THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO - A FULL PLATE!
I don't know if you noticed or not, but we're starting to run out of longer daylight hours! And you know what that means - dare I say it. Nah, Chicago still has its plate full this weekend. Let's take a look -
There's the 25th Annual American Craft Exposition held at the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion in Evanston (2311 Campus Drive). A wide variety of crafts will be on display and for sale by 150 juried craftspeople from across the country. Click here for dates, times and more.
There's the Randolph Street Market Festival in the West Loop neighborhood at Randolph and Ada Streets (1350 W. Randolph Street). View antiques and vintage collectibles from over 200 dealers at this indoor/outdoor fair. Click here for more details.
There's the Bucktown Arts Fest at Senior Citizens Memorial Park in the Bucktown/Wicker Park neighborhood (2238 N. Oakley Avenue). Not only will various forms of art be featured by artists from across the country but also live music, dance and theater along with a food court and beer vendors. Check out the music lineup as well as dates and times by clicking here.
There's the Taste of Greece 2009 in Greektown (100-400 S. Halsted Street). I've been waiting for this annual fest all summer long! Click here for a list of participating local restaurants to see why this is one of my favorite summer events!
There's the Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival held in Grant Park (300 S. Columbus Drive). Wear your dancing shoes because you won't be able to sit still to these Latin sounds from around the world! Click here for who's playing when and on what stage.
There's the Jammin' at the Zoo at Lincoln Park Zoo (2200 N. Cannon Drive) on Friday starting at 7:15 p.m. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. You'll also need a lawn chair since you'll be sitting in the zoo's Main Mall. Click here for more information on this returning popular summer concert series.
There's Ravinia Festival in Highland Park (200-231 Ravinia Park Road) featuring Tony Bennett on Friday and Saturday, and Carrie Underwood on Sunday and Monday. Click here for ticket information.
And finally, there's the 27th Annual Chicago Triathlon this Sunday at 6:00 a.m.! Registration is closed, however, watching is free and fun!! Click here for information on the course route, prime viewing spots for spectators and the post-race party.
There's Movies in the Parks featuring:
Friday, August 28th: "Freedom Writers", Clarendon Park Community Center, 4501 N. Clarendon Avenue; "Kung Fu Panda", Roosevelt Park, 62 W. Roosevelt Road; and "The Family That Preys", Cole Park, 361 E. 85th Street.
Saturday, August 29th: "Casablanca", Jonquil Playlot Park, 1023 W. Wrightwood Avenue; "Sparkle", Washington Park-DuSable Museum, 740 E. 56th Place; and "The Tale of Despereaux", Norwood Park, 5801 N. Natoma Avenue.
I also want to make mention to all the aspiring models out there that ‘America's Next Top Model' Casting Call is Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place (2233 S. Martin L. King Drive). Click here for Tyra Banks' requirements. Good Luck! I'll be watching for you this fall on CW.
ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND, AND KEEP THAT PLATE FULL!!!
SUE MOSS & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO
