Wednesday, September 3, 2008

This Week in Chicago

Wednesday, September 3

Closing Night Summer Breeze Jazz Concert Series
Location: Red Kiva, 1108 W. Randolph
Time: 6pm - 9pm

The 3rd Annual Summer Breeze Jazz Concert Series takes the stage for one last time tonight with ZZAJE. Click Here for more info about ZZAJE.



Jazz at M Lounge
Location: M Lounge, 1520 S. Wabash
Time: 7pm - 10pm

Tonight's featured guest is the Chris Greene Quartet.

  • Tuesday September 9 Eric Allen Quartet
  • Wednesday September 10 Scott Burns Trio
  • Tuesday September 16 CLOSED
  • Wednesday September 17 Gary Tu Trio
  • Tuesday September 23 Quadrangle
  • Wednesday September 24 Dave Van Der Laan Trio
  • Tuesday September 30 Julia Huff

Wednesday, September 3 - September 7

This Week at the Drawing Room (5 Stars)

"Summer Menu Week"
Sample the summer menu while you still can! Prix Fixe $29/person includes 3 plates and 1 cocktail.

"Office Hours"
Sept. 7th; 6pm -10pm
Join Charles Joly, Executive GM and Chief Mixologist for Three Headed Productions, in the Drawing Room to share cocktails and wish him well in his upcoming competition!

The Competition: In a few weeks Charles will be representing the United States at the 42 Below World Cocktail Cup in New Zealand and he needs your support! One part of the competition consists of online voting for a "People's Choice" award from now up until the date of the competition. Each person can vote once a day, so please vote regularly! To vote: First, register on the cocktail world cup website (very easy and free). Then, go to Charles' profile, click on the 5th star, and you should see the number of votes increase. Repeat daily and good luck to Charles!

Friday, September 5
Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend, featuring Brian Sayles
Location: Reds, 6926 S. Stony Island
Time: 9pm

11th Annual Chicago Football Classic - HBCU Alumni Reunion Party
Location: Exposure Tapas Restaurant, 1315 S. Wabash
Time: 10pm - 2am
$5 Martinis 9:30-11pm.
RSVP here for free admission before 11pm.

Art of Buying Art: Original Artwork under $500
Location: Aldo Castillo Contemporary, 465 E Illinois St. 160
Time: Reception 5:30pm - 8:30pm
RSVP here for free admission.




Saturday, September 6
Guinness Oyster Festival
Location: Roscoe Village (Roscoe & Damen), 2000 W Roscoe
Time: noon - 11pm
Cost: $5
Fresh oysters...Guinness beer...and live music. What more could you want? All this an more at the Guinness Oyster Fest at Roscoe and Damen in the strolling-friendly Roscoe Village neighborhood. Everlast performs at 8:30pm. Click Here for more information.

Sunday, September 7
GZA Performing Liquid Swords
Location: House of Blues
Click Here for more information.


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