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CONCIERGE UNLIMITED INTERNATIONAL culturalupdate August 2019 Volume XXVIIII—Issue VIII new / news arts / ♦The Laurel Room, Special Events 640 North LaSalle 8/7,14 Jazzin’ At The Shedd 8/15 Adler After Dark: Taste of Space The team behind Pacific Standard Time 8/23 Doane at Dusk Adler Planetarium brings a new seasonal, breezy rooftop lounge and eatery to River North. The Laurel Opens Room features west coast vibes with hints 8/10 Expressive Ink Art Institute of of California architecture, relaxed seating 8/24 Eleanor Antin: Time’s Arrow options, as well as a selection of light food through and drink options. 8/18 What is a Planet? Adler Planetarium 8/18 National Mexican of Francois Frankie, Cross Currents ♦ of Art 222 West 8/25 Jonathas De Andrade MCA Chicago Inspired by the famous bar inside New Orleans’ Free Admission to Museums* Hotel Monteleone, Francois Frankie brings new Art Institute of Chicago All Thursdays after 5 pm energy to the Loop with a revolving carousel All Tuesdays after 12:30 pm bar. Diners can anticipate a menu focused on DuSable Museum 8/6, 13, 20, 27 classics such as salmon, chicken and seafood. Muesum of Contemporary Art 8/6, 13, 20, 27 Holocaust Museum 8/10 we recommend *Available to Illinois residents only. Must show valid ID. ♦Chicago Architecture Center ballet / dance Discover Chicago’s amazing architecture through a walking or bus tour with the 8/9 SummerDance at the Spirit Chicago Architecture Center (CAC). With tours 8/17 Dance for Life Chicago Auditorium Theater such as the “Walk Through Time”, “Chicago Icons”, and “Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age”, you’ll be able to learn interesting historical facts! classical / symphony

Contact your CUI Concierge to secure your tour today! 8/1 Beethoven Symphony No. 5 Chicago 8/18 Tchaikovsky Spectacular Chicago Symphony Center 8/19 Anne Akiko Meyers Chicago Symphony Center wine insight 8/24 Hip-Hop Orchestra ♦Allegrini 2018 Valpolicella 8/26 Gil Shaham plays Brahms Chicago Symphony Center

“Deliciously, shiny-red, pure, unaffected red fruit-mouth-watering freshness,” is the children/ family only way to describe the Allegrini 2018 Valpolicella. The signature high acidity 8/3 Wellie Wishers Birdhouse Event American Girl Retail Store and relatively low tannins of this wine are 8/9 Wiggleworms Navy Pier balanced with a tart cherry fruit, making 8/10 Stan’s Donut 5k & Kids Dash this an ideal wine for quick everyday meals 8/10 Movies in the Parks Museum of Science & Industry including pasta and chicken. 8/24 Opera for the Young Ravinia Credit: Jancis Robinson 8/29 JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. Rosemont Theater

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 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 • August 2019 • 2 theatre concerts / rock / blues / Ongoing CIBC Theatre 8/3 Ringo Starr & The Beach Boys Ravinia And Then There Were None Drury Lane Theater 8/9 QUEEN: The Rhapsody Tour through 8/10 The Backstreet Boys United Center 8/4 CATS Nederlander Theatre 8/13 Nickelback Ravinia 8/4 SIX Shakespeare Theater 8/14 John Mayer United Center 8/11 The Music Man 8/15 Pentatonix: The World Tour Ravinia 8/18 Come From Away Cadillac Palace 8/15 Smashing Pumpkins Hollywood Casino 8/19 True West Steppenwolf Theatre Amphitheatre 8/25 Wizard of Oz Shakespeare Theater 8/18 Nelly, TLC, Flo Rida Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Let your CUI Concierge arrange the perfect seat for your 8/21 KORN & Alice in Chains Hollywood Casino favorite performance at CUI preferred pricing! Amphitheatre 8/24 Hootie & The Blowfish Hollywood Casino sneak peek Amphitheatre 8/25 KIDZ BOP World Tour 2019 Hollywood Casino 9/7 Lenny Kravitz Ravinia Amphitheatre 9/8 Kesha Ravinia 8/31 Queen Latifah & Common Ravinia 9/14 Bernhardt/ Hamlet Goodman Theatre Contact your CUI Concierge for your top tickets! 9/26 Muti Conducts Beetohoven 1&3 Chicago Symphony Center 10/4 The Chainsmokers United Center 10/19 Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra Chicago Symphony Center 10/31 Romeo & Juliet Shakespeare Theater sports ♦Chicago Cubs ♦Chicago White Sox

