Extra information on this week's show

Extra Info on 190 North's August 8, 2004 Show    
 
  190 North Airs Sundays at 10:35 p.m. on ABC7  
Extra Information on Palms Casino Resort
Lou Canellis was on the red carpet for the star-studded opening gala of the newest casino resort in Las Vegas! The Palms Casino enlivens Las Vegas with dazzling entertainment, fine dining, lively gaming, plush accommodations, and spicy nightlife!

For more information:
The Palms Casino Resort
4321 West Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(866) 942-7777
www.thepalmslasvegas.com
Extra Information on Maybach @ Motor Werks of Barrington
Attention wealthy Americans! Attention pro-athletes, rappers and movie stars! There's a new car that puts all others to shame! The new Maybach manufactured by Mercedes-Benz is super-luxury ride that prices in at a mere $300,000 and up! Doug Banks checked out this amazing new car at Motor Werks of Barrington.

For more information:
Motor Werks of Barrington
1475 South Barrington Road
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-8900
www.maybachusa.com
Extra Information on Couture Club
Michelle Alegria checked out 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
Extra 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 the low down on Eric's book during his visit to our 190 North studios!

For more information:
www.randomhouse.com
Extra Information on No-Ski Fun in Aspen/Snowmass

Tubing
You don't have to be good on skis to enjoy the slopes in Aspen/Snowmass! Janet and the gang had tons of fun at Tubetown in Snowmass!

For more information:
www.aspensnowmass.com

Family Zone
Lou checked out an area of Snowmass just for the pint-sized skiers. Complete with interactive trails, snow sculptures and reindeer...kids love coming to Family Zone!

For more information:
www.aspensnowmass.com

Krabloonik
And you thought dog sled racing was only for Alaskan residents or Iditarod racers! Krabloonik, a company that specializes in dog sled rides, gives its customers a different way to view the Aspen scenery. Doug Banks enjoyed a beautiful 2-hour journey on a sled pulled by 13 dogs!

For more information:
Krabloonik
4250 Divide Road
P.O. Box 5517
Snowmass Village, CO 81615
Restaurant & Kennel Tours: (970) 923-3953
Dog Sled Rides: (970) 923-4342
www.krabloonik.com

Aspen Club and Spa
Michelle Alegria took a break from the snow and ducked into the Aspen Club and Spa! It's located just a short walk from downtown Aspen. The very bright and open Aspen Club and Spa covers all the bases from fitness, to sports medicine, to, of course, pampering-which Michelle got a lot of!

For more information:
Aspen Club and Spa
1450 Crystal Lake Road
Aspen, CO 81615
(970) 925-8900
www.aspenclub.com
Extra Information on Elite Model Look
Aspiring models flocked to the Hard Rock hotel this week for the Elite Worldwide Model Search! The competition was heated as Chicago's hottest models set the runway on fire in the hopes of being discovered! Models selected in Chicago are moving on the finals in Las Vegas-one of them might be the next Cindy Crawford!

For more information:
www.elitemodellookusa.com
Extra Information on Neo Soul Explosion
The Harold Washington Cultural Center was jammin' Friday night with Neo Soul Explosion! Highlighting national urban talent, this concert series features live bands, open-mic poetry, DJs and comedy! You can catch Neo Soul Explosion at the Harold Washington Cultural Center every Friday night through the end of August.

For more information:
Neo Soul Explosion @
the Harold Washington Cultural Center
4701 South King Drive
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 548-8398
www.neosoulexplosion.com
Extra Information on Broadway In Chicago's Historic Theatre Tour
Listen up theatergoers! You can now get in depth look at two of the most historic venues of Chicago's Theatre District! Broadway In Chicago is offering a weekly, guided tour of the Oriental Theatre and the Cadillac Palace Theatre! Theatre Tours take place every Saturday at 11 a.m. beginning at the Oriental Theatre.

For more information:
Broadway in Chicago's Historic Theatre Tours
Beginning @ the Ford Center for the performing Arts, Oriental Theatre
24 West Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 902-1400
www.broadwayinchicago.com