MACY’S FLOWER SHOW
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
AT MACY’S ON STATE STREET
Today Macy's State Street store
held a media event to preview
"Art In Bloom"
that opens Sunday
March 22nd and runs until
April 4,2015. I photographed a
few of the exhibits while
gardeners were busy
putting everything together.
So please keep in mind that
my images are of an amazing
work in progress!
Hope everyone gets to make
it out to Macy's State Street
store in Chicago for this!
held a media event to preview
"Art In Bloom"
that opens Sunday
March 22nd and runs until
April 4,2015. I photographed a
few of the exhibits while
gardeners were busy
putting everything together.
So please keep in mind that
my images are of an amazing
work in progress!
Hope everyone gets to make
it out to Macy's State Street
store in Chicago for this!
POINTS
OF INTEREST
Bouquet
of the Day
1st
Floor, Cosmetics Department
Macy’s
Flower Show
will flourish with fresh one-of-kind floral themed masterpieces from
the city’s
top floral designers and featured as the show’s Bouquet of the Day from March 22 through April 4
in the main aisle on the 1st floor.
These extravagant, larger-than-life bouquets will reflect the personal style of each master floral designer
and take inspiration from this year’s theme, Art in Bloom. Each display will rotate every three to
five days throughout the duration of the Flower Show.
top floral designers and featured as the show’s Bouquet of the Day from March 22 through April 4
in the main aisle on the 1st floor.
These extravagant, larger-than-life bouquets will reflect the personal style of each master floral designer
and take inspiration from this year’s theme, Art in Bloom. Each display will rotate every three to
five days throughout the duration of the Flower Show.
- March 22-25: Marguerite Gardens
- March 26-28: Fleur, Inc
- March 29-April 1: Fleur De Lis
- April 2-4: Artistic Blooms
There’s
No Place Like Homewood Suites
5th
Floor Garden
Whether
you stay two days or two weeks, Homewood Suites has everything you
need to be at home.
Visit the Homewood Suites Reading Garden in the Kid’s Department on the 5th Floor featuring Lewis
the Duck.
Visit the Homewood Suites Reading Garden in the Kid’s Department on the 5th Floor featuring Lewis
the Duck.
Mars
Gallery -
9th
Floor, Event Center
Mars
Gallery is a legendary Chicago art gallery established in 1988 with a
long-standing reputation
for excellence. Fine art from Chicago's hippest art gallery is housed in a 19th century all-brick timber
loft, the gallery is home to a wonderful variety of art and artists, including contemporary, modern
pop art, abstract, figurative and more. Its three stories are packed with art, displayed on every surface,
even suspended from the ceilings. See a sampling of what they have to offer on the 9th floor during
Flower Show.
for excellence. Fine art from Chicago's hippest art gallery is housed in a 19th century all-brick timber
loft, the gallery is home to a wonderful variety of art and artists, including contemporary, modern
pop art, abstract, figurative and more. Its three stories are packed with art, displayed on every surface,
even suspended from the ceilings. See a sampling of what they have to offer on the 9th floor during
Flower Show.
Show
Texture Wall
9th
Floor, Event Center
Be
sure to stop by the texture wall and touch nature while experiencing
the Flower Show.
Doodlebooth
9th
Floor, Events Center – Monday-Friday from 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Doodlebooth
is like a caricature, but very non-traditional — and totally fun.
Be sure to stop by for a
doodle of yourself to take home.
doodle of yourself to take home.
Artista
Impresso: Passion Filled Impressionism by JixiPix
Throughout the show
Throughout the show
The
19th century brush-wielding Impressionist artists were crazy about
flowers and gardens.
It took their genius, lifetimes of practice, and navigating the riot of their senses, but these
extraordinary artists took what they saw and felt in the petals and leaves and transferred their
impressions onto canvasses full of beauty, mood, and meaning. Introducing Artista Impresso, an
app for your smart phone, designed by Jixi-Pix with Macy’s Flower Show in mind.
Artista Impresso transforms your photos into multi-textured, stroke-filled Impressionist masterpieces.
The result is captivating, print-worthy paintings brimming with passion, life, and beauty.
Be sure to visit macys.com/flowershow and download the app by JixiPix that will transform
your snapshot into a stroke-filled Impressionist masterpiece.
It took their genius, lifetimes of practice, and navigating the riot of their senses, but these
extraordinary artists took what they saw and felt in the petals and leaves and transferred their
impressions onto canvasses full of beauty, mood, and meaning. Introducing Artista Impresso, an
app for your smart phone, designed by Jixi-Pix with Macy’s Flower Show in mind.
