DW's Loop

“How can you stay in the Loop, if you aren’t in the Loop”
By DW

Week of 11/29/07

Thursday
Ladies Football Social Club @ Junior’s Sports Lounge
Playoff Preview and book signing by Gale Sayers
724 W Maxwell
7-9pm (Gentlemen are welcome after 9pm)
$40 per person includes passed hors d’oeurves & dinner buffet, Barcardi Mojitos & Skyy Martinis
Reserve your spot by calling 773-276-7582

Friday
Fashion Afternoon Tea at the Peninsula (It’s not just for the Brits)
Enjoy their famous traditional Afternoon Tea with live string music and informal fashion show from some of Chicago’s finest boutiques.
2:30pm or 4:30pm
Dress: Smart Casual
Price $36 per adult/$18 per child; $25 with the Peninsula Teddy bear
Step it up to the Royal Tea ($95 per adult) and enjoy a glass of champagne, chocolate covered strawberries dipped in Gold Leaf and Caviar.

Saturday
Anita Baker @ the Chicago Theatre
Need I say More !?!
175 N State
8pm
$90/$75
www.ticketmaster.com

Sunday
See a Play: A Park in Our House
The Chicago premiere of a drama about the struggles and dreams of a family caught in Castro's Cuba in 1970.
Victory Gardens Greenhouse Theater
2257 N Lincoln Ave.
773-871-3000
3 pm
Tickets: $20-$45.
Contact: victorygardens.org or 773-871-3000


Bonus - Monday
Degustation Mondays @ Quartino
626 N. State Street
www.quartinochicago.com
From 5 - 7pm enjoy five premium wines from Italy paired with Salumi and spunti as well as analysis from Quartino’s resident Italian wine expert.
Reservations not required.
$25 per person