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(continued from page 83) could become
the standard of care in the future. “Music to
my ears,” Achatz says.
I
n this age of high-tech cures, the University of Chicago Cancer Research
Center, widely considered one of the
most progressive in the country, seems
quaintly removed, headquartered as it is in
the aging Gothic architecture of a sprawling
multiwing building that includes the hospital, numerous laboratories, and the medical
school. Everett Vokes, its deputy director, is
one of an army of oncologists there who
treat patients in a way that is intertwined
with clinical investigation. A head-and-neck
and lung cancer specialist who had moved
to Chicago from Germany to do his post–
medical school residency, Vokes joined the
medical school faculty at the U. of C. in 1986
and three years later became the director of
clinical research for oncology and hematology, which seeks out new treatments for
cancer and blood-related diseases and
brings them to the research center’s patient
population for testing. He has since cycled
through a number of prominent posts there
and currently also serves as the section chief
for hematology and oncology.
Despite being initially buoyed to hear
about an alternative treatment, Achatz was
not optimistic. “What’s the point?” he asked
Kokonas. “We’ve been to three of the best
doctors.” By the next day, Achatz had decided not to go to the U. of C. “I basically
dragged his ass over there,” Kokonas says.
The meeting was a revelation. Vokes and
his team weighed the options with their
prospective patient. On the one hand, there
was surgery. “Grant said to us, ‘No matter
what happens, I don’t want to have my
tongue cut out,’ ” recalls Elizabeth Blair, the
surgeon on the team. “I understand, but
[the patient’s preference is] not necessarily
what drives us.” The first goal, they told him,
was to save his life and cure the cancer. The
survival rate after five years for this kind of
advanced oral cancer is less than 50 percent,
killing possibly as many as two of every
three. But Vokes thought he and his team—
including Blair and Daniel Haraf, the chief
radiation oncologist—had a reasonable shot
at organ preservation.
One of their active trials appeared to be
a good fit: A relatively new drug had earlier
shown impressive results in shrinking
head-and-neck tumors when combined
with radiation, and also when combined
with conventional chemotherapy. Now, the
question was, Would this drug, called Erbitux (generically known as cetuximab),
work even better when applied throughout
the treatment procedure. In other words,
Achatz would first undergo chemotherapy
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with Erbitux added; then, radiation with
Erbitux and chemotherapy added. If this
heavily loaded combination therapy
worked as they hoped, the tumor might disappear altogether and surgery would be
necessary only to remove the remaining
diseased lymph nodes.
Erbitux is one of several in a class of new
drugs known as targeted therapies; specifically, Erbitux is what’s called a monoclonal
antibody. First produced in the laboratory
by two British scientists in 1975, a monoclonal antibody is a copied version of a protein that interferes with a specific cell function by blocking a receptor like “sticking
gum in a lock,” in the words of its primary
U.S. innovator, John Mendelsohn. As a
group, such targeted therapies—including
interferon—were hyped in the late 1980s as
a “magic bullet,” relying as they did so elegantly on microbiological mechanisms to
undermine a cancer cell’s ability to reproduce, repair damage, or maintain its blood
supply. More recently, Erbitux had entered
the public consciousness in 2002 when the
drug came up in the insider-trading scandal
involving Martha Stewart and the selling of
her shares in ImClone, the then-obscure
biotech company devoted entirely to the development and sale of Erbitux.
To the doctors, the chef was no different
from any other person entering the trial:
While the approach to his case would be tailored to his needs as an individual, once
Achatz signed on, his course of treatment
would strictly follow an established regimen. In his favor, Achatz was young and in
good health otherwise. But entering the trial was not without risk. First, Achatz might
not respond to the drug. Or, more urgently,
he could have side effects that might delay
surgery or make continued treatment more
difficult or impossible. And because Achatz
had no known risk factors, Vokes says, there
was some trepidation about whether he
would respond to the treatment in the ways
they expected. “With a case like this, you
don’t really know for sure if you can apply
everything you know with the same certainty,” he says, adding that outcome statistics
for cure, relapse, and mortality are more
predictive for patients who fit the majority
profile. That said, Vokes told Achatz that the
survival rate so far appeared to hover at
around 70 percent of participants in comparable studies. “So, limited surgery and a
higher success rate,” Achatz remembers
thinking. “Where do I sign?” A week later,
he started treatment.
A
chatz may have avoided what is
perhaps one of the most debilitating surgeries that exist: Survivors
of total glossectomies—removal of the
whole tongue—can barely talk and must
drink their food using gravity. But his treatment was punishing in its own way: He
started with eight weeks of daily chemotherapy, followed by six weeks of chemo
plus radiation, with a radiation boost every
day in the final two weeks. In December, he
underwent a bilateral neck dissection to remove all the lymph nodes on the left side
from the top of the neck to his collarbone,
and a cluster from the right side.
From the beginning, resoluteness—bordering on what seemed like denial to the
people around him—was Achatz’s way of
coping. During his hours-long chemotherapy sessions at the U. of C. hospital, he
tapped away on his laptop, e-mailing and
working on the text of his cookbook-inprogress. He went straight from the hospital to the restaurant throughout his chemotherapy and all but the final week of his
radiation treatment, often closing up the
place well past midnight. He also insisted
on driving himself to and from his appointments, occasionally needing to pull over on
Lake Shore Drive to vomit. Except for a
handful of moments, he did not cry. “I’m not
an insensitive or an emotionless person,” he
says. “I realize that it’s serious and I realize
that I could die. But I’m not just going to
curl up in a ball in the corner.”
Then there was his kooky and grimly
reality-based sense of humor. “Right off the
bat we were calling him cancer boy,” recalls
his close friend Christopher Gerber, the
maître d’ at Alinea until March 2006. Gerber remembers one episode in particular:
One afternoon, toward the end of chemo,
Achatz was home with his sons and, while
talking to Gerber, absent-mindedly twirled a
lock of his hair. “He fluttered his fingers and
this hair fell out,” Gerber says. “He said to
Kaden, ‘Hey, pull my hair!’” Kaden and
Keller took turns grabbing little fistfuls of
Daddy’s hair. “They got the biggest kick out
of that,” Achatz remembers. Later that day
the two boys helped Achatz shave what was
left into a Mohawk—clean sides with a narrow strip on top; in a show of solidarity, a
number of cooks, including a bald guy who
had only a beard to work with, followed suit.
Vokes thinks that Achatz’s fixation on
working helped him endure the rigors of
treatment. “I actually think it distracted
[him] from the pain and discomfort,” Vokes
says. Achatz’s response to Erbitux, the focus
of the clinical trial, was excellent. According
to Vokes, the drug may improve conventional treatments by disrupting the cell’s ability
to repair itself after the damage caused by
chemotherapy and radiation. Or Erbitux
may work by arresting a tumor cell in a
phase during which it is especially susceptible to damage
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here comes the sun . . .
…Bringing with it an entire season of summer fun. With Chicago’s wealth of festivals,
street fairs, and summer celebrations, there’s plenty in store to keep things sizzling,
Memorial Day through Labor Day. A season of great music, good eats, and memorable times
on the lakefront and in the heart of our famous neighborhoods. A multitude of cultural,
ethnic, sporting, and charitable events and parades—something for every member of the
family, long-time residents, and first-time visitors alike. With so much to do in this heatseeking town, you’ll want to keep our Summer Guide on hand all summer long—your
passport to an unforgettable season in the sun.
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spArk your imAginAtion
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sAm’s Wines & spirits:
grills Just WAnnA hAve fun
cuBs And sox schedules
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the major lakefront fairs and fests, visit the Mayor’s Office of Special Events Web site at cityofchicago.org/specialevents.
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Family Fun
liZaRDS anD THE KOmODO KinG
(Continues through Labor Day, September 1)
Faust, the Komodo dragon continues his
reign at Shedd. Whether you’re planning
your first visit to Lizards or your fifth, Faust,
at 180 pounds, will amaze you. > John g.
Shedd Aquarium / 9 am – 6 pm / $23
adults, $16 kids 3 – 11 and seniors /
sheddaquarium.org / [kids]
Fly mE TO THE mOOn (Beginning March 14)
Blast off with three starry-eyed bugs and
the crew of Apollo 11 in Fly Me to the Moon,
a heart-warming animated story that
combines a thrilling space adventure with
the first Apollo moon landing. Continue the
adventure in the Adler’s interactive exhibition
Shoot for the Moon. Future space expolorers
can try their hand at a lunar landing, moon
jump on the lunar leap, and catch a close-up
look at the fully restored Gemini 12 spacecraft.
> Adler Planetarium / 10:45 am,
11:45 am, 12:45 pm, 1:45 pm,
2:45 pm / $19 adults, $17 seniors,
$15 kids, free 3 and under; Chicago
resident discount available /
adlerplanetarium.org / [kids]
BiG BuGS EXHiBiTiOn (April 25 – July 20)
Artist David Rogers’ Big Bugs, an exhibition
of 12 gargantuan bug sculptures, is designed
to delight kids of all ages and help them
learn about and discover backyard bugs.
These 12 sculptures are built mainly of
trees, dried branches, green saplings, and
other forest material. > the morton
Arboretum, 4100 Illinois rt. 53, Lisle /
7 am – 7 pm / Free with general
arboretum admission / mortonarb.org /
[kids]
WELCOmE TO CHICAGO
CHICAGO GREETER/INSTAGREETER The
Chicago Office of Tourism’s free greeter visitor
service matches a friendly local with a visitor
for an informal, insider orientation to more than
40 special interest areas and more than 25
neighborhoods. > Chicago Cultural Center’s
visitor Information Center, 77 e. randolph St. /
times vary / chicagogreeter.com / [free]
CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD TOURS Explore the
history, traditions, and people of Chicago with
Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Local guides lead
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half-day excursions of the city’s diverse
neighborhoods and communities. > Chicago
Cultural Center, 77 e. randolph St. / Dates
and times vary / $30 adults, $25 seniors
and students; $20 summertime sampler tours
of three neighborhoods; $50 special interest
tour, $45 seniors and students /
chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION
RIVER CRUISE (May 3 – November 23) Gain a
new perspective on the city while cruising by
Chicago’s soaring towers and under its moveable
bridges aboard the official river cruise fleet,
Chicago’s First Lady Cruises. > riverside
gardens (lower level, southeast corner of the
michigan Avenue bridge) / times vary /
$28 mon – Fri, $30 Sat, Sun, and holidays /
architecture.org, ticketmaster.com
BIKE CHICAGO TOURS (Wednesdays and
Fridays, June 1 – September 1) See more sites
on a fun and easy guided bike tour, or bike on
your own by renting by the hour, day, or week.
