August 5th, 2008
MILLENNIUM PARK: For more information please visit the website www.millenniumpark.org/parkevents
*August 6 -> Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto (Grant Park Music Festival), 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
*August 7 –> Amir ElSaffar’s Two Rivers Large Ensemble, 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
*Grieg’s Piano Concerto (Grant Park Music Festival) –> August 8, 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
August 9, 7:30pm - 9:00pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
*August 10 -> Rising Stars: After School Matters Showcase, 3:00pm - 4:30pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Activities available throughout the summer:
*May 11 - August 28 –> Guided Tours of the Lurie Garden, Sunday 10:00am - 1:00pm at Lurie Garden
*May 16 - October 13 –> Millennium Park Greeter Tours, 11:30am - 1:00pm at Millennium Park Welcome Center
*July 16 - September 1 –> Family Fun Festival (Session two), 10:00am - 4:00pm at Chase Promenade North
*June 12 - August 28 -> Mark di Suvero Gallery Talks, Thursday 12:15pm - 1:00pm at Boeing Gallery North
*July 2 - August 13 -> A Rabbit’s Tale, Wednesday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
The Art Institute of Chicago: For more information please visit the website www.artic.edu
*Summer Music Series—third wheel
8/7, 5:30-8:45 p.m.
McKinlock Court (Garden Restaurant)
For more information, call (312) 553-9675.
*Summer Music Series—Occidental Brothers African Jazz Trio
8/8, 5:30-8:45 p.m.
McKinlock Court (Garden Restaurant)
For more information, call (312) 553-9675.
CITY OF CHICAGO: For more information please visit the website www.cityofchicago.org
*Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby
August 8, 2008
On the Chicago River (Between Columbus Dr. Bridge & Michigan Ave. Bridge)
12pm–12:30pm
*Gold Coast Art Fair
August 8-10, 2008
LaSalle, Superior, Huron & Erie Streets
Aug. 8: Noon-6:00pm
Aug. 9 & 10: 10:00am-6:00pm
*Northalsted Market Days
August 9 & 10, 2008
North Halsted btwn. Belmont & Addison
11:00am-10:00pm
*Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce Summer Concerts
August 7, 2008
4731 N. Lincoln Ave. (Giddings Plaza)
7-10pm
*Taylor Street Festa Italiana
August 8-10, 2008
Taylor Street between Loomis St. & Ashland Ave.
Aug. 8: 5:00-11:00pm
Aug. 9: 3:00-11:00pm
Aug. 10: Noon-9:00pm
*August Fest
August 8-10, 2008
2651 S. Central Park Ave.
August 8: 5-10pm
August 9: 1-11pm
August 10: 10am-10pm
*Artworks Chicago @ Water Tower (Plaza)
August 9 & 10, 2008
Pearson @ Michigan & Chicago
8:00am-9:00pm
*Caribbean Festival/Jamaican Independence Celebration
August 8-10, 2008
Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St.
12pm–10:00pm
*Ginza Holiday Festival
August 8-10, 2008
435 W. Menomonee Street, (In Historic Old Town)
August 8: 6:30pm–9:30pm, August 9: 11:30am–8:15pm, August 10: 11:30am–7:30pm
*Milwaukee Ave. Arts Festival
August 9, 2008
Fireman’s Park
Milwaukee & Kimball & Diversey
Noon-9pm
*West Fest
August 9 & 10, 2008
Chicago Ave. between Damen & Wood
12pm-10pm
*Artworks Chicago @ East Lake Street
August 6-8, 2008
120-150 East Lake St.
8am-6pm
*The People’s Music School Festival
August 9, 2008
900 W. Eastwood Ave.
10am-6pm
*Gospel Festival
August 9, 2008
2651 W. Roosevelt Rd.
10am-6pm
*Korean Street Festival
August 9 & 10, 2008
3200-3400 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
12-10pm
*Plaza Garibaldi
August 10, 2008
California Health Park
2700 S. Rockwell
Noon-9:00pm
*Ecuador Festival (Sabor A Ecuador)
August 10, 2008
5216 W. Lawrence Ave.
8am-10pm
*Maternity B.V.M. Summerfest
August 8-10, 2008
3647 W. North Ave.
August 8: 7:00-10:30pm
August 9: 5:00-10:30pm
August 10: 2:00-10:30pm
*Chicago Temple Street Festival
August 9 & 10, 2008
August 16 & 17, 2008
2128 S. Archer Ave.
10am-7pm
*Alcock’s 20th Annual Caring For Kids Day Benefitting LaRabida Children’s Hospital
August 8, 2008
411 S. Financial Pl.
10:30am-8pm
*Bronzeville Community Market
June 15-October 26, 2008
Every Saturday
4400-4500 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
10am-3pm
*Cirque Du Soleil Kooza
June 26-August 24, 2008
United Center, Parking Lot K
1901 Madison Ave.
1:00-11:30pm
*The lakefront beckons with the return and allure of the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival in Grant Park, Tuesday evenings, July 15 - August 26, 2008. This years feature films were chosen, in part, because they exemplify the definition of classic movies.
