If You're Ever There...Go Here!

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https://www.okaquarium.org/


Located in Jenks, just south of Tulsa, the Oklahoma Aquarium is renown for having the world's largest collection of bullhead sharks. You can see them in the Shark Adventure exhibit, where you can watch these beautiful creatures glide gracefully from the walk-through glass tunnel. Other interesting exhibits include Extreme Fishes, Sea Turtle Island, Eco Zone, and Polynesian Reef, all of which showcase colorful and fascinating sea creatures from around the world. In addition to exotic species, the aquarium presents local marine life in the engaging Aquatic Oklahoma exhibit, where you can see a 120-year-old alligator snapping turtle.

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Check out “Christmas Around the World” Museum of Science and Industry | 5700 S Lake Shore Dr now until Sunday January 5 2020

Every year, the Museum of Science and Industry puts up its 45-foot-tall Grand Tree and surrounds the towering pine with more than 50 trees that represent Chicago's various communities and their respective holiday celebrations. Visitors can admire the 30,000 lights that cover the trees and stick around for the "snow" that falls from the rotunda every 30 minutes. During the weekend, live performances of holiday music fill the room, lending some additional seasonal cheer to your day at the museum.

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Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville Gallagher Way , Wrigleyville now until Tuesday December 31 2019



Don't feel like going to the Loop for your glühwein fix? The Wrigleyville outpost of Christkindlmarket returns to Gallagher Way this year, with fewer vendors than the Daley Plaza version of the event, but just as much holiday cheer. At booths around around an ice rink, you'll find ornaments, beer steins, jewelry and clothes available for purchase, in addition to a smorgasbord of German foods, such as pretzels, sausages, döner and strudel. Naturally, you'll be able to browse the selection of goods while clutching a mug filled with a steaming beverage of your choice. Plus, unlike its counterpart in the Loop, Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville remains open through the end of the year, so you can extend the spirit of the season to the week after Christmas.

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TBOX: A bucket-list Chicago experience since 1996

Do you like Costumes, Christmas, Cereal, and Partying with THOUSANDS of your closest friends ALL DAY in 30+ BARS starting at 9AM? Do you like elaborate Holiday Décor, Hanging with the FUNNEST people from Chicago and around the country, wearing Pajamas and Santa Hats and Ugly Sweaters, getting covered in Stickers and Froot Loops, and being part of the World’s Largest, Longest-Running Bar Crawl?! Then don't miss TBOX® December 14 in Chicago! Tickets Available Now.

more info @ https://tbox.org/

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Originally Posted by homoe

2728 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago



On my last visit to Chicago I noticed the following at the bottom of a menu at this establishment stating....."A 2% surcharge will be added to your total to help us provide health benefits to our team."

We enjoyed the food and the waitstaff were friendly & efficient but I'm not really sure how I feel about being forced to help a "for profit" establishment with their health care premiums!

I never returned to this establishment,Table, Donkey and Stick, but Dec issue of Chicago Magazine gave their Potato Latkes a rave review..

[homoe]

Bad Hunter's, Marisol, and Summer House Santa Monica are three offer these and worth a mention in Chicago Magazine's Dec issue.


After reading the ingredients in each, I have Marisol's, which is a hodgepodge of grains, beets, shiitake mushrooms, and cashews, on my list of new items to try on my next visit to the Windy City.


I did a quick check on Yelp, some get better marks than others, but I don't take Yelp's reviews as gospel...

[homoe]

535 N Michigan Ave

IMHO this is a subjective claim especially in Chicago...

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The following four established got mention in Dec's issue of Chicago Magazine.

Chilled Prawns at Margeaux Brasserie ( Waldorf Astoria Hotel)

Classic Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail at Shaw's Crab House 21 E Hubbard St

Cherry Circle Room Shrimp Cocktail at Circle Room 12 S Michigan Ave

Charred Shrimp Cocktails at Portsmith 660 N State Street

After doing a bit or research and scanning the four websites, I'll put Shaw's Crab House on my list...

[homoe]

Young American 2545 N Kedzie Ave


This got a mention in Dec issue of Chicago Magazine's Best New Bars..

After scanning their website and doing a bit of research, I'll be putting this on my list of places to check out on my next visit to the Windy City..

[homoe]

Caroling at Cloud Gate Millennium Park Dec 6 2019-Dec 20 2019


There's nothing stopping you from showing up in front of Cloud Gate (a.k.a. "The Bean") at any point during the year and belting out your favorite holiday songs, but you can do it with a crowd of like-minded exhibitionists at this annual series of winter concerts and sing-alongs. The caroling is lead by the likes of the Sounds Good! Choir, Mark Hubbard and The Voices (Dec 6), the Chicago Children’s Choir (Dec 13) and the Wicker Park Choral Singers (Dec 20).