Skates and accessories are also available. >
navy Pier / Wed & Fri 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, and
7 pm / bikechicago.com
GARDENS OF THE mAGNIFICENT mILE (June
26 – September 1) Students from The Illinois
Institute of Art – Chicago and the International
Academy of Design and Technology, along with
designers from Mag Mile retailers, have created
“green” fashion dressing forms amidst the
beautiful garden beds along North Michigan
Avenue. Enjoy a self-guided tour of these
creative fashion forms. > north michigan Avenue,
between oak Street & the Chicago river /
themagnificentmile.com / [free]
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WALKING AND BUS TOURS The Chicago
Architecture Foundation provides many different
architectural walking and bus tours throughout
the Chicago area. > various dates, times, places,
and ticket prices / architecture.org
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RanDOlPH STREET maRKET FESTiVal
(Last Saturdays & Sundays, May – October)
The largest European-style flea market in
the Midwest is home to the Chicago Antique
Market, with more than 200 quality antique
dealers selling high-end antiques and vintage
collectibles. > randolph & Ada Streets /
Sat 10 am – 5 pm outdoors, 11 am – 5 pm
indoors / Sun 9 am – 4 pm / $10 adults
(good for both days), free kids under 12 /
randolphstreetmarket.com / [kids]
FaRmERS maRKETS
Family Fun aBOaRD mERCuRy,
CHiCaGO’S SKylinE CRuiSElinE
(May 9 - October 1) Mercury, Chicago’s
Skyline Cruiseline offers cruising fun for
the whole family with a 90-minute urban
adventure cruise, weekly fireworks cruise,
and many others. > riverside gardens
(lower level, southeast corner of the
michigan Avenue bridge) / various
tours, dates, times, and ticket prices /
mercuryskylinecruiseline.com
naVy PiER’S SPECTaCulaR FiREWORKS
(Wednesdays & Saturdays, May 31 –
August 30) Join millions of people from
around the world for the dazzling thrill of a
live fireworks display at Navy Pier. > navy
Pier’s gateway Park & Dock Street (South
Promenade) / Wed 9:30 pm / Sat
10:15 pm / navypier.com / [free/kids]
CiRQuE SHanGHai: GOlD (Wednesdays –
Sundays, June 4 – September 1) Cirque
Shanghai has thrilled more than 250,000
people with their high-flying acrobatics and
feats of strength, making it the most popular
stage event in the history of Navy Pier. >
navy Pier’s Pepsi Skyline Stage / times
and prices vary / navypier.com
CiRQuE Du SOlEil – KOOZa (June 26 –
July 27) KOOZA is a return to the origins
of Cirque du Soleil that combines two circus
traditions – acrobatic performance and the
art of clowning. The show highlights the
physical demands of human performance.
> grand Chapiteau, united Center parking
lot K / times and ticket prices vary /
cirquedusoleil.com
mERCuRy CaninE CRuiSE (Sundays,
July 13 – September 28) All aboard for all
well-behaved, leashed canines and their
companions. Mercury Canine Cruise is
back for another season of breezy lake and
river pet-friendly cruises. > riverside
gardens (lower level, southeast corner
of the michigan Avenue bridge) /
Sun 10 am / $22 adults, $10 kids,
free 3 and under, $7 per dog /
mercuryskylinecruiseline.com
CHiCaGO FaRmERS maRKETS
(Tuesdays – Thursdays, Saturdays &
Sundays, May – October) Chicago’s Farmers
Markets bring more than 70 farmers and
producers from across the Midwest selling
fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, cheeses,
breads, flowers, honey, jam, and nuts to
more than 20 neighborhoods throughout the
city. The downtown markets begin with a
kick-off event at Daley Plaza on Thursday,
May 15. > various times and locations
including tuesday Lincoln Square,
Lincoln & Western Avenues / Wednesday
gately/Pullman, 111th Street & S. Cottage
grove Avenue / thursday Hyde Park,
Harper Court / Saturday near north,
Division & Dearborn Sreets /
Sunday Wicker Park & Bucktown,
n. Wicker Park & Damen Avenues /
chicagofarmersmarkets.us / [free]
CHiCaGO’S GREEn CiTy maRKET
2008 (Wednesdays & Saturdays,
May 14 – October 29) Green City Market is
Chicago’s only sustainable and certified
organic farmers market. For ten years, its
mission has been to improve the availability
of a diverse range of high quality foods; to
connect local producers and farmers to
chefs, restaurateurs, food organizations,
and the public; to support small family
farms; and to promote a healthier societal
appreciation for local, fresh produce
and products. > Lincoln Park, 1750
n. Clark St. / Wed & Sat 7 am – 1:30 pm /
chicagogreencitymarket.org / [free]
muSEum OF COnTEmPORaRy aRT’S
FaRmERS maRKET (Tuesdays, June 10 –
October 28) The MCA hosts the City of
Chicago Farmers Market on its plaza every
Tuesday during the summer. Vendors at the
European-style open-air market offer a
variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, cut and
potted flowers, baked goods, cheeses,
spices, and more. At this year’s market,
MCA’s Wolfgang Puck’s Café will choose
fresh ingredients from the market and
incorporate them into a special pasta dish
of the day. > museum of Contemporary
Art, 220 e. Chicago Ave. / 9 am – 5 pm /
mcachicago.org / [free]
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The Great Lakes are trying to tell you something.
shedd
Can you put a price tag on clean and healthy drinking
which can lead to elevated E. coli levels and beach
water? What about the natural resources that provide
closures. If you’re boating, follow harbor safety regula-
families, fishermen, and boaters with a lifetime of
tions on trash disposal, and recycle if you can. If you’re
adventure and memories? Lake Michigan and its sister
moving your boat between bodies of water, you can
Great Lakes are invaluable to 42 million people, which
help prevent the spread of invasive species by pressure-
is why the conservation scientists at Shedd Aquarium
washing your boat to remove all visible mud, plants,
created the Great Lakes conservation initiative called
or larvae.
Listen to Your Lakes.
You can learn more about Great Lakes ecology at
Listen to Your Lakes is designed to raise public aware-
Shedd Aquarium. Check out the Local Waters gallery to
ness about the threats facing the Great Lakes and
compare and contrast Lake Michigan’s past and possible
to get all of us who call this region home involved in
future. One habitat shows healthy and diverse aquatic
the protection of these natural wonders. Shedd
plant and animal life. This is Lake Michigan’s past, filled
Aquarium’s experts identify small actions that will
with sturgeon, walleye, and other beloved game fish.
make a positive impact on these precious yet
Next to it, a habitat devoid of plant life and overrun with
vulnerable waters.
Asian carp illustrates what could happen unless we
work to keep these invading fish out of Lake Michigan.
One of the easiest ways to take care of your Great
Lakes is to enjoy them. Have a picnic on the beach
Find more ways to help protect your Great Lakes from
with family or friends – and be sure to recycle, dispose
invasive species, pollutants, and other threats by
of, or take home your refuse. It’s the “leave only tracks”
visiting listentoyourlakes.org. Contribute to the conver-
principle. Have leftovers? Please do not feed them
sation about conservation on our blog. And join Shedd
to the birds. Picnic fare is not part of a healthy natural
for a cleanup at the 12th Street beach on Saturday,
diet for our native shorebirds. Feeding the birds
also tends to concentrate them
in our recreational areas,
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September 20th. You’ll make a visible difference,
and have a lot of fun at the
same time.
Swimming bans. Fish consumption advisories. Invasive species harming our economy. These are
just some of the signs our planet’s largest freshwater resource is in trouble. Your small actions have
large consequences; make them positive. Join Shedd Aquarium’s initiative to save the Great Lakes.
Always pick up pet waste, use trash cans at the beach, and never pour chemicals down the drain.
For a list of simple things you can do to help save the Great Lakes, visit ListenToYourLakes.org.
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GOOD SPORTS
MCDONALD’S CYCLE CENTER
The Cycle Center has served an average of 50,000
cyclists annually and is helping Chicago achieve
its goal of becoming the most bicycle-friendly city
in the United States. > millennium Park /
chicagobikestation.com
BIKE CHICAGO (May – September) More
than 100 events are scheduled this summer to
promote the health, economic, and environmental
benefits of bicycling. > various dates, times,
and locations / Fees for some events /
bikechicago.us
THE GREEN AT GRANT PARK (May-September)
Practice your golf swing without leaving the city.
The Green at Grant Park offers city-dwellers an
18-hole putting course in the heart of Grant Park.
All levels are welcome, from beginners to
seasoned pros. An al fresco on-site restaurant
offers tasty fare, signature summer cocktails, and
a kids menu. > 10 am – 10 pm / $10 adults, $6
kids / thegreenonline.com / [kids]
BACK TO THE BEACH (May 23 – September 1)
This summer, beach goers will find a variety of
amenities, from bike rentals to great concessions.
> 9 am – 9:30 pm (8 pm for South Shore) /
chicagoparkdistrict.com / [free/kids]
PEAK PERFORMANCES: MUSIC, DANCE & VISUAL ARTS
MILLENNIUM PARK WORKOUTS
JAZZCITY CONCERT SERIES (February 8 –
December 5) JazzCity is a collaboration by the
Jazz Institute of Chicago and the Chicago Park
District to provide free concerts in neighborhood
parks celebrating the musical and spiritual
legacy of jazz to people from all generations and
backgrounds. > various city park locations /
Select Fri 7 pm / jazzinstituteofchicago.org /
[free]
(Saturdays, June 7 – September 27) McDonald’s
and the Mayor’s Fitness Council host three free
workouts including yoga, Pilates, and dance on
Millennium Park’s Great Lawn each Saturday.
