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Wanda severs New Eastside from Riverwalk
Wanda Vista construction on Field Blvd. between Lakeshore East Park and the Riverwalk. Photos by Daniel Patton.
The benefits of the Wanda Vista Tower will not be realized until 2019. Until then, New Eastside residents and business owners make sacrifices. Turn to page 2. Blackwood BBQ heats up Pedway dining scene
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Riverwalk hosts Fall Fest Oct. 8
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Riverwalk businesses lose customers
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By Tricia Parker — Staff Writer On a warm September Saturday night, the scene at Island Party Hut was idyllic: a group of laughing women pose for a picture, beanbags slap against colorful boards. But something important was missing. “No one,” said Steve, one of three owners, who preferred to use his first name only, as he glanced around. “There’s no [neighbors] here. There used to be 10 or 20.” Steve turned back after scanning the 80 or so customers. “I know it doesn’t sound like a lot. But 10 or 20 would be awesome to have.” Three weeks after the Wanda construction site severed the neighborhood’s Field Blvd. riverfront connection Aug. 22, Steve and other local business owners were feeling the impact—financial and otherwise. “The biggest [issue] is navigating people down here,” said Urban Kayaks owner Aaron Gershenzon, referring to the many customers who use Millennium Garage. Tourists make up the Riverwalk business’s main clientele, but Gershenzon says a “decent percentage” come from Lakeshore East. While the Wanda opening in early 2020 promises a relit and repaved route to the riverfront, business owners still face three long summers without direct access to a loyal cus-
Wanda construction now occupies Field Blvd. / Riverwalk passage. (Daniel Patton)
tomer base. Steve estimates New Eastsiders made up about 20 percent of Island Party Hut’s business before the Wanda closure; that number’s now dropped to 10 percent. Questions also linger about why businesses weren’t informed about the closure earlier. “A customer said they couldn’t get to the place,” said Steve. “A few days later, residents said it would be closed two to three years. We didn’t know it was going to be closed.” A Magellan representative confirmed Steve’s observation. “I have to admit I did not send them a notice... so there’s really no good explanation,” said the representative. As for neighbors, reactions to the new inconvenience seemed mixed, both highlighting business owners’ worst fears and also offering a sliver of hope. “We used to go to [Island Party Hut]
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mansions to sacred spaces, theaters to private clubs, hotels to secret rooms.”
on Saturday and several will also be open Sunday.
Five New Eastside buildings participate in Open House Chicago
Participating neighborhood properties include the Blue Cross Blue Shield Building of Illinois (300 E. Randolph St.), the offices of bKL Architecture (225 N. Columbus Dr.), the facilities of GEMS World Academy (350 E. S. Water St.), the towering AON Center (200 E. Randolph St.), the spire-topped Prudential Plaza (130 E. Randolph St.), and the former icebreaking vessel Abegweit that houses the floating Columbia Yacht Club in Lake Michigan near Randolph St..
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Open House Chicago — the weekend when the city’s most beautiful buildings are literally open to the public — will include six New Eastside locations on the weekend of October 15 and 16.
Designed to allow the public an opportunity to explore great spaces that are generally off- limits throughout the year, the event hosted by the Chicago Architecture Foundation includes more than 200 locations, “from The AON Center (Patton)
The times of public access vary on each day, but most offer at least four hours of viewing
— Daniel Patton
Sports Summit brings the business of pro sports to New Eastside On October 5 at the Hyatt Regency, the inaugural Chicago Sports Summit will combine big league marketing directors, medical specialists, and agents to discuss the current and future state of business in Chicago sports. “The objective was to get all of the different professional organizations in the same place at the same time,” explains Dr. Brian Cole, who founded the event.
before, but not since the path closed, because of the kids,” said Ulla Rittstieg, who lives in The Shoreham with her one- and three-year-old children. “I’m by myself, so it’s easy,” added fellow Shoreham resident Elizabeth Grabill, who claimed she’d keep patronizing the riverfront businesses, regardless of the extra distance. Steve and Gershenzon urged neighbors to keep in mind the Magellan discount — 20 percent at Urban Kayaks and 15 percent at Island Party Hut. Steve also encouraged neighbors to support Island Party Hut’s pumpkin patch and inaugural Christmas tree sale. This year will be the first year Island Party Hut stays open through the fall, until Dec. 21, Steve estimates, thanks to two covered tents. “Continue to fight for access to the riverwalk,” Steve encouraged neighbors. “Please come any way you can.” Dr. Cole is team physician for the Chicago Bulls and associate team physician for the White Sox. He will moderate one of three panels during the event, which runs from 7 a.m. to noon. Titled, “Keeping Our Athletes Healthy: The Risks, Liabilities and Economics,” the panel will tap into his experience as host of popular ESPN radio program, “Sports Medicine.” “The intesting things are how injuries affect players and the dynamics of taking care of professional athletes,” he explains. “You have a lot of stakeholders: the agent, owner, GM, trainer, family.” Other notable guests include Chicago White Sox Director of Marketing & Continued on page 3.
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Analytics Beth Grabowski, who will be part of a discussion about marketing and franchising professional sports. “Our goal is to make sure that the game day experience is as enjoyable as possible,” she says. Besides ensuring the ongoing success of Free T-shirt Thursdays and Friday Fireworks, she helped secure the Guinness Record for greatest number of dogs at a park when the Sox hosted 1,122 four-legged fans at U.S. Cellular Field over the summer.
property company Wanda Group at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Wanda Vista Tower on September 7.
The city’s most prestigious think tank acquired the new space due to growing demand and a need for technology.
Addressing attendees from a stage overlooking the skyscraper’s future Wacker Dr. location, the Mayor informed the crowd that “the largest real estate investment by a Chinese firm in the United States of America is going to be right here in the city of Chicago.”
“Our main intention was to host events,” said Council COO Jenny Cizner. “We kind of feel like we’re in the middle of [things] here.”