Artista Impresso transforms your photos into multi-textured, stroke-filled Impressionist masterpieces.
The result is captivating, print-worthy paintings brimming with passion, life, and beauty.
Be sure to visit macys.com/flowershow and download the app by JixiPix that will transform
your snapshot into a stroke-filled Impressionist masterpiece.
Flower
Show Gift Shop & Café
9th
Floor, Events Center – During Store Hours
Enjoy
fresh sandwiches, salads, hand-decorated cookies, cupcakes or pick up
gourmet
foods or candy treats as a spring pick-me-up.
foods or candy treats as a spring pick-me-up.
Chicago
Fashion Incubator – Fashion Inspired by Art in Bloom
9th
Floor, Events Center – During Store Hours
Five
designers from the Chicago Fashion Incubator at Macy’s on State
Street each designed and
constructed a garment inspired by an art genre featured in the 2015 Macy’s Flower Show.
Come see their creations inspired by the impressionism, surrealism and pop art gardens.
constructed a garment inspired by an art genre featured in the 2015 Macy’s Flower Show.
Come see their creations inspired by the impressionism, surrealism and pop art gardens.
Tours
Macy’s
Flower Show and History Tour
60
minutes/$12 per person
Public
Tours
(for individuals or groups less than 10) on Fridays, March 27 and
April 3 at 11:30 a.m.
Private
Tours
(for groups of 10 or more) 2-week advance reservation required
Learn
how Macy’s has grown to be America’s largest department store.
Tour highlights
include the breathtaking Tiffany vaulted ceiling, the graceful Burnham fountain, the
world-renowned Walnut Room restaurant and, of course, a walk through the annual Macy’s Flower Show.
include the breathtaking Tiffany vaulted ceiling, the graceful Burnham fountain, the
world-renowned Walnut Room restaurant and, of course, a walk through the annual Macy’s Flower Show.
Contact
the Visitor Information Center for details, 312-781-4483 or
visitmacys.chicago@macys.com
Meet
each of the Bouquet of the Day
floral
designers
9th
Floor, Event Center – 12noon to learn their inspiration, techniques
and tips
- March 23: Marguerite Gardens – Watch florists from this European-Style flower shop
demonstrate spring trends with unique floral designs. - March 26: Fleur, Inc – Meet Kelly Marie Thomason and watch her passion and innovative
approach to floral design. - March 30: Fleur De Lis – Join these floral experts as they share floral design inspirations
and tips on how to re-purpose household items inspired by the season. - April 2: Artistic Blooms – Watch and learn from Adam Havrilla, owner and creative
director, as he creates modern and chic floral designs for your home.
Wine
Tasting Event
March
26 at 5:30 p.m. – 7th
Floor, Walnut Room
Please
join us for a Wine Tasting Event in the Walnut Room featuring some of
the classic and unique
wines available at Macy’s Wine Shop on the Lower Level. For tickets please visit Macysrestaurants.com.
wines available at Macy’s Wine Shop on the Lower Level. For tickets please visit Macysrestaurants.com.
Celeste
–
culinary demonstration
March
23 at 12noon – 7th
Floor, Culinary Studio
Join
us as we welcome Chef Aaron Lirette from Celeste for an exciting
culinary demonstration
showing techniques of sophisticated seasonal American cuisine.
showing techniques of sophisticated seasonal American cuisine.
Big
Jones –
culinary demonstration
March 24 at 12noon – 7th Floor, Culinary Studio
March 24 at 12noon – 7th Floor, Culinary Studio
Macy’s
welcomes Executive Chef Paul Fehribach from Big Jones. Chef Paul will
feature Southern
heirloom cooking using the ark of history to bring you food that is as refined as it is down-home
satisfying.
heirloom cooking using the ark of history to bring you food that is as refined as it is down-home
satisfying.
Edzo’s
Burger Shop –
culinary demonstration
March
25 at 12noon – 7th
Floor, Culinary Studio
Macy’s
welcomes Chef Eddie Lakin from Edzo’s Burger Shop. Get a chance to
sample
some delicious freshly-ground burgers that blur the line between upscale and lowbrow.
some delicious freshly-ground burgers that blur the line between upscale and lowbrow.
Macy’s
Chef John Odgen –
culinary demonstration
March 26 at 12noon – 7th Floor, Culinary Studio
March 26 at 12noon – 7th Floor, Culinary Studio
Macy’s
Executive Chef of 7 on State, John Ogden, will be whipping up
seasonal culinary delights.
