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Information on Ice Cream Shops |
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It's time to get prepped for the best ways to beat the heat! We recommend
trying one of these summer soothers to cool off-and-satisfy your sweet
tooth!
For more information:
Bobtail Soda Fountain
2951 North Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 880-7372
www.bobtailsodafountain.com
Treats Frozen Desserts
2224 North Clark
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 472-6666
www.treatsfd.com
Caffé Gelato
2034 West Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 227-7333 |
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Information on Chicago's Best Balconies |
In the concrete jungle of Chicago, it's nice to find a few green places to retreat to because with summer here-nothing beats a great balcony to relax on! We got 'high' checking out the cities best outdoor spaces.
For more information:
333 West Hubbard
Realtor:
Colette Connelly
Koenig & Strey
(312) 475-4528
www.ksgmac.com
Designer:
Alison Walthers
"Noe"
(312) 361-9900
www.noeinteriors.com
Garden:
Denise Rosenbloom
Botanical Concepts
(773) 404-5707
65 East Goethe
Architects:
Lucien Lagrange Architects
605 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 751-7400
www.lucienlagrange.com
Developer:
The Fordham Company
15 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 587-0660
www.65egoethe.com
City Hall
121 North LaSalle
Chicago, IL 60601
www.cityofchicago.org/Environment/rooftopgarden/index.html
Skybox on Waveland
1038 West Waveland
Chicago, IL 60613
(847) 825-8686 ext. 12
www.skyboxonwaveland.com
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Information on City Segway Tours |
Step off your scooters and bid farewell to your bikes! The coolest way to criss-cross Chicago-and get a tour at the same time-is now on top of a Segway! City Segway Tours is the first guided tour using Segways in the world and the tour is now offered right here in Chicago! The tours step off from the Adler Planetarium. During the Segway Tour you'll get the complete experience: a great orientation, informative historical and current-day information, heaps of unique and fascinating stories, fantastic photo ops, superb personal service from your guide and an opportunity to ride the coolest machine in the world!
For more information:
City Segway Tours
(773) 271-3011
www.citysegwaytours.com
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Information on Al Fresco Dining |
With the weather warming up, it's one of the most popular perks of summer...dining al fresco! The Chicago area has hundreds of places to enjoy a meal in the great outdoors and we tracked down a couple of real 'standouts' for our annual Outdoor Dining tour!
For more information:
Shanghai Terrace at the Peninsula Hotel
108 East Superior
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 337-2888
www.chicago.peninsula.com
Meson Sabika
1025 Aurora Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 983-3000
www.mesonsabika.com
Feast
1616 North Damen
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 772-7100
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Information on Q101's Live Local Tuesdays |
The Navy Pier Beer Garden was rockin' this week with Q101's Live Local Tuesdays! Every Tuesday night at Navy Pier's Beer Garden, you can catch performances by up-and-coming rock bands from Chicago's local music scene! You can't afford to miss this free summer concert series, running through August 31st.
For more information:
Q101's Live Local Tuesdays @
Navy Pier's Beer Garden
600 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 535-7437
www.q101.com
www.navypier.com
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Information on Frankie and Johnnie in the Clair de Lune |
Frankie and Johnnie in the Clair de Lune is now at the Steppenwolf Theatre! Laurie Metcalf stars in this play about the relationship between a waitress and a cook, who find themselves in bed together after their first date asking all the questions we're afraid to ask ourselves about love. This romantic comedy is running through August 29th.
For more information:
Frankie and Johnnie in the Clair de Lune @
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 North Halstead Street
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 335-1650
www.steppenwolf.org
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Information on Action: An Adventure in Moviemaking |
Head over to the Science and Industry and see the magic of the big screen come alive! The museum's latest exhibit, Action! An Adventure in Moviemaking lets you recreate special effects from your favorite films, learn from a stunt pro and even make your own movie! You'll be sure to give this one four stars!
For more information:
Action! An Adventure in Moviemaking @
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 684-1414
www.msichicago.org
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