This Years Films
All About Eve
The Odd Couple - College Night
The Blues Brothers
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Touch of Evil
An Affair to Remember
Grease
*Millennium Park Workouts
Saturdays, June 7 - September 27, 8am - 11am
Great Lawn of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion
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July 29th, 2008
MILLENNIUM PARK: For more information please visit the website www.millenniumpark.org/parkevents
*July 30 -> A Throw of Dice (Grant Park Music Festival), 8:00pm - 9:30pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
*July 31 –> Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble, 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
*Chicago Latino Composers –> August 1, 6:30pm - 9:00pm at Harris Theater
August 2, 7:30pm - 10:00pm at Harris Theater
*August 4 -> Stroll and Stride, 9:00am - 10:00am at Wrigley Square
Activities available throughout the summer:
*May 11 - August 28 –> Guided Tours of the Lurie Garden, Sunday 10:00am - 1:00pm at Lurie Garden
*May 16 - October 13 –> Millennium Park Greeter Tours, 11:30am - 1:00pm at Millennium Park Welcome Center
*July 16 - September 1 –> Family Fun Festival (Session two), 10:00am - 4:00pm at Chase Promenade North
*June 12 - August 28 -> Mark di Suvero Gallery Talks, Thursday 12:15pm - 1:00pm at Boeing Gallery North
*July 2 - August 13 -> A Rabbit’s Tale, Wednesday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
The Art Institute of Chicago: For more information please visit the website www.artic.edu
*Summer Music Series—Susanna Pineda
7/31, 5:30-8:45 p.m.
McKinlock Court (Garden Restaurant)
For more information, call (312) 553-9675.
*Summer Music Series—The Lesser Birds of Paradise
8/1, 5:30-8:45 p.m.
McKinlock Court (Garden Restaurant)
For more information, call (312) 553-9675.
*Yves François and Rocambu Jazz
8/2, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Fullerton Hall
CITY OF CHICAGO: For more information please visit the website www.cityofchicago.org
*Lollapalooza
August 1-3, 2008
201-901 S. Columbus Dr., Monroe to Roosevelt
11am-10pm
*Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce Summer Concerts
July 31, 2008
4731 N. Lincoln Ave. (Giddings Plaza)
7-10pm
*Music Under the Stars
August 3, 2008
Morgan Park Academy
2153 W. 111th Street
6-10pm
*JazzFest Heritage Music Weekend
August 1-3, 2008
7059 S. South Shore Dr.
10am-8:30pm
*Artworks Chicago @ City Front Center
July 30-August 1, 2008
Illinois Avenue @ City Front Plaza
8:00am-7:00pm
*Artworks Chicago @ Walton Street
August 2 & 3, 2008
Walton Street from State to Dearborn
8:00am-9:00pm
*Plaza Garibaldi
August 3 2008
California Health Park
2700 S. Rockwell
Noon-9:00pm
*Retro On Roscoe
August 2 & 3, 2008
2000-2300 W. Roscoe St. btwn. Damen & Oakley
12pm-10:00pm
*Serbfest
August 1-3, 2008
5701 N. Redwood Dr.
August 1: 5pm-12am, August 2: 12pm-12am, August 3: 12pm-10pm
*St. Richard Family Fest & Carnival
July 31-August 3, 2008
5030 S. Kostner Ave.
July 31: 6-11pm
August 1: 6pm-12am
August 2: 4pm-12am
August 3: Noon-10pm
*Summer Fest West
August 2, 2008
Garfield Park, By the Gazebo
12pm–9pm
*Uptown Summer Festival
August 2, 2008
4501 N. Clarendon
9am-4pm
*Heritage Jazzfest Weekend
August 2 & 3, 2008
South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 South Shore Drive
Aug. 2: 11:00am-8:00pm
Aug. 3: 12:00-8:00pm
*Belize Day in the Park
August 3, 2008
Washington Park, 55th and Payne
10am-10pm
*Fiesta del Sol
July 31-August 3, 2008
1400 W. Cermak Road
9:00am-11:00pm
*Chicago Temple Street Festival
August 2 & 3, 2008
2128 S. Archer Ave.
10am-7pm
*Bronzeville Community Market
June 15-October 26, 2008
Every Saturday
4400-4500 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
10am-3pm
*Cirque Du Soleil Kooza
June 26-August 24, 2008
United Center, Parking Lot K
1901 Madison Ave.
1:00-11:30pm
*The lakefront beckons with the return and allure of the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival in Grant Park, Tuesday evenings, July 15 - August 26, 2008. This years feature films were chosen, in part, because they exemplify the definition of classic movies.
