THS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO - ARE YOU READY FOR SOME CHICAGO LOVIN’?
It's
a great time to be in Chicago
as Cupid arrives back in town with some pre-Valentine's Day events sure to
please everyone!
First
and foremost, topping Cupid's list is the 2012 Chicago Auto Show
which opened to the public on Friday, February 10th, and runs
through Friday, February 17th, at McCormick Place (2301 S. Lake Shore Drive) on the Near South Side.
Now
in its 104th year, and billed as the largest auto show of its kind
in North America, the Chicago Auto Show features nearly
1,000 vehicles that include domestic and imported passenger cars and trucks,
SUVs, as well as experimental and concept cars.
Here's a bit of trivia - the 1st National Automobile Exhibit
was held March 23-30, 1901 at the Chicago Coliseum! Visit the show's website for the entire
history through 2010.
After
drooling over the cars, don't forget to browse the various accessories and
exhibits at the show as well. You can
"Vote for Best of Show" for your chance to win an iPAD2 (North Hall next to
Chevrolet); or "Enter to Win" a 2012 Toyota Camry (Toyota Display, South Hall)
or a 2013 Mazda CX-5 (Mazda Display, South Hall); or visit the 96 Live
Broadcast at the Chevrolet Family Fun Zone (South Hall) for your chance to meet
the legendary great Blackhawks' goalie, Tony Esposito on Saturday from 5:00
p.m.-7:00 p.m., or Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews of the current Blackhawks
team on Sunday from 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
There sure is plenty of lovin' to be found at the Chicago Auto Show!
Cupid's
list of remaining events includes:
Cupid's
Chase 5K
is this Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (registration 8:00 a.m., race
10:00 a.m.) at Stockton Drive
and LaSalle Street
in the Lincoln Park
neighborhood. Join runners in 25 cities
to help raise funds for Community
Options, Inc., which is a national nonprofit that supports people with
disabilities. Help spread the lovin'!
Nerds at Heart's Love Fest is this Saturday
from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Union Park (228
S. Racine Avenue) in the West
Loop. This 4th
annual Valentine's bash is for Cupid's singles to find their nerdy match over
board games and trivia quizzes which include geeky prizes, themed giveaways and
a cocktail! RSVP required!!
A Very Muppet
Valentine's is this Saturday from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Sheffield's (3258 N. Sheffield Avenue) in the Lakeview
neighborhood. This Valentine's bash for
both singles and couples benefits Misericordia
with local band "Recession Proof" performing as The Muppets! Also features raffles and a live auction.
Valentine's Day Pastry
Market
is this Saturday and Sunday (10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) at the Logan Square Kitchen (2333
N. Milwaukee Avenue) in the Logan Square neighborhood. Now's your chance to sample and buy cakes,
handmade confections, pies, other sweets and culinary gift items from over a
dozen local artisanal vendors!
The Vintage Bazaar is this Saturday
(12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.) and Sunday (11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) at the
DANK-Haus (4740 N. Western Avenue) in the Lincoln Square
neighborhood. More than 40 vendors on
two floors will be displaying clothing, jewelry, furniture and vintage décor,
which also include food, beer and cocktail vendors as well as CHIRP DJs. Find something unique for that special
"lovin'" person in your life!
I'm Lovin' Chicago's Lovin'
Already!! Will You Be Joining the Rest
of Us?
SUE MOSS & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO
