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Special day for a special lady!
A client was looking for ideas to surprise his wife for her birthday - which
was only days away. Out of unique ideas he turned to his CUI Concierge
in need of quick assistance. After exchanging several ideas including
personalized gifts, massage options and several restaurant recommendations the CUI Concierge secured lovely table of two with a bottle of
sparkling and bouquet of flowers awaiting the birthday lady’s arrival.
The client was most happy with the creative and prompt assistance.
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We Recommend
Italian Village, 71 West. Monroe Street is hosting the 15th Annual
Ferrari Festival benefiting Luri Children’s Hospital and Inspiration
Corporation on Sunday, September 9. Enjoy Italian buffet, live music,
children’s activities, raffle and more!
Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse, 1028 North Rush. A Chicago favorite that
offers only the best aged USDA Prime Angus Beef. Gibsons serves huge
portions of steak, fresh seafood and large sides enough to share. Other
locations include Rosemont and Oak Brook.
New/News
I Love Lucy Live on Stage at Broadway Playhouse. Opens September
12th, making its first appearance to Chicago, this brand new hit musical
stage show was adapted from the ever most popular, longest-running
and most beloved television program in history. Staring Lucy, Ricky,
Fred and Ethel: America’s favorites! Witness firsthand the episodes of
that crazy redhead in the Ricordo’s New York apartment and enjoy the
Cuban sounds of “The Ricky Ricardo Orchestra” at the famed Tropicana
Nightclub.
Kinky Boots at Bank of America Theatre. The World Premier of an
exciting new musical will be lighting up the Chicago stage October 2.
This inspiring story centers around, a sassy drag queen, who becomes
the unlikely savior of a shoemaker whose family business is falling flat.
Featuring a new score by Grammy Award-winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper
and choreography by Tony Award-winning Director Jerry Mitchell this is
a show not to be missed.
Trenchermen, 2039 W. North Avenue. Brothers Mike and Pat Sheerin
(Blackbird and Signature Room) teamed up with Kevin Heisner and Matt
Eisler to open this dining spot built in what was a Turkish bathhouse in
the 1900’s. This contemporary American fare is elegant to the eye and
tasteful to enjoy. Open for dinner and Sunday brunch only.
Contact your CUI Concierge for VIP tables or top tickets to the
restaurant or theatre production of your choice.
Wine Insight
For September, visit www.conciergeunlimited.com for this month’s
Wine Insight: Special features of wines by Mrs. Barbara Glunz, the
proprietor-connoisseur of the House of Glunz and Oktoberfest! by our
connoisseur, Bernard Guinand.
September 2012
Volume XXII—Issue IX
Arts/Museums
through
3
History of Magic
History Museum
3
Roy Lichtenstein: A Retrospective Art Institute
10/28 Katharina Fritsch
Art Institute
opens
1
John Cage A Dip in the Lake
MCA
7
Chicago Works: Heidi Norton
MCA
8
Vivian Maier’s Chicago
History Museum
14-16 Fashion: Maria Pinto
Field Museum
18
Frank Lloyd Wright
Art Institute
23
Danh Vo: We the People
Art Institute
24
Building: Inside Studio Gang ArchitectsArt Institute
25
Jimmy Robert Vis-a-vis
MCA
ongoing
Images of the Afterlife
Field Museum
Extreme Mammals
Field Museum
Deep Space Adventure Adler Planetarium
opens at Metropolitan Art Museum, NY
18
Regarding Warhol: 60 Artists/50 yrs
25
After Photoshop: Manipulated Photography in the Digitial Age
Ballet/Dance
1-16 Chicago Summerdance
8
Ruth Page Civic Ballet
14-16 John Jota Leaños Imperial Silence
20,21 Chicago Moving Company
27-29 Kota Yamazaki/Fluid Hug-Hug
around the globe
1-16 International Ballet Festival
Grant Park
Bennett Gorden Hall
MCA
Hamilin Park Theatre
Columbia College
Miami, FL
Children/Family
through
2
12/29
opens
13
24
Watch us Grow: Monarch Butterflies Kohl Children’s Mus.
Alice in Wonderland
Apollo Theatre
Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
All State Arena
Kohls Children’s Mus.
Classical/Symphony
20,22,26,28 Muti Conducts Respighi: CSO, R. Muti, cond.
29
Symphony Ball: CSO, R. Muti, cond., A.S. Mutter, violin
at Grant Park
21
Millennium Park: CSO, R. Muti, cond., R. Feola, Soprano
at Hill Auditorium, MI
27
CSO in Ann Arbor: CSO, R. Muti, cond.
at Avery Fisher Hall, NY
19-22 The Right of Spring: A. Gilbert, cond.
