Summer Dinners at Claudia – a fine-dining pop-up restaurant from Chef Trevor Teich (Chicago,IL)

 Claudia – a fine-dining underground pop-up restaurant from Chef Trevor Teich – is hosting two 10-course dinner seatings featuring a brand new summer menu on Sunday, June 26.

Tickets for the Claudia summer dinners must be purchased via http://www.claudiarestaurant.com

 

. There is a 5pm seating that can accommodate up to 16 guests, and there’s an 8:30pm seating that can accommodate up to 16 guests. Both summer dinner seatings will be held at a private event space located at 327 N Bell Ave in the Near North Side.

Tickets are $165 each for the 10-course summer tasting menu – which is the largest number of courses Teich has done at Claudia to date. Tax is included in the ticket price but gratuity is not included. Claudia is BYOB and there is no corkage fee. The tasting menu is listed on the website and is also at the end of this press release.

Teich started Claudia – named after his mother – in December 2014. Teich – whose first job in a professional kitchen at age 28 at three-star Michelin L20 under acclaimed chef Laurent Gras – also later worked at one-star Michelin Acadia under chef Ryan McCaskey and at NoMi under chef Ryan LaRoche.

 

CLAUDIA SUMMER MENU

TUNA ~ foie gras, yuzu

COMPRESSED WATERMELON ~ lime, tapioca peals, basil

CUCUMBER TONIC ~ gin

LOBSTER ~ white chocolate, caviar, pickled lemon, seaweed

“SNAILS IN THE WOODS” ~ truffle, fines herbes, leather, wood, pipe tobacco

KING CRAB ~  chilled corn bisque, avocado

SCALLOP ~ smoky cucumber, caviar, black olive, tomato-basil nage

RABBIT ~ morels, sweetbreads, cornbread

LAMB POT AU FEU ~ miso consommé, summer vegetables

STRAWBERRY ~ chocolate, rose

Claudia’s social media links are:

www.facebook.com/CLAUDIA.RESTAURANT

www.instagram.com/claudia_restaurant

www.twitter.com/claudiarestchi

 

Osteria La Madia Hosts Vegetarian Chef's Table Wednesday, June 15 (Chicago,IL)

Osteria La Madia Hosts Vegetarian Chef's Table  Wednesday, June 15 Osteria La Madia's Chef/Owner Jonathan Fox and Sous Chefs Matt Reidy and Trevin VanDyke are hosting a 5-course vegetarian dinner with wine pairings to showcase the best produce of summer at 7 p.m. Wednesday,  June 15. The dinner will have a special focus on produce from the Green City Farmer's Market and explore the best offerings from local and regional farms. The Chef's Table is limited to only 16 guests. The 5-course prix-fixe dinner with wine pairings is $65 plus tax and gratuity. Osteria La Madia is located at 59 W. Grand Ave., Chicago. Tickets may be purchased at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/il--chicago/osteria-la-madia/ or by calling 312-329-0400. About Osteria La Madia Osteria La Madia is where two pleasures-great food and distinctive, delicious wines-come together. It is an urban Italian osteria that pays homage to traditional Italian cuisine, featuring house made pastas, anti pasti, salumi and prosciutto, formaggio, salads, and a full entrée selection. The robust wine list features more than 75 wines by the glass, a handsome bottled wine collection and some very crafty cocktails.    Food specialties include Carnaroli Risotto with Black Alba Truffles and Pecorino; Wood Roasted Who Branzino with Fennel, Grapefruit and Pine Nuts; Pan Roasted Chicken with Braised Winter Vegetables, Capolini Onions, Apple, Jus; Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb with Acorn Squash and Fingerling Potatoes, and Chianti Braised Short Ribs with Roasted Baby Carrots, Carnaroli Risotto, and Grana Padana Parmigiano.   Fans of Osteria La Madia's pizza are never disappointed. The award-winning fired-roasted selections were developed as a result of chef/owner Jonathan Fox tasting dozens of styles of pizza in the U.S. and Europe. Chef Fox put his own spin on this most elemental of dishes and the results are outstanding. Osteria La Madia's menu is designed for sharing, with flavor-packed, wood-fired pizzas that change seasonally, inventive salads, and savory pasta dishes. Desserts are all made on premises, in keeping with what is seasonally available. In addition to wine, Osteria La Madia offers innovative cocktails, many of which are made from spirits infused in-house. Service is attentive, giving guests ample time to savor their food and drink in a relaxed yet up-tempo atmosphere. When friends ask you to suggest a sleek yet comfortable place for a relaxed meal, Osteria La Madia will be your first choice. Delivery orders may be made on line at: http://osterialamadia.com or by calling 312-329-0400.   Follow Osteria La Madia on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/osterialamadia Join the conversation on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/osterialamadia Share your photos on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/osterialamadia

