Broadway Antique Market’s Atomic Summer Sale, 5.22-5.31

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It happens only once a year: Broadway Antique Market’s Atomic Summer Sale* – Friday, May 22nd thru Sunday, May 31st. Chicago’s Antique Department Store, Featuring 75 Top Dealers on 2 Giant Levels— Art Deco through Mid Century Modern, 60’s 70’s. Thousands of Items, Discounted 15% to 50% Off Storewide. 6130 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL. 773-743-5444. BamChicago.com. Open Daily, 11 to 7.

*Note: Special extended evening shopping hours till 9pm, Friday, May 22nd Only!

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3-Course Motherโ€™s Day Brunch

South Water Kitchen
Hotel Monaco
225 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601

The 3-Course Motherโ€™s Day Brunch is available from 7am to 3pm for $26 per person. Reservations are available online atย www.southwaterkitchen.comย or by calling 312.236.9300.

First Courseย โ€“ one course per personย 

  • Deviled Eggs: white truffle, lobster & chives
  • Grape Salad: mesclun greens, candied walnuts, blue cheese & grape vinaigrette
  • Greek Yogurt Parfait: housemade granola, fresh berries & honey

Second Courseย โ€“ one course per personย 

  • Crab Cake Benedict: crab cakes, spinach, poached eggs, english muffin, cayenne hollandaise & breakfast potatoes
  • Citrus Ginger Glazed Salmon: wild rice pilaf & mache
  • Asparagus & Wild Mushroom Omelet: goat cheese, fresh herbs, breakfast potatoes & toast
  • Oven Roasted Prime Rib: garlic whipped potatoes, broccolini & rosemary jus

Third Courseย โ€“ one course per personย 

  • Marble Pound Cake: dark Chocolate & toasted marshmallow
  • Berries and Cream: fresh berries, vanilla bean whipped cream & cinnamon crisp

 

The 3-Course Motherโ€™s Day Brunch is available from 7am to 3pm for $26 per person. Reservations are available online atwww.southwaterkitchen.comย or by calling 312.236.9300.

Rebuilding Exchange Annual Salvager’s Ball 3.22

c22f812e-4f6d-4d04-b39c-4ffbbc9e6430The Rebuilding Exchange is hosting their annual fundraiser, the Salvager’s Ball, on March 22! ย Come join RX for an evening filled with music, drinks, appetizers and dessert, and sustainable surprises and games from 6-9:30pm at the beautiful and historic Thalia Hall in Pilsen. The Breath Mints (Leroy Bach and special guests) will be performing soulful jams amongst our locally crafted and salvaged goods. Guests will also have the opportunity to see their future with tarot card readings, participate in a creative design contest, play bean bag toss, make memories at the RX photo booth, and win unique raffle prizes from RX’s salvaged collection, RX Made’s home custom products, and others. The event is 21+ and each ticket includes 2 free drinks (beer and wine) as well as appetizers from Dusek’ and desserts from Whole Foods. General admission tickets are $85 and VIP tickets are $125. VIP tickets additionally include access to the balcony with a private bar, as well as a special beverage and appetizer from Dusek’s. Get your ticketsย HERE!

23rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parties at Timothy O’Toole’s Pub 3.12-3.17

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Thursday, March 12 – Tuesday, March 17

Erin go bragh! Itโ€™s time for Timothy Oโ€™Tooleโ€™s 23rd annual St. Patrickโ€™s Day event! This year, the celebration will span six days,ย running Thursday, March 12 to Tuesday, March 17. From Irish-inspired food and cocktails to bag pipers and leprechauns, this Streeterville pub truly knows how to throw a proper St. Paddyโ€™s party. The schedule of events, drink specials and Irish fare are outlined below.