This Years Films
All About Eve
The Odd Couple - College Night
The Blues Brothers
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Touch of Evil
An Affair to Remember
Grease
*Millennium Park Workouts
Saturdays, June 7 - September 27, 8am - 11am
Great Lawn of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion
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July 25th, 2008
Interest rates are as of July 21 , 2008. Rates do not require any points.
30 Year Fixed
Conforming Rate = 6.750% APR = 6.689%
Jumbo Rate = 8.000% APR 8.064%
15 Year Fixed
Conforming Rate = 6.125% APR = 6.189%
Jumbo Rate = 6.250% APR 6.314%
3/1 Libor ARM
Conforming Rate = 5.750% APR = 5.814%
Jumbo Rate = 5.750% APR = 5.814%
5/1 Libor ARM
Conforming Rate = 5.750% APR = 5.814%
Jumbo Rate = 5.750% APR = 5.814%
7/1 Libor ARM
Conforming Rate = 6.125% APR = 6.189%
Jumbo Rate = 6.125% APR = 6.189%
10/1 Libor ARM
Conforming Rate = 6.500% APR = 6.564%
Jumbo Rate = 6.500% APR = 6.564%
Information is provided to assist real estate professionals and is not intended to extend credit as defined by Section 226.2 of Regulation Z. Rates are accurate as of date printed and are subject to change until locked.
Steve Laner
Vice President
847-282-5030 (direct)
847-317-1900 (main)
SteveL@perlmortgage.com
Matt Cochran
773-413-6210 (direct)
312-320-8220 (mobile)
MCochran@perlmortgage.com
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July 22nd, 2008
MILLENNIUM PARK: For more information please visit the website www.millenniumpark.org/parkevents
*July 23 & 25 -> Russian Splendor (Grant Park Music Festival), 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
*July 24 –> 50 Years of Bossa Nova Featuring Paulhino Garcia’s Orquestra Brazzilli, 6:30pm - at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
*July 26 -> Luciano Pavarotti Tribute Concert (Grant Park Music Festival), 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
*July 27 -> Rising Stars: Midwest Young Artists, 3:00pm - 4:30pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
*July 28 -> Chicago Dancing Festival: Chicago Human Rhythm Project, 7:30pm - 9:00pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Activities available throughout the summer:
*May 11 - August 28 –> Guided Tours of the Lurie Garden, Sunday 10:00am - 1:00pm at Lurie Garden
*May 16 - October 13 –> Millennium Park Greeter Tours, 11:30am - 1:00pm at Millennium Park Welcome Center
*July 16 - September 1 –> Family Fun Festival (Session two), 10:00am - 4:00pm at Chase Promenade North
*June 12 - August 28 -> Mark di Suvero Gallery Talks, Thursday 12:15pm - 1:00pm at Boeing Gallery North
*July 2 - August 13 -> A Rabbit’s Tale, Wednesday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Lincoln Park Zoo: For more information please visit the website www.lpzoo.org
*July 25th, 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Jammin’ at the Zoo: July Concert -> Fastball + Blind Melon
The Art Institute of Chicago: For more information please visit the website www.artic.edu
*Summer Music Series—Linda M. Smith Trio
7/24, 5:30-8:45 p.m.
McKinlock Court (Garden Restaurant)
For more information, call (312) 553-9675.
*Summer Music Series—Paulinho Garcia Brazilian Trio
7/25, 5:30-8:45 p.m.
McKinlock Court (Garden Restaurant)
For more information, call (312) 553-9675.
PARK GRILL: For more information please visit the website www.parkgrillchicago.com
*Free Live Music Every Thursday at The Plaza at Park Grill
Party on the Plaza Thursdays
Sponsored by Budweiser and 101.9 FM – The Mix. Featuring live music from 4 to 7 pm and Jameson Irish Whiskey drinks are $2.00 off.
*21 and older event.
Nothing says summer better than live music and outdoor dining!
The Plaza at Park Grill is teaming up with The Mix Radio to present Party in the Park.
Enjoy a free concert every Thursday evening until August 30th from 4:30 pm. to 6:30 pm.