The Shadows of Knight>>ORIGINAL BAND REUNION TICKETS ON SALE NOW! (Illinois)

 

Get your tickets to see Jimy Sohns, Jerry McGeorge, Hawk Wolinski, and Tom Schiffour all on the same stage for one night only, for the first time in 49 years here at this link:

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=6761785

Venue: House of Music and Entertainment

Arlington Heights,Illinois

Visit us at theshadowsofknight.com

 

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Best Hotels to Celebrate Fourth of July Weekend in Chicago(IL)

 

 

 

Celebrate! Low Hotel Prices Still Available for 4th of July

City-center hotels near the biggest firework celebrations remain affordable through HotelPlanner.com

 

HotelPlanner.com

 

, the leading provider of online group travel services, is offering customers the lowest rates on hotel stays over the 3-day holiday weekend. The company offers the best priced accommodations for group and individual bookings with membership to over 150,000 hotels worldwide.

With most holiday bookings being made 3 to 4 weeks in advance, HotelPlanner is seeing a steady increase this year for leisure travel to some of the top city destinations with the biggest firework celebrations over the long 4th of July weekend. As the date quickly approaches, customers still have time to save on last minute city-center hotels at the lowest rates.

 

Below is the average hotel rates near 2016’s largest Fourth of July celebrations, provided by HotelPlanner.com:

 

Boston, MA
Drawing in more than half a million people at last year’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, 2016’s celebration is looking to provide bigger and better entertainment on the DCR Esplanade overlooking Charles River. Hotels in the Boston area are currently at an average rate of $186 per night.

Recommended 2, 3, and 4-star downtown hotels near the DCR Esplanade through HotelPlanner include: 

• Boston Common Hotel, starting at $169 with free Wi-Fi, close proximity to public transit, and laundry service
• Holiday Inn Express Boston, starting at $192 with free breakfast, Wi-Fi, and access to an airport shuttle
• Boston Marriott Copley Place, starting at $199 with an indoor pool, free Wi-Fi, and car rentals on-site

Chicago, IL
This year, Navy Pier celebrates its 100th birthday all summer long with yet another packed fireworks display for the Fourth of July at Navy Pier! Hotels in the Chicago area are currently at an average rate of $143 per night.

Recommended 2, 3, and 4-star downtown hotels near Navy Pier through HotelPlanner include:

• Travelodge Hotel Downtown, starting at $125 with smoke free guestrooms, free Wi-Fi, and airport shuttle
• Best Western Grant Park Hotel, starting at $148 with a business center, airport shuttle, and free Wi-Fi
• Hyatt Regency Chicago, starting at $158 with free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants, and on-site car rentals

New York City, NY
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, NBC’s annual Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks will include an impressive 25-minute fireworks display above Manhattan’s East River, top musical performances and more. Hotels in the New York City area are currently at an average rate of $183 per night.

Recommended 2, 3, and 4-star downtown hotels near the East River through HotelPlanner include:

• Quality Inn Convention Center, starting at $166 with free Wi-Fi and breakfast, and laundry services
• Holiday Inn Express New York City Fifth Avenue, starting at $186 with free breakfast buffet, business center, and walking distance to the Grand Central Terminal
• W New York, starting at $198 with a 24-hour fitness facility, full-service spa, and pet friendly services

Philadelphia, PA
Let freedom ring right at the Philly 4th of July Jam presented by Wawa Welcome America! Free entertainment and events are being scheduled all week long leading up to the grand fireworks finale on Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Hotels in the Philadelphia area are currently at an average rate of $135 per night.

