The Chicago Auto Show, the largest auto show in North America, is celebrating its 99th edition at McCormick Place South, Lake Shore Drive at 23rd Street, through Feb. 18.
February 9, 2007 (Press Release) --
More than 1.25 million square feet will showcase more than 1,000 vehicles, from domestic and imported passenger cars and trucks to SUVs and concept cars. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today through Feb. 17; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 18. Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for seniors aged 62 and older; $5 for children 7-12; children 6 and younger are free when they accompany a paying parent. Advance ticket purchase is available through DriveChicago.com.
CUPID'S LAST STAND
Single young Chicagoans take one last run at getting a sweetheart for Valentine's Day at the 16th annual Starlight Starbright Children's Foundations' Dream Date, at 6 p.m. today at the Park West, 322 W. Armitage. The evening's centerpiece is an auction with 17 eligible bachelors and bachelorettes for "sale," who have assembled date packages with goodies like trips and chances to meet celebrities, all to benefit seriously ill children. Winning bidders may opt to enjoy the packages with their own honeys. Tickets are $65-$100 at the door. Call (312) 251-7827; www.starlight-midwest.org.
FLORAL DISPLAY
Floral designer Suzanne Cummings will be strategically deploying petals to keep the models decent in a Fresh Floral Swimwear Show, the midnight capper at Love Potion No. 9, an exotic Valentine's Day event today at Sound-Bar, 226 W. Ontario. Doors open at 9 p.m. Dave Ralph and Chris Walsh will perform; Sushi X, the Melting Pot and Vosges Haut-Chocolat will supply the treats; a Kissing Booth will give everyone a chance for at least one buss; and organizations involved in the fight against breast cancer will benefit. Cover charge is $20 but can be reduced before 7 p.m. at www.sound-bar.com. Call (312) 787-4480.
YOUR GIRLFRIEND IS GOING TO LOVE THIS!
If you prefer skin to romance for Valentine's Day, head to the Motel Bar, 600 W. Chicago, where Star & Garter Burlesque will perform as part of a "cheap date night" package. You and your date can catch Michelle L'amour and her tasselled colleagues at 10 p.m. Wednesday, and share two glasses of sparkling wine and a Valentine cupcake. Tickets are $14. After the show, a DJ will oversee an indie-rock program till 2 a.m. Call (312) 822-2900.
CSO MOVIE NIGHT
Get out the popcorn! The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents Classical Hollywood at 8 p.m. today at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan. Hear great musical works from classical composers that have set the moods in movies like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," "Breaking Away," "2001: A Space Odyssey," "Out of Africa," "Alien," "Raging Bull" and more. David Zinman will conduct the CSO. Still images and film clips from the movies will appear above the stage. Tickets are $30-$75. Call (312) 294-3000.
Source: http://www.msn.com
CUPID'S LAST STAND
Single young Chicagoans take one last run at getting a sweetheart for Valentine's Day at the 16th annual Starlight Starbright Children's Foundations' Dream Date, at 6 p.m. today at the Park West, 322 W. Armitage. The evening's centerpiece is an auction with 17 eligible bachelors and bachelorettes for "sale," who have assembled date packages with goodies like trips and chances to meet celebrities, all to benefit seriously ill children. Winning bidders may opt to enjoy the packages with their own honeys. Tickets are $65-$100 at the door. Call (312) 251-7827; www.starlight-midwest.org.
FLORAL DISPLAY
Floral designer Suzanne Cummings will be strategically deploying petals to keep the models decent in a Fresh Floral Swimwear Show, the midnight capper at Love Potion No. 9, an exotic Valentine's Day event today at Sound-Bar, 226 W. Ontario. Doors open at 9 p.m. Dave Ralph and Chris Walsh will perform; Sushi X, the Melting Pot and Vosges Haut-Chocolat will supply the treats; a Kissing Booth will give everyone a chance for at least one buss; and organizations involved in the fight against breast cancer will benefit. Cover charge is $20 but can be reduced before 7 p.m. at www.sound-bar.com. Call (312) 787-4480.
YOUR GIRLFRIEND IS GOING TO LOVE THIS!
If you prefer skin to romance for Valentine's Day, head to the Motel Bar, 600 W. Chicago, where Star & Garter Burlesque will perform as part of a "cheap date night" package. You and your date can catch Michelle L'amour and her tasselled colleagues at 10 p.m. Wednesday, and share two glasses of sparkling wine and a Valentine cupcake. Tickets are $14. After the show, a DJ will oversee an indie-rock program till 2 a.m. Call (312) 822-2900.
CSO MOVIE NIGHT
Get out the popcorn! The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents Classical Hollywood at 8 p.m. today at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan. Hear great musical works from classical composers that have set the moods in movies like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," "Breaking Away," "2001: A Space Odyssey," "Out of Africa," "Alien," "Raging Bull" and more. David Zinman will conduct the CSO. Still images and film clips from the movies will appear above the stage. Tickets are $30-$75. Call (312) 294-3000.
Source: http://www.msn.com
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