WTMX Party in the Park Line-Up:
07.24.2008 4:00 pm - Emily Riesen (I)
5:30 pm - Matt Santos
CITY OF CHICAGO: For more information please visit the website www.cityofchicago.org
*51st Annual Venetian Night
July 26
“in Summer’s Favorite City”
www.venetiannightchicago.us
*Chicago Criterium Bike Race (New Event!)
July 27
www.chicagocriterium.us
*Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce Summer Concerts
July 24 & 31, 2008
4731 N. Lincoln Ave. (Giddings Plaza)
7-10pm
*Annual Arts Adventure
July 27, 2008
Sidewalks: Superior, State, Wabash & Chicago
9am–5pm
*Artworks Chicago @ 900 N. Wabash @ Connor Park
July 26 & 27, 2008
900-830 N. Wabash
8:00am-9:00pm
*Taste of Lincoln Avenue
July 26 & 27, 2008
Lincoln btwn. Fullerton & Wrightwood
12:00-10:00pm
*Wicker Park Fest
July 26 & 27, 2008
North Damen btwn. North Ave. & Schiller
12:00-11:00pm
*Chicago Antique Market
July 26 & 27, 2008
Plumber’s Hall
1340 W. Washington
9:00am-6:00pm
*Newberry Library Bughouse Square Debates
July 26, 2008
Washington Square Park (901 N. Clark)
12pm–4pm
*Randolph Street Market
July 26 & 27, 2008
August 30 & 31, 2008
September 27 & 28, 2008
October 25 & 26, 2008
1350 W. Randolph (btwn. Ada & Ogden)
Saturdays: 10am–5pm, Sundays: 9am–4pm
*Chicago Temple Street Festival
July 26 & 27, 2008
August 2 & 3, 2008
August 9 & 10, 2008
August 16 & 17, 2008
2128 S. Archer Ave.
10am-7pm
*Edgebrook Festival 2008
July 26 & 27, 2008
6400-6450 N. Kinzua
7/26: 12-10pm, 7/27: 12-8pm
*Ghanafest 2008
July 26, 2008
5700 S. Payne Drive (Washington Park)
11am-11pm
*Liberty Fest
July 26, 2008
4849-51 S. King Dr.
12-6pm
*Music Fest 3
July 26, 2008
4700-5100 S. State Street
July 26: 12-10pm
July 27: 12-8pm
*Relay for Life of Southside Chicago
July 25 & 26, 2008
1130 E. Midway Plaisance
7/25 @ 7pm, into the 26th @ 7am
*Black Thai International Arts & Crafts Festival
July 26 & 27, 2008
August 20-24, 2008
On Pearson St. btwn. State St. & Rush St.
9am-6pm
*Bronzeville Community Market
June 15-October 26, 2008
Every Saturday
4400-4500 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
10am-3pm
*Cirque Du Soleil Kooza
June 26-August 24, 2008
United Center, Parking Lot K
1901 Madison Ave.
1:00-11:30pm
*The lakefront beckons with the return and allure of the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival in Grant Park, Tuesday evenings, July 15 - August 26, 2008. This years feature films were chosen, in part, because they exemplify the definition of classic movies.
This Years Films
All About Eve
The Odd Couple - College Night
The Blues Brothers
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Touch of Evil
An Affair to Remember
Grease
*Millennium Park Workouts
Saturdays, June 7 - September 27, 8am - 11am
Great Lawn of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion
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July 18th, 2008
Interest rates are as of July 14 , 2008. Rates do not require any points.
30 Year Fixed
Conforming Rate = 6.625% APR = 6.689%
Jumbo Rate = 8.000% APR 8.064%
15 Year Fixed
Conforming Rate = 6.000% APR = 6.064%
Jumbo Rate = 6.125% APR 6.189%
3/1 Libor ARM
Conforming Rate = 5.750% APR = 5.814%
Jumbo Rate = 5.750% APR = 5.814%
5/1 Libor ARM
Conforming Rate = 5.750% APR = 5.814%
Jumbo Rate = 5.750% APR = 5.814%
7/1 Libor ARM
Conforming Rate = 6.000% APR = 6.064%
Jumbo Rate = 6.000% APR = 6.064%
10/1 Libor ARM
Conforming Rate = 6.500% APR = 6.564%
Jumbo Rate = 6.500% APR = 6.564%
Information is provided to assist real estate professionals and is not intended to extend credit as defined by Section 226.2 of Regulation Z. Rates are accurate as of date printed and are subject to change until locked.
