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Information on Escape |
Doug Banks "escaped" to a place where you can play with all the latest
high tech gear and gadgets! Best Buy's new boutique, Escape, is a
hangout for technology-loving, young professional males with spare
cash and a hankering for cutting-edge electronics. One third of all
their products are "import only." That means Escape is the only place
in the US that carries stuff like the smallest laptop made today!
For more information:
Escape
2128 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 348-4217
www.enterescape.com
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Information on Alcala's Western Wear |
Our very own fashionista, Michelle Alegria, explored the hottest new
trend in footwear-cowboy boots! And in Chicago, the place to get them
is Alcala's Western Wear! In business for over 35 years, Alcala's
carries over 12,000 boots at any time!
For more information:
Alcala's Western Wear
1733 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 226-0152
www.alcalas.com
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Information on Simon Says Salons |
The Simon Says Salon is no longer in service. Patrons can visit the Premier Salon on the second floor at the same Macy’s Location for kid friendly service, but note it is a full service salon for adults.
(847) 329-2755
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Information on Dinosaur Dynasty: Discoveries from China |
Dinosaur Dynasty is now at the Field Museum! This new exhibit introduces
dino-lovers to the creatures that ruled China for over 165 million
years-far longer than any human dynasty! It's a once-in-a-lifetime
chance to see these archaic reptiles from one of the world's hottest
spots for dinosaur discovery!
For more information:
Dinosaur Dynasty: Discoveries from China @
The Field Museum
1400 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 922-9410
www.fieldmuseum.org
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Information on Ocean Oasis |
Head to the Museum of Science and Industry through February 16th for
Ocean Oasis. This film will take you on a journey into the seas and
deserts of two worlds-Mexico's Sea of Cortez and the Baja California
desert! You'll glide side-by-side with giant manta rays, fly over
snow-capped mountains, cross vast deserts-then plunge into scenes
of marine life!
For more information:
Ocean Oasis @
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 684-1414
www.msichicago.org
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Information on Water Tanks: The Chicago Prize |
And, check out Water Tanks: The Chicago Prize at the Cultural Center.
Installed after the Great Chicago fire, water tanks punctuate our
landscape have become part of Chicago's architectural legacy. This
showcase of proposals, from a recent competition to preserve and create
alternative uses for rooftop water tanks, runs through January 29th.
For more information:
Water Tanks: The Chicago Prize @
Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 744-6630
www.cityofchicago.org
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