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homoe · 06-06-2021, 09:04 AM

Restaurants and bars figure prominently in a summer plan to close State Street, the famous strip through the Loop that’s home to the Chicago Theater, for a series of pedestrian-only dining, retail, and arts events dubbed Sundays on State. State will be blocked off to automobile traffic starting on July 11 from Lake to Madison to draw locals and visitors to the area for a block party-inspired gathering with food, drink, shopping, art events, and more.

If successful, and the city draws the right mix of crowds and vendors, this could be a regular summer occurrence with city officials teasing they could block off traffic for up to 12 Sundays. The Chicago Loop Alliance is accepting proposals for pop-ups, demonstrations, and classes — by May 26. Restaurant, bar, and coffeeshop owners are among those invited to apply. For example, organizers are looking for vendors like coffeeshops, offering suggestions like cold-brew coffee carts that could sell cooling drinks to passers-by.

The city will continue to enforce public health guidelines such as masking, social distancing, and capacity caps. When announcing the program last week, city officials said outdoor events would need to abide by a 15-person per 1,000 square foot rule. Over the weekend, several restaurants owners told Eater Chicago they had questions on how the city would enforce the mandate.

Last week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot also announced the return of Windy City Smokeout, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ enormous barbecue and country music festival. Slated for July 8 through July 11, it will be Chicago’s first major outdoor festival since the pandemic began.

https://chicago.eater.com/2021/5/3/2...caya-antojeria

homoe · 06-07-2021, 10:23 AM

Join Kaystar - Ent & Pure Passion Chicago at "The All White Yacht Party Summer Cruise" on the Anita Dee II Sun, July 11, 2021.
Anita Dee Yacht Charters 200 North Breakwater Access. Docked at Dusable Harbor on the Chicago River at Lake Shore Drive. 2:30 PM – 6:00

Catered to the LGBTQIA+ community and our Allies. Come join us on the Anita Dee II and experience break taking views of Chicago Skyline while cruising 3.5 hrs along Lake Michigan aboard a three story, 140 foot, luxury yacht. The EARLIER you book your tickets, the lower the price!

All attendees must be 21+ with a valid ID. NO EXCEPTIONS!! There will be multiple fully stocked bars serving beer, wine and cocktails. Music will be provided by Dj Paris & Dj Ca$h Era. This event will be held rain or shine!!

Kaystar - Ent & Pure Passion Chicago takes your safety serious. Please understand that you as well as your guest, need to bring your own mask and will wear it when requested. We will be implementing safety measures in line with the CDC & City of Chicago's "Be Safe Chicago."

homoe · 06-09-2021, 04:07 PM

Explore Dom’s Kitchen & Market, Chicago’s Massive New Grocery Emporium

The line separating restaurants and grocery stores further blurred during the pandemic. Without dining rooms full of customers, many restaurants (Pisolino, Daisies) embraced the general store model and began selling gourmet items, produce, and sauces. Meanwhile, traditional grocers enjoyed record profits with the general public cooking more at home after doctors told them to avoid restaurants to be safe.

But still, stores face stiff competition from online retailers like Amazon, and that’s something the braintrust behind Dom’s Kitchen & Market wanted to address even before COVID-19. The owners of Dom’s combine grocery store experience with venture capital and hope to open 25 locations in the Chicago area and beyond. The first location opened Tuesday morning at the corner of Diversey and Halsted on the border of Lincoln Park and Lakeview.