Steve Laner
Vice President
847-282-5030 (direct)
847-317-1900 (main)
SteveL@perlmortgage.com
Matt Cochran
773-413-6210 (direct)
312-320-8220 (mobile)
MCochran@perlmortgage.com
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July 15th, 2008
MILLENNIUM PARK: For more information please visit the website http://www.millenniumpark.org/parkevents/
*July 16 -> Beethoven’s 7th (Grant Park Music Festival), 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
*July 17 –> Music Without Borders: Pitchfork Music Festival Preview Night, 6:30pm - 8:30pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
*Great Performers of Illinois -> July 18 at 5:00pm - 10:00pm at Wrigley Square
-> July 19 at 8:00am - 9:00pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
-> July 20 at 12:00pm - 9:30pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
*Gershwin’s Greatest Hits (Grant Park Music Festival) -> July 18 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
-> July 19 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Activites available throughout the summer:
*May 11 - August 28 –> Guided Tours of the Lurie Garden, Sunday 10:00am - 1:00pm at Lurie Garden
*May 16 - October 13 –> Millennium Park Greeter Tours, 11:30am - 1:00pm at Millennium Park Welcome Center
*July 16 - September 1 –> Family Fun Festival (Session two), 10:00am - 4:00pm at Chase Promenade North
*June 12 - August 28 -> Mark di Suvero Gallery Talks, Thursday 12:15pm - 1:00pm at Boeing Gallery North
*July 2 - August 13 -> A Rabbit’s Tale, Wednesday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
The Art Institute of Chicago: For more information please visite the website http://www.artic.edu
*Summer Music Series—Carol Kagy Trio
7/17, 5:30-8:45 p.m.
McKinlock Court (Garden Restaurant)
For more information, call (312) 553-9675.
Free
*Summer Music Series—Mambo Blonde
7/18, 5:30-8:45 p.m.
McKinlock Court (Garden Restaurant)
For more information, call (312) 553-9675.
Free
*Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago
7/19, 1-2 p.m.
Fullerton Hall
Free with admission
*Members: Member Sketch Classes
7/12 - 9/6, 10:30a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Morton Auditorium
$150; Call (312) 443-3681 to register.
Learn basic drawing skills or develop advanced drawing techniques in eight-weeks of Saturday sketch classes.* These courses provide the opportunity to sketch in the museum galleries. All materials will be supplied. Call (312) 443-3681 to register.
PARK GRILL: For more information please visit the website http://www.parkgrillchicago.com
*Free Live Music Every Thursday at The Plaza at Park Grill
Party on the Plaza Thursdays
Sponsored by Budweiser and 101.9 FM – The Mix. Featuring live music from 4 to 7 pm and Jameson Irish Whiskey drinks are $2.00 off.
*21 and older event.
Nothing says summer better than live music and outdoor dining!
The Plaza at Park Grill is teaming up with The Mix Radio to present Party in the Park.
Enjoy a free concert every Thursday evening until August 30th from 4:30 pm. to 6:30 pm.
WTMX Party in the Park Line-Up:
07.17.2008 4:00 pm - Beckon Q
5:30 pm - Alternate Routes
CITY OF CHICAGO: For more information please visit the website http://www.cityofchicago.org
*Dearborn Garden Walk
July 20, 2008
Entrance at corner of Dearborn & Goethe St.
12pm–5pm
*LaSalle Street Dinner Dance
July 17, 2008
Chicago Board of Trade
121 W. Jackson Blvd.
5:30-10pm
*Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce Summer Concerts
July 17, 19, 24 & 31, 2008
4731 N. Lincoln Ave. (Giddings Plaza)
7-10pm
*Pitchfork Music Festival
July 18-20, 2008
Union Park
1501 W. Randolph Street
7/18: 5:00-10:00pm
July 19 & 20: 12:00-10:00pm
*Plaza Garibaldi
July 20, 2008
California Health Park
2700 S. Rockwell
Noon-9:00pm
*Polish National Alliance 2nd Annual Classic Car Show
July 20, 2008
6100 N. Cicero Ave.
11am-5pm
*Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival
July 19 & 20, 2008
2200 Blocks of N. Sheffield & N. Kenmore Avenues
11am-10:15pm
*Southside Neighborhood Gospel Festival
July 19, 2008
6506 S. Racine (Ogden Park)
10am-9pm
*St. Barbara Picnicfest
July 19 & 20, 2008
2859 S. Throop
July 19: 6:00-11:00pm
July 20: 12:00-9:00pm
*Summer On Southport
July 19 & 20, 2008
3700-3900 N. Southport Ave. from Waveland to Byron
10am-10pm
*World’s Largest Block Party
July 18 & 19, 2008
DesPlaines Ave. from Madison to Adams
5:00-10:30pm
*Black Thai International Arts & Crafts Festival
July 19 & 20, 2008
On Pearson St. btwn. State St. & Rush St.
