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ANNUAL MEETING - AUXILIARY GUIDE
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CHICAGO - Ranked Number One In Number One Rankings
Tallest building in America. Best restaurant in America. Best theater in America. Best skyline in America.
You name it; we've got the best - not to mention our 26 miles of lakefront along stunning Lake Michigan.
There really is no place like Chicago. Start exploring all the wonders that make this city second to none.
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| Explore |
 Adler Planetarium
1300 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 922-7827
Website: www.adlerplanetarium.org/
The Adler Planetarium, the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere, fuels the imagination with exhibitions, state-of-the-art computer technology, hands-on activities for the family and three planetarium theaters. Make sure to catch a space show in the all-digital Definiti Space Theater on a screen that is 360° and more than 50 feet in diameter. Check out the Gemini 12 capsule, hop on the Lunar Leap and step on the Lunar Scale to find out how much you weigh on the Moon, all in the Adler’s popular permanent exhibition Shoot for the Moon. The Adler is located on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago's Museum Campus.
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Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 443-3600
Website: www.artic.edu/aic/
No trip to Chicago is complete without a visit to the city’s #1 museum. Visit America’s greatest collections of Impressionist paintings—including extraordinary works by works by Monet, Renoir, Seurat and van Gogh. With the opening of the critically acclaimed Modern Wing—just a short walk from Millennium Park over the spectacular new pedestrian bridge—the new home to one of the world’s greatest collections of modern and contemporary masters like Matisse, Picasso, Chagall, Pollock, and Richter. As the second largest art museum in the country, the Art Institute of Chicago has something for everyone!
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Chicago Architecture Foundation
224 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (312) 922-3432
Website: www.architecture.org
The Chicago Architecture Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing public interest and education in architecture and design through tours, lectures, adult and youth education, special events and exhibitions. CAF offers over 85 different tours led by highly trained volunteer docents, including the Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady and dozens of walking, bus, bicycle, and Segway tours.
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 Chicago Children's Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
at Navy Pier
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 527-1000
Website: www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/
Playful, age-appropriate exhibits and programs feature sensory experiences for the youngest visitors and content focused on science, math, literacy, the arts, and diverse cultures for families with children through age 10.
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 744-6630
Website: www.chicagoculturalcenter.org
Chicago's acclaimed landmark home of the arts. Daily programs and exhibitions covering a wide range of the performing, visual and literary arts are presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. See the world's largest Tiffany stained-glass dome.
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Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (312) 642-4600
Website: www.chicagohs.org/
If you are curious about the city's past, present, and future, the Chicago History Museum should be your first stop.
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DuSable Museum of African American History
740 E. 56th Pl.
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: (773) 947-0600
Website: www.dusablemuseum.org/
Celebrating over 50 years of sharing history, DuSable Museum of African American History is the nation's first independent museum dedicated to the collection, preservation and study of the history and culture of Africans and Americans of African descent. Exhibits, concerts, films, children's events and literary discussions are just a few of the institution's various programs offered.
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 The Field Museum
1400 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 922-9410
Website: fieldmuseum.org/
Discover Sue, the world's largest and most complete T. Rex ever found! Descend into an Egyptian tomb and see 23 Egyptian mummies and 5,000 year-old hieroglyphics, shrink to 1/100th of your natural size and get a bug's-eye view in Underground Adventure, be dazzled in our Halls of Gems and Jades, come nose-to-nose with the man-eating lions of Tsavo, walk among dinosaurs in the new, renovated dinosaur hall - Evolving Planet or explore 13,000 years of history from the Ice Age Mammoth hunters to the temples of the Aztecs in the Ancient Americas Hall. Experience Chicago’s only completely digital 3-D theater featuring "Waking the T.Rex."
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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
Phone: (312) 994-4000
Website: www.gowright.org/
This complex served as Wright's private residence, studio and architectural laboratory during the first twenty years of his career – from 1889 to 1909. The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust offers guided interior tours of the Home and Studio, walking tours of the neighborhood and specialty group tours. Oak Park contains the world's largest concentration of Wright-designed structures -- 27 in all. Self-guided exterior audio tour 10 am to 3:30 pm daily, available in six languages. Guided exterior walking tour of the neighborhood surrounding the Home and Studio, weekends only.