The space is meant to be experiential with Instagram-friendly lighting so shoppers can snap shots of dishes like the Fresh Prince of Chicago, a callout to Will Smith’s TV show that combines Chicago’s Italian beef with a Philly cheesesteak (skirt steak, pickled sweet peppers, fontina, giardiniera aioli). There are four restaurant stalls inside the space with a coffee bar that also serves wine and beer. A room with a skylight feels like a West Loop restaurant and there’s patio seats in front and a pickup window along Diversey marked by a loading zone where customers can hop out of their cars and quickly pick up special party orders like whole porchettas, charcuterie trays, and more.

randrum · 06-09-2021, 08:44 PM

That sounds really good. I always love a good beef sandwich. And I became a fan of cheese steaks while I lived in PA.

homoe · 06-11-2021, 08:16 AM

“Frida Kahlo: Timeless” Cleve Carney Museum of Art
Until Monday September 6

Featuring a collection of pieces on loan from the Museo Dolores Olmedo in Mexico City, “Frida Kahlo: Timeless” explores the life and work of one of the most well-known painters of the 20th century. With 26 original pieces on display, accompanied by a historical exhibit that dives into the details of Kahlo's life, visitors will be able to gain context for the artist's work, learning about the bus accident that led her to persue a career as an artist and her meeting (and marriage to) artist Diego Rivera. Additional items on display include reproductions of Kahlo's distinctive clothing, more than 100 photographs from throughout her life and a Kahlo-inspired garden. Presented in association with the McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage, this exhibition is on display at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art in Glen Ellyn.

:https://www.atthemac.org/events/clev...y-frida-kahlo/

homoe · 06-11-2021, 08:30 AM

WOMANISH Experience 114 S State St , Loop Runs until Saturday July 31 2021.

Showcasing the work of female and gender non-confirming artists, the WOMANISH pop-up is a five-story exhibit made up of multiple rooms and installations that explore womanhood from various perspectives. Visitors will be able to visit a recreation of a 1950’s-era diner, view a collage of vintage advertisements with women of color added to them and snap photos of a floral display. The pop-up has been modified with a new set of safety procedures, including capacity restrictions and plenty of hand sanitizer stations.

https://www.showclix.com/tickets/wom...852.1596496513

06-06-2021, 09:04 AM	#1
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Going to be in Chicago on a Sunday, then check out State Street that great street... Restaurants and bars figure prominently in a summer plan to close State Street, the famous strip through the Loop that’s home to the Chicago Theater, for a series of pedestrian-only dining, retail, and arts events dubbed Sundays on State. State will be blocked off to automobile traffic starting on July 11 from Lake to Madison to draw locals and visitors to the area for a block party-inspired gathering with food, drink, shopping, art events, and more. If successful, and the city draws the right mix of crowds and vendors, this could be a regular summer occurrence with city officials teasing they could block off traffic for up to 12 Sundays. The Chicago Loop Alliance is accepting proposals for pop-ups, demonstrations, and classes — by May 26. Restaurant, bar, and coffeeshop owners are among those invited to apply. For example, organizers are looking for vendors like coffeeshops, offering suggestions like cold-brew coffee carts that could sell cooling drinks to passers-by. The city will continue to enforce public health guidelines such as masking, social distancing, and capacity caps. When announcing the program last week, city officials said outdoor events would need to abide by a 15-person per 1,000 square foot rule. Over the weekend, several restaurants owners told Eater Chicago they had questions on how the city would enforce the mandate. Last week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot also announced the return of Windy City Smokeout, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ enormous barbecue and country music festival. Slated for July 8 through July 11, it will be Chicago’s first major outdoor festival since the pandemic began. https://chicago.eater.com/2021/5/3/2...caya-antojeria

06-07-2021, 10:23 AM	#2
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Going to be in Chicago around July 11th? Save the date.... Join Kaystar - Ent & Pure Passion Chicago at "The All White Yacht Party Summer Cruise" on the Anita Dee II Sun, July 11, 2021. Anita Dee Yacht Charters 200 North Breakwater Access. Docked at Dusable Harbor on the Chicago River at Lake Shore Drive. 2:30 PM – 6:00 Catered to the LGBTQIA+ community and our Allies. Come join us on the Anita Dee II and experience break taking views of Chicago Skyline while cruising 3.5 hrs along Lake Michigan aboard a three story, 140 foot, luxury yacht. The EARLIER you book your tickets, the lower the price! All attendees must be 21+ with a valid ID. NO EXCEPTIONS!! There will be multiple fully stocked bars serving beer, wine and cocktails. Music will be provided by Dj Paris & Dj Ca$h Era. This event will be held rain or shine!! Kaystar - Ent & Pure Passion Chicago takes your safety serious. Please understand that you as well as your guest, need to bring your own mask and will wear it when requested. We will be implementing safety measures in line with the CDC & City of Chicago's "Be Safe Chicago."