It's free to attend and it's just a short walk to the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink if you want to go for a quick skate after you sing.

[homoe]

Chicago Vegan Test Kitchen Sunday Dec 15th 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Emporium Logan Square 2363 North Milwaukee Avenue


Emporium Arcade Bar presents Chicago's Vegan Test Kitchen. Chicago's Vegan Test Kitchen is a conscious collective of local plant based chefs and vendors of cruelty free goods, and beauty and wellness products.

Just some of the events include a kid's activity corner as well as plenty of arcade games to keep the little ones busy! A consciously curated Vegan market featuring local vegan vendors and chefs at Chicago's award winning craft beer barcade.

[homoe]

Check out Comet Cafe 1947 N Farwell Ave (Lower East Side) open 8 - 2 a.m brunch menu on weekends

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Zaffiro's Pizza Casual, family-owned spot serving thin-crust pizza, pasta & other Italian fare since 1954 1724 N Farwell Ave



Zaffiro's Pizza is famous for its thin-crust pizza, Italian dishes and neighborhood bar atmosphere, serving five generations of families. In local surveys, Zaffiro's continues to rank among Milwaukee's most popular spots for pizza. From celebrities to sports figures to politicians, you never know who you'll see at Zaffiro's!

Yes, it's just a hole in the wall small joint but if I had a dollar for every time I've eaten here, I'd be a rich bitch.......

[homoe]

T-Mobile New Years Eve at the Space Needle Seattle

Back bigger and better for its second year, the T-Mobile New Year’s at the Needle party spans two floors and offers twice the excitement inside the newly-transformed Space Needle. Taste, toast, and dance the night away with The Dusty 45s while enjoying stunning views on The Loupe, the world’s first and only revolving glass floor. Lean out over the city lights with tilting glass walls 520 feet above ground and ring in the new year as one of the most iconic firework shows in the world explodes around you!

This event tends to be on the pricey side IMHO, but if you just want to view the fireworks there are plenty of streets around the needle that offer a good view for free.......

[homoe]

Szechwan JMC 243 W Cermak Rd (b/t Archer Ave & Cottage Grove Ave) Chicago


If you're looking for Szechwan and in Chicago give this a whirl. It's on Chicago Magazine's Hot List.

[homoe]

Originally Posted by homoe

“Andy Warhol—From A to B and Back Again” Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave Sunday October 20 2019 - Sunday January 26 2020

This retrospective of Warhol's career features more than 350 works for guests to explore. Instead of focusing on a specific era of his life, “From A to B and Back Again” accounts for the entire breadth of the Pop Art legend's output, from early illustrations that were commissioned for magazines to recolored portraits of celebrities that graced the cover of Interview magazine. While there are plenty of familiar pieces on display (a print of Marilyn Monroe, several Campbell's soup cans), there are also sections of the exhibit devoted to lesser-known aspects of Warhol's practice, including performance art, television and publishing.

Filled with self-portraits, homages to vaunted brands and celebrations of fame, “From A to B and Back Again” accentuates the echoes of Warhol’s art in the contemporary world—and seeing so much of it one place only makes its prophetic themes that much clearer.

Event website:https://www.artic.edu/exhibitions/29...and-back-again

There is still time to catch this! My nephew and grandniece went during the holidays and raved about it........

[homoe]

Screening: Films of Andy Warhol
Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL, Grant Park Jan 11 2020-Jan 12 2020

The Art Institute of Chicago's sprawling "Andy Warhol—From A to B and Back Again" exhibition showcases a variety of the artist's films, but it still only scratches the surface of Warhol's cinematic output. On January 11 and 12, visitors will be able to view more of Warhol's experimental 16mm films over the course of three screenings in the Rubloff Auditorium, including The Chelsea Girls, Lonesome Cowboys and Blow Job. The screenings are free to attend with admission to the museum, but you'll need to register if you want to make sure you'll have a seat. You can find more information about the program for each screening on the Art Institute's website.

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If you're going to be in the Chicago area this Saturday then check out......

Chicago Rosé Fest - Rosé Tasting at I|O Godfrey Rooftop on January 18th

127 West Huron Street


Chicago Rosé Fest Tickets include four hours of Rosé tastings, giveaways & more! There will be over a dozen different varieties to try.

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016 Restaurant 5077 N Lincoln Ave (b/t Carmen Ave & Winnemac) Lincoln Square


A friend of mine in the Chicago Metro area just dined here and gave it a rave! Even tho it seems to have a somewhat limited menu in my opinion, I'll be willing to give it a try on my next trip to the Windy City!

[homoe]

The VIG 1527 N Wells St, Chicago



I just came across this online and everything looks good!