THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO FROM SUE - AND, THE WINNER IS...
AND, THE WINNER IS .... March is right around the corner and with any luck our weather will break towards more mild temps. As of this writing, that seems to be the general consensus of our weather folk, at least for this weekend, so get out and do something before the next bout of snow and artic cold hit trapping us indoors yet again. This song is getting old real fast!!
This weekend brings to town the International Kennel Club Cluster of Dog Shows to McCormick Place. This event is open to the public Friday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at a cost of $16 for adults, $10 for seniors and $3 for kids ages 11 and under. There will be more than 150 breeds from the U.S. and Canada battling for the "best in show" title along with performance events, canine demonstrations, educational seminars and nearly 150 dog-related vendors and more. Click here for more information and to obtain a $2 off admission coupon.
I'm also very excited that the writer's strike is finally over. That means on Sunday evening Chicago and several of its neighborhoods will be hosting their version of the Academy Awards -- red carpet and Oscar party included. I know you're all excited as I am so I won't keep you in suspense any longer, the nominees are:
Viand Restaurant's Oscar Party located in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood. Reservations are recommended. Red carpet provided along with themed dinner specials. Pick the night's winners for a chance to win a chocolate Oscar statuette or a $200 dining certificate if chocolate isn't your thing. Click here for more details.
Gene Siskel Film Center/School of the Art Institute of Chicago presents Oscar Night America on State Street in the Loop. Proceeds will benefit the Gene Siskel Film Center. Cost ranges from $150 to $250, which includes champagne, wine & beer along with a buffet and silent auction. They too will roll out the red carpet with none other than a Joan Rivers impersonator. Click here for more details.
Chicago Center for the Performing Arts will present An Evening with the Stars rolling out their red carpet at 6:00PM on Green Street in Chicago's River North neighborhood. This event will be hosted by Zoraida Sambolin and Dick Johnson of WMAQ-Ch.5 and will benefit Autism Speaks. Prices range from $100 to $250 with a pre-show dinner at 5:00 p.m. included with the $250 ticket. For more information, click here.
10pin Bowling Lounge Oscar Party located at 330 N. State Street will be giving away a trip to Aruba as their grand prize. Reservations are recommended at a cost of $15. Click here for details on winning that grand prize.
The Globe Pub presents Hollywood in Chicago kicking off their festivities at 6:30 p.m. in the North Center neighborhood at 1934 W. Irving Park Road. Cost is $10. Click here for more details on how you can win a $50 gift certificate.
For those of you who don't go for all the glamour hoopla, Ritz and red carpet, the nominees are:
Oscar Night at Tryst located in the Lakeview neighborhood over at 3485 N. Clark Street. You can watch the Academy Awards, on TV of course, with a chance to win prizes for selecting the correct winners. There is no cover charge and drink specials will be provided. For more information, click here.
Sheffield's Oscar Party where you can watch the Academy Awards on a 106-inch projection screen is also located in the Lakeview neighborhood at 3258 N. Sheffield Avenue. There is no cover charge here as well with themed cocktails being offered at special prices, again, with prizes going to those who choose the correct winners. Click here for more information.
Well, I've got to wrap this up now. I have lots of primping to do before the weekend. First, I need to assist Buddy, my little white dog who thinks he's human, for the cluster of dog shows this weekend. He wants to meet some "babes" if you know what I mean. Then it's off to pick-out my gown, shoes & jewelry for the various red carpets. I must admit though, I'm in a bit of a quandary and was wondering if you could help. Should I go as Marilyn Monroe - eat your heart out Lindsey Lohan, or should I choose a more current star? Let me know as soon as you can, I don't have much time! Chow!!
SUE MOSS & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO
