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 Jumpin' jazz joint |
11 East Hubbard Street Chicago, IL 60611 United States +1 312 642 6805 / +1 312 467 9394 http://www.andysjazzclub.com info@andysjazzclub.com |
Monday nights hop at Andy's when the Chuck Hedges "Swingtet" begins to play classic Benny Goodman style swing. On the weekends, you can catch nationally known acts such as Brad Goode. Lunch sets are offered, as well, making this place especially popular with nearby business people. You can grab a decent meal, too, but nothing fancy. This is strictly a burger and pizza kind of joint, which fits in well with the dark, smoky interior. USD23. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Treasure Trove |
619 North State Street Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 274 9987 http://www.judaicaconnection.c... info@judaicaconnection.com |
The walls and floor are stacked with paintings and antiques that are all reasonably priced. Arthur M. Feldman used to be an antique's dealer before he opened this shop. He's very experienced and has an eye for the good stuff. The gallery also stocks contemporary Judaica antiques such as Sabbath candlesticks, spice towers, channukah menorahs and seder plates. This is a nice place to find some old treasures at not so exorbitant prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Prints galore |
535 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 United States +1 312 329 9330 http://www.atlasgalleries.com |
This gallery puts its focus on the reproduction of great works in poster and souvenir form. Sketches of pieces from the old masters, as well as more contemporary artists, are ready to be hung in the home or office. Choose from a wide range of prints or other modern forms of reproduction to add a touch of class to the decor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jazzy night |
1007 North Rush Chicago, IL 60601 United States +1 312 751 2433 / +1 312 751 2434 http://www.backroomchicago.com/ |
The dimly lit environs are a perfect backdrop for this hidden gem. Enjoy drinks and live jazz, by artists like Verne Allison and Bobby Lewis, in an intimate ambiance. The Back Room doesn't allow standees, so be seated in either the Showcase Lounge or VIP Celebrity Bar. The walls are adorned with murals and paintings. Call for reservations and keep in mind there is a two drink minimum per set. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All Chicago architecture |
875 N Michigan Avenue John Hancock Center Chicago, IL 60611 United States +1 312 751 1380 http://www.architecture.org/ |
Located within the Hancock Observatory, (The), a monument to Chicago's greatest architecture, this shop will expand your knowledge of the city's finest buildings and the architects who created them. Pick up a copy of The Sky's the Limit: A Century of Chicago Skyscrapers ($60.00) or Frank Lloyd Wright: America's Master Architect ($11.95). Or take a virtual tour of the city with videos like "Chicago by Boat: Chicago's River Tour" ($29.95) and "Chicago's Loop: A Walking Tour" ($29.95). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Visitor center and Chicago history museum |
163 East Pearson St Chicago, IL 60611 United States +1 312 742 8811 |
Pick up free information on the best Chicago attractions, hotels and restaurants at this historic water pumping station and purification plant, one of the few downtown buildings that survived the Great Chicago Fire. Explore the Water Works museum, which details the history of the Chicago water system and grab a bite at Flat Sammies, of the always enjoyable "Lettuce Entertain You" restaurant chain. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Swanky hotel bar with great piano music |
140 East Walton Street Drake Hotel, Gold Coast, Magnificent Mile Chicago, IL 60611-1501 United States +1 312 787 2200 http://dining.thedrakehotel.co... kathleen.addison@hilton.com |
Tucked inside the Drake Hotel, this is one of the city's most elegant bars. It is not hard to believe that this dimly lit bar with its Old World charm dates back to the early 1930s. Order up a martini, find a cozy table and bask in the swank of this experience. The menu features limited seafood selections, including a rich, flavorful clam chowder that is particularly satisfying on a cold day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Where entertainment flows! |
175 East Chestnut Street Chicago, IL 60611 United States +1 312 642 2000 (Box Office) / +1 312 977 1710 (Group Bookings) http://www.drurylanewatertower... |
A relative newcomer to the ever-happening Chicago theater scene, Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place is a 549-seat theatre equipped with state-of-the-art features. Come and enjoy Broadway musicals and other live performances here. The venue also organizes dinner theatre packages at the Mity Nice Grill, a stone's throw away. Numerous other eateries and shops are also located close-by. Discounted parking facilities are offered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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If You're Hunting for a Good Time |
1100, North State Street (At N. Rush) Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 988 7887 http://www.huntclubchicago.com/ neve@huntclubchicago |
This airy pub offers indoor and outdoor (during limited times) seating that can accommodate large groups. Live dj's can be found spinning several nights a week. In addition to being a full-service bar, this place doubles as an eatery that even includes brunch on the weekend. There are many televisions around for everyone's viewing pleasure, but can make the area crowded during their specially televised sporting events. Tourists, local business people, and everyday folk can be found at the many tables and seating areas in the Hunt Club during any day of the week. The mood is mellow during the week, allowing for people who need to relax and enjoy a beer, but the bar gets busy on weekends where many tear up the dance floor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chicago, Chicago that toddlin' town... |
