CONCIERGE UNLIMITED INTERNATIONAL June 2017 culturalupdate Volume XXVII—Issue VI happening in rosemont arts / museums Monday’s Cornhole Bags on Mondays MB Financial Park Open Tuesday’s Country in the Park MB Financial Park 3 Little Lower Layer MCA Chicago 6 Takashi Murakami MCA Chicago Wednesday’s Zumba in the Park MB Financial Park 25 Gauguin Art Institute Chicago Thursday’s Rockin’ in the Park MB Financial Park 29 Helena Almeida Art Institute Chicago Friday’s Friday Night Concerts MB Financial Park Through 16 New Kids on the Block Allstate Arena 4 Colors of the Oasis Museum Fine Arts Houston 17 Gloria Trevi vs Alejandra Guzmán Allstate Arena 4 Go Art Institute Chicago 24 B96 Summer Bash Allstate Arena 11 Whistler’s Mother Art Institute Chicago 18 Marsden Hartley’s Maine Metropolitan Art NYC This month’s special is: 20% off the- Free Admission to Museums Catering Sub Tray; includes 6 assorted Museum of Contemporary Art*: Tuesday’s: 6, 13, 20, 27 classic subs. Art Institute of Chicago*: Thursdays 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. Chicago History Museum*(12:30 - 7:30 pm) Tuesday’s: 6, 13, 20, 27 key feature * Available to Illinois residents only. Must show valid ID. ♦Italian Village Restaurant (71 W. Monroe) A landmark in Chicago’s Loop since 1927, the Italian Village ballet / dance Restaurants, comprised of three distinct restaurants, have served 7-11 Hubbard Street Summer Series Harris Theatre the best in Italian cuisine for both lunch and dinner. Now the 10 2017 Performance Visceral Studio Company Capitanini family invites you to enjoy their exceptional cuisine, 10 Lost in This World Auditorium Theatre unparalleled service, and their Wine Spectator Award winning 21-7/14 Otello - The Royal Ballet Royal Opera House London wine list, which features over 1,200 vintage wines dating back to the 60’s! Italian Village is centrally located to Loop Theaters, Millennium Park, Orchestra Hall, Civic Opera House, and hotels. classical / symphony 1, 3, 6 Wagner’s Das Rheingold David Geffen Hall, NYC September 2017, Italian Village will be celebrating their 90th 8-10 Alan Gilbert: A Concert for Unity David Geffen Hall, NYC Anniversary of serving fine Italian Cuisine. Concierge Unlimited 15-17 Malkki, Marsalis, & John Williams Symphony Center International would like to congratulate Italian Village for this 22-25 Verdi, Boito, & Puccini Symphony Center achievement! 24 Hungarian Spice Memorial Park, Wheaton wine insight 25 Mahler Symphony No. 3 Barbican Hall, London Recommended by Italian Village Wine Director: Jared Gelband summer festivals ♦ Angelo Negro, Serra Lupini, Roero Arneis (2015) Arneis is a white grape found in Piedmont of northern Italy, 2-3 Chicago Gospel Music Festival Millennium Park which literally translates to “little rascal” due to difficulty to 3-4 57th Street Art Fair 57th St. @ Kenwood Ave. grow. A dry, white with aromatics of peach, pear and hints of 9-11 Ribfest Chicago Lincoln St. @ Irving Park St. white flowers on the nose. It is crisp and refreshing with a me- 10-11 Old Town Art Fair Old Town Triangle Park dium body and well balanced acidity. This easy-drinking white is the perfect partner to a picnic in the park or a party on the children / family rooftops of Chicago. When it comes to food, keep it light, 3 Magical Strings of Youth Ravinia nothing better than lightly grilled calamari tossed with fresh Summer Fireworks Navy Pier Sat. & Wed. peaches, apricots, and arugula in an Italian vinaigrette. 7/4 Ravinia Kid Zone Ravinia Contact your CUI Concierge to procure your favorite wine! Contact your CUI Concierge for more information on exhibits! Concierge Unlimited International • Cultural Update • June 2017 • 2 opera concert/ rock/ blues/ jazz opens 3 & 4 U2: The Joshua Tree Tour Soldier Field 7-25 Hot Brown Honey Sydney Opera House 9-11 Spring Awakening Addams - Medill Park 26 Mitridate, re di Ponto Royal Opera House, London 15&16 New Kids On The Block Allstate Arena 28 Carmen Teatro Dell’opera Di Rome 18 Metallica: Worldwired Tour Soldier Field through 24 Def Leppard, Poison, & Telsa Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre 27 Rigoletto Opera de Paris 29 Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Wrigley Field 30 & 7/1 Dead & Company Wrigley Field theatre 30 & 7/1 Red Hot Chili Peppers