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Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Dr.
Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (847) 967-4800
Website: www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/
This 65,000 sq. ft. center is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust and teaching current generations about the need to fight hatred, indifference and genocide in today's world. The museum features an authentic German rail car and other artifacts.
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International Museum of Surgical Science
1524 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 642-6502
Website: www.imss.org/
Housed in a 1917 mansion overlooking Lake Michigan, the International Museum of Surgical Science (IMSS) is home to a diverse collection of artifacts and artwork spanning the history and advancement of medicine and surgery.
Founded in 1954 as a division of the International College of Surgeons, IMSS continues to strive to uphold its mission: to enrich people's lives by enhancing their appreciation and understanding of the history, development, and advances of surgery and related subjects in health and medicine.
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Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 280-2660
Website: www.mcachicago.org/
One of the nation’s largest facilities devoted to the art of our time, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) offers exhibitions of the most thought-provoking art created since 1945. The MCA documents contemporary visual culture through painting, sculpture, photography, video and film, and performance.
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 Museum of Science and Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: (773) 684-1414
Website: www.msichicago.org/
The largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere! Housed in the only remaining building from the 1893 World’s Fair, MSI is a Chicago must-see! You’ll experience 14 acres of hands-on exhibits and have the chance to stand before a 40-foot tornado; climb aboard a World War II German submarine; take a run in a human-sized hamster wheel; descend into an Illinois coal mine; tour a fully-functioning eco-friendly home; board a 727 hanging from the ceiling; transmit your pulse to a 13-foot, 3-D, beating heart; and much more! It’s fun and interactive! MSI has a legacy of being one of the first hands-on museums in the nation. It’s not a place where you walk around quietly and observe. No way! You get involved in the fun—and learn by doing. See your blood running through your veins, dive and surface a submarine or create an avalanche!
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Oriental Institute Museum
1155 E. 58th St.
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: (773) 702-9514
Website: oi.uchicago.edu/
The Oriental Institute Museum is a world-renowned showcase for the history, art, and archaeology of the ancient Near East. The museum displays objects recovered by Oriental Institute excavations in permanent galleries devoted to ancient Egypt, Nubia, Persia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Anatolia, and the ancient site of Megiddo, as well as rotating special exhibits.
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The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 755-5100
Website: www.naturemuseum.org/
The urban gateway to nature and science. Touch live animals, learn about food's life cycle and let your imagination go wild in the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven.
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Pritzker Military Library
104 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 374-9333
Website: www.pritzkermilitarylibrary.org/home/default.aspx
The Pritzker Military Library tells the story of the Citizen Soldier in American military history through a collection of books, films, gallery exhibits and live events.
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 Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 939-2438
Website: www.sheddaquarium.org/
At Shedd Aquarium, animals connect you to the living world, inspiring you to make a difference. From whales to snails, tarantulas to turtles, you’ll meet 32,000 creatures from aquatic habitats around the world. Explore Shedd’s Abbott Oceanarium, where you can get face to face with beluga whales, dolphins, sea otters, sea lions and penguins. Polar Play Zone is a permanent exhibit where kids and their families can play, pretend and discover through hands-on activities. See the aquatic show, starring the dolphins, belugas and more. Then meet some of Shedd's critters up close during live animal encounters in the Waters of the World galleries, talk to a diver in the 90,000-gallon Caribbean Reef, take a walk through a flooded forest in Amazon Rising and watch sharks overhead in Wild Reef. And visit Granddad, the oldest fish in any aquarium or zoo!
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 676 Restaurant & Bar
676 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 944-7676
Website: www.676restaurant.com/
With unparalleled views of Chicago’s famous Magnificent Mile, this unique restaurant experience is augmented with rustic touches such as jars, copper, communal plates and a bit of nostalgia of the foods you remember as a kid. 676 Restaurant & Bar is devoted to practicing environmental wellness initiatives because we feel our guests need to know where their food comes from, how it is grown and who is growing it.