This year, additional workouts are scheduled
including Tai Chi Chuan, a kids and family
workout with Ronald McDonald, Kung Fu Hustle!,
and children’s yoga. > millennium Park’s great
Lawn / Saturday 8 am yoga, 9 am Pilates,
and 10 am dance / First Saturday of each
month 7 am tai Chi Chuan / Last Saturday of
each month 11 am kids and family workout /
millenniumpark.org / [free/kids]
LIVE MUSIC AT NAVY PIER BEER GARDEN
(Wednesdays – Sundays, May 26 – August 31)
Enjoy skyline views, warm lake breezes, cool
beverages, and selections of R&B, jazz, soul,
rock, and salsa from the hottest bands in Chicago.
> navy Pier’s beer garden / times vary /
navypier.com / [free]
POOLS (Mid-June – September 1) The Chicago
Park District has 26 indoor pools open yearround and 51 outdoor pools. The outdoor pool
season typically runs from mid-June through
Labor Day. > 11 am – 8 pm generally but vary by
location / chicagoparkdistrict.com / [free]
GRANT PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL (Wednesdays,
Fridays & Saturdays, June 11 – August 16)
The Grant Park Music Festival is the nation’s only
remaining free outdoor municipally-supported
classical music series. The Grant Park Orchestra
and Chorus reach more than one million people
annually through a wide-ranging series of free
classical music concerts and special events. >
Jay Pritzker Pavilion in millennium Park and
other locations / Wed & Fri 6:30 pm /
Sat 7:30 pm / Free open lawn, first-come
first-serve pavilion seating; reserved seating
season memberships are available /
grantparkmusicfestival.com / [free]
RAVINIA FESTIVAL (May 31 – September 14)
Ravinia Festival has been a haven for music
lovers for more than 100 years. Besides being the
summer residency for the Chicago Symphony
Orchestra, this season includes world-class
music by artists such as Juilliard String Quartet,
Dave Brubeck Quartet, Robert Plant & Alison
Krauss, and the Joffrey Ballet. Guests can bring
a picnic and listen from the lawn or enjoy a
reserved seat in the open-air pavilion. > Lake
Cook & green Bay roads, Highland Park /
Dates and ticket prices vary / ravinia.org
SPRAY POOLS & WATER PLAYGROUNDS
(Mid-June – September 1) Chicago has 116
parks with spray pools, and 30 water playgrounds
with colorful arching jets, pipe falls, and bubblers
are waiting to be discovered throughout the city.
> 11 am – 8 pm / chicagoparkdistrict.com /
[free]
JAMMIN’ AT THE ZOO (Fridays, June 27,
July 25, August 22) Enjoy the wildest concerts in
the city to help keep the admission free and to
support the conservation programs at the Lincoln
Park Zoo. The series of three concerts is held
on the zoo’s south lawn. Food and beverage
services are available. > Lincoln Park Zoo /
6 pm gates open, 7 – 10:30 pm performances /
$13 – $28 / lpzoo.org
CONCERTS IN THE PARK (July – Mid-September)
The Chicago Park District hosts free outdoor
concerts in more than 40 neighborhood parks
throughout the city featuring a wide variety
of musical styles, including big band, pop,
R&B, and salsa. > times and places vary /
chicagoparkdistrict.com / [free]
MOVIES IN THE PARK (May 29 – August 30)
The Chicago Park District’s Movies in the Park
series provides community residents with
free outdoor film entertainment in the safe
environment of neighborhood parks across
the city. Chicago families bring picnic baskets,
blankets, and lawn chairs to watch current
and classic film favorites such as Bee Movie,
Hairspray, and A Hard Day’s Night in over
125 neighborhood parks. > various
local parks / All movies begin at dusk /
chicagoparkdistrict.com / [free/kids]
mILLennIum PArk WorkoutS.
LEARNING CURvE
SMART HOME GREEN + WIRED (May 8 –
January 4) Tour a functioning three-story
modular and sustainable “green” home outfitted
with the latest innovations in reusable resources
and smart energy consumption. > museum
of Science and Industry / mon – Sat
9:30 am – 4 pm / Sun 11 am – 4 pm /
$23 adults, $22 seniors, $14 kids 3 – 11 /
msichicago.org / [kids]
GUIDED TOURS OF MILLENNIUM PARK’S LURIE
GARDEN (Sundays, May 11 – September 28) The
magnificent Lurie Garden is a unique combination
of lighting design, structure, and plantings.
Volunteer master gardeners host various 20minute tours for guests. > millennium Park’s
Lurie garden (meet at the BP bridge) / Sun
10 am – 1 pm / millenniumpark.org / [free]
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LAWN NATION: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF
THE AMERICAN LAWN (May 23 – September 7)
Explore America’s love-hate relationship with
turf grass from three different perspectives:
history, impact, and alternatives. Guests can
examine the lawn through a wide variety of
media and installations. Special features include
audio narratives and documentary video projects.
This exhibit also offers something for the whole
family with outdoor lawn art, flat shows,
kids’ programs, and outdoor public events.
General museum admission includes exhibit. >
Peggy notebaert nature museum, 2430 n.
Cannon Dr. / mon – Fri 9 am – 4:30 pm /
Sat & Sun 10 am – 5 pm / $9 adult, $7
students and seniors, $6 kids, free 3 and under;
free on thurs / naturemuseum.org /
[free] thurs [kids]
GARDEN CHEF SERIES (Saturdays & Sundays,
May 24 – October 5) Visitors are educated and
inspired to grow, cook, and eat a variety of
seasonal vegetables, herbs, and fruits by more
than 40 of the Chicago area’s best chefs who
demonstrate creative ways to use garden-fresh
produce. > Chicago Botanic garden, 1000
Lake Cook rd., glencoe / Sat & Sun 1:30 pm,
2:30 pm / chicagobotanic.org
FAR OUT FRIDAYS (Fridays, June 6, July 11,
August 1) Bring your telescope, and Adler staff will
help you set it up. Inside, enjoy unlimited Sky Theater
and StarRider shows, astronomer lectures, and
observatory tours. > Adler Planetarium /
4:30 – 10 pm / $20 adults, $17 kids 4 – 17,
$10 students, $5 Adler members /
adlerplanetarium.org / [kids]
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART’S
TUESDAYS ON THE TERRACE (Tuesdays,
June 3 – September 30) Enjoy free live outdoor
concerts featuring Chicago’s finest jazz
musicians on the terrace at the MCA. Picnic
options, snacks, beer, wine, and cocktails are
all available for purchase, as is a buffet dinner
(reservations recommended). > museum of
Contemporary Art, 220 e. Chicago Ave. /
5:30 – 8 pm / mcachicago.org / [free]
FIRST FRIDAYS (Fridays, June 6 & August 1)
At First Fridays, visitors can unwind after work
and enjoy an intriguing mix of culture ranging
from live music and performance art to
experimental films and hands-on art stations.
First Fridays tickets include museum admission,
live entertainment, and Wolfgang Puck hors
d’oeuvres. > museum of Contemporary Art, 220
e. Chicago Ave. / 6 – 10 pm, cash bar until
9:30 pm / $15, $10 in advance, $7 mCA
members / mcachicago.org
CHICAGO SUMMERDANCE (Thursdays –
Sundays, June 12 – August 24) Chicago
SummerDance is an 11-week festival featuring
one-hour dance lessons by professional
instructors, followed by two hours of live music
and dancing on a 4,600-square-foot, open-air
dance floor in Grant Park. > grant Park’s
Spirit of music garden, 601 S. michigan Ave. /
thurs – Sat 6 – 9:30 pm / Sun 4 – 7 pm /
chicagosummerdance.org / [free]
THEATER ON THE LAKE (Wednesdays –
Sundays, June 11 – August 3) The Chicago
Park District opens the curtain on this wonderful
summer-long festival featuring the best of
Chicago’s off-Loop theater from professional,
artistically diverse companies at a gorgeous
lakeside setting. > Fullerton Avenue &
Lake Shore Drive / Wed – Sat 7:30 pm /
Sun 6:30 pm / $17.50 per show, $110
season subscription for all eight shows /
chicagoparkdistrict.com
JAZZIN’ AT THE SHEDD (Thursdays, June
19 – August 28) Each Thursday, Jazzin’ lets
guests spend time with the aquarium’s 26,000
inhabitants while relaxing to the rhythms of
classic, urban, funk, and South American jazz
bands on Shedd’s north terrace against the
spectacular backdrop of Chicago’s skyline. >
John g. Shedd Aquarium / thurs 5 – 10 pm /
$10 adults, $8 kids 3-11 and seniors /
sheddaquarium.org / [kids]
CHICAGO OUTDOOR FILM FESTIVAL (Tuesdays,
July 15 – August 26) This popular festival shows
classic films on a gigantic (50’ x 34’) screen with
state-of-the art sound system in Grant Park,
surrounded by the glittering skyline. Classics this
year include The Day the Earth Stood Still, An
Affair to Remember, and the re-mastered
director’s cut of Orson Welles’ classic Touch of
Evil. > grant Park’s Butler Field / Films begin at
dusk / chicagooutdoorfilmfestival.us / [free]
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mAy 25 / BAnk of AmericA Bike the drive
Choose your own pace and distance, then savor
the breathtaking views of the lakefront and skyline
from world-famous Lake Shore Drive. All ages
and skill levels are welcome to participate. >
Grant Park’s Butler Field / 5 – 8 am packet
pickup, start times based on distance and riding
skill / $35 CBF members, $40 non-members, $10
youth 17 and under; pre-registration only; proceeds
benefit the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation /
bikethedrive.org / [kids]
mAy 30 – June 1 / chicAgo gospel
music festivAl Presented by the Mayor’s
Office of Special Events, the three day festival
offers national, international, and local gospel
entertainment, from classical to R&b to traditional
gospel, with more than 90 performances appearing
on the main stage at Jay Pritzker Pavilion and two
other stages on Millennium Park’s North and South
Promenades. headliners this year are Grammy,
Stellar, and Dove award winners The Clark Sisters,
Lady Tramaine hawkins, The Rance Allen Group,
and The Mighty Clouds of Joy. > Millennium Park /
Fri 4 – 9:30 pm / Sat & Sun 11 am – 9:30 pm /
chicagogospelmusicfestival.us / [free/kids]
mAy 31 / chi-town stA-Bil kruZe
& cAr show Chicago’s most popular classic
cruise returns to Grant Park. Afterward, at the
pre-1988 car show at Soldier Field, guests can
enjoy entertainment, sponsor exhibits, fabulous food,
and collectable merchandise. Shuttle service will be
available between Grant Park and Soldier Field. >
Grant Park Cruise, a continuous loop from S.