Garden
Tea Party Event
March
28 at 12noon – 9th
Floor, Event Center
Join
Lenox and Adagio Tea as they demonstrate how to host a garden tea
party. Lenox will show
how to set the table using the Painted Camellia dinnerware set. The vintage floral details make
it a perfect choice for use at an afternoon tea. Adagio Tea is making tea fun, modern, and friendly.
Sample the tea and learn the history of tea from the knowledgeable staff from Adagio Tea.
how to set the table using the Painted Camellia dinnerware set. The vintage floral details make
it a perfect choice for use at an afternoon tea. Adagio Tea is making tea fun, modern, and friendly.
Sample the tea and learn the history of tea from the knowledgeable staff from Adagio Tea.
El
Tapeo –
culinary demonstration
March
30 at 12noon – 7th
Floor, Culinary Studio
Join
Executive Chef Franco Diaz from El Tapeo as he demonstrates the
authenticity of Spanish
Tapas and takes visitors on a journey exploring the many flavors of Spain.
Tapas and takes visitors on a journey exploring the many flavors of Spain.
Demera
Ethiopian Restaurant –
culinary demonstration
March
31 at 12noon – 7th
Floor, Culinary Studio
Enjoy
cuisine from Demera Ethiopian Restaurant. Stop by and sample some
invigorating Ethiopian
cuisine, including delectable desserts.
cuisine, including delectable desserts.
Macy’s
Culinary Council – Chef Cat Cora -–
culinary demonstration
April
1 at 12noon – 7th
Floor, Culinary Studio (book signing following demo on the Lower
Level)
Join
Macy's Culinary Council Chef Cat Cora as she shows how to prepare
some of her favorite
award-winning dishes. After the demonstration, head to the Lower Level to explore the latest in
cookware and gadgets for your kitchen. Plus, with any purchase of $35 or more in the Home department on April 1, receive a $10 Macy's gift card and a copy of Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist while
supplies last. Seating is limited, please RSVP to: 1.800.329.8667.
award-winning dishes. After the demonstration, head to the Lower Level to explore the latest in
cookware and gadgets for your kitchen. Plus, with any purchase of $35 or more in the Home department on April 1, receive a $10 Macy's gift card and a copy of Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist while
supplies last. Seating is limited, please RSVP to: 1.800.329.8667.
Macy’s
Executive Chef Brad Saylor –
culinary demonstration
April
2 at 12noon – 7th
Floor, Culinary Studio
Join
Macy’s Executive Chef Brad Saylor as he shares his favorite spring
recipes inspired by this
years’ Flower Show.
years’ Flower Show.
Classes, Workshops and Seminars
Tips
for the Urban Gardner
Tuesday,
March 24 at 12noon - 9th
Floor, Event Center
Join
Macy’s in welcoming Don Nekrosius a University of Illinois
Extension Master Gardener as he walks us through and teaches us fun
tips and tricks for the Urban Gardener. Learn about sun and rain and
how it affects flowering and fruiting plants, how to make your own
potting soil and much more.
Butterfly
Gardening in the City
March
25 at 12noon – 9th
Floor, Event Center
Calling
all gardeners to learn from Seth Harper, Peggy Notebaert Nature
Museum Horticulturist, on how to attract butterflies to their gardens
and which plants feed butterflies at all life stages. Also, learn
tips and techniques for creating butterfly-friendly spaces. To learn
more visit http://www.naturemuseum.org/.
The
Frosting
March
25 at 11:00 a.m. – 9th
Floor, Event Center
This
class will demonstrate how to create an edible rose and daisy out of
gum paste! Space is limited! To RSVP call 1.800.329.8667.
Arts
N Spirits
March
26 at 11:00 a.m. – 9th
Floor, Event Center
For
the third consecutive year, Arts n Spirits will be instructing
painting classes at the Macy’s Flower
Show. Whether you consider yourself an artist or have never painted before, this session will help
you unleash your inner artist. For more information, visit www.artsnspirits.com. Space is limited!
To RSVP call 1.800.329.8667.
Show. Whether you consider yourself an artist or have never painted before, this session will help
you unleash your inner artist. For more information, visit www.artsnspirits.com. Space is limited!
To RSVP call 1.800.329.8667.
Do
It Yourself Vase Painting
March
28 at 10:00 a.m. – 9th
Floor, Event Center
Make
memories at this year’s Flower Show by painting your very own
flower vase to take home.