8/1 @ St. Louis Cardinals 8/1 vs New York Mets 8/2-4 vs Milwaukee Brewers 8/2-4 @ Philadelphia Phillies 8/5-7 vs Oakland Athletics 8/5-7 @ Detroit Tigers 8/8-11 @ Cincinnati Reds 8/9-11 vs Oakland Athletics 8/13-15 @ Philadelphia Phillies 8/12-14 vs Houston Astros 8/16-18 @ Pittsburgh Pirates 8/15-18 @ Los Angeles Angels 8/20-22 vs San Francisco Giants 8/19-21 @ Minnesota Twins 8/23-25 vs Washington Nationals 8/22-25 vs Texas Rangers 8/27-29 @ New York Mets 8/27-29 vs Minnesota Twins special/ seasonal 8/30-31 vs Milwaukee Brewers 8/30-31 @ Atlanta Braves Home Games played at Home Games played at 8/2-4 Jeff Fest Arts & Music Festival Jefferson Park 8/2-4 Flashback Weekend Crowne Plaza 8/2-4 Festa Italiana Naperville 8/3 Big Dig Beach Party North Avenue Beach ♦Chicago Bears Training Camp 8/3-4 Edge Fest Edgewater 8/7 Taste of Andersonville Andersonville Chicago Bears fans can gather at 8/8 Chicago Ducky Derby Chicago River Olivet Nazarene University in 8/9-11 Chicago Hot Dog Fest Lincoln Park Bourbonnais, IL for the Chicago Bears Training Camp until August 10th. The 8/15-18 Little Italy Festa West Taylor Street Training Camp has daily entertainment, 8/23-25 Taste of Greektown 400 South Halsted Street games, giveaways and more! 8/24 Lagunitas Beer Circus Douglas Park

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 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 • August 2019 • 3 summer’s last stand international culture Summer may be winding down with Back-to-School season With festival season winding down and sports events popping up, approaching, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end! Enjoy the last August offers you the chance to visit a variety of International locations few weeks of summer with Chicago’s famous music festivals, air shows, before winter comes! Your CUI Concierge can help secure your flights, and other family friendly events! With the help of your CUI Concierge, tickets and other essentials to make your international travel a success! you’ll be able to savor every last day and make memories that will last you through the winter season.

♦ ♦2019 Arena di Verona Festival Rock out to popular artists such as the Chainsmokers, Childish Experience the thrill of opera at the Gambino, Twenty One Pilots, and Arena di Verona Festival in Verona, Ariana Grande at Grant Park on Italy from August 1st through August 1-4. With 8 stages and over September 7th. Enjoy a variety of 170 artists, there will be something opera performances including the for everyone to enjoy this summer! return of Roberto Bolle and Friends.

♦ ♦Berlin International Beer Together the Department of Festival Cultural Affairs & Special Events and Jazz Institute of Chicago have The 23rd annual Berlin brought world renowned Jazz International Beer Festival returns artists to the 41st annual Chicago August 2nd-5th at Karl-Marx-Alle Jazz Festival in . in Berlin Germany. Taste beer from Enjoy a selection of jazz composers over 90 countries as you enjoy and musicians from August 23rd upbeat musical performances in the through September 1st. Friedrichshain district.

♦North Coast Music Festival ♦La Vuelta 19

Celebrating it’s 10 year The 2019 Vuelta a España returns anniversary, North Coast Music August 24th through September 5th Festival returns to Chicago in Torrevieja, Spain. Watch the race August 30th and 31st. Dance inspired by the Tour de France with along to popular artists like over 9 summit finishes in three weeks. Bassnector, Major Lazer and This year’s race includes teams from Snakehips at the festival’s new all over the world, not limited to location at Northerly Island. France and the USA.

♦Chicago Air & Water Show ♦2019 Belgian Grand Prix

Chicago welcomes visitors to its Starting August 30th, experience 61st annual Air and Water Show, the 2019 Belgian Grand Prix, presented by Shell Oil Products, on hosted by Formula Pro One at the August 17th & 18th. Watch military Spa-Francorchamps. Unlike other and civilian flight aerobatics, automobile races, the Spa-Fran- simulated water rescues and cochamps produces unpredictable historic aircraft performances from weather, forcing drivers to compete North Avenue Beach! in multiple exciting conditions.

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