Recommended 2, 3, and 4-star downtown hotels near Benjamin Franklin Parkway through HotelPlanner include:

• Rodeway Inn Philadelphia, starting at $129 with smoke-free guestrooms, free Wi-Fi and self-parking
• Doubletree By Hilton Philadelphia Center City, starting at $135 with an indoor pool, restaurant and bar/lounge, and laundry service
• Loews Philadelphia Hotel, starting at $143 with an area shuttle, 24-hour business center, and free Wi-Fi

San Diego, CA                
San Diego’s biggest Independence Day display is none other than the Big Bay Boom July 4th Fireworks Show with 4 different barges along the Port of San Diego launching fireworks simultaneously. Avoid the crowds with free parking and shuttle services too. Hotels in the San Diego area are currently at an average rate of $163 per night.

Recommended 2, 3, and 4-star downtown hotels near the Port of San Diego through HotelPlanner include:

• Quality Inn San Diego Downtown North, starting at $111 with free breakfast, laundry services, and fitness center
• Wyndham San Diego Bayside, starting at $186 with an outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, and free airport shuttle
• Hotel Solamar, a Kimpton Hotel, starting at $192 with a rooftop terrace, poolside bar, and spa services

Seattle, WA                    
Seafair Summer Fourth hosts the ultimate celebration with a great fireworks display over Lake Union, including live entertainment, food vendors, events and games. Hotels in the Seattle area are currently at an average rate of $212 per night.

Recommended 2, 3, and 4-star downtown hotels near Lake Union through HotelPlanner include:

• Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel, starting at $198 with free continental breakfast and Wi-Fi, and a business center
• Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Downtown, starting at $211 with a 24-hour fitness and business center, free Wi-Fi, and an indoor pool
• Sheraton Seattle Hotel, starting at $226 with an airport shuttle, indoor pool, and massage/treatment rooms

Washington, D.C.
Celebrating Independence Day in the nation’s capital can’t be beat. Take part in the festivities starting with a parade on Constitution Avenue and end the night with an impressive fireworks display at the National Mall Fourth of July Celebration. Hotels in the Washington, D.C. area are currently at an average rate of $188 per night.

Recommended 2, 3, and 4-star downtown hotels near the National Mall through HotelPlanner include:

• Hampton Inn Washington, D.C./White House, starting at $185 with an indoor pool, free breakfast, and 24-hour fitness and business center
• Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall, starting at $186 with a free buffet breakfast and WiFi, rooftop terrace, and 24-hour fitness facilities
• Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, starting at $193 with free Wi-Fi, spa services, and limo/town car service

Current rates through HotelPlanner extend through the 3-day weekend, from July 1-4th.

 

About HotelPlanner
HotelPlanner.com provides group hotel booking services to 3,000 groups per day in the global group travel market. The company’s group hotel booking service ensures the lowest rates by allowing customers to receive quotes online directly from hotel group sales managers. HotelPlanner allows customers to book hotels for business meetings, conferences, conventions, family reunions, weddings, extended stays, tours, military reunions, church events, and group travels. The company also provides mobile applications for booking group hotel reservations. The company owns and operates Meetings.com, a site that provides information, planning and booking services for group, meeting, and individual hotel stays for the corporate, associations and business to business enterprises. With a mission statement geared towards, “Bringing People Together,” HotelPlanner & Meetings.com are the global experts for hotel sourcing, providing direct clients and market leading affiliates with unmatched group and event discounted room rates plus localized service levels not available at other travel companies. Founded in 2002, the company has offices in London, England (European Headquarters), Hong Kong (Asian Headquarters), West Palm Beach, FL (USA Headquarters), and Las Vegas, Nevada.

 

HotelPlanner.com is proud to provide hotel reservation services to valued clients within the sports team and university, corporate, and government organizations. The company’s Pro Sports Team clients most notably include Matchroom Sport, the San Diego Chargers, Washington Redskins, St. Louis Rams, Professional Bowlers Association, European Professional Golfers (EuroPro), Super League (Rugby), AFC Wimbledon, Millwall F.C., and Queens Park Rangers F.C. In terms of college travel, Universities such as Texas A&M, New Mexico State, Saint Mary’s College, Bradley University, University of Reno-Nevada, University of Illinois-Chicago, Northeastern University, Cal Poly, and California State University Northridge use HotelPlanner to negotiate their group travel and recruiting stays. Corporations such as CROMPCO, Siemens, Jackson Motor Sports, National Grid, Chicago Bridge & Iron, Publix, and Servpro and Government clients such as the State of Mississippi, Government Services Agency, US Marines-Camp Lejeune (Group), and US Communities also utilize HotelPlanner.com as their hotel procurement provider to negotiate hotel rates, book hotel reservations and provide excellent service year-round.

 

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Stained Glass competition announced for tiny home design display

 

Stained Glass competition announced for tiny home design display   Solstice Stained Glass in Chicago is announcing a design competition for window displays in the winning entry of the recent Tiny Home Design competition. Solstice Stained Glass, founded by Emily Carlson 25 years ago, will host a free solstice celebration Thursday, June 23, 2010 W. Fulton St., 6-8 p.m., in Chicago’s West Loop. Competition entries will be showcased at the event, and winners will be announced by Carlson’s team of judges. There are five window positions available for designs of the tiny home. Three are east-facing, and two are west-facing. The dimensions are available by emailing info@solsticestainedglass.com, and appointments are encouraged to see the actual windows. Entrants can either bring the actual stained glass to the solstice event June 23, or they can bring actual-size, colored-in designs. Winning entrants will have to be ready for mounting by June 30. The winning entry of the tiny home design competition was on display at April’s Tiny Home Summit hosted by Pride Action Tank and Polk Bros. Foundation at the University of Illinois-Chicago. The model, built by Price Construction, will be re-built on a lot donated by The Resurrection Project in Back of the Yards on Chicago’s Southwest Side. The model, approximately 330 square feet, will be on display and available for tours starting in July. Carlson and Carmen Noriega, construction manager for The Resurrection Project, came up with the idea for a stained glass competition. “I think it is a great way to continue the focus on tiny homes as a solution to the affordable housing and homeless crises in Chicago,” said Noriega, a stained glass artist and tiny home aficionado. “Tiny homes can be beautiful and dignified, and provide a great space to live for many populations. There are many creative professionals in Chicago who want to help lend their talents to solving our city’s major problems." Chicago-based Terry Howell, AIA, LEED GA (associate architect, Antunovich Associates), Marty Sandberg, AIA (partner, Via Chicago Architects), and Lon Stousland (associate architect, Antunovich Associates) were the winners of the tiny home competition. More than 250 submissions were received from teams based in 12 countries. The competition was organized by AIA Chicago, the AIA Chicago Foundation, Landon Bone Baker Architects, Windy City Times, and Pride Action Tank. Funding for the competition was provided by the Alphawood Foundation. The Stained Glass Competition will be a quick-turnaround project, aimed to be put in place in the model prior to two national stained glass conferences in Chicago in July. "This collaboration is not only intended to raise awareness of some pretty neat organizations, but to really demonstrate that ‘even' a small house can and should be afforded those personal touches that make a house a home,” said Carlson. "By offering custom stained glass as window treatments and as interior installations, they touch the human element and what homes are about." In 2014, Solstice’s Carlson launched the annual Chicago Stained Glass Invitational Exhibit. "Two years ago, as the two national organizations were seeking locations to hold their 2016 Annual Summer Conferences, I couldn’t resist the helium balloon syndrome: my hand went up,” Carlson said. "I’m very happy to say that I’m acting as local co-organizer next month, as the Stained Glass Association of America will hold its conference July 5-7 at the Hotel Orrington in Evanston, and the American Glass Guild holds its conference at the Logan Center in Hyde Park from July 9-11. The day in between, on July 8, Solstice is working with them both as we host two bus tours that will feature local stained glass; Edgar Miller will be the focus of one, and Tiffany and the Gilded Age will be the focus of the other.” For tickets see http://americanglassguild.org/bus-tour/ . The Pride Action Tank, a project of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, and the Windy City Times, along with lead sponsor Polk Bros. Foundation, joined by UIC's Gender and Sexuality Center and Alphawood Foundation, were hosts of the Tiny Home Summit. For information on Solstice Stained Glass, see www.SolsticeStainedGlass.com or call 847-561-4048. See the tiny home winning designs here: http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/pdf/TINYHOMECOMPETITITIONWINNER1.pdf . Coverage of the Tiny Home Summit, including videos, is here: http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Winner-announced-for-Chicago-Tiny-Homes-Design-Competition-/54635.html Stained Glass Association of America: www.stainedglass.org . American Glass Guild: www.americanglassguild.org . About Solstice Stained Glass: Owner Emily Carlson has been working with restoration, commission and installation of architectural stained glass since 1999. Trained in the traditional methods of the craft while sub-contracting under the auspices of her own company, Solstice Art Source, Inc., she began her career working as an apprentice for a small studio on Chicago’s North Side. Emily has worked on countless leaded and stained glass windows, ranging from building simple rectangle and diamond lites; full re-glazing and restoration of Victorian era windows; the design, fabrication and installation of original creations; and on-site work including removal, repairs and re-installation of windows at the Yale University Art Gallery and Saieh Hall at the University of Chicago. Based on her initiation of the Annual Chicago Stained Glass Invitational Exhibition, started in 2014, Emily was invited to participate in the First Trans-Atlantic Stained Glass Symposium in April 2016, where she presented her “20x20” slideshow that debuted at Martyr’s Pub as part of PechaKucha.    Emily Carlson of Solstice Stained Glass The tiny home winning model on display Copyright © 2016 Windy City Media Group, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email as a valued member of the media who has opted into the list. Our mailing address is: Windy City Media Group 5315 N. Clark St., $192 Chicago, IL 60640