9am-6pm
*Black Thai International Arts & Crafts Festival
July 16-18, 2008
Ashland Ave. & Division St.
9am-6pm
*Chinatown Summer Fair (29th Annual)
July 20, 2008
2200-2500 South Wentworth Ave.
10:00am-8:00pm
*Cirque Du Soleil Kooza�
June 26-August 24, 2008
United Center, Parking Lot K
1901 Madison Ave.
1:00-11:30pm
*The lakefront beckons with the return and allure of the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival in Grant Park, Tuesday evenings, July 15 - August 26, 2008. This years feature films were chosen, in part, because they exemplify the definition of classic movies.
This Years Films
All About Eve
The Odd Couple - College Night
The Blues Brothers
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Touch of Evil
An Affair to Remember
Grease
*Millennium Park Workouts
Saturdays, June 7 - September 27, 8am - 11am
Great Lawn of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion
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July 11th, 2008
 
Scores of condo owners from Lakeshore East’s completed
towers – The Lancaster, The Regatta, The Chandler and 340 on
The Park – pitched in to help spruce up the park on Saturday,
June 6 and 21st.
Organized by the Master Association and spearheaded by
The Lancaster Board Member Dan Koz and John Wolinski,
Magellan assistant project manager, 90 residents teamed up with
18 volunteers from AT&T and two supervisors from Countryside
Landscape in the events that ran from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The major concentration of the park refresher was the
installation of some 400 plantings purchased by the Lakeshore
East Master Association on the south end of the North Field.
A resident at Lakeshore East comments:�
This beautiful piece of heaven in the middle of the city of Chicago is my favorite place to meditate and just kick back. We, the AT&T Pioneers organization, were glad to participate in the clean-up and beautification of this magnificent park. AT&T Pioneer volunteers will continue to help and are committed to protecting the environment through our GO-GREEN project. Without a doubt, the outcome of the June event is the most beautiful public park I have ever seen since I moved in at the Lakeshore East community a year ago. We thank you so much for this great opportunity to serve the community!
�
George Dante M Pineda
Vice President - IL Chapter - AT&T - TelecomPioneers
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July 8th, 2008
MILLENNIUM PARK: For more information please visit the website http://www.millenniumpark.org/parkevents/
*July 9 & 11 -> Tchaikovsky’s 6th (Grant Park Music Festival), 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
*July 10 –> Music Without Borders: Sudanese Music and Dance Festival, 6:30pm - 8:30pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
*July 12 -> Community Music School Night (Grant Park Music Festival), 7:30pm - 9:00pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
*July 13 -> Pinchas Zukerman (Grant Park Music Festival), 7:30pm - 9:00pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Activites available throughout the summer:
*May 11 - August 28 –> Guided Tours of the Lurie Garden, Sunday 10:00am - 1:00pm at Lurie Garden
*May 16 - October 13 –> Millennium Park Greeter Tours, 11:30am - 1:00pm at Millennium Park Welcome Center
*June 3 - July 12 –> Family Fun Festival (Session One), 10:00am - 4:00pm at Chase Promenade North
*June 12 - August 28 -> Mark di Suvero Gallery Talks, Thursday 12:15pm - 1:00pm at Boeing Gallery North
*July 2 - August 13 -> A Rabbit’s Tale, Wednesday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
The Art Institute of Chicago: For more information please visite the website http://www.artic.edu
*Idy Ciss and Friends
7/12, 1-2 p.m.
Fullerton Hall
Free with admission
Idy Ciss, born in Sengal, is a former member of Ballets Africans and current Assistant Director of the Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago.
*Members: Member Sketch Classes
7/12 - 9/6, 10:30a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Morton Auditorium
$150; Call (312) 443-3681 to register.
Learn basic drawing skills or develop advanced drawing techniques in eight-weeks of Saturday sketch classes.* These courses provide the opportunity to sketch in the museum galleries. All materials will be supplied. Call (312) 443-3681 to register.
PARK GRILL: For more information please visit the website http://www.parkgrillchicago.com
*Free Live Music Every Thursday at The Plaza at Park Grill
Party on the Plaza Thursdays
Sponsored by Budweiser and 101.9 FM – The Mix. Featuring live music from 4 to 7 pm and Jameson Irish Whiskey drinks are $2.00 off.
*21 and older event.
Nothing says summer better than live music and outdoor dining!
The Plaza at Park Grill is teaming up with The Mix Radio to present Party in the Park.
Enjoy a free concert every Thursday evening until August 30th from 4:30 pm. to 6:30 pm.
