THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO - A “MOTHER” OF A CHICAGO WEEKEND!
Watch out, the city will be buzzing this weekend with "mothers" as we celebrate
Mother's Day this Sunday, May 9
th!
Show the Mom in your life how much you appreciate her by spending some quality time with her at any one, or all, of the following suggestions -
For those active moms who don't get to sleep in late, the Walk To Empower 5K run and 1- and 3-mile walks will take place Sunday at Grant Park (300 E. Roosevelt Road). Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. with the run and walks starting at 8:00 a.m. Stick around for refreshments and an awards ceremony after crossing the finish line. This is a great event, for a great cause that will benefit Breast Cancer Network of Strength. Click here for more information.
Is your mom a moviegoer? If so, the Music Box Theatre in the Lakeview neighborhood at 3733 N. Southport Avenue is hosting a screening this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. of the classic Joan Crawford flick, Mother's Day with ‘Mommie Dearest'. Your host will be Dick O'Day, former commentator of "Wild Chicago". Pre-show activities include a mother/daughter matching outfit contest, entertainment by Hell in a Handbag Productions and much more. Also, moviegoers get a 15% discount on brunch at the Blue Bayou from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Click here for more information.
For all those moms who deserve a break from cooking, there are well over 100 brunches in and around Chicago to choose from. Here are but a few -
Big Jones, located in the Andersonville neighborhood at 5347 N. Clark St.
Nana, located in the Bridgeport neighborhood at 3267 S. Halsted St.
Feast Restaurant & Bar, located in the Gold Coast neighborhood at 25 E. Delaware Pl.
Athena Greek Restaurant, located in Greektown at 212 S. Halsted Street.
Chief O'Neills Pub, located in the Irving Park/Avondale neighborhood at 3471 N. Elston Ave. Reservations recommended!
Dunlays on Clark, located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood at 2600 N. Clark St.
LM Le Restaurant, located in the Lincoln Square neighborhood at 4539 N. Lincoln Ave.
Sable Kitchen & Bar, located in the River North neighborhood at 505 N. State St.
Carlucci Restaurant, located at 1801 Butterfield Road. in Downers Grove.
Morton Arboretum, located at 4100 Illinois Route 53 in Lisle.
Hugo's Frog Bar, located at 55 S. Main Street in Naperville.
Click on the appropriate link above for more information, such as menus, prices, times, etc.
Finally, if your mom is a fest-goer, the 14th annual Celtic Fest Chicago will be wrapping this Sunday at Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph Street). Bring mom out for a day of live Celtic music, dance, entertainment and vendors. Click here for more information.
All Moms deserve to be spoiled on their Special Day! I know my Mom will!! Will Yours?
SUE MOSS & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO
