2008 Gold Coast Calendar |
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| *Bold items are Gold Coast Neighbors Association events. |
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Location |
January 16
Wednesday |
6:00pm |
Conversations with Extraordinary People - host Rick Kogan talks with composer Alan Barcus, who has written over 2,400 commercials for McDonalds, United Airlines, Kellogg's and Pepsi, as well as "You're My Cubs".
Cost: $25, includes refreshments |
Maxim's
24 East Goethe
(312) 744-1423 |
January 22
Tuesday |
7:00pm - 8:00pm |
CAPS Meeting |
Ambassador Hotel
1301 N State Pkwy
(312) 742-5778 |
January 31
Thursday |
7:00pm |
Play on Cabaret - Chicago Opera Theater will present selections of light opera from its new season.
Cost: $25, includes refreshments |
Maxim's
24 East Goethe
(312) 744-1423 |
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February 13
Wednesday |
7:00pm |
Play on Cabaret - Premiere Chicago cabaret performers including Beckie Menzie, Suzanne Petri, Kat’ Taylor, Mary Monica Thomas and the Queen of Cabaret Audrey Morris appear in the case of the dying divas. Who is killing these beautiful songbirds? The audience will help solve the mystery.
Cost: $65, includes dinner, show, and glass of "killer" wine |
Maxim's
24 East Goethe
(312) 744-1423 |
February 24
Sunday |
1:30pm - 4:00pm |
Near North Chapter of Lyric Opera Buffet Luncheon/Lecture - Dr. Geoffrey Edwards, noted lecturer, author, and university teacher on opera, will present a lecture on Tchaikovsky's opera "Eugene Onegin"
Cost: $45, advance reservations and payment required - please contact David Varnerin (312) 751-0057 |
Gibson's Steakhouse
(Private Dining Room)
1208 North Rush
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February 27
Wednesday |
6:00pm |
Conversations with Extraordinary People - host Rick Kogan talks with author Brad Thor. He has served as a member of the Department of Homeland Security's Analytic Red Cell Program and is a New York Times best-selling author.
Cost: $25, includes refreshments |
Maxim's
24 East Goethe
(312) 744-1423 |
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March 19
Wednesday |
6:00pm |
Conversations with Extraordinary People - host Rick Kogan talks to Bill Rancic - author, entrepreneur, television personality and season-one Apprentice winner.
Cost: $25, includes refreshments |
Maxim's
24 East Goethe
(312) 744-1423 |
March 25
Tuesday |
7:00pm - 8:00pm |
CAPS Meeting |
Ambassador Hotel
1301 N State Pkwy
(312) 742-5778 |
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April 6
Sunday |
11:30am |
Near North Chapter of Lyric Opera Annual Meeting/Luncheon - The event will feature a performance by Levi Hernandez, a rising opera star who has sung major roles with Lyric Opera, the Los Angeles Opera and the Grant Park Symphony.
Cost: $70, adv reservations required - call (312)751-0057 |
Spiaggia
980 North Michigan Avenue |
April 9
Wednesday |
7:00pm |
Play on Cabaret - Close to You: The music of Karen & Richard Carpenter. Chicago performers Amy Cole and Jeffrey Roscoe pay tribute to the duo.
Cost: $25, includes refreshments |
Maxim's
24 East Goethe
(312) 744-1423 |
April 16
Wednesday |
6:00pm |
Conversations with Extraordinary People - host Rick Kogan talks to Janet Davies, host of ABC 7's show "190 North".
Cost: $25, includes refreshments |
Maxim's
24 East Goethe
(312) 744-1423 |
April 26
Saturday |
10:00am - noon |
Gold Coast Walking Tour - given by Chicago Architecture Foundation
Cost: $10, CAF members free |
Clark & North Ave by Lincoln statue behind CHM |
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May 7
Wednesday |
7:00pm |
Play on Cabaret - Chicago favorites Laura Freeman and Bradford Newquist with pianist William Underwood combine their talents to bring together a mosaic of favorite American music.
Cost: $25, includes refreshments |
Maxim's
24 East Goethe
(312) 744-1423 |
May 8
Thursday |
5:30pm-8:30pm |
Wine Tasting & Jazz Music - Sample premium wines & hors d'oeurves while listening to the Joe Hurt Jazz Ensemble
RSVP to GCN (312) 360-0386
Cost: $50 |
Saddle & Cycle Club
900 W. Foster at Lake Shore Drive |
May 21
Wednesday |
6:00pm |
Conversations with Extraordinary People - Rick Kogan talks with Buddy Charles about his 50 year career as a vocalist and pianist.
Cost: $25, includes refreshments |
Maxim's
24 East Goethe
(312) 744-1423 |
May 21
Wednesday |
6:30pm - 7:30pm |
Dearborn Street Walking Tour - given by Chicago Architecture Foundation
Cost: $5, CAF members free |
Dearborn Street at North Avenue |
May 27
Tuesday |
7:00pm - 8:00pm |
CAPS Meeting |
Ambassador Hotel
1301 N State Pkwy
(312) 742-5778 |
May 31
Saturday |
7:00am - 2:00pm |
Near North Farmers Market - Fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, flowers, and baked goods.