27 The Philharmonic Opening Gala: A. Gilbert, dir. I. Perlman, violin
28,29 Scheherazade: A. Gilbert, cond.
Opera: Sneak Peak of 2012-2013 Season
Tickets are on sale now, please see your CUI Concierge for pricing.
at the Lyric Opera of Chicago
10/6 Elektra Richard Strauss
10/15 Simon Boccanegra Giuseppe Verdi
11/11 Werther Jules Massenet
11/25 Don Pasquale Gaetano Donizetti
12/7 Hansel and Gretel Englebert Humperdinck
Theatre
through
2
Million Dollar Quartet
2
Pinkalicious: The Musical
30
The Fall of the House of User
opens
12
I Love Lucy: Live on Stage
14
Equivocation
13
Good People
19
Metamorphoses
15
Sweet Bird of Youth
22
George Lopez
27
Ben Harper
29
Wanda Sykes
29
Black n Blue Boys/Broken Men
open run
Blue Man Group
Sky’s the Limit (Weather Permitting)
100th Revue
open run around the globe
The Book of Mormom The Jersey Boys
Apollo Theater
Broadway Playhouse
Chopin Theatre
Broadway Playhouse
Victory Gardens
Steppenwolf Theatre
LookingGlass Theatre
Goodman Theatre
Chicago Theatre
Cadillac Palace
Chicago Theatre
Goodman Theatre
Briar Street Theatre
Second City
Second City
Eugene O’Neill Theatre, NY
August Wilson Theatre, NY
Sneak Previews
10/2 Kinky Boots - World Premier!
Bank of America Theatre
10/2 ZZ Top
Chicago Theatre
10/4 Gary Louris
City Winery
10/9 Nora Jones
Chicago Theatre
10/11 Neil Young & Crazy Horse
United Center
10/11 Rob Zombie & Marily Manson
Allstate Arena
10/13 Adam Ant
Cubby Bear
10/17 Maharaja: India’s Royal Courts Field Museum
10/19 Smashing Pumpkins
Allstate Arena
10/22 2012 PGA Grand Slam of Golf
Port Royal Golf Course
10/24 Charlie Brown & the Great Exhibition Science & Industry
10/26 Rick Springfield
Joe’s Bar
10/26 Barbra Streisand, Chris Botti & Il Volo United Center
10/28 The Joffrey Ballet: Human Landscapes Auditorium Theatre
11/9 Bob Dylan with Mark Knopfler
United Center
11/13 Disney On Ice: Treasure Trove
Allstate Arena
11/13 Potted Potter
Broadway Playhouse
11/13 Sister Act
Auditorium Theatre
11/14 Les Miserables
Cadillac Theatre
11/14 Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey United Center
11/16 Failure: A Love Story
Victory Gardens
11/29 The Who
Allstate Arena
12/2 Andrea Bocelli Allstate Arena
12/7-27The Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker Auditorium Theatre
12/11 The Book of Mormon
Bank of America Theatre
Concierge Unlimited International Cultural Update • September 2012 • 2
Concert/Rock/Blues/Jazz
1
2
2
7
7
7-8
8
11
13
15
15
15
17
17,18
19-20
20
21
26
27
28
30
Kelly Clarkson
Blue Oyster Cult
Pat Benatar & Neil Geraldo Kiss & Motley Crue
Kenny Rogers
Bruce Springsteen
Tribal Seeds
Black Swans
First Midwest Bank
Naperville Last Fling
Naperville Last Fling
First Midwest Bank
Arcada Theatre
Wrigley Field
Reggies Rock Club
Empty Bottle
Liberation Tour: Mary J. Blige & D’Angelo United Center
On Stage With...Susan Werner
Auditorium Theatre
Rush
United Center
Buddy Guy & Jonny Lang
Chicago Theatre
How Sweet the Sound
United Center
Debbie Reynolds in Concert
Drury Lane Theatre
Madonna
United Center
Willie Nelson and Family
Chicago Theatre
Kansas
Arcada Theatre
Blondie & Devo
Chicago Theatre
Peter Gabriel
United Center
Joe Jackson
The Vic
Ben Folds Five
Chicago Theatre
Sports
♦White Sox ♦Cubs
♦ Blackhawks (pre)
3-5 Minnesota 1,2 San Francisco 28
Detroit
7-9 Kansas City 14-17Pittsburgh
30
Pittsburgh
10-13Detroit 18-20Cincinnati
♦Bears
24-26Cleveland 21-23St. Louis
9
Indianapolis
27-30Tampa Bay
23
St. Louis
♦Sky ♦Fire
2 Los Angeles 2 Houston
11 Minnesota 8 Santos Laguna
20 Atlanta 15 Montreal
22 Washington 22 Columbus
also...
