Macy’s State Street, Chicago
March 22, 2012
5:30PM

Join Macy’s and OUT as we kick off the season in style. Check out the latest trends from Impulse and our top-name designers, including Hugo Boss, Armani Jeans, Michael Kors, Theory, Tallia Orange and more!
Then shop your favorites to the tunes of our resident DJ and enjoy light refreshments. Take advantage of exclusive savings, plus with your qualifying purchase recieve a complementary gift*!

Macy’s State Street, Chicago
Men’s, 2nd Floor
Join Macy’s, OUT and Chicago House for perfectly crafted mocktails from Elixir’s star mixologist, Jonathan O’Brien. Catch our fashion presentation and live DJ, while you shop and save 25% on a Designer or Impulse purchase of $100 or more.
To RSVP please call 1-800-329-8867

WHAT: 10th ANNUAL CHIRP RECORD FAIR & OTHER DELIGHTS
WHEN: April 14 & 15, 2012, 10am – 5pm
WHERE: Chicago Journeyman Plumbers Union, 1340 W. Washington in Chicago

The Chicago Independent Radio Project (CHIRP) presents the 10th Annual Record Fair & Other Delights on April 14 -15, 2012 at The Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union (1340 West Washington Boulevard). Mark your calendar for the only record fair in Chicago proper as CHIRP returns to the West Loop for the fourth consecutive year, celebrating a very special birthday!

Over 80 tables of vinyl, CDs, posters, ‘zines, artwork, crafts and other delights will be on hand, offering something for casual and serious collectors of every genre of music imaginable. . Dealers come from all over the country and range from genre specialists with rare records to generalists with something for everyone’s tastes. In addition to vinyl; 8-tracks, cassettes, DVDs and other forms of media will be available. While experienced vinyl enthusiasts are always the first in line when doors open, the Fair continues to welcome more and more novice vinyl collectors every year. This year, in honor of the 10th anniversary, CHIRP staffers will put together a special “Guide to the Record Fair” for new vinyl shoppers, offering the best tips on how to shop for and collect vinyl.

Over the last decade, the Record Fair has welcomed hundreds of dealers and thousands of shoppers, generated thousands of dollars to help support community radio, and grown to become a must-see event for serious music fans from around the Midwest, making the Record Fair a unique experience unparalleled elsewhere. “The popularity of this event shows there is clearly still a need for a full-on vinyl fair,” says Mary Nisi, Record Fair Director. “This is the biggest fair in the Midwest and we hope that it will be even bigger at our 20th fair!”

More than just a fun event or a charitable fundraiser, the CHIRP Record Fair is a community meeting space for music fans from Chicago and the surrounding area. In addition to shopping for music and other delights, attendees can learn about CHIRP, listen to special guest DJs, play games, and partake in offerings from food and beer vendors. This year, there will be a variety of “Other Delights” including a children’s area, photo booth, pop quiz trivia hosted by Jake Austen of Rocktober and Chic-a-go-go, live rock and roll caricatures from Plastic Crimewave and DJ sets from Numero Group and Plastic Crimewave. Plus, special surprises too!

“We love the record fair because it brings together such a great, diverse group of passionate music fans from across the region,” says Shawn Campbell, President of the Chicago Independent Radio Project. “It’s like a gathering of CHIRP listeners and potential listeners all in one place!”

CHIRP Radio is Chicago’s source for great local, independent, and under-appreciated music and culture. Called Chicago’s “best overall radio station” in the Chicago Reader’s 2011 Best of Chicago issue, the station is live and local 365 days a year at CHIRPradio.org. CHIRP is a volunteer-driven, listener-supported effort and the Record Fair is now the organization’s largest annual event. Proceeds from the Record Fair support the station’s operational costs such as rent and streaming fees.

The CHIRP Record Fair & Other Delights runs Saturday, April 14th and Sunday, April 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $7, or $5 with an ad or flyer. A special $25 pre-admission session from 8:00-10:00 a.m. on Saturday allows collectors early access to the dealers and offers unlimited access all weekend long. Chicago Journeyman Plumbers Union is located at 1340 W. Washington in Chicago. Free parking is available. Visit http://www.CHIRPrecordfair.com for more information.

Memphis soul masters the Bo-Keys
10pm, March 22, 2012
SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave,. Evanston, IL, 847.492.8860

“Masters of the Memphis sound” (NPR) the Bo-Keys will perform at SPACE on March 22, following a wave of acclaim for last year’s ‘Got To Get Back!’ (Electraphonic Recordings), joined by vocalists Otis Clay of Chicago and Atlantic Records singer Percy Wiggins.

‘Got To Get Back!’ appeared on Associated Press’ list of top albums of 2011, alongside albums by Adele, Beyonce, Jay-Z & Kanye West, The Roots, The Black Keys, and others. Meanwhile, the band has earned two Blues Music Award nominations, for Band of the Year and for Best Soul Blues Album of the Year.

The Wall Street Journal said, “Funky[,] authentic groove… If the Bo-Keys sound like Memphis in the 1960s and early ’70s, it’s probably because most of the band’s musicians were recording back then for the city’s top labels.”

The Associated Press said, “Strong… The Bo-Keys present a muscular yet spare sound that captures the grit and grease of classic, horn-driven R&B. Where many revivalists pale compared to the originals, the Bo-Keys would have fit right in next to legendary Memphis musical crews the Bar-Kays and Booker T. & the M.G.’s.”

The LA Times reviewed a recent concert, calling it “a fiery set that unfolded like a classic soul revue.”

MOJO asked “What’s not to like?,” continuing, “It’s done incredibly well, which isn’t surprising when you consider the claibre of founder and bassist Scott Bomar’s excellent band. [It’s] a supergroup of sorts.”

WHO: Memphis soul masters the Bo-Keys
WHAT: Chicago concert
WHEN: 10pm, March 22, 2012
WHERE: SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave,. Evanston, IL, 847.492.8860
TICKETS: $14, 26 from SPACE box office or Front Gate Tickets

Saturday, April 21:
Monkeytown Tour 2012…
MODESELEKTOR (LIVE)
$21 adv. – $25 day of / 18 & Over / Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM

Berlin techno wizards Modeselektor, hot off the heels of their recently released third album, bring their completely new live show to North America this April, stopping at Metro on April 21. Tickets go on sale this Saturday March 10 at noon at the Metro Box Office and online at metrochicago.com / etix.com.

Modeselektor returned in full force to their club-oriented roots with the release of their third album, Monkeytown, out last year on their own Monkeytown records. Monkeytown shows Modeselektor’s Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary producing hard-hitting, smart club music that steps forward in sound and structure, yet still completely assaults the dance floor.

There’s no better way to experience Modeselektor than via their live show, and this coming April, they’ll give North Americans that chance as they finally make their way stateside in support of this release. The Modeselektor tour will take them from the west coast, where they play Coachella, to select dates in Canada, the northeast and Midwest, and then back to Indio for Coachella’s second weekend. Their April 21st date at Metro is the only show scheduled in the Midwest.

The completely new live show will feature dazzling visuals created by the superbly stylish design collective, Pfadfinderei, and brand new album tracks along with some Modeselektor classics. As always, one can expect a fully engaged stage performance with lots of bass, sweat and humor.

Come see this unique artist at Metro on Saturday April 21. Tickets are $21 advance, $25 day of show. The show is 18 & over and starts at 9pm.

Tickets available –
Online at metrochicago.com and etix.com
In person at the Metro Store (no service fee)

Saturday, September 22, 2012
9:00am until 3:00pm
Cannon Drive and Fullerton Ave.

Join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago and DePaul University for the inaugural Friends of the Poor 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at 9 a.m. at Cannon Drive and Fullerton Ave. in Chicago.

Cost:
$25 for Walkers and Students
$30 for early registration
$35 Race Day Registration

Register
1. Register online at https://www.signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/81920
2. Race day registration will be open from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

Packet Pick-Up
DePaul University
Address, date and time coming soon
Cannon Drive and Fullerton Avenue
September 22, 2012
7:30 to 8:30 a.m. during registration

Timing
The Friends of the Poor 5K is using the latest in race timing technology from Lakeshore Athletic Services. Timing devices will be distributed at Packet Pick-Up.

Entry Limit
The Friends of the Poor 5K is limited to a maximum of 500 entrants. Registration for the event will close once the limit has been reached. Race week or race day registration may not be available.

The proceeds from the event will benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago, whose more than 2,200 volunteers help the needy throughout Cook and Lake counties with food, shelter, clothing, transportation, and much more.

Lap of Luxury!

Ladies Night Chicago, 220 Communications and Cutting Edge Events brings luxury pampering to a whole new level! Want to feel younger and sexier than ever? Why not have fun while doing it? You can at Lap of Luxury at Grossinger Autoplex at 1561 North Fremont (Near North) on April 4th from 5:30 to 9:00pm.

With ticket purchase everyone will experience the service thrill of nearly 40 beauty, spa, health and lifestyle vendors. What to expect? Eye brows by Wax on Wax Off, hair blow outs by Noel Rose Studio, teeth whitening from Dr. Robert Wolf of Smileactives and more is waiting for you at one hot spot. Get wowed at the fashion show produced by Benjamin Cottrell with Chicago designers: Thierry Rogers, Carrie Carmichael and My Dream Bag Boutique, Anna Fong, and Julia Hadi Jewelry. Enjoy luscious appetizers, a sweet chocolate bar by Fanny May, wine and cocktail service from Aged to Perfection, and peek at some hot cars.

Tickets available via Eventbrite at http://bit.ly/wU8z6Z. $25 general admission includes one complimentary cocktail and access to all services. $50 VIP includes premium entrance, one complimentary cocktail, access to all services, coveted gift bag, exclusive drink service, and secret surprises. Remember, tipping is highly encouraged!

Ladies Night Chicago operated by Shari Duffy is the premier event producer that caters to all things that make you feel younger, more confident and oh so sexy! For more information, please visit http://on.fb.me/yhhnIi.

The Best of the Ball Park
Friday April 20th 2012
6:30 PM

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Newberry Library
60 West Walton Street
Chicago, IL

(312) 943-9090

Play for Life International’s (PFLI) largest fundraiser of the year, the Fifth Annual Season Opener: The Best of the Ball Park. Four of Chicago’s hottest chefs to face-off in the Best of the Ball Park cooking contest, creating their own twist on ball park fare. Guests will be able to sample each chef’s creation, and, at the end of the night, one chef will be crowned The Best of the Ball Park.

This year’s event will be held on Friday, April 20, 2012 at the Newberry Library.

We would like to invite you to participate in our largest fundraiser of the year, Season Opener: The Best of the Ball Park, on Friday, April 20, 2012 at the Newberry Library. We are looking for four of Chicago’s hottest chefs to face-off in the Best of the Ball Park cooking contest, creating their own twist on ball park fare. Guests will be able to sample each chef’s creation, and, at the end of the night, one chef will be crowned The Best of the Ball Park. But the real winners will be PFLI and the children it serves. With your help, we will raise money to help support our programs all year long.

How it works: PFLI will provide a $500 budget for each chef to prepare ball park style food for 300 guests. Special guests (TBA) and children from our programs will serve as contest judges. We will provide all materials needed for food preparation.

Why participate? You will be helping children whPlay for Life International (PFLI)o sincerely need fair chance at life. PFLI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that uses sports to engage and empower at-risk youth. For us, it’s not just about winning, it’s about empowerment: the power to live a positive life, the power to treat others with respect, and the power to make responsible choices. Every day, we’re reminding these kids that they’re not victims of circumstances – they’re contenders.

Participating chefs will receive recognition in all event printed materials, press releases, and the event website, reaching tens of thousands in Chicago and nationwide.

If you want to help, please nominate your friend or family member!

We want to hear their story, document their journey and hopefully witness a change that will last a lifetime!

THERE IS COMPENSATION

Please call us today at 323.834.2278 (CAST)
or email us at: motherinlawtvcasting@gmail.com

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Fundraising Doga Class for One Tail at a Time
Sunday, June 4, 2-3:15pm
Yoga Tree, 5232 N Clark, Chicago
An extra special class for you and your best friend! Gentle yoga poses, suitable for all levels, are incorporated with canine massage techniques to bring physical and mental benefits to you and your pooch. Busy lives often make one-on-one time with our pups rare, so give your dog the gift of your undivided attention, patience, and affection and see what you receive in return! Your $20 donation to attend this class will benefit the homeless dogs of One Tail at a Time! Space is limited. RSVP to HeatherOTAT@gmail.com.

Early New Years Eve Dinner & Show w/Denny Diamond & The Family Jewels Denny with his son’s, Lucas & Spenser, have delighted audiences with their tribute to Neil Diamond. Adding in songs made famous by performers like Johnny Cash, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson & others creates a fun evening of music and laughs.

White Fence Farm
1376 S. Joliet Rd.
Romeovville, Il. 60446

Tickets start at $37.00 up to $42.00. Prices include dinner, show, tax & gratuity. Open bar available.
Seating begins at 5:30pm
Dinner @ 6pm
Show follows dinner and ends around 9pm
Call 815.370.8300 for tickets or visit our website at http://www.dennydiamond.com