Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do: Jul 23, 2009

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July 2009, Thursday

Cool Jazz Thursdays
Location: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. Martin Luther King Drive

With the expansion of the entertainment and environment in the South Loop area, M/X Patio, an outdoor patio at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, Illinois, has launched a great entertainment event this summer with the inauguration of Cool Jazz Thursdays. Every Thursday evening this Summer, beginning June 11, from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m., M/X Patio will be filled with the music of featured Jazz musicians from Columbia College. Additionally, the event will include a cigar bar and featured menu items from Shor.

More info at http://twitter.com/HyattMcCormick

Daley Plaza Farmers Market
Location: Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington

Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago.

More at http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us

Jazzin' at the Shedd Aquarium
Location: 1200 South Lake Shore Drive on Chicago’s Museum Campus.

Shedd Aquarium becomes Chicago’s premier jazz venue again with another season of Jazzin’ at the Shedd. This Chicago tradition combines some of the area’s best bands, the city’s breathtaking skyline and an unrivaled array of aquatic animals from around the world. Add light refreshments and drinks, and you’ve got an unbeatable summer evening of fun.

Jazzin’ happens every Thursday evening from June 4 through Aug. 27. Bands play on Shedd’s north terrace and inside at the Caribbean Reef. Ticket sales begin at 5 p.m., and we stay open until 10 p.m. (Oceanarium and Wild Reef exhibit until 8 p.m.). Admission is $12 a person ($18 for entry into Wild Reef) Jazzin' is free for Shedd members.

More info at http://www.sheddaquarium.org/jazzin.html

Newberry Library 25th Annual Book Fair
Location: Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St., Chicago

Calling all bibliophiles to the Newberry Library 25th anniversary Book Fair!
Celebrate 25 years of inexpensive used books at the Newberry's annual Book Fair. We have a record number of books to sell this year! More than 110,000 donated books will be sorted into 70 categories for your browsing convenience. With many books priced under $2, it's easy to replenish your home library's holdings on subjects ranging from antiques to zoology.
Admission is free and there will be fun events throughout the day.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009, from 4 pm to 8 pm Book Fair Preview Night for Associates of the Newberry Library Thursday, July 23, 2009, from 12 pm - 8 pm Friday, July 24, 2009, from 12 pm - 8 pm Saturday, July 25, 2009, from 10 am - 6 pm (Enjoy the Bughouse Square Debates from 1 pm to 4 pm) Sunday, July 26, 2009, from 10 am - 6 pm (Half Price Day!)

More info at http://www.newberry.org/giving/events/Bookfair.html

Tour of The Chicago Theatre
Time: 12:00pm

The tour encompasses historical and architectural highlights of the building, including the grand lobby areas, majestic auditorium and backstage space (when possible) where performers through the years.

Tours take place every Tuesday & Thursday at 12pm
Thursday tours from April to September.
The running time for all weekday tours is approximately 1 hour.
Reservations do not need to be made in advance unless your party contains more than 10 people.
$5 per person, no reservations necessary

Other tour dates are scheduled seasonally. See the web site.

See details at http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/about_tour.htm


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