Columbus Drive to Roosevelt Road, Michigan
Avenue, and Randolph Street / Car show,
Soldier Field South parking lot / 8 – 10 am cruise /
10 am – 3 pm car show / Free for cruisers and
spectators, $20 car show registration to raise
funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities /
chitownkruze.com
mAy 31 – June 1 / Belmont-sheffield
music fest Chicago’s festival season gets the party
started at Lake View’s lifestyle epicenter, belmont
and Sheffield Avenues, with a weekend of cuttingedge music from headliners The Why Store and
Nine Days, food and drink, and arts and crafts. >
Belmont & Sheffield Avenues / Sat noon –
10 pm / Sun noon – 9 pm / $5 donation benefits
the Central Lake View Merchants Association /
chicagoevents.com
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Keep the Seven-Day Forecast in mind.
SUNDAYS (5/11–9/28)—Lurie Garden Tours
Millennium Park offers free 20-minute tours of its amazing Lurie Garden.
millenniumpark.org
MONDAYS (5/23–9/1)—Back to the Beach
Beachgoers will find amenities like bike rentals and great concessions
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TUESDAYS (7/15–8/26)—Chicago Outdoor Film Festival
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chicagogreencitymarket.org
THURSDAYS–SUNDAYS (6/12–8/24)—Summerdance
Dance lessons from professional instructors, followed by live music
and open-air dancing in Grant Park (weather permitting).
chicagosummerdance.org
WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS (6/11–8/16)
—Grant Park Music Festival
The Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus stage free classical
music concerts and special events. grantparkmusicfestival.com
SATURDAYS (6/7–9/27)—Millennium Park Workouts
Free workouts, including yoga, Pilates, and dance on Millennium Park’s
Great Lawn. Additional workouts on the first and last Saturdays of
the month. millenniumpark.org
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June 1 / united run for the Zoo The nation’s
oldest zoo hosts this annual running event to help
keep its gates free to the public. The races include a
5k and 10k run, 5k fun walk, and a cheetah chase
kids’ race. > Lincoln Park Zoo / 8 am 5k run, other
races follow / $14 – $30 depending on the event;
proceeds benefit the zoo’s animal and conservation
programs / chicagoevents.com / [kids]
June 5 – 8 / chicAgo Blues festivAl
The Chicago blues Festival began in 1984 with an
attendance of 165,000 and has grown to become
Chicago’s most popular music festival with more
than 90 performances on six stages. Last year
an estimated 800,000 attended the festival, which
is preceded by a month of blues activities throughout
Chicago. Opening night pays tribute to Muddy Waters
featuring headliners Johnny Winter and James
Cotton. Other headliners you won’t want to miss
include Chicagoans Koko Taylor and Eddy Clearwater
on Friday, buckwheat Zydeco and Lil’ Ed and the
Imperials on Saturday, and on Sunday, b.b. King,
who last played the festival in 1988. > Grant Park /
11 am – 9:30 pm / chicagobluesfestival.org /
[free/kids]
June 6 / A night At the flAmingo cluB
The Auxiliary board of Lincoln Park Zoo’s 23rd
annual spring benefit “A Night at the Flamingo
Club” transports guests to a swanky, 1960’s
inspired nightclub to rub elbows with the Rat Pack
while sipping on classic cocktails, enjoying delicious
treats, bidding on the silent auction, and rocking
the night away to the sounds of Maggie Speaks. >
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Lincoln Park Zoo / 8:30 pm – 1 am /
$110 general admission, $200 VIP, $1,750
for ten VIP passes (includes pre-party and VIP
lounge access), $125 at the door; proceeds benefit
the Auxiliary Board’s Endowed Fund for Conservation
and Science / lpzoo.org
June 6 – 8 / Jeff fest: Jefferson pArk
community festivAl Jefferson Park – the
“Gateway to Chicago” – hosts Jeff Fest: a threeday extravaganza celebrating all the close-knit
community has to offer, with great food, live music,
and a wide variety of artists and merchants. Foghat
is set to perform this year. > Higgins Road &
Milwaukee Avenue / Fri 5 – 11 pm / Sat 1 –
11 pm / Sun 1 – 9 pm / $5 donation benefits
the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce /
chicagoevents.com
June 7 – 8 / 57th street Art fAir hyde Park’s
57th Street Art Fair is the Midwest’s oldest juried art
fair and also one of the largest non-profit art fairs in
the United States, with more than 250 artists
displaying original art. > 57th Street & Kimbark
Avenue / Sat 11 am – 6 pm / Sun 10 am – 5 pm /
57thstreetartfair.org / [free]
June 7 – 8 / chicAgo triBune printers
row Book fAir The Printers Row neighborhood
is transformed into a weekend festival for booklovers.
The Midwest’s largest free outdoor literary event
features 190 new, used, and antiquarian booksellers
and more than 180 captivating authors. >
Dearborn & Polk Streets / 10 am – 6 pm /
printersrowbookfair.org / [free/kids]
June 7 / Bike chicAgo bikers of all ages celebrate
the start of bike Month in Chicago. Activities will include
bike decorating, a parade, and refreshments. > Loyola
Park, 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave. / 12:30 – 2:30 pm /
chicagoparkdistrict.com / [free]
June 7 – 8 / riBfest chicAgo Ribfest boasts
a variety of menu items hot off the grill while
providing 20 bands in 20 hours. The marketplace
and the kids square promise something for everyone.
> Lincoln Avenue & Irving Park Road / Noon –
10 pm / $5 donation benefits Northcenter Chamber
of Commerce / ribfest-chicago.com / [kids]
June 7 / chAlk festivAl Professional and
amateur artists will create a community sidewalk
mural to benefit Art Therapy Connection’s work with
children and teenagers in their school setting. Enjoy
entertainment in the Children’s Avenue, music, and
performance groups, including the Jesse White
Tumblers. > Oz Park, 2021 N. Burling St. /
9:30 am – 3:30 pm / All proceeds benefit Art
Therapy Connection / arttherapyconnection.org /
[free/kids]
June 12 – 15 / chicAgo’s festA
pAstA vino Celebrate the wonders of Italian
culture in Chicago’s heart of Italy where you’ll find a
Father’s Day tribute to the Rat Pack, great Italian
wines, authentic Italian food specialties from local
restaurants, Venetian-costumed performers, and a
working replica of Rome’s Trevi Fountain. >
S. Oakley Avenue & 24th Street / Thurs & Fri
5 – 11 pm / Sat noon – 11 pm / Sun noon – 9 pm /
festapastavino.com / [free/kids]
friday, June 20, 2008 / 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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JUNE 14 / HUNGER WALK The annual
2.5-mile Hunger Walk directly benefits the Greater
Chicago Food Depository’s network of member
pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters in Cook
County. Last year 4,700 supporters raised $366,000
for member agencies. Entertainment is provided by
the Jesse White Tumblers, choirs, stilt walkers,
jugglers, caricature artists, and face painters >
Montrose Harbor / 8 am registration, 9:30 am
step-off / Donations accepted, proceeds
benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository /
chicagosfoodbank.org / [kids]
JUNE 23 – 27 / GEN ART CHICAGO FILM
FESTIVAL Building off the amazing success of its
New York Film Festival and last year’s inaugural
Chicago festival, Gen Art, the leading arts and
entertainment organization that showcases
emerging talent, is proud to announce the second
annual Gen Art Chicago Film Festival. The festival will
include five feature and short film premieres and five
after-parties at Chicago’s newest and hottest
nightspots. > Locations, times, and cost to be
determined / genart.org
JUNE 14 – 15 / ARTIST OF THE WALL FESTIVAL
Help re-paint the seawall at Pratt Pier at this Father’s
Day weekend festival with live music, the lakefront,
and original art creations. Call the park for details on
registering to paint a section of the seawall. >
Loyola Park, 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave. / 9 am – 5 pm /
Free to attend but fee applies to paint a square /
773-262-8605 / [free]
JUNE 27 – JULY 6 / TASTE OF CHICAGO The
Mayor’s Office of Special Events sets the table,
and the stage, at this year’s Taste of Chicago. The
summer’s premier event returns to Grant Park with
more than 60 local restaurants offering a wide variety
of fare, including a healthy choice this year. Daily
entertainment includes cooking demonstrations,
local musicians, and children’s activities. The Petrillo
Music Shell features internationally acclaimed talent
that includes Chaka Kahn, Stevie Wonder, Plain
White T’s, and Joss Stone. > Grant Park / 11 am –
9 pm (until 9:30 pm on July 3 – 4, 8 pm on July 6) /
Thurs & Fri, July 3 – 4 9:30 pm fireworks / $8 for
strip of 12 food tickets / tasteofchicago.us /
[free/kids]
JUNE 14 – 15 / OLD TOWN ART FAIR The
Old Town Art Fair continues in the spirit of the
“Old Town Holiday,” a popular event started in 1949
that invited artistic residents to display their work.
Ranked today as the #1 fine art and craft show in
Chicago, the oldest juried outdoor art fair of its kind
transforms the charming streets of the city’s Old
Town Triangle District, as volunteers play host to an
estimated 50,000 art lovers. The fair features 260
nationally acclaimed artists; a soundstage presenting
live music; a garden walk through more than 30
urban home gardens; and a children’s corner
offering arts and crafts. > Old Town Triangle
District, main entrance at Lincoln & Wisconsin
Avenues / 10 am – 6 pm / $7 donation, $5 after
4 pm, kids 12 and under free, benefits a host of local
youth groups, schools, and neighborhood preservation projects / oldtownartfair.org / [kids]
JUNE 19 / PARKWAYS FOUNDATION GARDEN
PARTY Parkways Foundation presents its sixth annual
Garden Party “Hat Luncheon,” adding an Art Deco flair
this year in celebration of the 1933–34 Chicago World’s
Fair. The Garden Party, attended by more than 700 civic
and philanthropic leaders, has established a strong
identity in Chicago. Funds raised will benefit a new
soccer field at McKinley Park in Chicago. > Northerly
Island, near the Museum Campus / 11 am – 2 pm /
$2,250 for table of 10 / parkways.org
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SUMMEr LoviN’ 2007.
off Pride Weekend with live music on two stages,
food, and local merchant vendors. > Halsted Street
& Waveland Avenue / 11 am – 9 pm / $5
donation benefits Northalsted Area Merchants
Association / chicagoevents.com
JUNE 29 / GAY & LESBIAN PRIDE PARADE
With gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgenders
coming out in record numbers, and with a
presidential election this year – there’s bound to be
thousands of participants ranging from activists in
cut-offs and t-shirts to politicians in suits and ties.
The floats, decorated vehicles, marching bands, and
walking contingents representing 250 businesses,
organizations, and individuals are expected to attract
close to 450,000 spectators. The parade culminates
June Pride Month, a series of close to 100 different
events. > Parade steps off north on Halsted
Street from Belmont Avenue, south on Broadway
Street, east on Diversey Parkway, to Cannon
Drive in Lincoln Park / Noon – 3 pm /
chicagopridecalendar.org / [free]
JUNE 29 / RACE TO TASTE Insiders know the
best route to the Taste of Chicago is this refreshing
5k run/2-mile walk. This year, there’s a new course
through Chicago’s beautiful Grant Park and lakefront
which leads to the live entertainment and food and
drink booths of Taste, where a few booths will be
open early to accommodate the runners. >
Grant Park / 8 – 11 am, 9:30 am kids’ dash /
$30 pre-registered, $5 kids’ dash /
chicagoracetotaste.us / [kids]
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without leaving Chicago.
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Memorial Day Labor Day
JUNE 20 / SUMMER LOVIN’ In partnership
with Chicago magazine, the Auxiliary Board of
Northwestern Memorial Hospital will introduce
Chicago magazine’s hottest singles for 2008 at this
year’s Summer Lovin’ party. The event held at the
MCA, attended by more than 800 young professionals,
will include signature cocktails and a wide variety of
hors d’oeuvres from Chicago’s best restaurants,
along with a silent auction and raffle prizes. Guests
will have the opportunity to mingle with some of
Chicago’s sexiest singles while listening to the
sounds of DJ White Shadow. Proceeds will benefit
the Prostate Cancer Gene Therapy Program at
Northwestern Memorial Hospital > Museum of
Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. / 6:30 –
10:30 pm / $85, $75 in advance; benefits the
Prostate Cancer Gene Therapy Program at
Northwestern Memorial Hospital / www.
summerlovin.net
Enjoy live music and dining in the garden
and art activities for the kids. Tours begin
at 5:30 and 7:00.
JUNE 20 – 22 / TASTE OF RANDOLPH STREET
This three-day festival showcases an array of great
restaurants, vendors, and musical entertainment in
this thriving Chicago neighborhood. With an
unmatched roster of restaurant partners and top
name musical acts, Taste of Randolph Street is
unique among the festivals in Chicago. >
W. Randolph Street, between Peoria Street & Racine
Avenue / Fri 5 – 11 pm / Sat 2 – 11 pm /
Sun 2 – 10 pm / $10 donation benefits the West
Loop Community Organization / jamfests.com
JUNE 21 – 22 / CHICAGO SUMMERFEST An
upscale art show on the Chicago Cultural Center’s
property, live music, and a family area brings
together 25,000 movers and shakers. > Clark Street
& Armitage Avenue / Sat noon – 10 pm / Sun
noon – 9 pm / $5 donation benefits Mid-North
Association / starevents.com / [kids]
Sponsored by
Benin—Kings and Rituals: Court Arts
from Nigeria opens on July 10.
PhOTO BY RANDY BELICE
JUNE 14 – 15 / WELLS STREET ART FESTIVAL
One of Chicago’s most well- known art fairs has
been going strong for 34 years. Spanning a half-mile,
the Wells Street Art Festival features 30 juried fine
artists from across the nation, each displaying
unique designs. To the charming street musicians
performing throughout the festival, add live music on
the main stage, a silent auction, and great food from
the restaurants of Old Town, and you have a true
summer experience. > Wells Street, between North
Avenue & Division Street / 10 am – 10 pm /
$7 – $10 donation benefits the Old Town Residents
& Merchants Association / chicagoevents.com /
[kids]
JUNE 28 / CHICAGO PRIDE FEST The official
pre-party celebration held the day before the city’s
iconic Pride Parade on Sunday, Chicago Pride Fest is
a jubilant gay/lesbian community festival that kicks
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The uncommon. Uncommonly close.
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MYTHIC
CrEATUrES:
Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids
Did you know that a dragon can shrink to
fit in a coffee cup? Or that the kraken’s
tentacles are longer than a school bus? Or
that a unicorn horn has the power to heal?
Since the dawn of time, creatures of the
unknown have fascinated cultures the
world over. From medieval fire-breathing
dragons to the magical powers of the
unicorn, mythic creatures have captured
the imagination. Mythic creatures live
on in the everyday lives of many cultures
– and now they live at The Field Museum.
Today these creatures, from the powerful
dragon to the soaring phoenix, continue
to thrill, terrify, entertain, and inspire us.
Now, examine the legend and the science
behind some of the most fascinating
creatures ever invented. Enter the fabled
world of dragons, journey to the depths
of the ocean, and soar above the clouds
to uncover the origins of the powerful,
dangerous, and magical beings that have
been a part of the human experience
for thousands of years. Preserved specimens, cultural artifacts, and works of art
highlight the surprising similarities and
differences in the way people around
the world have envisioned these myths.
DwARf ELEPHANT SkULL The myth of the
Cyclops may have been fueled by fossil discoveries
in which travelers mistook the central nasal cavity
of a dwarf elephant skull for the one-eyed giant.
© D. Finnin/AMNH
And while you’re here you won’t want to
miss all The Field Museum has to offer.
See Sue, the world’s largest and most
famous T. rex. Visit The Ancient Americas
and take a journey through 13,000 years of
human ingenuity from Ice Age mammoth
hunters to the awe-inspiring empires of
the Incas and Aztecs. Then discover the
secrets of soil, descend into an Egyptian
tomb, watch a glowing lava flow, be dazzled by sparkling gems, come across the
man-eating lions of Tsavo, and learn about
the world’s cultures and environments.
Running through September 1, 2008.
Start discovering now at fieldmuseum.org.
iscovering.
always be d
The soil is fertile, natural resources are plentiful, but there’s also the potential for
catastrophe. Find out what triggers an eruption and learn about the people who
call this explosive phenomenon their neighbor, May 23rd through January 4th.
Start discovering now at fieldmuseum.org.
CHUPACAbRA Chupacabra means “goat sucker” in
Spanish and acts much like a vampire, killing animals
by sucking their blood. © D. Finnin/AMNH
Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids is organized by the American Museum of Natural History,
New York, in collaboration with The Field Museum, Chicago; Canadian Museum of Civilization, Gatineau; Australian
National Maritime Museum, Sydney; and the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta.
LEAD SPONSOr
ARMoURED PEGASUS In Greek mythology,
Pegasus was a winged horse, the son of Poseidon
and Medusa. He sprang fully formed from Medusa’s
neck when she was beheaded by the hero Perseus.
© Andrew ressetti, on loan from Betty Jean Conant
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July 5 – 6 / lAke view music fest With
Wrigley Field as a backdrop, this classic urban fest
surrounds itself with the neighborhood bars and
restaurants to create a confines all its own, with
two days of live music and a variety of goods from
area merchants. > Sheffield Avenue & Addison
Street / Sat noon – 10 pm / Sun noon – 9 pm /
$5 donation benefits Lake View Citizens’ Council /
chicagoevents.com
July 10 / niketown BAstille dAy 5k run,
wAlk & Block pArty An opportunity for athletes
to feel the city streets beneath their feet in an
unlikely setting: the urban canyons of the West Loop.
The finish line offers a reward for all participants —
a block party with live music and plenty of food. >
Jackson Boulevard & Aberdeen Street / 7:30 pm
race, 8:30 – 10 pm block party / $27 – $33
depending on event, $5 block party; proceeds
benefit the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls /
chicagoevents.com
July 11 / Zoo BAll In celebration of the 31st
anniversary of the Zoo ball, the Women’s board of
Lincoln Park Zoo clicked their heels (and pulled a
few levers) to create “An Evening in the Emerald City.”
The zoo’s main mall will serve as an elegant
outdoor setting for a black-tie evening of cocktails,
entertainment, dancing, and gourmet dining. >
Lincoln Park Zoo / 6:30 pm – midnight / Ticket
prices vary, starting at $500, tables start at $5,000
to raise funds to meet the Women’s Board’s one
million dollar pledge to establish the Women’s
Board fund for capital projects / lpzoo.org
July 3 – 6 / AfricAn-cAriBBeAn internAtionAl
festivAl of life Dedicate yourself to health
awareness at this celebration of African-Caribbean
culture at this popular festival, this year presenting
reggae superstar buju banton and more than 100
other acts. you’ll find plenty of food items, vendors,
and even a NASCAR racing simulator for the kids. >
Washington Park, E. 55th Street & S. Cottage
Grove Avenue / 10 am – 10 pm / $10 adults,
$5 kids 6 – 12, free under 6, $30 for 4-day pass /
festivaloflife.biz / [kids]
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July 3 – 6 / nAperville riBfest Calling all
barbeque fans! The Naperville Ribfest, sponsored by
the Exchange Club of Naperville with the City of
Naperville and the Naperville Park District, brings
vendors from around the country to compete for the
ultimate rib champion status. Musical headliners
including Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon, and Trace
Adkins will perform on two stages, and a family area
with a petting zoo and a mechanical bull provides fun
for all ages. > Knoch Park, 700 S. West St.,
Naperville / Noon – 10 pm / $10 adults, free kids
11 and under; proceeds benefit more than 40 local
agencies / ribfest.net / [kids]
July 4 / lAke forest festivAl &
fireworks This affluent North Shore suburb
celebrates Independence Day with a community
celebration featuring food, a beer garden, live music,
and activities for children — all culminating in a gala
fireworks display. > Deerpath Park, Deerpath and
Hastings Roads, Lake Forest / 5 - 10:30 pm /
chicagoevents.com / [free]
July 12 – 13 / rock Around the Block
here’s how Rock rolls: 30 of the Windy City’s best
bands continuously performing on three unique
stages. Rock’s family area is filled with games and
entertainment for those little rockers in the house.
