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Chicago’s Creative Design Harvest Festival 2012 in West Town

Chicago’s 2012 Design Harvest Festival is sponsored by the West Town Chamber of Commerce.

Design Harvest

WHEN: September 29-30, 2012, from 11am to 8pm

WHERE: Grand Avenue between Damen and Wood.

Come and check out the Food Trucks http://youtu.be/igyjbER5hqA.

There’s live music, food, wine and beer.

Here’s the entertainment schedule:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH

6:30pm Golden Horse Ranch Band

4:40pm Chandelier Swingers

2:50pm Lawrence Peters Outfit

1pm Bucktown Aces

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH

6:30pm Sarah and The Tall Boys

4:40pm Weepin’ Willows

2:50pm Black Willoughbys

1pm Cpt. Captain

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Design Harvest 2011 in Chicago on Grand at Damen

Design Harvest 2011 in Chicago on Grand at Damen

The new festival features Chicago’s best local home decorating stores and designers like Room Service and The Painted Lady.

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Quilt from Chicago’s Painted Lady on Grand Ave. in Chicago

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Chicago’s Harvest Design Festival 2011

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Interesting artwork fro Room Service in Chicago

There will be furniture and home accessories, vintage goods, antiques and  design retailers located in Chicago’s Design District on Grand Avenue.

Chicago Design District

Chicago Design District

Chicago Design District

Chicago Design District

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Get your creative mojo working this weekend with great food and music from The Hideout. The Naked Grape Winery is offering wine tastings.

Live Music at Harvest Design Festival 2011

Live Music at Harvest Design Festival 2011

 Harvest Design Festival 2011

The Hideout at Harvest Design Festival 2011

Live Music provided by The Hideout at Harvest Design Festival 2011

The Naked Grape Winery at Havest Design Festival

The Naked Grape Winery at Havest Design Festival

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

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Tech Week Chicago 2012

Tech Week Chicago 2012

Tech Week Chicago 2012

Tech Week Flags are flying high in the vibrant city of Chicago. Chicago is a “rapidly growing hub of Technlolgy and Entreprenuership.” Visit Tech Week Chicago 2012 at the Merchandise Mart to learn about Chicago’s Technology movers and shakers.

WHEN: June 22-26, 2012

Tech Week Chicago 2012

Tech Week Chicago 2012

You can witness keynotes from the world’s top technology and business visionairies at the Chicago Merchandise Mart.

For more information check out: http://techweek.com/

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CHICAGO – DECEMBER 14: Former White House Chief Of Staff Rahm Emanuel testifies in the residency case challenging his eligibility to run for mayor of Chicago December 14, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. Emanuel must prove that he has resided in Chicago at least one year preceding the election. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)

Rahm Emanuel, who was elected the 55th mayor of Chicago on February 22, 2011 talked about “state of Techonology in Chicago.

, former White House Chief of Staff

, former White House Chief of Staff (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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CHICAGO, IL – APRIL 14: Former White House Chief of Staff and Current Mayor-elect of Chicago Rahm Emanuel speaks to supporters of U.S. President Barack Obama during a campaign fundraiser at Navy Pier April 14, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The event was one of three fundraisers the president attended today in Chicago to help raise money for his 2012 re-election campaign. Tickets for the events ranged from $100 to the legal maximum of $35,800. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)

There are plenty of interesting speakers, startup community members, lectures, panels, discussions, workshops and exhibits in this gorgeous town this weekend.

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The Chicago River as seen from the Lake Street Bridge. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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English: Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL, USA

English: Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL, USA (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Tech Week Chicago CEO of HootSuite
English: Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL, USA (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Tech Week Chicago at the Merchandise Mart

Tech Week Chicago at the Merchandise Mart

Ryan Holmes of HootSuite was a speaker.

He discussed his entreprenuerial endeavors.

The CEO of Hoootsuite, Ryan  Holmes talked about how his HootSuite Social Media dashboard  was funded in 2009. You can follow Ryan Holmes on Twitter @Invoker.

Tech Week Chicago host Ryan Holmes, CEO of HootSuite

Tech Week Chicago host Ryan Holmes, CEO of HootSuite

There are plenty of Pearls of Wisdom floating around the Merchandiae Mart this weekend! Head over to hear about all of the innovative companies that are presenting disruptive technologies.

Visit the plethora of exibition booths and check out the “Hiring Fair” on the 8th floor of the Merchandise Mart on Saturday, June 23, 2012 from 12-5 pm. If you want to participate in the hiring activities, bring a one page resume.

