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THURSDAY MARCH 7
LEGENDARY LANDMARK HONORING LESLIE HINDMAN, JOHN McCARTER Jr. & TARGET CORP.
WHAT: Leslie Hindman, John McCarter, and Target for their unique and extraordinary contributions to Chicago’s civic and cultural skyline at this year’s celebration. Master of Ceremonies – Bill Zwecker
WHERE: Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
COST: $500
TIME: 6pm
WHY: Join Landmark Illinois for an evening of tribute, celebration and preservation. Leslie Hindman of Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, John McCarter-President Emeritus of the Field Museum ofo Natural History Chicago adn Target Corporation for restoration of Sullivan building
SPLASH & KRISTINA MCGRATH SHOPPING EVENT
WHAT: Please join for a shopping event to benefit The American Heart Association. Enjoy prosecco, hors d’oeuvres, spa & makeup services and shop the newest collections presented by Chicago’s best boutiques. Complementary UBER rides & valet will be provided. Please RSVP to rsvpsplash@suntimes.com. #Shoppingforlove
WHERE: MCGRATH ACURA 1301 N. ELSTON
TIME: 6-9PM
COST: Suggested $10 donation: rsvpsplash@suntimes.com
WHY: Complementary UBER rides & valet, suggested $10 raised for American Heart Association, Lulu’s at the Belle Kay, shop eDrop-Off, Atelier AZZA, Laudi Vitni, Luxury Garage Sale, Dana Rebecca designs, SARCA and many more
Mott 50 spring/summer 2013 collection trunk show
WHAT: Lakeview boutique Krista K is teaming up with Chicago’s own Mott 50, the first and only line of fashion-forward sun protective apparel, for a shopping soiree and trunk show featuring stylish new swimwear, lightweight beach cover-ups, high quality basics and, for the first time ever, athletic apparel – all with an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of 50. 10am-7pm (cocktails served 4-7pm)
TIME: 10am-7pm (cocktails served 4-7pm)
WHERE:Krista K, 3458 N Southport Ave
WHY: Trunk show, sun protective apparel, cocktails
COST: complimentary
FRIDAY MARCH 8
ALVIN AILEY RETURNS TO CHICAGO
WHAT:Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s “sleek, athletic masters of the universe” (The New York Times) return to the Auditorium for an unprecedented 10-performance run with programs that blend their newest and boldest season premieres with the classics you want to see, including the timeless masterpiece Revelations. March 8-17
WHERE: Auditorium Theatre 50 E. Congress Pkwy
TIME:Varies by show date
COST: $32-$92 TICKET AND DETAILS
WHY: It’s Alvin Ailey, you MUST take in an Alvin Ailey show in your lifetime truly one of the best dance groups
SECOND FRIDAYS PILSEN ART WALK
WHAT: 2nd FRIDAYS Gallery Night”, the monthly opening receptions at the galleries and artists’ studios centered around South Halsted and 18th Streets in Chicago. The receptions begin at 6:00pm and run until 10:00pm.
WHERE: South Halsten Street from 18th-Cermak
TIME:6-10PM
COST:FREE
WHY: Come and check out new artwork from the different art galleries, grab a bite and a drink at one of the neighborhood restaurant and bars, meet new people.
SUNDAY MARCH 10
THE MARTHA STEWART’S WEDDING PARTY
WHAT:the Martha Stewart’s Wedding Party, one of the premier bridal and wedding events in the country, is finally coming to Chicago for the first time
WHERE: Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago, 221 North Columbus Drive Chicago, IL 60601
TIME: 10AM-3PM
COST: $65 or $110 per couple PURCHASE TICKETS
WHY: Co hosted by Meghan Andalman, founder of Lovebird Events, Darcy Miller, editorial director of Martha Stewart Wedding, and Claudia Hanlin, founder of The Wedding Library. Learn how to personalize a wedding to how to transform unusual locations into romantic settings, it will be an afternoon full of ideas and inspirations. More than 50 of the city’s best wedding vendors are on hand to assist brides-to-be with any planning detail from flowers and cake designs to bridal make-up and invitations. Vendors include: Art of Imagination, BHLDN, Five Grain Events, Macy’s, Magnolia Bakery, Paper Source, XO Pictures, Ultimate Bride, and many more.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR….Decades Pop-UP is back in Chicago at Space519 Saturday, March 16 & Sunday March 17; Dukes of Melrose viewing party at Japonais March 13.
