THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO - IT’S TIME FOR SOME POST-HOLIDAY FUN!
WELCOME
TO 2012! Whether you plan on keeping
your New Year's resolution(s) or not, at least start the New Year off right by
doing something for "yourself" because "it's
time for some post-holiday fun" here in Chicago!
Let's
start with a fun physical activity that can be enjoyed by one or many - ice
skating. You won't even know you're
getting a workout! Here's a few to
choose from --
The
McCormick Tribune Ice
Rink at Millennium Park located at 55 N. Michigan Avenue
in the Grant Park Museums neighborhood offers an outdoor rink daily (times
vary) through March 11th.
There's a $10 skate rental fee for those who don't own a pair of ice
skates!
Ice
Skating at John Hancock Building and Observatory located at 875 N.
Michigan Avenue on the Magnificent Mile offers an indoor rink daily (9:00
a.m.-11:00 p.m.) through April 8th.
This rink is located on the 94th floor and is the world's
highest skating rink offering 360-degree views of the city, Lake Michigan and
four states (on clear days, of course). Admission
is $5 which includes a 25-minute skating session and a $1 skate rental fee!
Rink at
Wrigley
located at the corners of Clark Street and Waveland Avenue in the Wrigleyville
neighborhood offers an outdoor rink in the parking lot next to the Friendly
Confines daily (times vary) through February 26th. Admission is $10, $6 for kids 12 and under
with a skate rental fee of $5-$10; however, admission and skate rental is
half-off Monday through Thursday!
Ice
Skating at McFetridge Sports Center located at 3843 N.
California Avenue in the Irving Park/Avondale neighborhood offers an indoor
rink daily (times vary) through February 26th. Admission is $2-$5 with a skate rental fee of
$3. There's also food available for
purchase so you can re-energize for more skating!
Lastly,
for the true outdoor adventurist, Sunday brings the Shelter Shiver to
North Avenue Beach (1600 N. Lake Shore Drive) in the Lincoln Park neighborhood from 11:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. It's your choice at this 3rd
annual benefit - plunge into Lake Michigan or
just get your ankles wet! Admission of
$25 includes a gift bag, an after party at Old
Town Ale House and prizes for best costume, best team theme and top
fundraisers for ALIVE Rescue!
Need
to take a break from the physical activity?
Well, maybe one of the following is more up your alley -
‘Murder
at the Art Museum' Scavenger Hunt takes place at the Art Institute of Chicago (111 S.
Michigan Avenue) in the Grant Park Museums neighborhood on Saturday at 2:00
p.m. In an effort to solve a murder
mystery, teams will examine works of art for hidden clues. A prize will be awarded to each member of the
winning team! Admission is $36 and RSVP
is required!!
Johnny Boy's
Graduation takes place at Boni
Vino (111 W. Van Buren Street) in the Loop
on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. This
interactive dinner show, from the co-creator of "Tony ‘n' Tina's Wedding," in
which the title character, who is a convicted jewel thief just released from
prison, joins his family and friends for dinner. However, everyone wants to get their hands on
his diamond stash! Admission of $60 also
includes a post-show dance party with the cast!
And
finally, this Sunday brings Elvis
Fest to The
Original Mother's (26 W. Division Street) in the Near North Side
neighborhood from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Join Dick Biondi from WZZN-FM 94.7, who will be broadcasting live from
the party, celebrating what would have been the King's 77th
birthday. Featured at the fest will be
non-stop performances by Elvis impersonators including free peanut butter and
banana sandwiches, birthday cake, prizes for Elvis karaoke and a trip for two
to Vegas for the top winner of the Elvis look-alike contest!
Will You Be Having Some Post-Holiday
Fun, Or Starting Your Year Off On The Wrong Foot?
SUE MOSS & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO
