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Culturalupdate July 2019 Volume XXVIIII—Issue VII New / News Arts / Museums ♦Pizzeria Portofino, 317 N CONCIERGE UNLIMITED INTERNATIONAL culturalupdate July 2019 Volume XXVIIII—Issue VII new / news arts / museums ♦Pizzeria Portofino, 317 N. Clark St. Opens 7/6 Sun Salutations Yoga Adler Planetarium The team behind RPM Restaurants is bringing 7/23 Chicago Works: Assaf Evron MCA Chicago a new addition to the Chicago riverfront 7/25 Postcommodity Art Institute of Chicago with Pizzeria Portofino. Instantly you will be transported to the Riviera with hand-stretched through pizzas, vegetable antipasti, and artisan pastas 7/7 Chicago Works: Jessica Campbell MCA Chicago coupled with coastal wines. 7/14 Gregg Bordowitz Art Institute of Chicago ♦Rooh, 736 W. Randolph St. Free Admission to Museums* Art Institute of Chicago All Thursdays after 5 pm The highly anticipated Randolph Row Indian Chicago History Museum All Tuesdays after 12:30 pm restaurant, Rooh, has finally opened! Rooh, DuSable Museum 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 the San Francisco fine-dining import will feature fancy cocktails, truffled flat-bread Museum of Contemporary Art 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 and fried chicken. Loyola University Muesum of Art 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 Swedish American Museum 7/9 *Available to Illinois residents only. Must show valid ID. Contact your CUI Concierge to secure your VIP Reservation we recommend ballet / dance 7/3 SummerDance in the Parks Portage Park ♦Hamilton: The Exhibition 7/18 Bring It! LIVE The Chicago Theatre Whether you spend an hour or an afternoon 7/24 Tchaikovsky Swan Lake Millennium Park - Hamilton: The Exhibition is an adventure 7/30,31 JUBA! Tap and Percussive Dance MCA Chicago of your own making. Featuring interactive games, lifelike projections, full-scale statues and Instagram worthy art installations, this museum takes visitors deeper into Alexander classical / symphony Hamilton’s life and the American Revolution. 7/3 Robert Levin Pianist Ravinia Contact your CUI Concierge to secure your tickets today! 7/5,6 Gershwin Piano Concerto Jay Pritzker Pavilion 7/8 Mendelssohn Octet Ravinia 7/11 Appalachian Spring Columbus Park Refectory wine insight 7/18 Cellist Timothy Eddy Ravinia 7/26 Ravinia ♦Erika Obermeyer, Flabbergast Cinsault Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 2016 Stellenbosch This fragrant, fresh Cinsault from 25 year-old bushvines in Stellenbosch, is a great value for children/ family both quality and price. With classic Cinsault aromas of red fruits, like sour cherry, combined 7/5 Wiggleworms: Bill Brickey Navy Pier with a hint of citrus, this wine is light enough 7/8 Water Flicks | AVENGERS Polk Bros Park to drink on its own. 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Concierge Unlimited International • Cultural Update • July 2019 • 3 4th of july international events Celebrate America’s birthday on Thursday, July 4th! Experience summer Summer has officially begun! What better way to enjoy the weather in the city with a visit to one of Chicago’s many lake-front beaches or than with International travel? Your CUI Concierge has access to the sit back and watch the fireworks form Navy Pier. Your CUI Concierge is most prestigious International sports events and celebrations like here to help secure the best personalized July 4th experience for you! Wimbledon and Spain’s Running of the Bulls. ♦Fireworks at Navy Pier ♦Wimbledon Navy Pier is the destination for Watch the oldest tennis tournament spectacular must-see fireworks in in the world, Wimbledon, from Chicago! Whether you’re viewing July 1st until July 14th at the All them from the dock or aboard England Lawn Tennis & Croquet an evening cruise, the 4th of July Club. Founded in 1877, this fireworks are the perfect way to competition is regarded as the end your day. most prestigious international Tennis event. ♦Naperville’s Ribfest ♦Running of the Bulls Ribfest returns to Naperville with Run along with the bulls on famous acts like Billy Idol, Flo July 7-14th in Pamplona, Spain. Rida, and Brantley Gilbert for a When staying in Spain, make sure weekend long party. In addition to to reserve a balcony for the closest famous musical acts, Meijer will & safest view of the bull running be sponsoring a patriotic firework festivities! Your CUI Concierge has display perfect for the family! access to the best balconies and lodging accommodations. ♦Independence Day Parade ♦Salzburg Festival Bring your family and friend to The Salzburg Festival is a Chicago’s annual Fourth of July prominent festival of music and Parade at Independence Park on drama that is held annually during Thursday, July 4th! The parade summer in the Austrian town will feature floats, bands and of Salzburg. A highlight of the music along with fun family festival will be the performance of friendly activities. the play, Jedermann by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. Visit from July 20th until August 31st. ♦Independence Day Salute ♦Lake Como, Italy Create a new tradition with Interested in celebrating July 4th, your family or friends at the but not wanting to stay in Chicago? Independence Day Salute. Gather The iconic Villa d’Este hosts a July at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion with 4th Gala for its American guests to the Grant Park Orchestra for an enjoy since the 1920s, complete evening of patriotic favorites, along with cocktails, gala dinner, and with Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue fireworks on the lake! featuring 16 year old pianist, Emily Bear. Contact your CUI Concierge to secure your plans! Plan your International adventure with your CUI Concierge! We are your time-saving service and resource for local, national and international needs! 2019 Concierge Unlimited International, hereinafter CUI. All rights reserved. Data may not be transferred or copied without written consent from CUI. Concierge Unlimited International • Cultural Update • July 2019 • 4 midwest wineries why do clients rely on cui? Red, white, dry, sweet, and anything in between! With an abundance UI Saves The Day! of wineries in the Midwest area, July is the perfect time to take a break C “A VIP client came to his CUI Concierge for help planning his from city life and visit a winery.
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