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Cultural Mile hosts Halloween gathering and parade Oct. 22
Mayor Rahm Emanuel at Wanda Vista groundbreaking ceremony (Patton)
The Chicago Cultural Mile’s second annual Halloween Gathering and Parade will fill Millennium Park with costumery, floats, performances, and thousands of guests on Oct. 22.
In addition to the thousands of jobs that the building’s construction will require, he continued, nearly 500 permanent jobs will exist after it is finished.
Last year’s event, which involved some 4,000 participants, attracted an estimated audience of 200,000, according to Chicagoist.com. Preparations for the parade represent a year-round effort for the Chicago Cultural Mile, a nonprofit organization that was formed to celebrate and promote the stretch of Michigan Ave. from Wacker Dr. to Roosevelt Rd.
During his remarks, Alderman Reilly declared that the project would also include additional “much needed improvements” such as “connecting Upper Wacker to Waterside Dr.” Upon its estimated completion in 2019, the Wanda Vista will rise 1,186 feet and become the city’s third tallest building. — Daniel Patton
Council on Global Affairs moves to New Eastside
Mayor, Alderman help break Wanda ground Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Alderman Brendan Reilly spoke of prestige, jobs, and convenience while offering gratitude to China-based commercial
Nearly all events are open to the public. CCGA members enjoy reduced event fees. Memberships range from $40 for students to $100 for regular members. Approximately a third of its 7,000 members are aged 25 to 40. Judging from a recent “gender equity” luncheon, an eager contingent will be right on their heels. “I’ve been to a lot of conferences,” said Nicole Wojnoski, a junior at Whitney Young Magnet School, “and this was great. It was smaller, so I felt more connected and engaged.” Students from neighboring tables also felt happy to attend. “It’s a nice place to actually see what’s going on in the world,” said GCE Lab School freshman Lucas Meidinger. For more information, visit www. thechicagocouncil.org. — Tricia Parker
Wilson Sporting Goods makes new HQ in New Eastside
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According to Cizner, about 80 percent of last year’s programming attracted crowds of approximately 200 people.
“I had a member from the New Eastside say that the Council moving here was ‘the greatest thing ever to happen to me,’” laughs Cizner.
— Daniel Patton
The family-friendly event includes arts and crafts workshops, gigantic puppetry and professional fire-breathers.
The only “downside” is the frequent need for even more space.
For New Eastsiders, the prospect of direct access to the Council’s dynamic roster of dignitaries, thought leaders, and academics is a thrill.
Admission to the Summit is $200.
A Daytime Festival will occupy the Sir George Solti Garden from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The two-hour Spectacle Parade starts at 6 p.m. at Columbus Dr. and Balbo Ave. and proceeds south to Monroe St.
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After relying on outside venues for 20-plus years, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs finally came “home” to the New Eastside Sept. 7. The organization’s new state-of-the-art Conference Center directly off Prudential One’s lobby at 130 E. Randolph St. makes accessing the world’s preeminent leaders a cinch.
102-year Chicago firm Wilson Sporting Goods announced in September that it would move its global headquarters to Prudential Plaza. According to Crain’s, the 400-person firm signed a 12-year lease and will move from its current location near O’Hare in late 2017.
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Doorperson of the month:
LaVelle Allen, Park Millennium Growing up with eight brothers and sisters, she had plenty of opportunities to perfect what her mother had preached. Now she puts that expertise to work as a member of the door staff at Park Millennium.
City Hall,” she began collecting donations to provide coats, socks, hats, gloves, and toiletries for those in need.
“You’re the first person the residents see,” she says. “You smile and they feel good about their jobs.”
“My father always said that if you give, you will receive,” she explains.
Her natural finesse for the role’s responsibilities is matched by a strong appreciation for the building’s residents.
LaVelle Allen (photo by Daniel Patton)
By Daniel Patton | Staff Writer LaVelle Allen learned most of life’s important lessons as a child in Chicago’s Washington Heights neighborhood. “My mom taught me how to communicate with people and treat people and be pleasant at all times,” she remembers. “She was a very outgoing person.”
“I’m comfortable with my position,” she says. “I love the tenants. Our manager, Cindy, is great. Anything has to get done, she gets it done.” The instinct to provide comfort and show respect has also guided her to more than just a successful career. Before joining the Park Millennium, Ms. Allen spent 25 years in the banking industry. When she was working at a particular branch where she could see homeless people “right across from
To this day, a handful of grammar schools and churches continue to benefit from her efforts.
In 2009, after she retired from the banking industry, Ms. Allen lost her mother, Gladys, to cancer. She recalls that, “I wasn’t taking it so good,” when a friend gave her some life-changing advice. “He said, ‘hey baby why don’t you get up and get your resume together and I’ll help you get a job.’” She got the job at Park Millennium on the same day she interviewed. The man who suggested the idea was someone she trusted. He came from the same community where she had grown up. He had been a good neighbor for 42 years and a doorman on
Lake Shore Drive for 25 of them. Also, he was her father-in-law. “My husband Julius and I met in Mt. Vernon grammar school at 103rd and Morgan,” she says. “We have been together for 42 years.” Together, the Allens have two children and six grandchildren. A seventh is on the way. In her spare time, Ms. Allen operates a small business creating gift baskets and centerpieces, most of them for holidays and special occasions. She started the operation as a creative outlet with a friend, but still enjoys the opportunity to tend to the needs of others. “Kids like Disney toys, Star Wars, Batman,” she says. “So I put that in my Easter baskets. Grownups like wine and other beverages. The exotic baskets have liquor, glasses, and candles.” “Whatever the customers tell me they want and whatever design they want,” she says, “I fix it.”