13 WWE RAW Supershow
All State Arena
14-16 Davis Cup Tennis
Gijon, Spain
22
Chicago Blackhawks Training CampUnited Center
25-30 Ryder Cup
Medinah Country Club
around the globe
1-3
US Open Tennis 2012
Flushing, NY
2
The Venice Historical Regatta
Venice, Italy
Special/Seasonal
1
1-2
1-3
1-6
7-8
8-9
8-9
14-15
21-27
28-30
29-30
End of Summer Fireworks
Navy Pier
Chicago Jazz Fest
Grant Park
African Festival of the Arts Washington Park
Magnificent Mile Shopping FestivalNorth Michigan Ave.
Windy City Wine Fest
Buckingham Fountain
Lakeview East Festival of the Arts Broadway & Belmont
Renegade Craft Fair
Damen & Division
The Hideout Block Party
The Hideout
World Music Festival: Chicago 2012 Various Locations
Chicago Gourmet
Millennium Park
Randolph Street Market
1340 W. Washington
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Concierge Unlimited International Cultural Update • September 2012 • 3
Oktoberfest 2012
♦12-14 The Berghoff: In it’s 27th year, this is the largest and longest
running Oktoberfest in Chicago and this year will host an entire monthlong celebration inside the restaurant. Don’t miss the tapping of the keg on
Sept. 6 or raffles and door prizes throughout the day with proceeds
benefiting Mercy Home for Boys & Girls. Also, enjoy performances by
Johnny Wagner band and other festivities through out the month.
♦28-30 Oktoberfest Chicago: In it’s 12th year, at St. Alphonsus Roman
Catholic Church celebrates the forthcoming change of season. It’s all about
the beer, brats and tons of fun. With two stages of music and activites for
the kids, you won’t want to miss!
Looking for great food to include great beer in a fun all German atmostphere? Visit the North Central/Lincoln Square area for German restaurants
and bars, including favorites such as Chicago Brauhaus, Resi’s Bierstub or
Laschet’s Inn. Contact your CUI Concierge for reservations at a restaurant of your choice.
2012 National Wine Festivals & Tastings
Special events, wine tasting destinations for wine enthusiast:
♦7-8 Windy City Wine Festival: Buckingham Fountain, Chicago, IL
Sample from more than 270 wines from around the world. Explore wine
seminars, cooking demonstrations and sample some of the area’s finest
signature dishes with live music.
♦8 Village West WineFest: Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Kansas City, KS
Showcasing over 200 wines and 100 beers from around the world, this
wine festivial features Kansas City’s best restaurants, bars and caterers.
♦15-16 Valenzano WineFest 2012: Valenzano Winery & Vineyard, Shamong, NJ
Sample Award winning wines from 7 of New Jersey’s finest wineries. Enjoy
crafters, children’s activities, music and more.
♦15 Colorado Mountain Winefest: Riverbend Park, Palisade, CO
A celebration of food and wine featuring the opportunity to taste wines
from 50 Colorado’s wineries. Enjoy live music, chef demonstrations, interactive seminars, a grape stop, ice carvings and delicious food.
♦21-23 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival: Newport, RI
Rosecliff, The Elms and Marble House host more than 100 of th world’s
finest vintner and more than two dozen of New England’s finest restaurants
and caterers for a remarkabole three day event.
♦22-23 Stradford Hall Wine Festival: Stratford Hall, Stratford, VA
Wine tastings from 11 wineries including 6 new to the festival this year.
A classic car show, along with speciality foods, live music, arts and crafts,
wine seminars, grape stop, Great House tours and more.
♦The Tasting Room: 1415 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL
A neighborhood wine lounge and restaurant with a comfortable atmosphere. Work with expert sommeliers and wine consultants to educate you
on the perfect wine-food pairing.
♦The House of Glunz: 1206 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL
Every Friday and Saturday The House of Glunz hosts an in-store open
house tasting featuring new arrivals, seasonal specials and more. Wine
pairing classes are also available.
♦Square One: 1400 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago
This South Loop lounge puts a focus on classic craft cocktails. Pull up a seat
at the 23-foot cement bar and sample craft beers or vino via wine dispensers
that allow you to purchase amounts ranging from an ounce to a glass.
Contact your CUI Concierge for more information.
OktoberFest 2012, Munich Germany
Now in its 179th year & celebrating its 202nd birthday, Oktoberfest is
the largest music and beer festival in the world.
When: September 22 through October 7
Where: Theresierwiese (field, or meadow of Therese)
Oktoberfest begins with a parade led by the Mayor of Munich & the
Munchner Kindl and ceremonies begin at noon when the first keg is
tapped by the Mayor of Munich.
14 beer tents to choose from each one more awesome than the other.
♦ Schottenhamel - Pure Tradition: The largest and most important tent of
the Wiesn, everything starts inside this tent. Opening day, at 12 noon, the
Mayor of Munich, Christian Ude will tap the first keg and call out “O’zapft is!”
confirming that the tapping was successful. It is only after this that all other
tents may begin to serve beer.
♦ Hippodrom - Truly “hip”: A stylish sekt (sparkling wine) bar lends a
special flair by the younger crowd.
♦ Armbrustschutzen - Bull’s Eye!: One of the great Wiesn highlights is the
crossbow competition in this tent along with the excellent Paulaner beer.
♦ Hofbräu Festhalle - World famous: True Bavarian delicacies and MaB
glasses being raised to toasts with guests rocking back and forth to the
music at midday.
♦ Hacker - Bavarian Heaven: Every evening at 5:30pm, grab a cold MaB
of the Hacker Pschor while taking a break with Rock’n’Roll music.
♦ Winzerer Fähndl - A toast to Gemuetlichkeit: Decorated with great care
and authentic Bavarian details this “Gemuetlichkeit” (relaxed fun feeling)
serves beers from the Paulaner brewery.
♦ Schützen-Festzelt - Under Bavaria’s eyes: Peformances by the “Niederalmer” provide for a good atmosphere. Great traditional food with beers
from Löwenbräu brewery.
♦ Käfer’s Wies’n-Schänke: Try the Käfer-roasted duck in a cozy comfortable
retreat while sampling beers from Paulaner brewery.
♦ Weinzelt - A glass of wine: The Wine Tent offers a selection of more than
15 different wines, in addition to different types of Sekt and champagne
from the Nymphenburger Sekt cellars.
♦ Löwenbräu - A lion marks the spot: This beer tent is the meeting point
for the fans of the TSV 1860 Munich soccer team the “Lions.”
♦ Bräurosl - True Wiesn tradition: A good atmosphere with traditional
Bavarian songs and beers from Hacker-Pschorr brewery.
♦ Augustiner-Festhalle - Family friendly and great fun: Considered to be
the friendliest of all tents with excellent Augustiner beer contributes to a
great atmosphere.
♦ Ochsenbraterei - All kinds of oxen: Offers a variety of different oxen
specialty dishes. A great atmosphere and excellent brass music.
♦ Fischer Vroni - For Fish-Lovers: Enjoy authentic grilled “fish on a stick”
in one of the most comfortable tents at the Oktoberfest.
Contact your CUI Concierge for details.
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Concierge Unlimited International Cultural Update • September 2012 • 4
September Street Festivals
♦1-2 Ravenswood Remix
Ravenswood & Bell Plaine
♦8 Renaissance Festival (79th)
79th & Racine
♦1-3 The Last Fling
Naperville Riverwalk
♦8-9 Ukrainian Village Festival
Superior St & Oakley Blvd
♦1-83 Taste of Polonia
5216 W. Lawrence
♦10-11 Wells Street Fall Festival
Wells & North Ave.
♦7-9 Festival de La Villita
Little Village, 26th & Kostner
♦12 Festival on Prairie Ave.
Prairie Ave. at 18th St.
♦7-9 German American Fest
Western & Lincoln
♦15-16 Guinness Oyster Fest
Damen & Rosco
Contact your CUI concierge for additional September Street Festivals
Apple Picking
♦All Seasons Orchard
14510 Route 176
Woodstock, IL
♦Kuipers Family Farm
1N318 Watson Road
Maple Park, IL
♦Heinze Orchard
1050 Crest Road
Green Oaks, IL
♦Prairie Sky Orchard
4914 North Union Road
Union, IL
♦Homestead Orchard
11820 Charles Road
Woodstock, IL
♦Royal Oak Farm Orchard
15908 Hebron Road
Harvard, IL
♦Jonamac Orchards
19412 Shabbona Road
Malta, IL
♦Ecker’s Apple Farm
W27062 St. Rd. 54/35
Trempealeau, WI 54661
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