1007 N Rush St Chicago, IL 60611 United States +1 312 664 1001 http://www.jillyschicago.com info@jillyschicago.com |
Don Rickles, Al Pacino, Jackie Mason, Oliver Stone, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme have all graced this homage to Jilly Rizzo, the long-time owner of Jilly's in New York, former stomping ground of the Rat Pack. Today, this bar is part of the "Jilly's" complex along Rush Street and features live music seven nights a week. Prepare to flashback to the swinging 1950s as you cuddle up to your Jack Daniels and listen to interpretations of the music of Frank Sinatra and other standards from the Great American Songbook. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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International Cuisine |
108 East Superior Street Chicago, IL 60611 United States +1 312 573 6760 http://www.chicago.peninsula.com/ |
Located on the fifth floor of The Peninsula Chicago, this restaurant is as posh as the hotel. Chef Tommy Kirker executes perfect creations of eclectic cuisine. Sashimi, Thai curry and sushi do the rounds as do desserts like Creme Brulee. Piano nights through the week and live jazz acts on Fridays and Saturdays keep the patrons well entertained. In addition, you can enjoy a leisurely brunch served every Sunday of the week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hot Night Spot |
1 West Oak Street Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 255 0022 http://www.lepassage.tv/index2... geninfo@lepassage.tv |
With frequent celebrity appearances from such notables as Robin Williams, Jay-Z, and Sean Connery, Le Passage is becoming of the most fashionable nightclubs in all of Chicago. Whether you're sipping a drink in the Yow Bar, run by the infamous Yow Low, dancing to the beats of a guest DJ, or simply admiring the elaborate interior design of Jacques Garcia, Le Passage is a hot spot worth seeking out. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Streeterville gallery |
44 East Superior Street Chicago, IL 60611 United States +1 312 337 1782 http://www.bartlowgallery.com |
Director Peter Bartlow has been an art dealer since 1972, when he launched his first gallery in Columbus, Ohio. He closed the Columbus shop to open this Chicago gallery. A past exhibit displayed the oils, watercolors and drawings of Colombian artist Willy Ramos. Featuring flowers alongside cityscapes, the exhibit contrasted a colorful flair and a moody, hard edge. Ramos's Adler Planetarium a pencil-on-paper drawing is another notable work. The drawing, bursting with thick lines and structural elements, is a deeply Impressionistic, joyful reflection of a Chicago landmark. Prints are available for purchase, including a 1947 Picasso lithograph and a Miro aquatint. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Swanky piano and champagne bar |
601 North State Street Chicago, IL 60611 United States +1 312 266 7677 http://www.popsforchampagne.com/ info@popsforchampagne.com |
This will be an expensive evening out, but a real treat for those with a taste for good music and even better bubbly. Come for the delectable appetizers and desserts, and for the 20 different types of champagne by the glass. Stay for the music. Small combos and piano jazz are the mainstays here, so grab a seat in one of the plush booths and make yourself comfortable in the ultra-classy environment. Bring your credit card, though—a night here is not cheap. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Lets get loud! |
100 South Capitol Avenue Chicago, IN 46225 United States +1 317 262 3400 / +1 317 262 3389 (ticket office) http://www.iccrd.com/dome/inde... information@iccrd.com |
The biggest sporting events take place at the RCA Dome, which is home to the Indianapolis Colts. The venue was opened in 1984 with a a turf of artificial grass and the capacity to seat around 60,000 people. It is attached to the Indiana Convention Center, and is managed by the Capital Improvement Board of Managers (CIB), a body brought into existence by the Indiana General Assembly in 1965. If you are a football enthusiast this place can give you all the action, excitement and thrill you crave! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hip bar in a tourist location |
10 East Walton St Chicago, IL 60611 United States +1 312 266 7761 http://www.undergroundwonderba... |
The name pretty much says it all. Descend the steps into Lonnie Walker's (that's Lonnie, not Johnny) smoky lair. Live jazz and blues plays seven nights a week, and you never know who might show up to sit in on a set or two. This is a surprisingly hip kind of joint for an area that might be described as a tourist trap. It's wonderful, baby. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of Chicago's oldest spaces |
188 East Walton St Chicago, IL 60611 United States +1 312 649 1500 |
One of the country's oldest galleries, this art house originally opened in Kansas City, Missouri in 1870, before arriving in Chicago in 1932. Now four locations strong (with another to come in London), the galleries' reputation for tastefully displaying Impressionistic and post-Impressionistic works remains constant. Branching out from its original focus on French artisans, the gallery now displays works of prominent Russian artists including Alexander Averin, Yvegeny Balakshin, Vladimir Belsky and Vladimir Gusev. The Chicago location has a generous 5,000 square feet of space. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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