06-09-2021, 04:07 PM	#3
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	If you're going to be in Chicago soon.... Explore Dom’s Kitchen & Market, Chicago’s Massive New Grocery Emporium The line separating restaurants and grocery stores further blurred during the pandemic. Without dining rooms full of customers, many restaurants (Pisolino, Daisies) embraced the general store model and began selling gourmet items, produce, and sauces. Meanwhile, traditional grocers enjoyed record profits with the general public cooking more at home after doctors told them to avoid restaurants to be safe. But still, stores face stiff competition from online retailers like Amazon, and that’s something the braintrust behind Dom’s Kitchen & Market wanted to address even before COVID-19. The owners of Dom’s combine grocery store experience with venture capital and hope to open 25 locations in the Chicago area and beyond. The first location opened Tuesday morning at the corner of Diversey and Halsted on the border of Lincoln Park and Lakeview. The space is meant to be experiential with Instagram-friendly lighting so shoppers can snap shots of dishes like the Fresh Prince of Chicago, a callout to Will Smith’s TV show that combines Chicago’s Italian beef with a Philly cheesesteak (skirt steak, pickled sweet peppers, fontina, giardiniera aioli). There are four restaurant stalls inside the space with a coffee bar that also serves wine and beer. A room with a skylight feels like a West Loop restaurant and there’s patio seats in front and a pickup window along Diversey marked by a loading zone where customers can hop out of their cars and quickly pick up special party orders like whole porchettas, charcuterie trays, and more.

06-09-2021, 08:44 PM	#4
randrum Member How Do You Identify?: Boi Preferred Pronoun?: Just call me G Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 695 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,480 Thanked 3,056 Times in 668 Posts Rep Power: 21474847	That sounds really good. I always love a good beef sandwich. And I became a fan of cheese steaks while I lived in PA. __________________

06-11-2021, 08:16 AM	#5
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Frida Kahlo fan? If so, you might enjoy........ “Frida Kahlo: Timeless” Cleve Carney Museum of Art Until Monday September 6 Featuring a collection of pieces on loan from the Museo Dolores Olmedo in Mexico City, “Frida Kahlo: Timeless” explores the life and work of one of the most well-known painters of the 20th century. With 26 original pieces on display, accompanied by a historical exhibit that dives into the details of Kahlo's life, visitors will be able to gain context for the artist's work, learning about the bus accident that led her to persue a career as an artist and her meeting (and marriage to) artist Diego Rivera. Additional items on display include reproductions of Kahlo's distinctive clothing, more than 100 photographs from throughout her life and a Kahlo-inspired garden. Presented in association with the McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage, this exhibition is on display at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art in Glen Ellyn. :https://www.atthemac.org/events/clev...y-frida-kahlo/

06-11-2021, 08:30 AM	#6
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	WOMANISH Experience 114 S State St , Loop Runs until Saturday July 31 2021. Showcasing the work of female and gender non-confirming artists, the WOMANISH pop-up is a five-story exhibit made up of multiple rooms and installations that explore womanhood from various perspectives. Visitors will be able to visit a recreation of a 1950’s-era diner, view a collage of vintage advertisements with women of color added to them and snap photos of a floral display. The pop-up has been modified with a new set of safety procedures, including capacity restrictions and plenty of hand sanitizer stations. https://www.showclix.com/tickets/wom...852.1596496513