> Lincoln Avenue & Addison Street / Sat & Sun
12 noon – 10 pm / $5 donation benefiting
neighborhood non-profit organizations /
starevents.com / [kids]
July 13 / 20th AnnuAl mcdonAld’s
l.A.t.e. ride Long After Twilight Ends…Join up
to 10,000 bicyclists led by Ronald McDonald on a
25-mile ride through Chicago’s neighborhoods and
along the lakefront. Cycle past skyscrapers, hear
“Opaah!” in Greek Town, cruise through the North
Side, wave to onlookers, and watch the sun rise over
Lake Michigan. Plus, enjoy McDonald’s coffee and
breakfast at the finish line. > Grant Park’s
Buckingham Fountain / Early Sun (starts
after midnight on Sat, July 12) / $40, $35 preregistration, benefiting Friends of the Parks /
lateride.org
July 12 – 13 / mAyor’s cup soccer youth
tournAment Now one of the largest youth soccer
tournaments in America, the Mayor’s Cup Soccer
Tournament has 5 vs. 5 matches which take place
on 36 mini outdoor playing fields. The Soccer Cup is
open to pre-registered boys and girls, aged 5 – 14
of all ability levels. This event also brings two full
days of free family entertainment, activities, and
ethnic dance. > Montrose Harbor / 9 am –
6 pm, 6:30 pm awards presentation /
chicagomayorscupsoccer.us / [free/kids]
July 17 / pAws chicAgo BeAch pArty,
“All pAws on deck!” Pets Are Worth Saving;
enjoy a beach party extravaganza to raise money and
awareness for PAWS’ innovative adoption program.
The event boasts buffets, bars, dancing on deck,
and a silent auction for one-of-a-kind items. >
Castaway’s at the North Avenue Beach
Boathouse / 6 – 10 pm / $50 per pooch,
plus $150 per person in advance, $175 at
the door / pawschicago.org
July 18 – 19 / old st. pAt’s world’s
lArgest Block pArty Enjoy two nights, two
blocks, two stages of music, and way too much fun.
More than 18,000 people meet, mingle, and dance
while enjoying multiple food vendors, tours of Old St.
Pat’s Church, and the possibility of meeting their soul
mate. What more could you ask for in a block party?
> Desplaines & Madison Streets / 5 – 10:30 pm /
$40, $35 in advance (admission includes five drink
coupons); proceeds benefit Old Saint Patrick’s
Church / worldslargestblockparty.com
PuBLIC ENEMY HEADLINES PITCHFORK MuSIC FESTIVAL 2008.
July 18 – 20 / greAt performers of
illinois festivAl Great Performers of Illinois
2008 showcases more than 50 performers, all hailing
from Illinois, presenting a wide array of free music
performances, including pop, rock, blues, jazz, and
spoken word. Regional food specialties and familyfriendly entertainment will also be offered. >
Millennium Park / Fri 5 – 10 pm / Sat & Sun
noon – 10 pm / greatperformersofillinois.com /
[free]
July 18 – 20 / pitchfork music festivAl
An annual rite of indie passage renowned for great
live music at reasonable prices in a comfortable
environment, Pitchfork kicks things off with Public
Enemy performing its magnum opus It Takes a
Nation of Millions to hold Us back followed by three
days of more than 40 of independent music’s best
bands and artists on three stages. Other acts
include Spoon, Vampire Weekend, and Ghostface
and Raekwon. The festival is also host to Chicago
Independent Radio Project’s record fair, the Flatstock
17 poster convention, and a variety of no-brand
vendors selling handmade clothing and jewelry. >
union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St. / Fri 5 – 10 pm /
Sat & Sun noon – 10 pm / $30 daily pass, $50 Sat/Sun
pass, $65 three-day pass, free kids under 10 with paid
adult / pitchforkmusicfestival.com
July 19 – 20 / sheffield gArden wAlk &
festivAl The good neighbors of Sheffield celebrate
their 40th garden walk with live music, food and drink,
and 100 of the city’s most beautiful resident gardens.
Master gardeners lead workshops and tours, including
architectural tours. Food and beverages are from area
restaurants, and for childrens’ activities, head for the
kids’ corner. headliners include Poi Dog Pondering
and barry Winograd’s big band Alternatives. >
Webster & Sheffield Avenues / Noon – 9:30 pm /
Noon – 5 pm gardens and kid’s corner / $6
donation before 5 pm ($10 thereafter) benefits
the Sheffield Neighborhood Association /
sheffieldgardenwalk.com / [kids]
July 19 – 20 / summer on southport
Summer on Southport is a delicious, eclectic mixture
of the culinary, visual, and performing arts on three
stages, plus the Chicago Childrens’ Festival. Local
artisans showcase their wares; local eateries offer
favorite fare. A gospel brunch and bike parade are
scheduled for Sunday. > Southport & Waveland
Avenues / Sat 10 am – 10 pm / Sun 10 am –
9 pm / Sat & Sun 10 am – 4 pm Chicago
Children’s Festival / $5 donation benefits
the Southport Neighbors Association /
starevents.com / [kids]
PhOTO by hArold hAll, ChICAGO, IL
July 3 – 4 / independence eve fireworks
in grAnt pArk The Independence Eve Fireworks
Spectacular salutes our country, starting with a
Grant Park Orchestra concert which ends with an
annual performance of Tchaikovsky’s thrilling 1812
Overture, timed to coincide with the sky-high
pyrotechnics. Ditto for Friday, the 4th of July. >
Grant Park’s Petrillo Music Shell / Thurs & Fri
8 pm orchestra concert, 9:30 pm fireworks /
tasteofchicago.us / [free/kids]
July 11 – 13 / irish-AmericAn heritAge
festivAl The mashed potato eating contest and
the Irish-American Idol contest once again return
to this year’s festival which also features three days
of music on four stages with headliners including
Gaelic Storm and Seven Nations. The folk tent
showcases demos of Irish instruments, dances, and
sing-alongs; and throughout you’ll find dozens of
vendors and artisans selling Irish clothing, jewelry,
and food. > Irish American Heritage Center,
4626 N. Knox Ave. / Fri 6 pm - midnight / Sat
noon - midnight / Sun noon - 11 pm / $12, $8
in advance, $7 seniors, free kids under 12 with paid
adult / irishfestchicago.com / [kids]
July 12 – 13 / chicAgo folk & roots
festivAl A mighty fine Windy City summer
destination, now in its 11th year, the Chicago Folk
& Roots Festival features a music stage with
international and local artists; a dance tent offering
lessons with live musical accompaniment, guitar
strum-a-thons, and open jams at the gazebo;
a children’s tent with professional entertainment
for the younger set; food and beverage vendors;
and arts and crafts booths. > Welles Park,
Lincoln & Montrose Avenues / Noon – 9:30 pm /
$7 suggested donation, $3 seniors over 65 and
kids under 12 / oldtownschool.org / [kids]
June 13 / vivA pAws vegAs cAsino
night And poker tournAment Join PAWS
Chicago as it brings Vegas to the Windy City. Casino
highlights include a four-hour Texas hold ‘Em
poker tournament and a high stakes room for
seasoned gamblers. A buffet dinner and cocktails
will refresh players between rounds. > 1365 N.
Dearborn St. / 6 pm / $150 casino admission,
$300 poker and casino admission, $1,000 high roller
admission / pawschicago.org
July 11 – 12 / Benfest Neighbors from this
well-known historic community gather to enjoy great
music, food, and fun while raising funds for the
parish and the elementary and high schools. >
Irving Park Road & Leavitt Avenue / Fri 5 –
11 pm / Sat 3 – 11 pm / Donations benefit
the parish and schools of St. Benedict /
stbenedict.com / [kids]
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July 20 / chinAtown summer fAir
The Lion Dance procession leads to an official
welcome for all at this day-long celebration of
Asian culture which includes entertainment, food
tastings from Chinatown’s many Chinese restaurants,
unique gift shops with arts and crafts, street vendors
with an array of merchandise, and a children’s area.
> Wentworth Avenue & Cermak Road / 10 am –
8 pm / 12:30 pm opening procession steps off
at 250 W. 22nd Pl. / chicagodragons.com /
[free/kids]
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July 20 / deArBorn gArden wAlk And
heritAge festivAl A perennial favorite, and
now one of the nation’s oldest garden walks: more
than 20 Near North residents open their private
gardens to reveal spectacular landscaping, lily
ponds, electric trains with landscaping to scale,
gazebos, fountains, sculptures, architectural
artifacts, and even a resident frog! A narrated
architectual walking tour is available, and select
gardens will offer live jazz and classical music. >
Goethe & Dearborn Streets / Noon – 5 pm /
$35, $30 in advance, benefits the North
Dearborn Association’s beautification efforts /
dearborngardenwalk.com
July 26 – 27 / tAste of lincoln Avenue
What began as a small neighborhood fundraiser
has grown to become the second largest street
festival in the region. The iconic event takes place
over six city blocks on a major artery in the heart of
Lincoln Park. Taste of Lincoln Avenue features 350
vendors and more than 40 music acts, from blues
and country to rock and folk on five stages. JJ Grey,
Mofro, and The Lee boys are scheduled performers.
> Lincoln & Fullerton Avenues / Noon –
10 pm / $7 – $10 depending on time of day;
benefits Wrightwood Neighbors Association /
chicagoevents.com / [kids]
July 26 – 27 / wicker pArk fest
historic yet hip and cutting-edge, Chicago’s
Wicker Park and bucktown districts offer a variety
of lifestyle options, distinctive art, acclaimed
restaurants, and a trendy music scene. More than
30,000 revelers are expected to enjoy continuous
alt-indie music on two stages at Wicker Park
Fest, which will also feature great food from local
restaurants. > Damen Avenue, between
Schiller Street and North Avenue / Noon –
10 pm / $5 donation benefits the Wicker
Park & Bucktown Chamber of Commerce /
wickerparkbucktown.com
JULY 26 - 29 / BLOOMINGTON GOLD
CORVETTE SHOW For more than 30 years,
Bloomington Gold has been the Corvette benchmark,
and today the world-famous gold certification and
special collection symbolize the pinnacle of
recognition for authentic and historic Corvettes. This
annual event draws vintage Corvette aficionados
from all over the country for four days of seminars,
auctions, and a car pageant. > Pheasant Run
Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles /
Times and prices vary / bloomingtongold.com
JULY 27 / CHICAGO CRITERIUM BIKE RACE
Mayor Richard M. Daley will welcome cycling’s
professional elite to Grant Park on Chicago’s
beautiful lakefront for the city’s inaugural Chicago
Criterium Bike Race. Since 1991, Chicago has strived
to become the premier U.S. city for biking, and this
race will be the perfect testament to that goal. A
criterium, or “crit,” is a cycling race held in a closed
circuit loop of approximately 1.2 miles with fast paced
straight-aways and tight 90-degree turns. Spectators
can watch the action from the grandstand at the
start/finish area, or on jumbotrons in Grant Park
while browsing sponsor booths and festival vendors.
