McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park, open until March 10, 2010 (weather permitting)
Just opened yesterday, the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink is now in its ninth season and draws more than 100,000 skaters annually. It is free to skate and open to the public. Skate rental is available for $10. The ice rink is located on Michigan Avenue between Washington and Madison Streets. Click here for additional information!
Banana Shpeel by Cirque du Soleil @ the Chicago Theater. Running today until January 3, 2010
Cirque du Soleil presents a new twist on vaudeville with Banana Shpeel, playing this winter at the Chicago Theatre. Neither circus, musical nor variety show, Banana Shpeel blends comedy with tap, hip-hop, eccentric dance and slapstick, with a hilarious narrative featuring wacky adventures.
Admission runs anywhere from $23-$98. Click here for details and showtimes.
Josué Pellot, New Work @ Chicago Cultural Center. Running until January 3rd, 2010
Josué Pellot is an emerging Chicago artist whose work deploys several mediums and styles to examine his Puerto Rican roots that were transplanted to the quintessential American experience and mediated by its pop culture and consumerism.
He works with photography, painting, screen-printing, video and sculpture. His exhibit at the Chicago Cultural Center on Michigan Ave. will be running until early 2010, and Pellot will be in attendance on December 3rd at 12:15 pm to talk about his gallery.
Admission is free. Click here for more information!
Chicago has a huge variety of things to do and places to see, no matter the season. If you’ve wanted to live in the heart of the city, minutes from the all the Windy City has to offer, Eastgate Village has wonderful townhomes and condominiums at Chicago’s near South Side. Click here for further information or to request an appointment for a showing!