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Information on Hegeler Carus Mansion |
Janet takes a two-hour drive to LaSalle, IL to visit the Hegeler Carus Mansion! Designed in 1874, this 16,000 square-foot mansion is like a huge time capsule! Original furniture and accessories abound in this home that's open for tours Wednesdays through Sundays. While much of the exterior restoration is complete, the interior remains in a largely undisturbed, albeit somewhat dilapidated, state. Although one of the original family members-who is now over 100 years old-still lives in a portion of the house, the non-profit Hegeler Carus Foundation has taken up the monumental task of restoring the mansion to its original grandeur!
For more information:
Hegeler Carus Mansion
1307 Seventh Street
LaSalle, IL 61301
(815) 224-6543
www.hegelercarus.org
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Information on Couture Club |
Michelle Alegria heads to the Couture Club were any 'fashionista' can find threads from well-known designers to some quality vintage pieces! But this is no ordinary resale boutique! Many of the items, from handbags to shoes to dresses, still have their original tags! At Couture Club, you'll fine only the best-Gucci, Channel, Ermes, Givenchy…just to name a few!
For more information:
Couture Club
1971 North Freemont Street
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 244-0917
coutureclub@aol.com
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Information on "The Devil in the White City" |
Erik Larson, author of Isaac's Storm, has come back with a killer! The Devil in the White City, Eric's latest novel, depicts the unlikely triumph of a cunning killer during the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. In this remarkable thriller, the World's Fair Hotel becomes the unsuspecting concentration camp for countless young women. Janet got all the dirt on Eric's book during his visit to our 190 North studios!
For more information:
www.randomhouse.com
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Information on Talent
Treasures |
| Michelle visited the Andrew Hollingsworth Gallery in Old
Town! Featuring a fusion of modern and classic design, Michelle took
a trip to this unique gallery to learn how she can combine her new
furniture with her old antiques. The crew also caught up with antiques
expert Leslie Hindman to help them discover some antique treasures
of their own!
For
more information:
Andrew Hollingsworth Gallery
1708 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 440-9554
www.andrewhollingsworth.com
Leslie Hindman
Hindman & Hindman LLC
122 North Aberdeen
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 280-1212
www.lesliehindman.com
Antiques
Chicago
May 8 - 11
Navy Pier
(312) 337-6441
www.antiqueschicago.com
Friday, May 7th there will be a preview party for Antiques Chicago
that will benefit Children's Memorial Hospital. For more information
call (773) 880-6875 or visit www.childrensmemorial.org/antiqueschicago.
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Information on Chicago Estate Sales |
Lou Canellis takes a blast to the past with Chicago Estate Sales! This Illinois-based service company specializes in the liquidation of personal assets. They work with estate heirs, attorneys, realtors and homeowners who are downsizing, moving to a retirement home, nursing home or out of state. Currently they're selling the estate for a very famous Vaudeville stage manager that dates from the early 1920's through the 1940's. Many items will be sold on ebay under "Chicagoestatesale" and hundreds of items can also be found in the Jackson Square Mall in LaGrange.
For more information:
Chicago Estate Sales
Jackson Square Mall
112 East Burlington
LaGrange, IL 60525
(708) 352-4120
www.jacksonsquaremall.com
www.chicagoestatesales.com
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Information on Slava's Snowshow |
The Chicago Theatre has been taken by storm-by snowstorm, that is with Slava's Snowshow! This magical theatrical experience combining slapstick and traditional clowning with magical special effects, including a heart-stopping "snowstorm" is running through April 25th.
For more information:
Chicago Theatre
175 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 902-1500
www.snowshowusa.com
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Information on 20th Chicago Latino Film Festival |
Take a cinematic journey and discover the wonders of Latin America, Spain and Portugal at the 20th Anniversary of the Chicago Latino Film Festival! With screenings taking place all over Chicago, more than 100 films will be viewed during this grand celebration running through April 28th.
For more information:
International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago
600 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 431-1330
www.latinoculturalcenter.org
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Information on 7th Annual Chicago Antiques Fair |
Discover worldly treasures at the Merchandise Mart with the Chicago Antiques Fair! This magnificent gala showcasing the antiques and fine art of nearly 80 leading dealers kicks off April 23rd with a live auction celebrating Frank Lloyd Wright and offering attendees a first glimpse of a rare original Wright urn.
For more information:
Merchandise Mart
320 North Wells
Chicago, IL 60654
(800) 677-6278
www.merchandisemart.com/chicagoantiques
Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio
951 Chicago Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-1976
www.wrightplus.org
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