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Ai Japanese Restaurant & Lounge
358 W. Ontario St.
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 944-6664
Website: www.aichicago.us/
Ai Japanese Restaurant, located in River North, features Chicago's only sake bar. A unique variety of tasting flights, allowing our guests to experience a wide array of sushi and sake, are signatures to Ai.
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Alhambra Palace
1240 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 666-9555
Website: www.alhambrapalacerestaurant.com/
Authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, prepared with old world spices and traditional flare. Amazing service backed by delicious wines and Middle Eastern inspired cocktails and Martinis.
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 Alinea
1723 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL
Phone: (312) 867-0110
Website: www.alinea-restaurant.com/
James Beard Award winner Grant Achatz — who won the coveted "Outstanding Chef Award" for 2008 — is one of the city's most acclaimed chefs. His unique, cutting-edge cuisine, full of twists and turns, comes with equally remarkable service, and an extremely high price. Only multi-course degustations are served, and you can expect to spend a minimum of $400 per couple. Reservations required.
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Athena Greek Restaurant
212 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60661
Phone: (312) 655-0000
Website: www.athenarestaurantchicago.com/
A Greektown favorite with a charming atmosphere and friendly service in a beautiful setting with outdoor dining and great city views.
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Bistro Voltaire
226 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 265-0911
Website: bistrovoltaire.com/
Nestled off the busy streets of Chicago, Bistro Voltaire celebrates casual dining with bold and inspiring flavors of traditional French cuisine. The dining room replicates a classic French Bistro with a warm and intimate setting. Plush red banquettes, a bold checkered floor and candlelit deep wood bar creates an unforgettable ambiance worth experiencing. Indulge in classics such as foie gras, moules marinières and coq au vin or discover new favorites like salmon in feuille de brick and puff pastry with pear, spinach and Fourme d’Ambert. The exclusively French wine list holds the perfect pairing for every dish and the accommodating servers will gladly guide you to it.
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 Bombay Spice
450 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 477-7657
Website: www.bombayspice.com/
Bombay Spice Grill & Wine offers a unique twist on Indian cuisine: healthy, delicious dishes in a contemporary dining environment. Executive chef Sunil Kumar takes pride in serving Indian food that is not only healthy, but satisfying to the palette. With a rising focus on eating healthy, Chef Sunil believes more people will benefit from his dishes without feeling as if they have sacrificed the pleasures of eating.
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Cantina Laredo
508 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 955-0220
Website: www.cantinalaredo.com/
Cantina Laredo serves authentic Mexican dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere. We offer daily fish specials, grilled chicken and steaks complimented by signature sauces such as chipotle-wine with portobello mushrooms or sauteéd artichoke hearts and roasted red bell peppers.
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Cape Cod Room
140 E. Walton Pl.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 787-2200
Website: www.thedrakehotel.com/dine/cape-cod/
This highly regarded Chicago seafood restaurant has consistently been named one of America’s finest dining spots since 1933 and was inducted into the Fine Dining Hall of Fame by Nation’s Restaurant News. This cozy, well-proportioned restaurant features an oyster bar and boasts fresh seafood from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
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 The Gage Restaurant and Tavern
24 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 372-4243
Website: www.thegagechicago.com
Savor the delicious, upscale comfort food, fine wines, boutique beers and whiskeys while enjoying the relaxing ambience of our vintage decor.
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The Grill on the Alley
909 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 255-9009
Website: thegrill.com/locations/the-grill-on-the-alley-chicago
This high-end steak and seafood house has made its mark on Chicago with locals, and tourists alike. The Grill has become one of the most popular places to gather for breakfast, lunch, dinner & all types of special occasions.
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Harvest
540 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 836-6334
Website: www.harvestchicago.com/
Guided by native-born chefs and sourced by local farmers and other culinary artisans, Harvest at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile embodies the soul of heartland cuisine. Fresh, simple and free of pretense, yet exquisitely hand-crafted and defiantly delicious. Discover a taste of the Midwest that’s only natural.
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 Japonais
600 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 822-9600
Website: www.japonaischicago.com/
Modern day Japan meets European elegance in this grand industrial space. Traditional sushi and contemporary entrees include Filet Mignon, broiled lobster and smoked duck.
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Michael Jordan's Steak House
505 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 321-8823
Website: www.mjshchicago.com/
Michael Jordan's Steak House offers fine dining unlike anywhere else. Guests will enjoy a menu featuring local, seasonal cuisine's and steak house classics.
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moto restaurant
945 W. Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 491-0058
Website: www.motorestaurant.com/
Inventive. Innovative. Artistic. Imaginative. Thought provoking. Futuristic. Inspired. All words used to describe Homaro Cantu’s moto, an internationally recognized leader in the world of molecular gastronomy. A term with many interpretations, at moto molecular gastronomy is the application of both scientific and artistic principles in cuisine. Equal parts chef and inventor, Cantu challenges culinary convention and diners, stretching the boundaries of the former and taking the latter on a post-modern, interactive and fantastical gastronomical ride.
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 Nacional 27
325 W. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 664-2727
Website: www.n27chicago.com/
Chicago's premier modern Latin restaurant. Melding the explosive flavors and rich tastes of 27 Central and South American nations.
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NoMI Kitchen
800 N. Michigan Ave., 7th Fl.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 239-4030
Website: www.hyatt.com/gallery/nomi/
Dine in the elite among downtown Chicago restaurants - the globally-renowned NoMI - named one of the "Top 10 Power Dining Spots in the World" by Forbes. Park Hyatt Chicago understands that fine dining is a total experience, offering exceptional cuisine, panoramic views of the famed Magnificent Mile, an extensive art collection and an atmosphere of understated elegance. Named for famous North Michigan Avenue, NoMI features French cuisine with a global flair, prepared by acclaimed Chef Christophe David ("Chef to Watch," Esquire), as well as sushi and sashimi, flown in fresh daily and prepared by our sushi chefs. Enjoy cocktails in the sophisticated lounge, or dine al fresco in the seasonal NoMI Garden.
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Purple Pig
500 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 464-1744
Website: www.thepurplepigchicago.com
Housemade charcuterie, cheeses and classic Mediterranean fare plus an extensive yet accessible wine list.
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 Quay Restaurant & Bar
465 E. Illinois St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 981-8400
Website: quaychicago.com/
Quay offers a unique dining experience from its extensive wine, handcrafted cocktails and microbrews paired with contemporary American cuisine.
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Sepia
123 N. Jefferson St.
Chicago, IL 60661
Phone: (312) 441-1920
Website: www.sepiachicago.com/
Located in Chicago’s thriving West Loop neighborhood, Sepia features a handcrafted seasonal menu by Executive Chef Andrew Zimmerman, showcasing pristine ingredients from local and regional farms. Built from an 1890s print shop, the restaurant seamlessly melds refined and rustic, vintage and contemporary.
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The Signature Room at the 95th
875 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 787-9596
Website: www.signatureroom.com/Home/
Enjoy magnificent views of the Chicago skyline while dining atop the John Hancock Center. Acclaimed contemporary American cuisine, an exquisite atmosphere and superb service make dining at The Signature Room a world-class experience.
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 Spiaggia and Café Spiaggia
980 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 280-2750
Website: www.spiaggiarestaurant.com/
Spiaggia, Chicago’s only Four-Star Italian restaurant, brings James Beard Award-winning contemporary Italian cuisine to your table in an elegant setting. Situated next door is Cafe Spiaggia, serving honest flavors from the Italian pantry.
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SushiSamba Rio
504 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 595-2300
Website: sushisamba.com/
Celebrate the cuisine and culture of Japan, Brazil and Peru. Enjoy inventive fare from the samba kitchen like chicken teriyaki, as well as tasty rolls or sashimi seviche from the sushi bar.