Timothy Oโ€™Tooleโ€™s Pub,ย 622 N. Fairbanks Court,ย Chicago, IL 60611ย (312) 642-0700ย TimothyOTooles.com

ST. PATRICKโ€™S EVENTS

Thursday, March 12
Hours: 11 a.m.-3 a.m.ย Enjoy an Irish-inspired food and beverage menu. Guinness glass engraving will take place at 9 p.m. The Blackhawks vs. Coyotes game will be shown on 74 screens. No cover charge.

Friday, March 13
Hours:ย 11 a.m.-4 a.m. Enjoy an Irish-inspired food and beverage menu. A Guinness bar and beer tub will open at 3 p.m. Joe the Leprechaun will be on site at 4 p.m. The Bulls vs. Hornets game will be shown on 74 screens at 6 p.m. Guinness glass engraving will be offered at 9 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge starting at 4 p.m. (or $10 includes a St. Paddyโ€™s t-shirt; cover charge proceeds donated to charity).

Saturday, March 14
Hours: 8 a.m.-4 a.m. St. Patrickโ€™s Day brunch menu will be available 8 a.m.-noon (Irish-inspired food and beverage menu available all day). Beer tubs and a Guinness bar will open at 9 a.m. Joe the Leprechaun will arrive at 11 a.m. A womenโ€™s green beer chugging contest will take place at noon with the menโ€™s contest at 1 p.m. Irish bag pipers will perform at 2 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge (or $10 includes a St. Paddyโ€™s t-shirt; cover charge proceeds donated to charity).

Sunday, March 15
Hours:ย 10 a.m.-3 a.m. St. Patrickโ€™s Day brunch menu and bloody mary/mimosa bar be available 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Irish-inspired food and beverage menu available all day). Joe the Leprechaun will arrive at 9 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge at 9 p.m. (or $10 includes a St. Paddyโ€™s t-shirt; cover charge proceeds donated to charity).

Monday, March 16
Hours:ย 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Enjoy an Irish-inspired food and beverage menu. There is no cover charge.

Tuesday, March 17
Hours:ย 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Enjoy an Irish-inspired food and beverage menu. A bloody mary/mimosa bar will be offered from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Joe the Leprechaun will arrive at noon. Beer tubs and a Guinness bar will open at 3 p.m. and Irish bag pipers will perform at 4 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge (or $10 includes a St. Paddyโ€™s t-shirt; cover charge proceeds donated to charity).

St. Patrickโ€™s Day Drink Menu
Pitchers of Green Beer $21
Pints of Green Beer $6
Guinness, Harp, Smithwickโ€™s $7
Conwayโ€™s Irish Ale, pints $6.50
Miller Lite/Coors Light/Bud Light, aluminum $6
Miller High Life, cans $6
PBR, cans $6
Magnerโ€™s, can $6
Irish Car Bombs $8
Jameson Irish Coffee $7
Jameson, shots $6

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Vintage Garage Chicago Opens 2015 Season 4.19

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On April 19, Chicagoans can peruse 100 of the best vintage dealers in the Midwest with everything from antiques to Mid Century, vintage furniture, industrial, art, vinyl, vintage clothing, jewelry and anything in between.

Going into itโ€™s 4th season, the Vintage Garage is the cityโ€™s only all vintage monthly market and draws vintage lovers from all over Chicago and beyond.

โ€œThe North side has quickly become the best vintage shopping in Chicago.ย  Within a 1 mile radius of the Garage I count at least 30 vintage/antique or thrift shops. This is going to be the summer of vintage Uptown. โ€ ย says Melissa Sands, owner of the Vintage Garage.

New to The Vintage Garage this year, FLATS Chicago – Chicagoโ€™s community-focused realย estate group that has a mission to bring big style to smart spaces – will be supporting theย growth of The Vintage Garage Chicago by utilizing local partnerships and encouraging smallย businesses to exclusively partner with Vintage Garage. โ€œWe understand the importance ofย community and excited to shine a light and showcase vintage and art on the northside at theย Vintage Garage,โ€ says FLATS Chicago co-founder, Jay Michael.

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