Breaking the ice: How to engage children in conversation By Walter Miller | Community Contributor When children have conversations with us on their own terms, it can help make them feel more comfortable talking. From the perspective of clinical social workers, when we see children or teenagers in therapy we try very hard to help them experience being with us on their terms. We let them regulate the intimacy and trust rather than our being intrusive. This approach can be very helpful in getting to know the children in your life. Let’s take, for example, a grandfather who does not see his grandson frequently. Understandably, the child, let’s call him Johnny, may be a bit shy. Ideally, Grandpa will be unobtrusive and respectful of the child’s experience; he would not ask questions that require a direct answer from Johnny. Grandpa might begin by saying, “It’s
really good to see you, Johnny. Maybe we could hang out here a little while. Would you like to look around the house? I have a bunch of toys in the living room that your dad had when he was little, and some new ones, too. And if you are hungry we could take a look in the kitchen and see what we could find together.” Then Grandpa would take his time, go slowly, and not rush Johnny. The point is to stay a step behind Johnny and follow his motives. Grandpa would not introduce his own motives, and he would try to give Johnny whatever he might ask for even if he is a little surprised by the request — unless it might be harmful to Johnny. For instance, if there was fruit on the table but Johnny asked for ice cream, Grandpa would happily give ice cream. If there was no ice cream, it might give them a chance to go to the market and
get some together. The point is, if you want to have a comfortable and easy relationship with a child, it is essential for the child to develop trust in you. The more trust there is, the easier it is for children to talk about what is important and, perhaps, troubling to them. It is best to say yes as often as possible. And if you have to say no, it helps first to recognize the child’s motives before declining the request. For example, say, “I can understand why you might want that,” and, if possible, offer the child a positive alternative such as granting the request at another time when it works better for both and is safe. As the relationship of respect develops, trust awakens and the child’s natural human motive to communicate his or her feelings will emerge. The ideas above are informed by the theory in “The Smart Love Parent” by Drs. William J. and Martha Heineman
As the relationship of respect develops, trust awakens and the child’s natural motive to communicate will emerge.
Pieper. These ideas have been tested over and over and definitely help increase the trust and communication between children and their caregivers. Walter D. Miller, LCSW, is a clinical social worker on the New Eastside who specializes in work with children, adolescents and their parents. He may be contacted at 312-856-0230.
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Back to school with a smile: Second City comedy classes
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in which I have repeated that phrase in order to keep from rejecting someone’s idea in favor of my own. The best comedy comes from honest collaboration, letting go of the fear of failure, and trusting your partner.
Fall is associated with students returning to school. But one autumn, despite having long ago finished my academic career, I decided to attend classes of a different type — comedy classes. Chicago is a worldwide mecca for improvisational comedy. The list of comedic luminaries who have trained or performed at Second City, Improv Olympic, and the Annoyance Theater is a who’s who of stage and screen. Classes at these institutions are offered for every skill level, even beginners. And while some require auditions, most do not. I started with a “Level A” Improv course at Second City. There were approximately 15 of
The author, far left, with his comedy performance group, The Stuntmen. Photo by Daniel Patton.
us in the class, and most us graduated together from the “Level E” course a year later. We formed a tight-knit group during that year, often staying late to catch a Second City Mainstage show or chat over drinks at Corcoran’s. Improv has a unique ability to bring people together. One of the first
mantras students learn at Second City is “Yes And.” Essentially, it means that the best moments in comedy come when players accept what has been presented, and then add to scene. The “Yes And” mantra is designed to thwart the overpowering instinct to say “No.” I have had moments onstage
So, why does improv matter, especially to those who are not aspiring comedians? Because the techniques that make for good improv also make for good life skills. Collaborating, listening and reacting to your partner, embracing others’ ideas and adding your inspiration to them. These traits can be used and expressed on a daily basis. I took a leap of faith and I feel that I am a more well-rounded person because of it. It’s never too late to go back to school. (312) 664-3959, www.secondcity.com
Service Dogs vs. Emotional Support Animals
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greater than you may know,” he says.
Getting to know the specific breeds of dogs that our neighbors own can help us to understand the neighborhood we live in. Urban Real Estate managing partner Matt Farrell — a New Eastside resident and loyal dog owner — places a high priority on befriending both the two- and four-legged members of the community.
Under the American Disabilities Act, a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability.
“While each building has its own criteria for general pets, many of the community’s dogs offer a service far
According to the National Service Animal Registry (NSAR), an Emotional Support Animal (ESA), is NOT
Cute pet alert: Lalique Pekingese Lalique is a ten-pound Pekingese who likes to mix it up with other dogs in the park. “The bigger the dog, the better,” says her owner. “She wants to be in the middle of the action.” Although the champagne-hued pooch recently learned how to do “a little rearing up” like her larger four-legged friends, the truth is that she is “outgoing, very loving, and she’ll play with anybody.” Lalique, who lives in Aqua and turns two next month, “likes to go outside for a walk even if it’s raining or snowing.” But since she came to Chicago last February and didn’t go outdoors until April, she’ll test her fondness for all-weather frolicking during her first full winter this year. — Daniel Patton
regarded as a “working service dog,” but rather as an emotional support animal. “Guide” dogs are classified as working service dogs, and are helpful for those who experience vision problems. “Hearing Alert” dogs are certified if trained to alert you to sounds such as alarms, doorbells, automobile sounds, etc. They are considered working service dogs, as well. Medical Assist dogs are certified as working service dogs
if the dog is trained to assist when experiencing a physical crisis in which you can’t perform a major life task yourself. Mobility dogs are granted status if the dogs are trained or able to provide stability and support for substantial physical balance problems to you. Other certifications also exist and are worth researching further to understand the service they provide. Learn more by visiting the NSAR web site at www.nsarco.com and referring to the American Disabilities Act.
Hear in the neighborhood Upon graduating from high school in the 1950s, Big Windy Man traveled from his native West Virginia to Columbus, OH, the northern metropolis where his sister lived. He arrived with talent, ambition and a homegrown appreciation for Tennessee Ernie Ford. “He sung about the coal mines,” says Big Windy. “That’s where I grew up.” After he won a few singing contests at the nearby 502 Club, Windy joined a band, and “traveled on the road with them a little bit.” In 1965, he came to Chicago and began playing “all over the city.” He favors the chrome passage under the Wabash Bridge. “I like the acoustics and I like the people,” he says. “They’re real cool, man.” — Daniel Patton
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New Eastside runners describe Chicago Marathon inspiration By Angela Gagnon | Staff Writer On Sunday, October 9, the streets of Chicago will once again be inundated with tens of thousands of eager marathon runners as the city celebrates another year hosting the popular 26.2mile foot race. Though participants come from all over the world to experience the energy and excitement of the Chicago Marathon, our own New Eastside is home to some dedicated and inspiring marathon hopefuls. Each runner has a unique and purposeful story that ignited the courage to start this journey. These are just a few of the many stories that comprise the fabric of this year’s participants. Paula
Paula Almeida (provided by Paula Almeida)
Paula Almeida, a resident of the New Eastside’s Coast, began running a few years ago for exercise. She has run two half-marathons in Brazil, her native country. “I always thought marathons were for crazy people and could never picture myself doing that,” Almeida says. But her father, an avid runner and marathoner, convinced her to enter the lottery for this year’s Chicago Marathon, which would be her first. They both were selected for entry, which Almeida took as a sign that this was the year to run it. “After a few weeks, I embraced the challenge as a personal accomplishment for overcoming my limits and set up my mind to do it.” Almeida began training with Chicago Endurance Sports (CES). “The encouragement of the group helps you believe in yourself
and overcome your limits every week with a lot of support from the coaches, pacers and other runners,” says Almeida. As she enters the final weeks of training, Almeida is focused on preparing her mind. “It is amazing the power that our mind has on our body, and how our body adjusts and develops when you believe it and follow the training.” Come race day, Almeida aims to keep her pace and finish strong. “I look forward to crossing that finish line and accomplishing something that ten months ago I was sure that I could never have done.”
my real goal is to finish with a smile.” Following Chicago, Boza is looking forward to running with his eight year old daughter, who recently joined “Girls on the Run.” They plan to do a 5K in November. Lisa
Boza runs with a group from CARA on Saturdays, which meets in Lakeshore East Park by Mariano’s. In September, CARA hosted a 20-mile training run, a “dress rehearsal” for race day. Boza says that though he struggled between miles 16-18, he was able to pick up the pace at the end, and he’s confident that he’ll finish with a smile. Running five days a week, Boza follows his own unstructured program. “I’m
Lisa Aggarwal (provided by Lisa Aggarwal)
Lisa Aggarwal, who lives in the Parkshore, will celebrate her birthday on marathon Sunday by running through our beautiful city with thousands of spectators honoring her with cheers and encouragement. “I figured this would be a unique way to celebrate,” she says. Aggarwal has been a runner for a decade and has completed the Soldier Field Ten Miler three times and the Rock N Roll Half Marathon twice. As a proud native Chicagoan, she’s ready to tackle the Chicago marathon, which is the only marathon on her radar. The road to the start line hasn’t been perfectly paved for Aggarwal. Three weeks into training she suffered a foot injury that sidelined her for seven weeks. She’s back in action though, and hasn’t let the injury stop her.
Walter Boza (provided by Walter Boza)
strict about long runs,” says Boza of his training, but during the week he runs solo. “I have a time goal, “he says, “but I reassess every day.” Boza hopes to run a 3:45 marathon on October 9, which stands as his Personal Record set at Chicago in 2009. “But
Local resident Raman Kansal will be attempting to complete his fourth marathon in Chicago on October 9. “Being born and raised in Chicago, this marathon is extra special to me as it allows me to experience so many of our unique neighborhoods, including Lakeshore East,” he says. As a child, Kansal suffered from severe asthma and could barely run half a block without coughing and wheezing. Over the years, his asthma has gotten much better, and he credits running with this improvement.
Walter North Harbor Tower resident Walter Boza is a marathon veteran. With seven marathons under his belt, three of them in Chicago, he is no stranger to the challenge of running 26.2 miles.
Raman
Aggarwal is training with CES, and she’s also raising money for the Children of the Crossroads Foundation. “I’ve watched many friends run the Chicago Marathon over the years, and I look forward to my turn running it this year! My husband and two daughters always cheer me on during races, so I most look forward to seeing them on marathon day.”
“I joined a local running club (CES) to help with the training and seeing my fellow club members complete the marathon is my primary goal.” He’s also excited about seeing all the people coming out to cheer and support the runners; Chicago has the most fantastic spectators!
Raman Kansal (provided by Raman Kansal)
When he’s not running, Kansal enjoys spending time with his niece and nephew in Maggie Daley Park. “It is, by far, their favorite park in the city!” Good luck to all the runners on Marathon Sunday! And if you’re not personally logging the miles that morning, spectating is a great way to join in the fun. As residents of the New Eastside, we have easy access to nearby cheering zones. Get out there and clap your hands, ring a cowbell, offer a smile or simply stand on the sidelines and stare in awe as the runners make their pilgrimage to the finish line. Congrats, runners. Now go get those medals!
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Riverwalk hosts 1st annual Fall Fest ditional vendors participating in the fest include Cyrano’s Café, between the Hut and Wheel Fun Rentals. On Sunday October 9th, the riverside bistro modeled after Monet’s garden will host a farmers market stocked with soups, baked items, and pies prepared under the experienced hand of Chef Didier Durand. The McCormick Bridgehouse Museum, just west of Michigan Ave., will offer discounted admission and, right next door, O’Brien’s Restaurant will “do a little cider” and offer seasonal entrees. Riverwalk party planners. Front row, l-r: James Gray, Holly Prindle, Michelle Woods, Steve Majerus. Back row, l-r: Urban Kayaks, Dwith Brathalt, Jennifer Tremblay, Didier Durand, David Sudler.