(Each Saturday through October 25th) |
Division Street between State St and Clark St
(312) 744-3315 |
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June 4
Wednesday |
6:00pm - 9:00pm |
"DAYS GONE BY" - View Mr. Richard Driehaus' extensive collection of rare antique automobiles while enjoying cocktails and hors d'oeurves
RSVP to GCN (312) 360-0386
Cost: $125 |
Driehaus Antique Car Museum
700 S. DesPlaines |
June 4
Wednesday |
7:00pm |
Play on Cabaret - Soprano Jeanne Scherkenbach and pianist Mark Burnell pay tribute to Kate Smith with many of her beloved songs, such as "White Cliffs of Dover," "I'll Be Seeing You," "It's a Lovely Day Tomorrow" and "God Bless America."
Cost: $25, includes refreshments |
Maxim's
24 East Goethe
(312) 744-1423 |
June 14
Saturday |
10:00am - noon |
Gold Coast Walking Tour - given by Chicago Architecture Foundation
Cost: $10, CAF members free |
Clark & North Ave by Lincoln statue behind CHM |
June 25
Wednesday |
6:30pm - 7:30pm |
Dearborn Street Walking Tour - given by Chicago Architecture Foundation
Cost: $5, CAF members free |
Dearborn Street at North Avenue |
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Location |
July 16
Wednesday |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Gold Coast Walking Tour - given by Chicago Architecture Foundation
Cost: $10, CAF members free |
Clark & North Ave by Lincoln statue behind CHM |
July 20
Sunday |
noon - 5:00pm |
50th Annual Dearborn Garden Walk - admission to over 20 rear gardens, architechtural walking tours, live jazz & classical music, and garden vignettes.
Advance tickets: $30 (by noon July19)
At the gate: $35 |
Corner of Goethe & Dearborn Pkwy (1300 N)
(312) 632-1241 |
July 22
Tuesday |
7:00pm - 8:00pm |
CAPS Meeting |
Ambassador Hotel
1301 N State Pkwy
(312) 742-5778 |
July 23
Wednesday |
6:30pm - 7:30pm |
Dearborn Street Walking Tour - given by Chicago Architecture Foundation
Cost: $5, CAF members free |
Dearborn Street at North Avenue |
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Location |
August 6
Wednesday |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Gold Coast Walking Tour - given by Chicago Architecture Foundation
Cost: $10, CAF members free |
Clark & North Ave by Lincoln statue behind CHM |
August 20
Wednesday |
6:30pm - 7:30pm |
Dearborn Street Walking Tour - given by Chicago Architecture Foundation
Cost: $5, CAF members free |
Dearborn Street at North Avenue |
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Time |
Event |
Location |
September 3
Wednesday |
5:30pm- 8:30pm |
Evening on Astor
Neighborhood block party - games, food, dancing & fun! |
Astor Street between Goethe & Banks |
September 4
Thursday |
5:30pm - 8:30pm |
Evening on Astor - rain date if needed |
Astor Street between Goethe & Banks |
September 13
Saturday |
10:00am - noon |
Gold Coast Walking Tour - given by Chicago Architecture Foundation
Cost: $10, CAF members free |
Clark & North Ave by Lincoln statue behind CHM |
September 23
Tuesday |
7:00pm - 8:00pm |
CAPS Meeting |
Ambassador Hotel
1301 N State Pkwy
(312) 742-5778 |
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October 18
Saturday |
10:00am - noon |
Gold Coast Walking Tour - given by Chicago Architecture Foundation
Cost: $10, CAF members free |
Clark & North Ave by Lincoln statue behind CHM |
October 20
Monday |
7:00pm |
Annual Meeting |
Maxim's
24 East Goethe
(312) 360-0386 |
October 25
Saturday |
7:00am - 2:00pm |
Near North Farmers Market - Fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, flowers, and baked goods.
(Last market for the season) |
Division Street between State St and Clark St
(312) 744-3315 |
October 31
Friday |
4:30pm - 7:30pm |
"Trick or Treat at Ghouly Park"
Halloween costumes and candy for the kids |
Goudy Square
Astor & Goethe
(312) 360-0386 |
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Time |
Event |
Location |
November
Friday |
9:00am - 6:00pm |
Annual Holiday Faire - high-end bazaar features items from upscale designers and boutiques as well as face painting, storytelling and sweet treats for the little ones. |
St. Chrysostom's Day School
1424 N Dearborn
(312) 944-1083
www.saintc.org |
November
Saturday |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
Annual Holiday Faire - high-end bazaar features items from upscale designers and boutiques as well as face painting, storytelling and sweet treats for the little ones. |
St. Chrysostom's Day School
1424 N Dearborn
(312) 944-1083
www.saintc.org |
November 25
Tuesday |
7:00pm - 8:00pm |
CAPS Meeting |
Ambassador Hotel
1301 N State Pkwy
(312) 742-5778 |
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December 6
Saturday |
1:00pm - 4:00pm |
"Joy of Toys" Holiday Wrap Party
Admission is a new unwrapped toy ($20 value) appropriate to give to a 4 to 6 year old child |
Mario's Ristorante
21 West Goethe
(312) 632-1241 |
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