CONCIERGE UNLIMITED INTERNATIONAL culturalupdate February 2019 Volume XXVIIII—Issue II new / news arts / museums ♦Kumiko, 630 West Lake Street Opens 2/21 Adler After Dark Adler Auditorium Kumiko is the newest upscale cocktail bar 2/23 Textiles of the Andes Art Institute of Chicago in the West Loop, created by the owners 2/23 Laurie Simmons MCA Chicago of Oriole, features an a la carte food and drink menu. It provides excellent drinking through food, while still being prettily plated; the 2/3 Peeling off the Grey National Museum of menu includes small bites such as shrimp Mexican Art tempura and pork belly bao. 2/17 Tomma Abts Art Institute of Chicago ♦County BBQ, 1352 West Taylor Street Free Admission to Museums A fire may have destroyed the original Michelin Art Institute of Chicago* All Thursdays after 5 pm barbecue location, but owners Michael Kornick Chicago History Museum* All Tuesdays after 12:30 pm and David Morton of DMK Restaurants were DuSable Museum* All Tuesdays able to secure a new location after two years! Museum of Science & Industry* 2/4–2/7, 2/11–2/14, The menu will offer Texas-style brisket, St. Lou- 2/19–2/21, 2/25–28 is-style spare ribs and Kansas City blunt ends. *Available to Illinois residents only. Must show valid ID. Contact your CUI Concierge to secure your VIP Reservation ballet / dance we recommend 2/2 Trinity Irish Dance Company Auditorium Theater ♦Ice Skating at Millennium Park 2/13 Anna Karenina Joffrey Ballet 2/21 Angélique Kidjo and Ladysmith Harris Theater Tie up your skates for the 18th season of Black Mambazo Chicago Ice Skating traditions at Millennium 2/28 Akram Khan’s Giselle Harris Theater Park. Adults and children, alike, will enjoy the chance to ice skate outside against the backdrop of Chicago’s skyline. Lessons are available as well! classical / symphony 2/5 Civic Orchestra Chicago Symphony Center wine insight 2/10 Chinese New Year Celebration Chicago Symphony Center 2/11 Total Mozart Harris Theater ♦Mittnacht, Cuvée Gyotaku 2016 Alsace 2/13 CSO Chamber: All Access Chicago Symphony Center Jancis Robinson 2/21 Muti Conducts Mozart Requiem Chicago Symphony Center A marriage between a French Wine-maker and a Japanese chef led to the creation of this fine wine. Made specifically for Sushi and children/ family Sashimi, this wine is blended with over 50% of the four noble grape varieties (Riesling, 2/9 Sesame Street Live! The Chicago Theater Pinot Gris, Gewrztraminer, and Muscat); the 2/9 The Orchid Show Chicago Botanic Garden exact blend being 40% Pinot Blanc, 30% Ries- 2/23 Polar Adventure Days Northerly Island ling, 10% Muscat, 10% Pinot Gris and 10% Gewurtraminer. Secure this wine with your 2/24 Enchanted Railroad Morton Arboretum CUI Concierge today! Contact your CUI Concierge to secure your VIP Reservation
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2018 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 • February 2019 • 2 opera concerts / rock / blues / jazz Opens 2/2 Elektra Lyric Opera 2/4 Panic at the Disco All State Arena 2/12 Rigoletto Metropolitan Opera 2/7 Interpol The Chicago Theatre 2/16 La traviata Lyric Opera 2/8 Cher United Center 2/22 Falstaff Metropolitan Opera 2/14 HYMN Sarah Brightman The Chicago Theatre through 2/15 Elton John Farewell Tour All State Arena 2/8 Carmen Metropolitan Opera 2/16 Sinbad The Chicago Theatre 2/14 Iolanta/Bluebeard’s Castle Metropolitan Opera 2/21 Travis Scott: Astroworld United Center 2/22 Kelly Clarkson All State Arena Contact your CUI Concierge to secure your VIP Reservation Contact your CUI Concierge for your top tickets! theatre sports Opens Chicago Blackhawks 2/8 Twilight Bowl Goodman Theatre ♦Chicago Bulls ♦ 2/7 Drury Lane Theatre Mamma Mia 2/2 @ Charlotte Hornets 2/1 @ Buffalo Sabres 2/12 Dear Evan Hansen Oriental Theatre 2/6 vs New Orleans Pelicans 2/2 @ Minnesota Wild 2/17 The Price is Right Live! The Chicago Theatre 2/8 @ Brooklyn Nets 2/5 @ Edmonton Oilers 2/19 An Inspector Calls Chicago Shakespeare 2/9 vs Washington Wizards 2/7 vs Vancouver Canucks Theater 2/11 vs Milwaukee Bucks 2/10 vs Detroit Red Wings through 2/13 vs Memphis Grizzlies 2/12 @ Boston Bruins 2/22 @ Orlando Magic 2/14 vs New Jersey Devils 2/24 How to Catch Creation Goodman Theatre 2/23 vs Boston Celtics 2/16 vs Columbus Blue Jackets 2/25 vs Milwaukee Bucks 2/18 vs Ottawa Senators Let your CUI Concierge arrange the perfect seat for your 2/27 @ Memphis Grizzlies 2/20 @ Detroit Red Wings favorite performance at CUI preferred pricing! 2/22 vs Colorado Avalanche Home Games played at 2/24 vs Dallas Stars The United Center 2/27 @ Anaheim Ducks sneak peek Home Games played at The United Center 3/2 Ariodante Lyric Opera 3/11 Mariah Carey The Chicago Theater 3/26 Anastasia James M Nederlander Theatre 6/4 Ariana Grande United Center 4/24 Across the Pond Joffrey Ballet special/ seasonal 2/2 Indie Wed Ravenswood Event Center 2/5 Chinese New Year Parade Chinatown ♦Super Bowl LIII 2/7 Chicago Restaurant Week Chicagoland Restaurants 2/9 Polar Beer Festival 2019 Rock Bottom Brewery Watch the ultimate showdown between the Patriots and the Rams on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, 2/15 Pancakes & Booze Art Show Reggie’s Georgia. Maroon 5 will headline the Half Time Show; Travis Scott and 2/15 Chinese New Year Dinner CAI Restaurant Big Boi will also join. Secure your Super Bowl Game Day plans with your 2/15 UChicago Folk Festival University of Chicago CUI Concierge today!
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2018 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 • February 2019 • 3 valentine’s day gifts international experiences Partner with your CUI Concierge to surprise your sweetheart with a With the Polar Vortex behind us, it’s the perfect time to venture beyond gift they’ll love and cherish! Your CUI Concierge can help you secure a Chicago to explore a variety of International Events! February starts variety of gifts perfect for the occasion, ranging from sweet chocolates the festival season off with a bright look at the Taiwan Lantern Festival, to beautiful roses! What will you plan for this year? while Berlin offers something for movie enthusiasts. Secure your Inter- national plans with your CUI Concierge today!
♦Bloomingdales ♦Berlin Film Festival 2019
Spoil your Valentine with beautiful Berlinale is an annual film gift-boxes of Godiva chocolate. Your festival in Berlin, Germany from CUI Concierge can help you choose February 7-17, 2019. With over between beautifully packaged box- 300,000 tickets sold, this film es and bows to select the perfect festival is known as being a part of chocolate assortment for Valen- the three largest international film tine’s Day. festivals and has coverage in over 110 different countries.
♦Busse’s Flowers and Gifts ♦Carnevale Di Venezia 2019
Nothing says “I love you!” like a Visit Venice, Italy with 3 million bouquet of roses for your sweet- visitors for the annual festival, heart on Valentine’s Day. Choose Carnevale di Venezia, starting from a variety of roses and February 16, 2019. Witness a wide beautiful floral arrangements to array of masks while learning about surprise your love! the history and process to make them. This annual festival ends with the Christian celebration of Lent.
♦Cookies by Design ♦Taiwan Lantern Festival
Change the way you imagine a Located in Pingxi, Taiwan, The Valentine’s bouquet with Cookies Taiwan Lantern Festival is a world by Design. Surprise your Valen- famous annual celebration of the tine with sweetheart cookies and lighting of several thousands of sky other delectables with their cookie lanterns. The festival happens on bouquets. Each cookie features a the fifteenth day of the first month delicious taste and cute illustration. in the Lunisolar Chinese calender and marks the final days of the Chinese New Year celebrations
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2018 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 • February 2019 • 4 valentine’s day experiences why do clients rely on cui? Change up your stereotypical Valentine’s Day Celebration by intro- UI Saves The Day! ducing fun new experiences for you and the whole family to share! C “A Key client was seeking assistance for planning a last minute With the help of your CUI Concierge, you could be floating along the employee anniversary party. Their CUI Concierge was able to Chicago River on a boat cruise or laughing amongst each other with the Laugh Factory. Secure your plans with your CUI Concierge today! secure a personalized menu, and compliments of a champagne toast and appetizer. The client was thrilled!” VIP Client: January 2019 ♦Valentine’s Dinner at the Brookfield Zoo UI Saves You Money! C “A VIP client needed assistance in obtaining tickets to see Tired of the same old Valentine’s Hamilton in the orchestra section, their CUI Concierge was able to Day plans? Add adventure this year secure two tickets with special rates leaving the client excited.” with a cocktail reception amongst the dolphins to the Bocaditos for a VIP Client: January 2019 romantic dinner. Full bar is includ- ed with your ticket. may we be at your service?
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