By Daniel Patton — Staff Writer The Riverwalk’s first annual Fall Fest will offer special attractions and discounts to visitors of all ages on the weekend of October 7- 10. Anchored by an Autumnal village at Wheel Fun Rentals, the good times will extend to nearly a dozen participating restaurants and vendors along the bank. “We’ve got a 14-foot inflatable slide and then, like, a bouncy house and a variety of different games,” says Dwight Brathalt, one of two partners who operate Wheel Fun Rentals. In addition to the fleet of pedal-powered surreys offered throughout the summer, Wheel Fun Rentals has adorned its location with “1,600 pumpkins and 30 bales of hay and a bunch of cornstalks and a variety of decorations.” Winding into the shadows underneath a nearby thicket of trees, the natural bright orange and dull brown hues transform the space into an eerily beautiful harvest hamlet. The whole scene is too good for Island Party Hut, a short walk east, to resist. “We’re gonna be doing things in combination with the pumpkin patch,” says partner Steve Majerus. “If you have a pumpkin patch ticket, you get 15% off your total bill, including booze and food.” To make sure that kids have their share of spooky fun, the Hut will also supply markers and paint so they can decorate pumpkins while the grownups get into the spirit of things. Unlike most vendors along the Riverwalk, Fall Fest marks the beginning of
an extended season for Island Party Hut. The tropically-themed rumming hole plans to remain open until December 21 — the darkest day of the year marked by the Winter Solstice. It will dial up the warmth by adding walls and heaters to the party tent and celebrate the onset of winter with a big bash on December 21st. Between Halloween and Christmas, the Hut will embrace the holidays with a Christmas tree lot — “so you can have a drink while you shop for your tree,” says Mr. Majerus — and offer boat rides on the Island Time, a 65foot, 90-passenger Skipper Liner. Although the plans are subject to change depending on the weather, Mr. Majerus is optimistic that the impending fall will be as comfortable as the previous one. “Last year, we closed on November 1,” he explains. “November was beautiful. We wish we could have been open the whole time.” But until then, it’s all about fall. Ad-
“We want to really showcase the vendors,” says Michelle Woods, Assistant Project Director for the city’s Department of Fleet and Faculty Management. She has been helping to develop the Riverwalk since 2002, when “Mayor Daley said we should capture more land along the river, like Daniel Burnham had said,” she remembers. With the help of Congress, Ms. Woods and the city redefined the river’s navigational channels to make way for the destination that it is today. When Mayor Emanuel took office, the location found another champion. “Mayor Emanuel came in, he loved it, and he got construction financing,” she says. “The new portion would not have been built if it wasn’t for his leadership.” From Lake Street to Columbus Drive, the Riverwalk is a cozy natural path nestled in an urban metropolis. The sense of community that comes to all who enter is unlike anything on earth. “As a business owner, you’re always worried about yourself,” says Wheel Fun Rental’s Dwight Brathalt. “But down here, it seems like everyone’s in it together.”
Wheel Fun Rentals’ seasonal Riverwalk installation created from just a few of the 1,600 pumpkins and 30 hay bales that the business shipped to its location at Columbus Dr. and the river (Daniel Patton).
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Real Estate Broker Matt Silver Named Trade Association President By Urban Real Estate Chicago-based Urban Real Estate salutes partner Matt Silver for being installed as the 133rd president of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.), the local board of the National Association of REALTORS®. Before a crowd of more than 700 attendees at its annual gala held at the Radisson Blu, Silver’s message to realtors and industry leaders was that Chicago matters, and that we cannot afford to lose any of our 77 neighborhoods due to lack of service and economic prosperity. “We are unable to ignore these communities which need us. Every home, street, and neighborhood matters,” Silver said. “It is our responsibility to explore ways to build our underserved communities. Home ownership, community involvement and commercial offerings have a lasting impact on these neighborhoods.” C.A.R. represents more than 13,000 members in the residential and commercial sectors. Matt Silver has a long-time national reputation as one of the premier real estate brokers in Chicago for his in-depth market knowledge and persistence to close the most prudent deal for his buyers and sellers. With his team at Urban, Matt takes pride in offering clients a concierge, one-on-one service, that is unparalleled in the industry. Silver’s installation is a dual-honor for Urban, with this being the second president to hail from the New Eastside brokerage. Matt Farrell, managing partner, held the office in 2013. “It’s an honor to have Matt represent us as a leading voice, shaping and informing legislative, policy, taxation, and practical matters that impact our business, our communities, and our clients,” says Farrell. “Urban continues to grow with some of the brightest, smartest, and most talented individuals in this business. He is the right leader to tackle the issues our market is facing today and we couldn’t be more proud to support him.”
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Crazy for Krishna Lunches $5 Karma-free meals come to New Eastside
By Tricia Parker — Staff Writer
The boxed lunches are prepared each weekday at the ISKCON temple in Rogers Park and are served outside 300 E. Randolph Street for a brief but busy ten minutes from 12–12:10 p.m. The meals include generous helpings of rice, a vegetable, and a main dish. Menus are posted at www.iskconchicago.com/krishna-lunch, and meals can be ordered up to 10 a.m. the day of (though Dasi advises ordering as soon as possible, since the van’s maximimum capacity is 100 meals).
It’s the middle of a Wednesday workday, but K.C. Brown is all smiles. “It’s a gorgeous day ... and I like that I don’t have to think,” said the Cision manager, sitting on a waist-high pillar outside the Blue Cross Blue Shield building. “It’s great.” As he squinted toward Randolph Street, a crowd built behind him — a pair of female coworkers, then bigger clusters of South Asian men. Suddenly “it” arrived —the white Krishna Lunch van, carrying twenty-plus lunches, coordinator Rasika Manjari Dasi, and a monk named Navina Krisna Das. Delayed by a few minutes, Dasi jumped out of the van, her sea-green sari catching the sun. “Hey, K.C.!” she called as Brown waved back, a sizable line snaking behind him. In an instant smiles appeared and the wait was forgotten — just the kind of positive atmosphere the $5 “karma-free” lunches aim to promote. Started four years ago at area college campuses, Krishna Lunch expanded to the New Eastside this summer. As
For the lucky diner who’s low on cash—as well as “good” karma—Krishna Lunch occasionally offers excess meals to stragglers. Raqsika Manjari Dasi satisfies lunchtime appetites at 300 E. Wacker Dr. (Daniel Patton).
Dasi explains, the vegetarian lunches, offered as service of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness), present an opportunity to put your karma back in the black. “When you make [the lunches] karma-free, you’re not collecting [karma] for reincarnation,” she said. The meals are “Sattvic,” meaning pre-
pared with love and offered with gratitude to the deity Krishnam a satisfying concept for discerning diners. “We are all crazy about it,” said Jenish Shah, a contractor with Blue Cross Blue Shield who admits he’s fussy about “micro-organisms not being in cheese.” According to Shah, the “tasty” meals “take care of a balanced diet.”
