Chicago Events

Best of January 2010

Address: Harris Theater for Music and Dance • 205 E Randolph St, Millennium Park, Chicago, IL 60601 Category: Performance - Concert / Music - Jazz / Swing Dates: January 15, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Considered one of the world's premier jazz orchestras, Chicago Jazz Ensemble presents stellar concerts that even the most diehard jazz aficionados appreciate. For this January performance, part of the American Heritage Jazz Series, the much-heralded, 21-member band pays tribute to two legendary jazz artists, Duke...

Address: Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore • 7419 W Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130 Category: Literary Event - Reading Dates: January 23, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

A far-reaching thriller, Foolproof has a December 22, 2009, release and promises to be an engrossing read. Set in the aftermath of 9/11, the book centers on the efforts of Brenda and Daniel, founders of a software security firm who track terrorism efforts around the world. Co-authors Barbara D'Amato, Mark R. Zubro,...

Address: Cooking Fools • 1916 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 Category: Class / Lecture - Cooking / Culinary Dates: January 21, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Ahhh, sauces... Buttery, rich, wine-tinged, or hearty, they're all good – and not generally acceptable if you're trying to maintain a healthy diet. This class dispels that myth with an array of satisfying (but healthy) sauces you can use with meat, fish, poultry, and vegetables. Most are vegetable-based, without all...

Address: Smart Museum of Art, Gray Gallery for Special Exhibitions • 5550 S Greenwood Ave, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637 Category: Museum Event - Art Exhibit Dates: October 1 - January 17, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

An intriguing exhibit produced in conjunction with the Netherlands' Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven, Heartland explores the culture of the US interior and the art it creates. Initially conceived as a time-specific snapshot of the Midwest during the most recent presidential election, the exhibition, in this second...

Address: Chicago Cultural Center, Claudia Cassidy Theater • 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602 Category: Movie / Film / Video Event - Screening Dates: January 16, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The post-Katrina devastation of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast was astounding. Among the many big problems that resulted, as became clear almost immediately, was that there had been no official preparation to accommodate residents' beloved pets. News footage of soggy dogs and cats, stranded on rooftops and surrounded...

Address: Navy Pier • 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 Category: Tours and Vacation - Cruise Dates: January 1, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Enjoy breathtaking views and fresh air as you cruise Lake Michigan along the city waterfront. A fully loaded brunch buffet will help chase away any lingering effects from the previous night's celebration. If you feel your energy picking up, there's entertainment and dancing as well. A great alternative to sitting...

Address: Garfield Park Conservatory • 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624 Category: Class / Lecture - Arts / Crafts Dates: November 14 - December 11, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Grab your paper and head over to Garfield Park Conservatory for Origami Open House, a monthly drop-in gathering presented by the Chicago Area Origami Society. Expert folders are on hand to guide you as you create little paper masterpieces: birds, flowers, boats, seals, and other nifty forms. It's amazing that with...

Address: The Drunken Goat • 809-813 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607 Category: Food / Drink Event - Restaurant Opening / Closing Dates: January 1 - January 31, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Top Chef darling and Chicago resident Stephanie Izard is set to open her first restaurant, The Drunken Goat, sometime in January 2010. The concept is small plates, with Spanish and Italian influences, and Izard will be creating house-cured meats and even a specially blended house wine. She's teamed up with the...

Address: Chicago Cultural Center, Project Onward Gallery • 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602 Category: Gallery Event - Exhibit Dates: November 17 - January 4, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Artist Ryan Tepich focuses entirely on depicting angels. Angels inspire him: the sweet cherubic forms as well as the angry avenging variety. His works, in charcoal, ink, and watercolor, alternately charm and bemuse. Tepich is autistic and is part of Project Onward, a program of the Department of Cultural Affairs...

Address: Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden (at Balbo and Michigan) • 331 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 Category: Fair / Festival - Holiday / Seasonal Dates: January 29 - January 31, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Chicago's newest annual festival celebrates the fluffy white stuff, giving folks plenty of good reasons to venture out into the cold. The sophomore event sees the continuation of an amazing snow sculpture competition – teams from around the Great Lakes (and further afield) start with plain blocks of packed snow and...