WTMX Party in the Park Line-Up:
07.10.2008 4:00 pm - The Ginge
5:30 pm Will Hoge
CITY OF CHICAGO: For more information please visit the website http://www.cityofchicago.org
*Artworks Chicago @ Superior & Rush
July 12 & 13, 2008
August 16 & 17, 2008
Superior St. from Wabash to Rush St.
8:00am-8:00pm
*Celebrate Clark Street Festival
July 13, 2008
Clark Str. between Morse & Estes (6950 - 7100 N.)
1pm-11pm
*Artworks Chicago @ Wabash
July 9-11, 2008
Wabash Street from Jackson to Congress (East Side of Street)
8:00am-7:00pm
*Bucktown Garden Walk
July 12 & 13, 2008
1820 W. Wabansia
11am-10pm
*Chicago Folk & Roots Festival
July 12 & 13, 2008
4400 N. Lincoln Ave. (Welles Park)
12pm-10pm
*BenFest
July 11 & 12, 2008
2215 W. Irving Park Road
July 11: 4:00-11:15pm
July 12: 3:00-11:15pm
*Black Thai International Arts & Crafts Festival
July 9-11, 2008
Aug. 6-8, 2008
Sept. 3-5, 2008
Canal & Jackson to Van Buren St.
9:00am-6:00pm
*Irish American Heritage Festival
July 11-13, 2008
4626 N. Knox
July 11: 6pm-Midnight
July 12: Noon-Midnight
July 13: Noon-11pm
*K.I.D.S Zone Festival
July 12, 2008
6700-6800 S. Halsted Street
10am-5pm
*Rock Around the Block
July 12 & 13, 2008
3200-3300 N. Lincoln Ave.
July 12: Noon-10pm
July 13: Noon-9pm
*Cirque Du Soleil Kooza
June 26-August 24, 2008
United Center, Parking Lot K
1901 Madison Ave.
1:00-11:30pm
*The lakefront beckons with the return and allure of the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival in Grant Park, Tuesday evenings, July 15 - August 26, 2008. This years feature films were chosen, in part, because they exemplify the definition of classic movies.
This Years Films
All About Eve
The Odd Couple - College Night
The Blues Brothers
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Touch of Evil
An Affair to Remember
Grease
*Millennium Park Workouts
Saturdays, June 7 - September 27, 8am - 11am
Great Lawn of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion
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July 1st, 2008
Interest in Urban Homeownernship “Fueled” By Higher Gas Prices
By:
Nearly 78 Percent of Surveyed Coldwell Banker® Sales Associates Report Increased Interest in Urban Living is a Result of Energy Costs Properties with Home Offices Also Appealing
(Parsippany, NJ - June 18, 2008) – Coldwell Banker® sales associates working in urban markets across the United States indicate they are seeing interest in urban living increasing because of the high cost of gasoline. While 96 percent of the 903 sales associates surveyed report that rising gas and oil prices are a concern to their clients, 78 percent report that higher fuel costs are increasing their desire to consider living in an urban setting.
According to the Coldwell Banker survey, the primary reasons for this interest in urban living are related to work commute and energy-efficient modes of transportation:
81 percent cite minimizing a reduced work commute as a reason for the interest in urban living
54 percent agree that access to public transportation is appealing
75 percent agree that the ability to walk to more places is a positive
“Over the past several years we have seen a boom in downtown living all over the country and this is not just reserved to major cities,” said Jim Gillespie, president and chief executive officer of Coldwell Banker Real Estate. “It is interesting to note that the study showed that 53 percent of our surveyed sales associates have seen an increased interest in urban living compared to five years ago.”
Coldwell Banker surveyed sales associates who also reported they have seen an 84 percent spike in interest for properties with a home office, as compared to five years ago, indicating a trend towards telecommuting.
While the study also found that 64 percent of surveyed sales associates report their clients increasingly look for homes with “green” amenities that could save on heating, cooling and electricity costs, only 42 percent surveyed believe saving on energy costs are a reason for their client’s interest in urban living.
Methodology: Coldwell Banker conducted an online survey on trends surrounding urban living and rising gas prices. The survey yielded responses from 903 Coldwell Banker brokers across the United States.
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July 1st, 2008
MILLENNIUM PARK: For more information please visit the website http://www.millenniumpark.org/parkevents/
*July 2 & 5 -> Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: America Then and Now (Grant Park Music Festival), 8:00pm - 9:30pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
*July 7 –> Stroll and Stride, 9:00am - 10:00am at Wrigley Square
Activites available throughout the summer:
*May 11 - August 28 –> Guided Tours of the Lurie Garden, Sunday 10:00am - 1:00pm at Lurie Garden
*May 16 - October 13 –> Millennium Park Greeter Tours, 11:30am - 1:00pm at Millennium Park Welcome Center
*June 3 - July 12 –> Family Fun Festival (Session One), 10:00am - 4:00pm at Chase Promenade North
*June 12 - August 28 -> Mark di Suvero Gallery Talks, Thursday 12:15pm - 1:00pm at Boeing Gallery North
*July 2 - August 13 -> A Rabbit’s Tale, Wednesday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion
The Art Institute of Chicago: For more information please visite the website http://www.artic.edu
Summer Music Series—Keith Baumann String Jazz Duo
7/3, 5:30-8:45 p.m.
McKinlock Court (Garden Restaurant)
Free For more information, call (312) 553-9675.
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Summer Music Series—The Astronomer
7/4, 5:30-8:45 p.m.
McKinlock Court (Garden Restaurant)
Free For more information, call (312) 553-9675.
PARK GRILL: For more information please visit the website http://www.parkgrillchicago.com
*Free Live Music Every Thursday at The Plaza at Park Grill
Party on the Plaza Thursdays
Sponsored by Budweiser and 101.9 FM – The Mix. Featuring live music from 4 to 7 pm and Jameson Irish Whiskey drinks are $2.00 off.
*21 and older event.
Nothing says summer better than live music and outdoor dining!
The Plaza at Park Grill is teaming up with The Mix Radio to present Party in the Park.
Enjoy a free concert every Thursday evening until August 30th from 4:30 pm. to 6:30 pm.
WTMX Party in the Park Line-Up:
07.03.2008 5:30 pm - Dave Barnes
CITY OF CHICAGO: For more information please visit the website http://www.cityofchicago.org
*Chicago is the place to be when celebrating our nation’s independence. The Independence Eve fireworks spectacular will take place Thursday, July 3 at Taste of Chicago and this year the soundtrack will be created and simulcast by sponsor WTMX - 101.9fm, and broadcast live on WGN-TV.
Petrillo Music Shell
Grant Park Orchestra; Christopher Bell, Conductor
INDEPENDENCE EVE AT GRANT PARK
8:00 pm
KEY - Star Spangled Banner
CHADWICK - Jubilee from Symphonic Sketches
DVORAK - Largo from New World Symphony
NELSON - Savannah River Holiday
INTERMISSION 20 minutes
BERNSTEIN - Three Dance Episodes from On the Town
HAYMAN - Pops Hoe-Down
LOWDEN - Armed Forces Salute
TCHAIKOVSKY - Overture 1812
City of Chicago/WTMX July 3rd Fireworks Soundtrack
Beginning at approximately 9:31 pm
Intro (Before fireworks launch)
KAYNE WEST - Homecoming
CHRIS MARTIN
Fireworks
BON JOVI - Living on a Prayer
LENNY KRAVITZ - American Woman
RIHANNA - Don’t Stop the Music
PRINCE - Let’s Go Crazy
KILLERS - Mr. Brightside
SARA BAREILLES - Love Song
COLDPLAY - Clocks
GWEN STEFANI - The Sweet Escape
GOOD CHARLOTTE - I Don’t Wanna Be In Love
KAYNE WEST - Stronger
K. T. TUNSTALL - Black Horse and the Cherry Tree
MATCHBOX TWENTY - How Far We’ve Come
END TIME 9:50 pm
Please note times are approximate and subject to change.
*Taste of Chicago
June 27 - July 6
Grant Park
Free admission
Cuisine from more than 65 restaurants
Entertainment
Activities for the entire family
*Artworks Chicago @ Water Tower (Plaza) �
July 5 & 6, 19 & 20, 2008
Pearson @ Michigan & Chicago
8:00am-9:00pm
*Cirque Du Soleil Kooza �
June 26-August 24, 2008
United Center, Parking Lot K
1901 Madison Ave.
1:00-11:30pm
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*Lakeview Music Fest �
July 5 & 6, 2008
Lakeview on Sheffield from Waveland to Addison
12pm-10pm
*African/Caribbean Int’l Festival of Life �
July 3-6, 2008
Washington Park, 55th St. & Cottage Grove
10am–10pm
*The lakefront beckons with the return and allure of the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival in Grant Park, Tuesday evenings, July 15 - August 26, 2008. This years feature films were chosen, in part, because they exemplify the definition of classic movies.
This Years Films�
All About Eve�
The Odd Couple - College Night�
The Blues Brothers�
The Day the Earth Stood Still�
Touch of Evil�
An Affair to Remember�
Grease
*Millennium Park Workouts
Saturdays, June 7 - September 27, 8am - 11am
Great Lawn of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion
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