“People are so happy to get the box,” said Tinu Puthenveetil, who eats Krishna Lunches about twice a week. So far, ISKCON, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has provided more than 3.8 billion vegetarian meals worldwide through its Food for Life program. Proceeds from the Chicago Krishna Lunch program go toward area homeless shelters. For information, visit iskconchicago.com or call (773) 973-0900.
Halloween etiquette: a cultural perspective By Mischaela Advani — Etiquette Columnist Halloween is one of my favorite holidays personally. Busy office hours, social engagements, and the gravity of life give way to a holiday in which everyone can be a kid again for a day. Fanciful costumes and seriously sweet treats abound — and you can be an angel or a devil depending on what color of marabou you pick out. However, as with all things, there is a certain set of etiquette to follow. Here are my guidelines on how to behave during the witching hours.
Make sure your costume is culturally appropriate. Every year there are always a bevy of culturally and racially insensitive costumes online and at every costume shop. It’s up to the consumer to use good judgment. The shock jocks among us might just be gunning for the shock factor, but please consider the feelings of others. Embodying a stereotype or joke at their expense, if even for the day, is bad manners. If trick or treating, follow protocol. If you’re going trick or treating, please follow the standard universal rules. Only go to homes or apartments with the porch light on, don’t take
more than one piece of candy unless invited to take more, and definitely don’t walk anywhere that isn’t a pathway or driveway unless specified. Be a good Halloween citizen, this way your neighbors and friends are encouraged to participate year after year. Understand other cultural traditions. The day after Halloween is the beautiful Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. This is not “Mexican Halloween,” despite how your fraternity or sorority positioned it to you back at university. Dia de los Muertos is an occasion when Mexicans and the Mexican dias-
poric populations take time to visit the graves, vaults, or resting places of their relatives and ancestors to give them an offering of food for their spiritual journey and take time to remember them. On the night of the 31st, celebrants prepare items for the deceased children who will be coming back. Respect the Mexican culture and sacred elements by avoiding masquerading around the city in a bustier and your face painted as a Mexican sugar skull. Save it for your wedding night, Mildred. Mischaela Advani is an international etiquette expert whose knowledgebase includes instruction from protocol instructors formerly employed by the Royal Household of HRH Queen Elizabeth. She happily resides in Lakeshore East with her husband and English Bulldog.
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Blackwood BBQ heats up Pedway dining scene
By Shanti Nagarkatti — Staff Writer Have I been transported to Alabama? Or perhaps Kansas City? No, I’m still in the Windy City, but it sure doesn’t feel like it. That’s because I’m at the newly opened Pedway location of Blackwood BBQ, which features slow cooked barbecue from around the U.S. in one convenient stop. Blackwood BBQ is located in the Illinois Center (233 N. Michigan Ave) and replaces a shuttered Great Steak & Potato eatery. It is the Chicago mini-chain’s fourth location and joins other outposts in the Loop, West Loop, and Lakeview. The 14-seat restaurant in the Illinois Center is open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for breakfast and lunch and serves the BBQ joint’s signature smoked meats, according to Stephanie Simpson, a Blackwood partner. The Illinois Center location’s meat is smoked
at a separate facility Downtown and trucked in multiple times per day, Simpson explained. In terms of ambiance, Blackwood BBQ blends industrial and rural influences, with a mix of painted black and white woods adorning the walls; metal and exposed air ducts; as well as lighting wires above, overlaid with a sleek, big city shine. The ordering system falls into the “fast-casual” assembly line style of food, popularized by Chipotle, with a focus on fresh ingredients that gives diners the ability to choose what they want as their food moves down the line. Speaking of lines …the ones at Blackwood can seem daunting during the lunch rush with guests often out the door. This was the case on my recent Friday visit; however, I was pleasantly surprised that it took only a few minutes to get through the order-
ing line and from there only about a minute to the cashier.
who prefer their barbecue saucy might want to ask for extra when ordering.
A key factor that ensures the line moves like a well-oiled machine is that Blackwood BBQ keeps it simple. Diners can choose from three meats: pulled pork, pulled chicken, or beef brisket. The brisket can be sliced lean, with fat, or in-between. The meat can be ordered as a platter (which includes one side), on a sandwich, or as a salad. The next step is to choose a sauce. These are regionally-influenced and include a signature Chicago style (a blend simmered with Old Style lager); a tomato-based Memphis style; North and South Carolina styles (vinegarand mustard-based, respectively), and a spicy Kansas City style sauce, which I overheard one worker tell a customer is the spiciest of the sauces. Lastly, diners can add on pickles, some housemade sides, a drink (lemonade, sweet tea, or unsweetened tea), or a bottle of craft soda.
The side dishes are served in cups, rather than slopped on the side, which makes to-go orders tidy. Corn bread fans will enjoy the freshly-baked honey cheddar corn bread ($1.29) studded with kernels of sweet corn. The threecheese mac ($1.79) features a mix of aged gruyere and two cheddars, topped with a crunchy breadcrumb crust. The signature apple coleslaw added a refreshing touch to my plate. Other sides include smokehouse beans and an Elote corn salad.
During my visit, I sampled the pulled pork sandwich ($7.49) with the Chicago style sauce. The pork has been hand rubbed and mustard brined, raised without antibiotics or hormones. The meat is very tender and has an authentic, smoky flavor that transported me from the heart of Chicago to a barbecue shack in the south. Unlike a lot of pulled pork sandwiches, this one wasn’t too messy. There was a good amount of sauce, although those
Breakfast is another option at Blackwood BBQ. Served from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., breakfast items include a brisket, egg and cheese wrap; buttermilk biscuit sandwich; and briskets and gravy-a riff on the traditional biscuits and gravy. Catering is also available, with a minimum 30 minute call ahead required. All in all, I was impressed with Blackwood BBQ’s focus on fresh ingredients, slow cooking, and straightforward approach to tasty, affordable barbecue. The aroma of smoking meat wafting in its storefront space can soothe even the longest lunchtime wait, and the convenience makes it a must for barbecue loving New Eastsiders. Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mon-Fri; 233 N. Michigan Avenue; (312) 487-4802, www.blackwoodbbq.com.