United Center Ongoing through 2018: Hamilton The PrivateBank Theatre Ongoing till September 10th: Aladdin Cadillac Palace Theatre sports opens ♦Chicago Cubs ♦Chicago White Sox 4 Annie Piccadilly Theatre London 2-4 vs. Cardinals 2-4 @ Tigers 7 Wicked Boston Opera House 5-7 vs. Marlins 6-8 @ Rays 14 King and I Oriental Theatre 8-11 vs. Rockies 9-11 @ Indians 22 The Gin Game Drury Lane Theatre 12-14 @ Mets 12-15 vs. Orioles 27 Beautiful - Carole King Musical Ed Mirvish Theatre Toronto 16-18 @ Pirates 16-18 @ Blue Jays through 19-21 vs. Padres 20-22 @ Twins 4 Objects In The Mirror Goodman Theatre 18 Chicago Drury Lane Theatre 22-25 @ Marlins 23-25 vs. Athletics 7/1 Hair Metropolis Arlington Hts 26-29 @ Nationals 26-29 vs. Yankees 30-7/2 @ Reds 30-7/2 vs. Rangers Let your CUI Concierge arrange the perfect seat for your favorite performance at CUI preferred pricing! ♦Chicago Fire 4 @ Orlando 10 vs. Atlanta sneak peek 17 @ New England 24 vs. Orlando 30-7/3 Rib Fest Naperville Naperville ♦Chicago Sky 7/13 Peter and the Star Catcher opens Metropolis Arlington Hts 1 vs. Phoenix 6 @ Los Angeles 7/14 Something Rotten! opens Oriental Theatre 7/15 Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Wrigley Field 10 @ San Antonio 16 @ Phoenix 7/25 An American in Paris opens Oriental Theatre 18 vs. Indiana 23 @ Atlanta 7/25&26 Paul McCartney Hollywood Casino 25 vs. Washington 28 vs. Indiana Amphitheater ♦117th US Open Championship, Erin, Wisconsin 8/2 Major League Soccer All Star Game Soldier Field See the world’s best golfers at the 117th annual US Mens Golf 8/12 Florida Georgia Line Wrigley Field Championship will take place at Erin Hills Golf Course in Erin, 8/17 Coldplay Soldier Field Wisconsin from June 12th - 18th. 8/24 Green Day Wrigley Field 8/25 Lady Gaga Wrigley Field ♦2017 NHL Draft at United Center The Centennial Season will kick off with the 2017 NHL Draft! For the first time, the NHL Draft will be held at the United Center and special / seasonal hosted by your Chicago Blackhawks on June 23rd and 24th! 10-11 Printers Row Lit Fest Printers Row, Loop 10-11 Wells Street Art Festival Wells & North Avenue ♦2017 MLB All-Star Game, Miami 16-18 Taste of Randolph Street Randolph @ Halsted St. 2017 All-Star game will feature top stars from all 30 teams on July 17-18 Gold Coast Art Festival Grant Park 11th in Miami! Enjoy America’s greatest pastime in style with help Chicago and Suburban Farmers Markets Click here for more info! from your CUI Concierge! Contact your CUI Concierge for top tickets to all Contact your CUI Concierge for top tickets to upcoming performances and events! upcoming concerts and sporting events!

We are your time-saving concierge service and resource for local, national and international needs! Concierge Unlimited International • Cultural Update • June 2017 • 3 father’s day 2017 iceland Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 18th. Treat the dad in your life to a Visit Iceland and revel in the serene spa experience of the Blue a cruise, BBQ, or a nice relaxing day fishing at the lake! Lagoon, uncover the explosive geyser hot springs and chase the ♦The Civic Opera Barber Shop (20 N. Wacker, Suite 1549) fascinating Northern Lights! With adventure, romance, and natural Voted best place for Men’s Haircuts in Chicago by CBS beauty, Iceland is the land of contrast! Chicago in January 2013, The Civic Opera Barber Shop ♦Spontaneous Adventures in Reykajavik specializes in Men’s haircut’s, beard and moustache trims. For over 43 years, Sam Gullo and his team have been providing personal care while making you feel relaxed and at home.

♦Father’s Day All You Can Eat BBQ (Brookfield Zoo Pavilion) Bring Dad for a fun noontime Father’s Day barbeque! Enjoying a complete, all-you-can-eat summertime Take a hike on the Ice Spa and enjoy horseback riding on the Lava buffet has never been easier. Cash bar service will be Tour in the country’s capital, Reykjavik! For the adventurous per- available. Seating is limited and need reservations. son, spend a day going on the Super Jeep and Snowmobile tour for the ride of your life! ♦Merchant and Rhoades at The 900 N. Michigan Shops The perfect gift for the discriminating gentleman, ♦Nature Wonders in Ilulissat Merchant & Rhodes offers top of the line haircuts, shoe shines, manicures, and pedicures.

♦Fine Luggage & Accessories ♦Soho Double Glasses (4) Ermenegildo Zegna Bloomingdale’s 645 N. Michigan 645 N. Michigan You will ponder upon the beautiful scenery in Ilulissat, as you go sailing among the icebergs where nature and beauty intersect BBQ Kit Cooler ♦Whiskey Stones & Gift Set ♦ Spend some time hiking along The Long Icefjord, the 34 mile trail and listen to the sounds of the ice in motion! Uncommon Goods Uncommon Goods ♦Culinary Coastline in Akureyri Contact your CUI Concierge to procure your Father’s Day gifts and plans! summer festivals Although the Summer Solstice has not arrived, festivals are pop- The tour will drop by Iceland’s first micro brewery, where you will ping up across Chicago! Whether you live in a city neighborhood or learn the production process and the history of Icelandic Beer. The suburb, you are always close to a festival! tour will also drop by the island of Hrisey, where locally sourced ♦Chicago Blues Festival ♦Taste of Randolph St. cod and then a family run fish processing plant to sample the fa- Millennium Park Randolph St @ Halsted St. mous and delicious Icelandic salted cod! June 9th - 11th June 16th - 18th ♦Amphibian Boat Tour in Jökulsárlón ♦Gold Coast Art Festival ♦Windy City Ribfest This excursion will take you along the huge ice- Grant Park 4700 N. Broadway - Uptown bergs in the picturesque scenery of Jökulsárlón. June 17th - 18th June 30th - July 2nd On the boat you get to taste the 1000 year old Farmers Markets are now open for the season! Spend your sum- ice and if you are lucky you might even see mer days eating fresh fruits and vegetables with over sixty farmers some seals. markets across Chicagoland! Click here to find one near you! Credit: Ann Sanger, Sanger Tours Contact your CUI Concierge for more information about Contact your CUI Concierge to coordinate your summer festivals and farmers markets! next big travel arrangements! For more event information, VIP restaurant & hotel accommodations or top tickets, contact Concierge Unlimited International, your time-saving concierge service and resource for local, national, and international needs. Concierge Unlimited International • Cultural Update • June 2017• 4 key reasons why clients summer to remember rely on cui! The Midwest is fill with great beauty. Explore all that the Midwest has to offer while staying close to home this summer! UI On Time, Everytime! ♦Baumgartner’s Cheese Store & Tavern (Monroe, WI.) C A client turned to the concierge in need of last minute ticket to The oldest cheese shop in Wisconsin, is one of the a performance of Hamilton that week. The concierge was able to few eateries serving rare Limburger. Grab a sand- provide dates, times, and prices to the client quickly. The client was wich, an ice cold beverage and make the 2.75 pleased and the concierge was able to secure a last minute ticket in hour drive from Chicago to Monroe, Wisconsin! the client’s preferred seating section. ♦Big Red Lighthouse (2215 Ottawa Beach Rd., Holland, MI.) VIP Client, April 2017 There’s nothing more relaxing than sitting in the t’s All About the Details with CUI! shade of a tree, and watching the river empty I A Client was in need of a last minute conference center reserva- into Lake Michigan, while the red sentinel stands tion for their meeting the next day. The client was worried not only guard across the channel. You can view Big Red about being able to secure a room, but the details entailed with the from Mt. Pisgah, where the stairs will take you 157 feet above sea level! reservation. The Concierge was able to secure the space, provide the tenant with the desired meeting materials, and secure excel- ♦Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa (444 Eagle Ridge Dr., Galena, IL) lent catering for the group. The Client told the Concierge they are a At Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, go golfing on one ROCKSTAR, and gave them a huge hug in the end. of four championship courses, horseback riding VIP Client, April 2017 along hilly wooded trails, boating on the sapphire waters of Lake Galena, or soaring over the coun- May we be At Your Service tryside in a hot air balloon with Galena on the Fly. Relax in the luxury of the resort’s Stonedrift Spa with a pampering massage. Eagle Ridge offers a wide variety of lodging that ranges suggestions to the editor from traditional inn rooms to golf villas and distinctive homes. We invite your suggestions for future issues of Cultural Update. Are there cultural events you would like us to highlight? Do Abraham Lincoln Historical Monuments (Springfield, IL) ♦ you have feedback about a restaurant or event that we have Approximately three hours south of Chicagoland recommended? Let us know what you think! Please feel free is the capital of Illinois, Springfield, which is to contact the editor by phone at (312) 220-0500 or email at: home to the Horseshoe and the home (and tomb) [email protected]. of Abraham Lincoln. Go back in time to the Lincoln Depot, where Honest Abe departed Springfield for

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