> Grant Park / 7 am races begin /
chicagocriterium.us / [FREE]
July 24 – July 27 / newBerry liBrAry Book
fAir Feed your bibliomania and celebrate summer
reading at the Newberry’s annual book sale. More than
100,000 donated books are sorted into over 60 categories
for your browsing convenience — and with many books
priced at under two dollars, it’s easy to replenish your
home library on subjects ranging from antiques to
zoology. > Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St. /
Thurs & Fri noon – 8 pm / Sat & Sun 10 am –
6 pm / newberry.org / [free]
July 26 / drAgon BoAt rAce for literAcy
Each year, approximately 10,000 visitors attend this
enjoyable day-long event to witness companies and
individual teams compete in a fast paced race along
the south branch of the Chicago River on beautifully
decorated dragon boats. The festivities include
music, food, and crafts, as well as performances
from cultural centers all across Chicago. Proceeds
are donated to promote literacy. > Ping Tom
Memorial Park, 19th Street & Wentworth Avenue /
9 am – 4 pm / chicagochinatown.org / [free]
JULY 29 – AUGUST 3 / TRAVERSE CITY FILM
FESTIVAL Founded by Oscar-winning filmmaker
Michael Moore, the festival is committed to
presenting more than 60 of the best independent,
foreign, and documentary films. In its fourth year,
the festival brings films and filmmakers from around
the world and has become one of the Midwest’s
largest film festivals. Free industry panel discussions
and classic family movies are shown nightly on a
giant inflatable screen overlooking Grand Traverse
Bay. > State Theatre, Traverse City, Michigan /
Tickets on sale in July / traversecityfilmfest.org
July 26 / newBerry liBrAry Bughouse
squAre deBAtes Relive the days of soapbox
oratory and public debates that immortalized
Washington Square Park. Celebrate Chicago’s long
history as a hub of free speech with soapboxers and
a compelling main debate. An open microphone and
musical entertainment complete the afternoon’s
participatory pleasures. For gustatory delights there
will be hot dogs, fresh squeezed lemonades, and root
beer floats available for purchase. > Washington
Square Park, 901 N. Clark St. / 12 noon – 4 pm /
newberry.org / [free]
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July 26 / venetiAn night Venetian Night is
the longest running event produced by the City of
Chicago. Approximately 35 boats will be decorated
with lights and props as they sail gracefully to music
along beautiful Lake Michigan, where people of all
ages stake out spots hours beforehand to ensure
good views of the water and sky. The night ends with
a spectacular fireworks show accompanied by a
customized music soundtrack. With an expected
attendance of 675,000, public transportation,
walking, or biking to Venetian Night is suggested. >
Queen’s Landing on Monroe Harbor, between the
Shedd Aquarium & The Chicago Yacht Club /
7:45 pm air/sea rescue show, 8:25 pm Lima Lima
flyover, 8:30 pm boat parade, 9:30 pm fireworks /
venetiannightchicago.us / [free/kids]
JULY 31 / GALAPALOOZA On the eve of the
three-day Lollapalooza Festival, you’ll find Parkways
Foundation’s Galapalooza, the ultimate lounge
experience at the Petrillo Bandshell. Tickets include
cocktails, dinner, a silent auction, and a performance
by a festival headliner for this special opening night
which is limited to 1,000 guests. > Grant Park’s
Petrillo Bandshell / 6 pm cocktails and dinner,
followed by the concert / $3500 for a table of ten
to benefit Parkways Foundation neighborhood park
projects / parkways.org
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to bringing high-profile entertainment, family
oriented activities, and sporting events to the
neighborhood. What started out as a small, oneblock festival, Fiesta del Sol has become the largest
Latino festival in the Midwest with more than one
million attendees who come for the art scene,
indigenous crafts, food, music, and fun in the sun.
> Cermak Road & Morgan Street / Thurs 5 –
10 pm / Fri & Sat 11 am – 11 pm / Sun 11 am –
10 pm / fiestadelsol.org / [FREE/KIDS]
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You Need a Little
Forest
Park
in Your Life
ADMIT IT, YOU’RE JUST NOT GOOD AT COOKING.
From swanky restaurants to cool boutiques and old time
specialty shops, Forest Park is a charming urban oasis
just 10 miles west of downtown Chicago.
Voted “Best Neighborhood Dining 2008” in a Chicago
Tribune poll, Forest Park could be called “Restaurant
Park.” Enjoy a hearty, hometown breakfast at Louie’s Grill
or organic fair-trade coffee roasted at Blue Max Coffee
house. You’ll find fine Sicilian-style dining at the Zagat-rated
Gaetano’s Restaurant while Cocina Lobos offers Mexican
cuisine and the area’s best margaritas. Cajun Creole at
Shannahan’s, homestyle Italian at Jimmy’s Place, taverns,
Thai restaurants, steaks, and chops round out your options.
Top off your evening with homemade ice cream at the
charming Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor and after-dinner
drinks in caffé De Luca’s upper lounge.
Forest Park could also be called “Shopping Park.” Named
“Best in the West” shopping in 2007 by West Suburban
Living magazine, Forest Park offers a shopping experience
reminiscent of old town Americana. From unique boutiques
and specialty shops, to art galleries and hard-to-find antiques,
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nating of tastes. Smiling proprietors behind the counter
are eager to serve you as you shop for wine at House Red,
browse the fine jewelry and gifts at Team Blonde Jewelry,
or as you check out the luminous arts and crafts décor
at Two Fish Art Glass. You can stock your pantry with fine
teas from Todd and Holland Tea Merchants and thumb
through your favorite albums at The Old School Records or
a selection of books at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore to
name a few.
“Festival Park” could be another appropriate name for
Forest Park with all its exciting events. One of the village’s
premier events is the hip, outdoor Summerfest on June 6th
and 7th all along Madison Street. Don’t miss live music,
great food, children’s events, and an antique market at this
once-a-year event. You won’t want to miss the Arts Fest on
September 27th and 28th or the very popular Forest Park
Holiday Walk and live window display on December 3rd.
One trip to this charming village, and you’ll know why you
need a little Forest Park in your life! Visit exploreforestpark.com
or visitforestpark.com today!
YOU NEED SOME
FOREST PARK
IN YOUR LIFE.
FOREST PARK really could’ve been named “RESTAURANT PARK.”
Whether you’re shopping or eating out – or both – it’s always more fun to gather with
friends, or make new ones. In Forest Park, we offer plenty of opportunity for you to splurge
and indulge, relax and explore. Bring your friends and family and choose from world-class
restaurants, friendly watering holes, time-soaked antique shops and time-stopping spas,
unique boutiques and old-fashioned ice cream shoppes… and a whole lot more.
Come visit, because you need some Forest Park in your life.
visitforestpark.com
exploreforestpark.com
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festA itAliAnA Chicago’s official “Little Italy”
neighborhood, long revered for its fabulous variety
of food and wine, lines the streets with numerous
food specialties as part of a celebration of classic
Italian culture. From the strolling Italian street
performers, bocce ball courts, and first-class live
stage performances throughout the weekend, this is
one festival that won’t fail to delight. > Taylor &
Loomis Streets / Fri 5 – 11 pm / Sat 3 – 11 pm /
Sun noon – 9 pm / $10 / onestientertainment.com
August 9 / Bud Billiken pArAde
And picnic Since 1929, children of all ages have
enjoyed this one-of-a-kind, back-to-school
extravaganza. Last year, the bud billiken Parade
and Picnic (the largest parade of its kind in the
nation) drew 80,000 participants and 320 floats,
marchers, and vehicles parading before 1.5 million
vocal locals. Post activities include a drill team,
hip-hop dance team competition, local entertainment, kid-centered activities, and vendor areas. >
King Drive & 39th Street, south on King Drive
to 51st Street, south on Ellsworth Drive to
Washington Park (55th Street) / 10 am /
budbillikenparade.com / [free/kids]
August 9 – 10 / chicAgo BotAnic
gArden kite festivAl This weekend features
soaring stunt kite-flying performances set to music
by the Chicago Fire Kite Team and members of
the Kite Society of Wisconsin & Illinois. Catch the
complimentary tram to the event site. All ages
can learn to make their own kites and have the
opportunity to fly their kites at the garden. >
Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd.,
Glencoe / 11 am – 5 pm / chicagobotanic.org /
[free/kids]
august
August 1 – 3 / lollApAlooZA A spectacle
of music, art, and interactivity, Lollapalooza once
again hits Grant Park where the city skyline and lake
breeze create an entertainment setting like no
other. The 120-plus acts on the 2008 bill are led by
Radiohead - on the first stop of the second leg of
their U.S. tour - Rage Against the Machine, Nine
Inch Nails, and Chicago natives Kanye West and
Wilco. The festival is loaded with acts from rock to
avant-garde, indie to funk, and all sounds in between.
Lollapalooza is committed to green initiatives from
innovative recycling programs to biodiesel-fueled
generators. Many food offerings will be organic and
locally grown and served on biodegradable plates.
> Grant Park / Ticket prices vary, to benefit
Parkways’ new playgrounds and youth programs /
lollapalooza.com
August 2 – 3 / retro on roscoe Turn right
into the past at Roscoe Village’s flashback party of
the summer where 50-plus antique classics, hot
rods, and muscle cars set the tone. More than four
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tree-lined blocks enjoy cuisines from around the
world, artisans, music on three stages, and a family
area with children’s games, crafts, and entertainment.
Once again, Retro hosts the Windy City chili cook-off.