The Coach’s Corner — A journalistic breeze off the lakefront from an old coach
Experts say that sitting is the new smoking A special thanks goes out to our New Eastside editors and their apparent, but appreciated, lapse in judgment.
Now, on to our topic this month — and I hope you are not sitting down when you read this. Recent studies suggest that too much sitting is bad for your health. “Coach” Jon Cohn
By Jon Cohn Community Contributor Against all odds, “Coaches Corner“ is back! The early line was one-and-done, so we’ve exceeded expectations.
I heard one expert say it in rather striking terms: ”Sitting is the new smoking.” Bad for the heart. Bad for the digestive system. Bad for blood circulation. To sum it up: just plain bad. Now don’t take this personally, but sometimes we acquire activity-chal-
lenged habits without thinking. No worries, Coach’s Corner is here to help. Here are some examples of the phenomenon known as, don’t sit, stand! Waiting for a table at our favorite restaurant (my next book could be titled, “Waiting at Wildberry’s”). Here’s the key. You’re going to be sitting during your entire meal, so why not walk around, move about, or at least get up and stretch while you wait Waiting to board a flight at the airport. You’re going to sit on the plane, sometimes for three or four hours. It makes no sense to sit before bording.
You’re at a play, or concert or movie and you got there a bit early. Don’t sit and wait — you will be sitting during the entire show. Get up and circulate. Walk the halls a bit. Whatever it takes. There are many other examples, but hopefully you get the point. The old coach is just trying to keep you as healthy as possible. Remember how Groucho Marx answered the question “what happened to your get up and go?“ “I think It got up and went,” he said.
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Ongoing Events Art Institue of Chicago 111 S. Michigan Ave, 312-443-3600 www.artic.edu/exhibition/are-youmodern-moholy-nagy Moholy-Nagy: Future Present “Painting, photography, film, sculpture, advertising, product design, theater sets... The first comprehensive retrospective of Moholy-Nagy’s work in the United States in nearly 50 years.” Through January 3, 2017 Hamilton Private Bank Theatre 18 W. Monroe St., 312-977-1700 www.broadwayinchicago.com October 1 - 22 The Magic Parlour Close-up magic by award-winning magician Dennis Watkins Palmer House Hilton Hotel 17 E. Monroe St., 773-769-3832 www.themagicparlourchicago.com October 2 - 30 Fridays - 7:30, 9 p.m. Saturdays - 4:30, 7:30, 9:30 p.m. $79 Lyric Opera Civic Opera House 20 N. Wacker Drive, 312-827-5600 www.lyricopera.org Das Rheingold — Wagner October 1 - 22, $17-$299 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Symphony Center
October 4-6 Louis C.K. The popular comedian’s new tour brings him back to Chicago. $50. 8 p.m., Chicago Theater, 175 N. State., 800-745-3000, thechicagotheatre.com
October 5 Chicago Sports Summit Hyatt Regency. See story on page 3 for details. www.chicagosportsummit.com.
220 S Michigan Ave., 312-294-3000 Cinderella & Vine’s Five Hallucinations — Prokofiev October 6, 8 p.m. October 7, 1:30 p.m. October 8, 8 p.m. Pictures from an Exhibition — Mussorgsky Cello Concerto — Schuman October 14, 8 p.m. October 18, 7:30 p.m. Fifth Symphony — Beethoven October 15, 6 p.m. Presented by the Women’s Board of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association for the CSO’s 125th Anniversary Violin Concerto — Sibelius Also sprach Zarathustra — Strauss October 27 & 29, 8 p.m. October 30, 3 p.m. Free Foreign Films at the Cultural Center Comedies followed by discussions with scholars, critcs and cultural leaders. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. 78 E. Washington St. · www.chicagofilmfestival.com/free-filmsorg Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts at the Cultural Center Free classical performances by virtuosos from arount the world. Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m. 78 E. Washington St. www.imfchicago.org
III Forks Sommelier for a Day — Australia An evening of wine sampling and hand-passed hors d’oeuvres featuring an October selection of wines from Down Under. $20. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. 180 N. Field Blvd. (312) 938-4303, www.3forks.com.
October 6 Chicago Children’s Choir 60th Anniversary Celebration 700 young singers kick off Navy Pier’s stunning new Wave Wall Staircase.
Free. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., www.ccchoir.org
October 7 Harvest HopDown Beer Tasting Brewers compete for Harvest HopDown favorite. $40. 5 to 8 p.m., Park Grill, 11 N. Michigan Ave., 312-5217275, www.parkgrillchicago.com
October 8 Ear Taxi — New Songs on the Poems of Carl Sandburg New Eastside resident Yuan-Chen Li joins four composers for an afternoon concert at the Cultural Center. Free. 2-2:45 p.m. 78 E. Washington St. www.eartaxifestival.com
October 8-10 Riverwalk Fall Fest Rides, games, and pumpkin decorating at Wheel Fun Rentals. Discounts at participating vendors. Riverwalk from Wabash Ave. to Lake Michigan.
October 9 The Chicago Marathon The annual 26.2 mile race hosted by Bank of America. Starting location: Monroe and Columbus. 7:30 a.m. – Wave 1 Start 8 a.m. – Wave 2 Start 27th Mile Post-Race Party Grant Park, Butler Field 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Times are subject to change. www.chicagomarathon.com
October 10 Columbus Day Parade The annual parade celebrates the historic voyage of Christopher Columbus to America and salutes Italian-American culture. Free. 12:30 p.m., State Street from Wacker to Van Buren, www.cityofchicago.org.
October 13-23 Romeo & Juliet A contemporary version of this timeless story of star-crossed lovers. $34$167. Times vary, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, 312-3868905, www.joffrey.org/romeo.