Get a copy of the Tech Week 100; Chicago leaders in rapidly growing Tech Sectors. There will also be a Food Truck face-off on Saturday, June 23rd from 11 am  to 2 pm on the South Drive of the Merchandise Mart in front of the Chicago River. The Food Trucks include:

Sweet Ride, Haute Sausage, the Wagyu Wagon , Duck N Roll, Bergstein’s NY Deli, The Adelita Truck, Bridgeport Pastry Company and Forever Yogurt.

Tech Week Chicago Truck Club VIP Party

Tech Week Chicago Truck Club VIP Party

Tech Week Chicago Truck Club VIP Party

There was a VIP Party at the Trunk Club Men’s Outfitters with “Cocktails and Couture” from 7-10 pm at 311 W. Superior in Suite 504. They have an interesting business model where men can come in and shop or they can shop on-line and have merchandise shipped directly to their homes.

Tech Week Chicago

Tech Week Chicago

Tech Week Chicago Sushi from Union

Tech Week Chicago Sushi from Union

Union at 23o West Erie was serving some delicious Sushi and crab cake sliders.

Tech Week Chicago Sushi from Union

Tech Week Chicago Sushi from Union

Tech Week Chicago Sushi from Union Restaurant

Tech Week Chicago Sushi from Union Restaurant

There was even a late night party Bootlegger’s Ball at 111 West Kinzie Street with a range of themed rooms, DJ’s and a Bourbon Tasting.

Club Lago Italian Restaurant on Superior in Chicago

Club Lago Italian Restaurant on Superior in Chicago

There are plenty of local bars and restaurants to visit near the Merchandise Mart. Check out Club Lago at 331 W. Superior. They won the “Viagra Award for Staying Power” from TimeOut Chicago! The restaurant has been around for half of a century.

GianCarlo runs Club Lago on Superior in Chicago

GianCarlo runs Club Lago on Superior in Chicago

Club Lago Italian Restaurant in Chicago

Club Lago Italian Restaurant in Chicago

GianCarlo runs Club Lago, a restaurant founded by his grandparents. He has an inspired Italian menu and a great wine list. I loved the  baked clams, pasta, veal specialties and tasty meatballs!

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

Yummy Meatballs at Club Lago in Chicago

Yummy Meatballs at Club Lago in Chicago

Tech Week Chicago and Baked Clams at Lago

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Chicago’s 175th Birthday Party at the Chicago History Museum

Chicago's 175th Birthday Party at the Chicago History Museum

The Ferris Wheel

Chicago History Museum Birthday Party for Chicago

Today the Chicago History Museum at 1601 N. Clark Street held a 175 Birthday Celebration. There was a full day of special events.Celebrants received an honorary certificate from the Mayor. Attendees enjoyed a piece of birthday cake from the Bleeding Heart Bakery, listened to live music and had an opportunity to make creative birthday hats.

I loved the Rahm Emanuel Birthday hat with the Chicago Flag

Live music to celebrate Chicago's Birthday

Chicago's 175th Birthday Cake

The Chicago History Museum was founded in 1856 to study and interpret Chicago’s history. The museum celebrates Chicago’s history every day with special exhibits.

 

 

 

 

 

Check out the Model Water Tower

A model of Chicago's Water Tower

 

 

 

 

 

There’s an interesting “Gangland Chicago” exhibit with pictures of Bugs Moran, Dion O’Banion, Hymie Weiss and Vincent “Schemer” Drucci:

Dion o"Banion on the left

 

 

 

 

 

Bugie Moran on the Left

 

 

There’s a horse from Riverview’s Carousel

I loved the Riverview Amusement Park

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You will find Interesting Sports Memorabilia and information about Chicago as a leaders in the meat industry.

Chicago is hog butcher for the world

Chicago Bulls Pippen Jersey

Chicago Blackhawks

 

Plenty of information about Chicago’s famous architects, the Ferris Wheel and the Columbian Expositon

 

Burnham in Chicago

 

A Playboy Exhibit, celebrating the magazine’s humble beginnings in Hyde Park.

VIntage Playboy Magazine

 

In honor of Chicago’s Birthday Celebration, you should understand why the 1917 Chicago Flag has four stars:

Story of the Chicago Flag

The Chicago Flag

Every star on the flag represents an important event in Chicago History

 

The lights in Chicago’s landmark buildings are shining blue this weekend to represent the stripes on the Chicago Flag!

 

 

Happy 175th Birthday Chicago!!!!

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

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Vintage Chicago Poster

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