Love Art in Arlington Heights (Illinois)

 

Paintings, Photography, Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, and More!  Kick off the summer with a weekend of community and creativity when the Promenade of Art returns to the heart of Arlington Heights this weekend. Browse and buy from unique and talented artists. Find the perfect gift for upcoming Father's Day or for the recent graduate in your life.  More than 110 juried artists hailing from across the country will showcase and sell original work within a variety of categories; including paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, and sculpture. Live art demonstrations will give festival-goers the unique opportunity to see the masters at work.  You'll find Arlington Heights' local Tuscan Market at the Promenade of Art. Tuscan Market offers a great menu for the hungry soul or the nibbler with homemade cookies, beer and wine, chips and more. Tuscan Market is proud to support local nonprofits that strengthen the community. For those of you bringing your kids to the festival we have tons of art activities in-store! Thrown Elements of Arlington Heights will be performing wheel throwing demonstrations, face painting, and paint your own ceramics. Also, interactive elements including a graffiti wall, Art Bingo,clay, coloring and photo booth promise an entertaining weekend for the whole family. Spend the weekend in the fresh air and sunshine enjoying art, local food fare, and live music from the following performers: Saturday: Michelet Saturday: Patchouli Sunday: Cirrus Falcon Promenade of Art Promotional Video Browse and Buy from amazing talented artists  such as: Harry & BJ Mackie Harry & BJ Mackie  Russell Erickson  Russel Erickson Tracey Capone Tracey Capone   Elaine Unzicker Elaine Unzicker This year at the festival Amdur Productions begins a new charity initiative called the Green Ribbon Project. The project connects the festival with an important cause. Participating artists put a green ribbon on a piece of their choice in their booth and when the piece is sold the artist gives 10% of the proceeds to the Special Olympics; the dedicated charity for the Promenade of Art. The Promenade of Art is located at:  8 N. Vail Ave. Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Saturday, June 11: 10am-5pm Sunday, June 12: 10am-5pm Free Admission, Free Parking!   For more information please visit: Promenade of Art Arlington Heights Promenade of Art Facebook   Amdur Productions | PO Box 550, Highland Park, IL 60035 | info@amdurproductions.com | AmdurProductions.com STAY CONNECTED: