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Local jewelry designer Erin Gordon brings her line to Roslyn for a Valentine’s trunk show, which will feature exclusive new stackable bracelets and, of course, a little champagne. (12–5 PM) 2035 N. Damen Ave., 773-489-1311 |
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| 5 The International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) presents the George Lewis portrait concert (3 PM), a combination of the famed composer and trombonist’s music and the music of those influenced by him, at the Museum of Contemporary Art. $28. 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-397-4010; mcachicago.org |
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| 8 Support women’s health at Salon O Sixty Five, where mini spa services and healthy appetizers are on today's meny. All proceeds will go to the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women initiative. $10. 65 E. Oak St.; prettycity.com |
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Designer Lindsie Jones of San Francisco's Haute Bride brings her dazzling bridal accessories to Chicago for a trunk show at The Left Bank Jewelry & Bridal Finery, through March 11. 1155 W. Webster Ave., 773-929-7422 |
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The Chicago Auto Show kicks off for its 104th year today at McCormick Place. The show, which is the longest-running and largest auto show in the country, runs through February 19. 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.; chicagoautoshow.com |
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| 11 Equality Illinois celebrates its Justice for All Gala at the Chicago Hilton with a silent auction, cocktails, dinner and an awards presentation for city and state officials working to end discrimination. (6 PM) 720 S. Michigan Ave.; eqil.org |
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| 12 The Fashion For Life 2012 Gala honors fashion retailer Akira Chicago and docu-feature film Colored My Mind at a Bevy to benefit Autism Speaks. (8 PM) 215 W. Ontario St., 312-725-9770; for tickets, visit fashionforlifechicago.org |
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Celebrate tonight's Bulls/Celtics game with a cupcake. Magnolia bakery is offering a Chicago Bulls cupcake ($3.25) on home game days all season long. Don't miss the Blackhawks cupcake on Blackhawk home game days. Block 37, 108 N. State St., 312-346-777; magnoliabakery.com |
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The Joffrey Ballet presents Winter Fire, a performance featuring the choreographic premieres of Wayne McGergor and William Forsythe, as well as choreography by the venerable Chistopher Wheeldon at the Auditorium Theatre. Through February 26. 50 E. Congress Pkwy., 800-982-2787; ticketmaster.com |
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Celebrate President’s Day weekend with a bit of tax-free shopping at favorite stores from Michael Kors and MaxMara to Club Monaco and J.Crew. Enjoy 9.5% off through February 20. 900 North Michigan Shops, 900 N. Michigan Ave.; shop900.com/taxfree |
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| 23 The Jobs for Youth Legal Industry Council campaign culminates with a gala this evening, where 2012 Chicago Business Legacy award honoree Governor James R. Thompson will be celebrated. (5 PM). Chicago Hilton & Towers, 720 S. Michigan Ave.,312-499-4778 x129; e-mail jgow@jfychicago.org |
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| 24 Join editor-in-chief Susanna Negovan at the River East Art Center as she emcees the seventh annual Tickled Pink event to benefit the Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization. Enjoy food, drinks (the Tickled Pink-tini!) and an even larger dance floor than last year for a good cause. (7 PM–12 AM) 435 E. Illinois St., 312-379-2269; tickledpinkchicago.com/event |
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| 25 The Auxiliary Board of the Art Institute of Chicago hosts Uncorked: A Case for Wine. The event marks the board's third annual wine tasting and will include a seated dinner, wines from around the world and live and silent auctions. The Casino, 195 E. Delaware Pl., 312-443-3674 |
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Chicago’s Green Wedding Alliance Group presents Committed, a showcase of eco-friendly options for brides-to-be. Booths include organic caterers, sustainable stationers (such as Spilled Ink Press) and more. (12 PM) Greenhouse Loft, 2545 W. Diversey Pkwy.; committedlovechicago.com |
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| 28 The 18th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards, themed this year ‘Building the 21st Century City,’ will be presented in front of an audience of 1,500 community leaders and organizers. A pre-awards panel will present innovative ideas to better the city’s neighborhoods, and mayor Rahm Emanuel will give a keynote speech. Chicago Hilton & Towers, 720 S. Michigan Ave.; lisc-cnda.org |
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| 29 Attend the ultimate girls' night at Sassy Moms in the City's second annual Girls' Night Out to benefit the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women initiatives. The event will take place at Alhambra Palace and promises cocktais, pampering and red carpet treatment. (7 PM) 1240 W. Randolph St.; sassymomsinthecity.com |
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| 2 Tabula Tua, Lincoln Park’s upscale tabletop shop, hosts its 9th Annual Warehouse Sale all weekend long, offering its unique wares from designers like Michael Aram, Mariposa and Serge Lesage at rare discounted prices. 1015 W. Armitage Ave., 773-525-3500; tabulatua.com |
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| 3 The Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club hosts its annual Clubbin’ for a Cause event at the Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook with radio celeb Eric Ferguson and rom-com actor Colin Egglesfield. Proceeds go to the Ronald McDonald House. (7 PM) 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook; for tickets, email cbmccarthy@yahoo.com or mspellman75@gmail.com |
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| 5 Sample 10 wines for $10, or a three-course lunch with wine pairings for $50, at Smith & Wollensky's 50th Anniversary of Wine Week. Through March 9th, smithandwollensky.com/news/view/id/188 |
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AMC River East hosts a preview screening of Emmy award-winning filmmaker Lee Hirsch’s latest documentary, The Bully Project (in theaters March 9) as part of the Facing History and Ourselves ongoing Community Conversations series. A discussion with Hirsch will follow the screening. (5:30 PM) 322 E. Illinois St., 312-345-3203; facinghistory.org/allstate |


















