
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Halloween & Fireworks BOOze Cruise
October 25, 2014
Anita Dee II at DuSable Harbor
Halloween at Carnivale!
October 31, 2014
702 West Fulton Market
Navy Pier’s Really Big Halloween Party Franken Plaza
October 19-31, 2014
October 26-30, 2014
Navy Pier
Daley Plaza
Northalsted Halloween Parade
The Great Pumpking Party
October 26-30, 2014
French Market
October 31, 2014
Belmont & Halsted
For more Halloween happenings contact your CUI Concierge!
Perfect for Office
HalloweenParties!
Hot Apple Cider Bar
Treat the office to a make-your-own
apple cider! Add delicious mixers like
orange, cinnamon, caramel, or a warm
spirit to this custom beverage!
Spooky Foods
Create a buffet of spooky treats for
everyone to enjoy! Candy apples, candy
corn, cupcakes, and goodies will get
everyone in the spirit for the holiday!
Caramel Apple Bar
The perfect recipe for an office party?
1 Part Apples + 1 Part Caramel +
Countless Toppings! Don’t hesitate and
book this fun bar today!
Pumpkin Contests
Get the office together for some friendly
Halloween rivalry! Pit co-worker against
co-worker or department vs department!
Paint, carve, or use office supplies to
decorate these Halloween cornerstones!
Key Reasons
Clients Rely on CUI!
C UI welcomes out-of-town guests!
As the end of the day neared a client contacted
their CUI concierge needing boat cruises for that
day! Last minute requests are concierge’s specialty
and she was able to secure 7 tickets for client’s out
of town guests, on the highly sought after Summer
Fireworks Cruise!
VIP experience with
G etyourtheCUIfullConcierge!
The client
contacted their CUI concierge in need of a surprise
for his Father-in-Law with a truly one of a kind
Chicago experience! Their concierge presented
the client with premium tickets on the third base
line for a Cubs game at Wrigley Field. The tenant
couldn’t have been more pleased with the view and
their concierge’s ability to assist his family with an
unforgettable day at the friendly confines!
Save your valuable time and let us be At Your Service.
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♦Travel & Transportation ♦
Contact your CUI Concierge, Meganne Miller at
 (312) 993-1040 
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Want a buffet full of apple flavors? Need to get 100 pumpkins
to your office for the carving contest? Contact your CUI Concierge
for assistance with all your Halloween needs!
Suggestions
to the
Editor
We invite your suggestions for future issues of Cultural Update. Are there cultural events you
would like us to highlight? Do you have feedback about a restaurant or event that we have
recommended? Let us know what you think! Please feel free to contact the editor via email at
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