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Texas de Brazil
51 E. Ohio St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 670-1006
Website: www.texasdebrazil.com/
Texas de Brazil is a continuous dining experience located in downtown Chicago, just off Michigan Ave. Our fixed menu and price features a 60-item gourmet salad area, sizzling cuts of beef, lamb, pork, chicken and sausage all seasoned and flame-grilled to perfection, and accompanied by traditional side items and decadent desserts. While dining, watch as Chicago’s only aerial wine artists perform gracefully in cirque du soleil-style in the 2-story wine room.
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 Triad Sushi Lounge
1933 S. Indiana Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: (312) 225-8833
Website: www.triadsushi.com
Located five minutes from McCormick Place Convention Center you will find the most extraordinary sushi experience in Chicago. Enjoy an exceptional authentic menu choices and full premium bar.
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The Walnut Room
111 N. State St., Seventh Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 781-3139
Website: www.visitmacyschicago.com/pdfs/WalnutRoom_Menu.pdf
Since 1907, The Walnut Room has been a Chicago landmark. Restored to its original beauty, enjoy traditional Midwestern favorites and Frango Mint desserts.
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 Back Room
1007 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 751-2433
Website: www.backroomchicago.com/
In the heart of the Gold Coast, one of the oldest and most recognized night spots for live music. Intimate, upscale atmosphere. Live jazz, blues, Motown, etc.
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Chi Bar
301 E. North Water St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 755-2227
Website: www.chibarchicago.com/
Chi Bar is located within the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers in the heart of downtown Chicago. An extensive list of champagnes, sparkling wines, white wines and red wines available by the bottle or by the glass. Diverse bar menu featuring shareable dishes such as flatbreads, sliders, crab nachos, raw bar sampler and much more.
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 Cuvee Ultra Lounge
308 W. Erie St.
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 202-9221
Website: www.cuveechicago.com/
Every element of this ultra-lounge was considered and meticulous selections were made to create an intimate space for Chicago's elite.
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Howl at the Moon
26 W. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 863-7427
Website: www.howlatthemoon.com/locations/location-chicago
It's a singing, clapping, stomping, dance on the piano, rock-n-roll show. Part concert, part piano bar, it’s all centered around audience interaction and two baby grand pianos. Perfect spot for any type of party.
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Kingston Mines Chicago Blues Center
2548 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone:(773) 477-4647
Website: kingstonmines.com/
Two bands on two stages provide continuous music seven nights a week at this renowned Blues mecca. Full kitchen serving award winning barbecue ribs, fried or blackened catfish, wings, burgers and more till late night for your dining pleasure. Kingston Mines-where legends are made since 1968. If you're not at Kingston Mines, you're not having fun!!
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 M Lounge
1520 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 447-0201
Website: www.mloungechicago.com/
M Lounge is an intimate martini lounge that is warmly lit with candles, sconces and blue lighting which illuminates the vast selection of spirits. Honey and brown walls, burgundy velvet curtains, comfy sofas, table seating in hues of chocolates & sage, and a 28 ft walnut bar make this city oasis cozy and perfect for any occasion. Live jazz every Tuesday & Wednesday from 7pm-10pm, no cover. Drink specials every Thursday.
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The Redhead Piano Bar
16 W. Ontario St.
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 640-1000
Website: theredheadpianobar.com/
Enjoy one of The Redhead's signature martinis or your favorite cocktail as you listen to Chicago's top piano player/ vocalists playing upbeat standards, pop and rock hits seven nights a week. Whether it’s a single malt scotch, whisky, cognac, port or cocktail you are after, you will find it here as well as a wide range of wines and champagnes. The atmosphere is lively yet comfortable; the smartly dressed, eclectic clientele and nostalgic surroundings are reminiscent of the classic Chicago nightclub. Business casual attire is required.
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| Key Dates to Remember |
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October 7, 2012
CNS Opening Reception
McCormick Place Lakeside Center, Lakeside Ballroom
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October 9, 2012
Snack Break with Exhibitors
McCormick Place Lakeside Center, Hall D
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