Farmers Markets TUESDAYS SOAR Farmers Market 220 E. Chicago Ave. 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Federal Plaza Farmers Market Adams & Dearborn. 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. THURSDAYS Willis Tower Farmers Market 233 S. Wacker Dr. 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. *Ends October 13 Daley Plaza Farmers Market The longest running Farmers Market in Chicago 50 W. Washington St. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. SATURDAYS Division Street Farmers Market Division & Dearborn. 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Printers Row Farmers Market Polk St. & Dearborn St. 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. GEMS World Academy Chicago
Admissions Coffee & Tour Get to know GEMS World Academy Chicago Tuesdays, 10 a.m. · Fridays, Noon. Individual tours available. (312) 809-8910 350 E. South Water St. www.gemsworldacademy-chicago.com.
October 14 GEMS World Academy Head of School Installation Ceremony Join faculty, staff, and students in welcoming Ms. Wargo as the second Head of School. Free. 8:30 a.m. 350 E. South Water St,. (312) 809-9010. RSVP: gemschicago.org/wargo Black Ensemble Theater Gala Dionne Warwick performs for the 40year anniversary celebration. Hyatt Regency. $2,500-$25,000. www. blackensembletheater.org.
October 15-16 Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Open House Chicago A weekend when the most beautiful, iconic, and prestigious skyscrapers,
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OCTOBER RACES Aids Run/Walk 5K/10K Oct 1, 8:30am — Soldier Field
October 20 The Whisky Extravaganza Includes unlimited tastes from distillers and a buffet. Dress code requires a jacket. $135-$150. 7 p.m., Union League Club of Chicago, 65 West Jackson Blvd., 954-749-8123, www.etix.com An Evening with Bob Weir Musicians Aaron Dessner, Bryan Devendorf, Scott Devendorf and Josh Kaufman are also featured. $49.50$79.50. 8 p.m., Chicago Theater, 175 N. State St., 800-745-3000, www. thechicagotheatre.com/tickets
October 24-25 Mankind to Mars A columnist from National Geographic describes the thrilling first flight to the planet Mars. $27.50. 7 p.m., Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St., 312-443-3800, www. goldstar.com
October 25 John Mellencamp in concert The Grammy winner brings his Plain Spoken Tour to Chicago. $59.50$129.50. 7:30 p.m., Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, 312-462-6300, www.thechicagotheatre.com
October 28 A Halloween Masquerade Party with a purpose hosted by Lyric Opera’s Young Professionals to. $75$125. 8 p.m.-midnight, Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, 312-8275600, www.lyricopera.org/halloweenmasquerade The Artist’s Studio at the Art Institute A special program for families and children featuring art-making, guest artists and gallery activities. Free. 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ryan Learning Center, 111 S. Michigan Ave., (312) 443-3600. www.artic.edu.
Faith & Fitness 5K/10K October 1, 10am — Jackson Park s film l h t e ht ng an -le re e p g n ig l l in fu f n d r ie s, op e n a t n rt h o co un nd a s a 0 0 10 m 5 io n s, 20. f ro c us s 11-$ di s l a . $ y. ar v ga es 1, Tim t 2 t., s a rE sS ve l li n o i 456 i C R E I 32-3 w M A 322 2-3 w w val 31 ti fe s c om m ofil 17 ag c i 3ch 1 r be o t Oc
October 29 Haunted Halloween Ball Experience a night of thrills at one of Chicago’s biggest Halloween costume parties. Age 21+. $20. 9 p.m.-3 a.m., Congress Plaza Hotel, 520 S. Michigan Ave., 773-797-2546, www.hauntedhalloweenball.com Navy Pier Haunted Halloween Ball Join 3,000 revelers age 21+ in the Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier. $15. 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Navy Pier Grand Ballroom, www.eventbrite.com Elvis Costello & The Imposters in concert The band will perform selections from 1982’s “Imperial Bedroom” album and songs that came before and after. $38.50-$153.50. 8 p.m., Chicago Theater, 175 N. State., 800-745-3000, www.thechicagotheatre.com/events Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra The beauty of ancient Chinese instruments amid the grandeur of a Western symphony. $28-$128. 2:30 p.m., Orchestra Hall, 220 S. Michigan Ave., 312-294-3000, www.cso.org/tickets
Fit Girls Mermaid 5K October 1, 9am — Lincoln Park FoMAC Fall 5K & Fun Run/Walk October 1, 9am — Skinner Park Strides for Peace Run/Walk 8K/5K/2m October 6, 7pm — Soldier Field Bank of America Chicago Marathon October 9, 7:30am — Grant Park October 22
Free Festival and Parade Millennium Park — 2-8 p.m. Parade on Columbus Dr. from Balbo to Monroe — 6-8 p.m.
5K for Missing Children October 15, 8:30am DuSable Harbor Making a Beer Run 6K/Beer Fest October 15, 12pm — Field Museum
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Stride Against Violence 5K October 16, 9:30am Montrose Harbor
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Country Sole Half/10K/5K October 22, 7am — Montrose Harbor
Halloween Parade
Pumpkins in the Park 5K & Kids race October 22, 2:30p/4pm Lincoln Park Monster Dash Half/10K/5K October 23, 9am — Soldier Park Pumpkin Spice 5K October 23, 8am — Jackson Park
October 28 · 3:15 p.m. · Free Lakeshore East Park Weather permitting
October 31 Chicago Sinfonietta: Dia de los Muertos A celebration pairing the music of Beethoven, Mussorgsky, and more with rare silent films from. $10-$99. 7:30 p.m., Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., 312-284-1554, www. chicagosinfonietta.org
Run for the Warriors5K/1m October 23, 7am Chicago Yacht Club Chicago Lakefront 50K/50m October 29, 6:30am Foster Avenue Beach Hot Chocolate 15K/5K October 30, 7:30am — Grant Park
The Palm Primetime Half off at Palm Bar Sunday through Friday 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Swissôtel, 323 E. Upper Wacker Dr. thepalm.com/chicago · (312) 616-1000
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