> Roscoe Street & Damen Avenue / Sat & Sun
noon – 10 pm / $5 donation benefits the Roscoe
Village Neighbors Association / starevents.com /
[kids]
August 8 – 10 / gold coAst river north
Art fAir More than half a million visitors will stroll
through nine city blocks in the heart of the River
North neighborhood to indulge their senses in
magnificent fine and functional art by more than 300
professional artists from Chicago and around the
world. In the spirit of all this walking, there will be a
distinctive display of custom designed shoes by
festival artists, and visitors are encouraged to
drop off gently worn shoes in one of the drop boxes
for Soles4Souls. > LaSalle & Erie Streets /
Fri noon – 6 pm / Sat & Sun 10 am – 6 pm /
amdurproductions.com / [free/kids]
August 9 – 10 / northAlsted mArket dAys
More than 150,000 revelers are expected to attend
Northalsted Market Days, the Midwest’s largest twoday street festival and a favorite of gays and lesbians.
Three stages of music with 40 live acts and 400
unique food and transcendent arts and crafts
vendors will span six city blocks. Expose and
Jennifer holliday are set to perform. > Halsted
Street, between Belmont Avenue and Addison
Street / 11 am – 10 pm / $6 donation benefits
the Northalsted Area Merchants Association /
chicagoevents.com
August 15 – 17 / chicAgo Air And
wAter show The 2008 Chicago Air and Water
Show celebrates 50 years with three days of daredevil
thrills in the air and on the water at North Avenue
beach and all along Chicago’s magnificent lakefront.
Over the years the show has become a summer
tradition featuring aviation’s top military and civilian
pilots and drawing 2.2 million spectators annually.
Don’t miss the headlining U.S. Navy blue Angels as
they demonstrate high-flying precision formations
and awe-inspiring solo maneuvers, as well as the
U.S. Army Golden Knight Parachute Team. The
Friday show (upgraded from its “rehearsal” status
in previous years) includes an evening concert and
fireworks. > North Avenue Beach / Fri 3 pm air
show followed by concert, 9 pm fireworks / Sat &
Sun 9 am water show, 11 am – 4 pm air show /
chicagoairandwatershow.us / [free/kids]
PERRY FARRELL AND SATELLITE PARTY
PERFORMED AT LOLLAPALOOZA 2007.
AUGUST 16 – 17 / NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
OF CYCLING Over the course of the weekend,
cheering spectators view more than 900 cyclists
racing in 13 competitive events for both amateur and
professional athletes on the streets of Downers
Grove. Spectator friendly, the championships will
draw more than 30,000 enthusiastic fans. Many
winners here go on to compete in other national and
international cycling championships including those
held during the Olympics. > Main & Curtiss Streets,
Downers Grove / Sat 1 – 7 pm / Sun 9 am – 5 pm /
dgcycling.com / [FREE/KIDS]
AUGUST 23 / FLEET FEET SPORTS
SUPERSPRINT TRIATHLON If you’re into speed, or
new to the sport, this beginner’s triathlon for anyone
age 15 and older (which includes a 375-meter swim,
10k bike, and 2.5k run) is made to order. Participation
is limited to 2,000. Awards and party follow the race.
> Foster Avenue Beach / 7:30 am start, 9 am –
noon post-race party, 11 am award ceremony /
$50 – $60 (based on participation levels) benefits
the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society /
chicagotriathlon.com
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That sweet smell in the air is the beautiful
summer coupling of heat and meat. Sam’s
Wines & Spirits suggests three wines to pair
with a variety of summer eats – especially
those with char marks on both sides.
Dry rosé is an evening breeze in a glass.
On a muggy Chicago afternoon, it creates
its own lake effect. It combines the best
of white wine (fresh and crisp) with the
best of red (fruity and juicy). Try our 2007
Domaine de Figueirasses from southern
France. Chill it well and have it with grilled
pork, swordfish, or vegetables.
What’s more American – or Chicagoan –
than grilled beef steak? And what’s more
perfect to pair it with than red Zinfandel?
Our flavor-packed 2005 Egret Zinfandel
from California is big and beautiful: as
much fruit as you can concentrate into
a glass, but deftly delivered, with waves
of richly-wrought tannins.
And here’s another red wine, perfect for
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both dark and white meat preparations, and
delicious with vegetable-based foods or salads.
The best thing about it: it can take a chill
(and when the heat is on, it’s even better that
way). It’s Cabernet Franc-based from the
Loire Valley, from a stellar recent vintage, and
it just bubbles up with pleasure. It’s the 2005
Cave de Saumur Reserve.
Get In Here!
Looking for something to do – and want to
beat the heat? Visit one of Sam’s four (airconditioned) locations and have some fun,
learn a lot, taste some wines, beers, and
food – and sip, sample, and savor!
All Sam’s locations have planned events,
seminars, tastings, and walk-arounds for your
summer entertainment and edification. Sam’s
Academy, Sam’s educational arm, will hold
classes on wines of the world, dry rosé summer
quenchers, and more. We’ll have beer tastings,
cheese classes, cocktail-making seminars,
tastings of food from new Chicago restaurants,
a grand tasting of Spanish wines – even a
singles event, smack in the middle of the
summer.
nIx Ho-Hum PIcnIcs!
Given the eats that you can find in Sam’s
Gourmet Markets, now’s the time to edge
away from picnics laden with mayo-laced
salads, soggy fried chicken, and (yawn)
white-bread sandwiches.
How about this for a menu outdoors along
the lake or in a verdant forest preserve?
Chunks of cheese from any of several countries – rich and moist, cured and dried,
piquant, soft, pure, and delicious. A bevy
of crackers on which to sit them. Slices
of wonderfully spiced and scented cured
meats, sausages, and pâtés. A bowl of
green and black olives, flavored with citrus
swirls, pepper flakes, olive oil, and herbs.
Sodas flavored of the sun, the orchard,
or the garden. Smooth, rich chocolates,
toffees, and sweets.
Now that’s a picnic.
Gourmet
Food Market!
Wine & Spirits
Seminars
And Much More!
Upcoming Events at Sam’s Wines & Spirits
SUMMER SIPPING SOIREE GRAND TASTING • Highland Park 6/3
BEER NIGHT GRAND TASTING • Lincoln Park 6/19
BEER NIGHT • Downers Grove 6/22
MIXOLOGY GRAND TASTING • South Loop 6/25
BEST OF THE US GRAND TASTING • Highland Park 7/1
INTRO TO CHEESE SEMINAR • Downers Grove 7/15
SUMMER DRINKS GRAND TASTING • Lincoln Park 7/17
FRENCH NIGHT GRAND TASTING • South Loop 7/24
SPANISH NIGHT GRAND TASTING • Lincoln Park 8/7
BBQ & ZIN • Downers Grove 8/17
INDOOR TAILGATING TASTING • Highland Park 8/19
SINGLES EVENT • South Loop 8/21
For more information and registration, visit www.samswine.com.
lincoln park | 1720 n. marcey st. | 312.664.4394 south loop | 50 e. roosevelt rd. | 312.663.9463
downers grove | 2010 butterfield rd. | 630.705.9463 highland park | 1919 skokie valley hwy. | 847.433.9463
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AUGUST 23 / McDONALD’S KIDS TRIATHLON
With 1,000 “mini-triathletes” (plus Ronald), the
McDonald’s Kids Triathlon is the world’s largest.
The event takes place on Chicago’s lakefront and
is part of the weekend of events of the Accenture
Chicago Triathlon, the world’s largest triathlon.
For kids 7-10, there’s a 100-meter swim, 4k bike,
and 1k run. For kids 11-14, just double the distances.
An awards ceremony and party follow the race.
> Foster Avenue Beach / 7:30 am / $45
(includes usAt permit) benefits the Leukemia
and Lymphoma society / chicagotriathlon.com /
[kids]
AUGUST 23 – 24 / BUcKTOWN ARTS FEST
For more than two decades, Bucktown has drawn
upon its own talent in showcasing the arts over one
weekend in August and remains an opportunity for
residents and visitors to connect and celebrate the
neighborhood’s many painters, sculptors, photographers, craftspeople, musicians, actors, poets, and
dancers. All proceeds will benefit neighborhood
arts groups. > senior Citizens’ Park, Oakley &
Lyndale Avenues / bucktownartsfest.com /
[free]
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AUGUST 23 – 24 / 20TH ANNUAL ¡VIVA!
cHIcAGO LATIN MUSIc FESTIVAL Viva celebrates
Chicago’s diversity through food, dance, art, and the
various genres of Latin music, including cumbia,
reggaeton, salsa, merengue, tango, bachata, banda,
and Spanish pop. > grant Park’s Petrillo Music
shell / 11 am – 9:30 pm / vivachicago.us /
[free/kids]
AUGUST 24 / AccENTURE cHIcAGO TRIATHLON
The “World’s Largest Triathlon” brings 8,500
triathletes to Chicago from across the U.S. and
around the globe. Top-ranked professionals race for
$67,000 in prize money on a spectacular downtown
lakefront course. The event includes both sprint and
international distances, plus a Team Clydesdale
Competition open to female triathletes 150-plus
pounds, and male triathletes 200-plus pounds. Postrace party for 10,000 guests includes live music,
food, and awards. > E. Balbo Drive at Lake Michigan
(start), finish line located on Columbus Avenue,
between E. Balbo Drive & Roosevelt Road / 6 am
start, 8:30 am – 3 pm post-race party (sold-out for
participation) benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma
society / chicagotriathlon.com
AUGUST 28 – 31 / cHIcAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL
Enjoy four days of the best local, national, and
international jazz musicians at the city’s longest
running music festival. The festival opens Thursday
night with a free performance by Sonny Rollins in
Millennium Park. Jazz fans are then invited to Grant
Park for three days of free music on three stages
featuring Ornette Coleman, Edward Wilkerson, Jr.,
and many more. > Jay Pritzker Pavilion in
Millennium Park / thurs 7 pm sonny Rollins
concert / grant Park, Jackson Boulevard &
Columbus Drive / Fri – sun 11 am – 9:30 pm /
chicagojazzfestival.us / [free]
AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 1 / AFRIcAN
FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS The art, culture, and
heritage of the African Diaspora is celebrated at this
festival with three performance stages. Many other
cultural programs are conducted under specialized
pavilions including fine artists, fashion designers, art
dealers, and food vendors. > Washington Park,
51st street & Cottage grove Avenue / 10 am –
10 pm / $15 adults, $10 in advance, $5 seniors
and kids; proceeds benefit Africa International
House / africainternationalhouse.org
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fragrant forests for hiking, crystal-clear rivers for paddling, lovely lakes for swimming and fishing.
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