Are We There Yet?, LLC

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St. Louis, MO 63139 Email: [email protected] Hamilton in Chicago Express March 13-14, 2018

During our tour we’ll see the hit musical Hamilton the story of an immigrant who rose to be one of the most powerful people of his era! We’ll see how migration affected Chicago with stories about early European settlers, African Americans whose “great migration” brought the roots of the blues to the city and more recently how Eastern Europeans became a vital part of our population. We’ll also experience the in depth exhibit Saturday Night Live during it’s exclusive 2018 stay in Chicago at the Museum of Broadcast Communications . Tuesday, March 13 – Hamilton Tonight! Meet your tour directors Dea and Declan at the St. Louis Airport for our quick mid-morning flight to Chicago on Southwest Airlines. When we arrive we board our private vehicle with our local tour guide. En route you will hear stories of Chicago until we arrive for our included lunch. We dine in luxury at the legendary Lawry’s Restaurant, housed in the former McCormick Mansion just off the Magnificent Mile. The McCormick family was one of the first to build on the north side of the Chicago River after the Great Fire – creating a new center of wealth and power for the city’s elite. Now it is famous for their incredible steaks and amazing seasoning! After lunch we visit the studio of Chess Records, which was formed and run by brothers Leonard and Phil Chess. Chess was central to the blues and rock music genre of the 60s. At one time, Chess Records was considered "America's greatest blues label" with notable acts including Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, Etta James, Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley. Willie Dixon was one of the main producers, songwriters and arrangers of the signature "Chess Records Sound". You may have seen the story Chess in the movie Cadillac Records featuring Keb Mo, Beyonce as Etta James, and St. Louis’ own Cedric the Entertainer as Willie Dixon. The Rolling Stones had three studio sessions and immortalized the studio in their song 2120 South Michigan Avenue. Next we visit the First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple located at Clark and Washington in the Loop. First United Methodist Church of Chicago, the oldest congregation in the city is house in this 568-foot tall skyscraper, which is the tallest church building in the world. It serves as a Neo-Gothic monument to the Methodists’ commitment to the Loop at a time when pressure was great to move to the suburbs. The Main Sanctuary sits on the first level. But what draws thousands of visitors every year is the Sky Chapel, just above the 22nd floor inside the old bell tower. The Guinness Book of World Records says this is the highest point of worship above street level. The chapel was a donation from Mrs. Walgreen of the famous Walgreen family, in memory of her husband. Note: Two flights of stairs required to Chapel. We check into our theatre district hotel, the Cambria Loop. The newest addition to the Choice Hotels chain, spacious, modern rooms overlooking the lights of The Loop neighborhood await us. We gather in the lobby to walk 2.5 blocks to the CIBC Theater, where the hit show everyone is talking about is playing – Hamilton! This revolutionary new musical has taken Broadway by storm and continues to be the hottest ticket in Chicago for 2018 – and we have yours! Rear Mezzanine Tickets included. Upgrades to Front Mezzanine available for $125 and Orchestra for $225, please pay at time of purchase. After the show, we return to the hotel. (L)

Wed, March 14 – Enjoy a full hot breakfast at your leisure at the hotel. Enjoy our hotel or walking around the interesting Loop neighborhood. Bring down your bag at 11:15 to board meet our guide Joe and head over to the limited time exhibit at the Museum of Broadcast Communications, Saturday Night Live. Covering 40 years of the show’s history and immersing visitors in the fast paced process of developing each week’s show, walk down memory lane with the clips America grew to know and reference around the water cooler at work and at college. Next enjoy Afternoon High Tea at Chicago’s famed Russian Tea Time Restaurant. The restaurant where everyone feels at home and everyone is welcome! Owner and Chef, Klara Muchnik, and her son, Vadim Muchnik, opened Russian Tea Time in 1993. Centrally located in heart of the Chicago’s Downtown, Russian Tea Time has earned the distinction of being one of Chicago’s culinary landmarks. Russian Tea Time patrons enjoy neighboring attractions such as the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Millennium Park and many local theaters. We are delighted to host long-time regulars, tourists, dignitaries, celebrities and fellow Chicagoans who wish to enjoy the exceptional food, house-blended tea and warm ambiance Russian Tea Time offers. Rich mahogany and birch wood finishes, brass samovars, heart-warming balalaika music and impeccable service create a uniquely warm atmosphere that is perfect for enjoying one of Chicago’s treasures! Traditional finger sandwiches, scones and delicious dessert are included to savor with a pot of your favorite tea! And alcoholic beverages are available for you to purchase during this private group experience. Enjoy free time if you finish early to stroll about before our departure to the Chicago Midway Airport for our return non-stop flight home. (B, Full Afternoon Tea) Price includes:

Round trip flights via Southwest Airlines. Your bags fly free! Transportation upon arrival, during tours and on departure Note: We walk to the theater or you may cab it. Lodging at the Cambria Loop Boutique Hotel in the heart of the Theater District. 3 Meals : 1 Hot breakfast, Prime Rib Lunch at Lawry’s exclusive to groups (normally only sandwiches at noon) and Full Afternoon Tea at the Russian Tea Time Restaurant Professional Chicago Tour guide Explore The Chapel in the Sky & Chess Records Tour Ticket to Special Saturday Night Live Exhibit Ticket to see the award winning show Hamilton! All gratuities including driver, guides, hotel and included meals

Trip cancellation insurance available at an additional charge. Please see the brochure available from our office. Additional Insurance can be bought if you purchase optional tours later. Please note: Any notice of fuel surcharges imposed by carriers and/or attractions will be disclosed at least 30 days prior to tour departure.

$999 pp double $1,105 pp single $902 pp triple/quad Save 3% on this tour! Music, architecture and tickets to see the award winning show HAMILTON can be yours for $969 pp double occ* when you pay with check or money order! $969 pp double $1,072 pp single $875 pp triple/quad *These prices reflect 3% savings by paying with check or money order

Note: For those requesting a roll-away bed in triple or quad, there is a one-time $50 charge to provide the extra bed.

Make your reservation with a $500 deposit per person plus Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance if you choose to take it. By purchasing this insurance when you make your initial deposit, you will be protected in case something happens before or during the tour that prevents you from traveling with the group, even if it is a pre-existing condition. Balance on base tour price is due January 22, 2018, and no refunds will be given after that time except via Travel Insurance. Note this price reflects airfare when purchased at final payment. If you attempt to book after this date, there may be a substantial increase in price or you may have to arrive on a separate flight. Once this tour fills, a WAIT LIST will be formed. Book now due to the popularity of Hamilton. Please send a check or call with a credit card along with your name, address, phone number, and all roommates’ names if you are sharing a room and any dietary or walking restrictions.