Join Macy’s and One Strange Bird for this special opportunity.
Join Macy’s and One Strange Bird for this special opportunity.
The
Nature Experience
March
28 at 1:00 p.m. – 9th
Floor, Event Center
Macy’s
and The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum are creating a nature
experience for children.
Learn the essential skills to plant a seed, decorate your own pot, get dirty with composting and take a
plant home to watch it grow. Also, learn how bubble gum comes from plants and make your own gum.
Space is limited! To RSVP call 1.800.329.8667.
Learn the essential skills to plant a seed, decorate your own pot, get dirty with composting and take a
plant home to watch it grow. Also, learn how bubble gum comes from plants and make your own gum.
Space is limited! To RSVP call 1.800.329.8667.
Urban
Beekeeping
April
1 at 12noon – 9th
Floor, Event Center
Foster
your urban beekeeping abilities with Allen Lawrance, Peggy Notebaert
Nature Muesum
Living Invertebrate Specialist, as he shares the importance of hobbyist beekeeping within the city,
including special challenges beekeepers face in an urban environment.
To learn more visit http://www.naturemuseum.org/.
Living Invertebrate Specialist, as he shares the importance of hobbyist beekeeping within the city,
including special challenges beekeepers face in an urban environment.
To learn more visit http://www.naturemuseum.org/.
Terrarium
Building
April
2 at 11:00 a.m. – 9th
Floor, Event Center
Sprout
Home believes that a modern aesthetic can live both in home and
garden. Join Macy’s and
Sprout to learn the basics of crafting a terrarium of your own. Perfect for the experienced or novice
gardener, this will cover plant selection, care and inspire unique creations of your own. Space is limited! To RSVP call 1.800.329.8667.
Sprout to learn the basics of crafting a terrarium of your own. Perfect for the experienced or novice
gardener, this will cover plant selection, care and inspire unique creations of your own. Space is limited! To RSVP call 1.800.329.8667.
Arts
N Spirits
April
3 at 12noon – 9th
Floor, Event Center
For
the third consecutive year, Arts n Spirits will be instructing
painting classes at the Macy’s Flower
Show. Whether you consider yourself an artist or have never painted before, this session will help
you unleash your inner artist. For more information, visit www.artsnspirits.com
Space is limited! To RSVP call 1.800.329.8667.
Show. Whether you consider yourself an artist or have never painted before, this session will help
you unleash your inner artist. For more information, visit www.artsnspirits.com
Space is limited! To RSVP call 1.800.329.8667.
Do
It Yourself Notecard Making
April
4 at 10:00 a.m. – 9th
Floor, Event Center
Whether
you have a birthday party to attend, well wishes to send, or notes of
your own to jot down,
learn how to create custom notecards with One Strange Bird! Release your creativity with stamps,
ribbons, patterned paper, and more.
learn how to create custom notecards with One Strange Bird! Release your creativity with stamps,
ribbons, patterned paper, and more.
Kids
and Family Fun
Nature
and Kids
March
28 at 1:00 p.m. - 9th Floor, Event Center
Macy’s
and The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum are creating a nature
experience for your child.
Join us to learn the essential skills to plant a seed. Decorate your own pot, get dirty with composting
and take home your plant to watch it grow. Space is limited. RSVP is required to participate.
To RSVP call 1.800.329.8667
Join us to learn the essential skills to plant a seed. Decorate your own pot, get dirty with composting
and take home your plant to watch it grow. Space is limited. RSVP is required to participate.
To RSVP call 1.800.329.8667
Family
Fun Day
March
28 at 2:00 p.m. – 9th
Floor, Event Center
Join
Macy’s and Homewood Suites for an afternoon of family fun filled
with lots of artsy activities.
Whether you stay two days or two weeks, Homewood Suites has everything you need to be at home.
Get creative at the crafts table where you can create nature-inspired art. Plus, kids will meet and take
pictures with Lewis the Duck, enjoy face painting, balloons, music and more. Be sure to visit the
Homewood Suites Reading Garden in the Kid’s Department on the 5th floor featuring Lewis the Duck.
Whether you stay two days or two weeks, Homewood Suites has everything you need to be at home.
Get creative at the crafts table where you can create nature-inspired art. Plus, kids will meet and take
pictures with Lewis the Duck, enjoy face painting, balloons, music and more. Be sure to visit the
Homewood Suites Reading Garden in the Kid’s Department on the 5th floor featuring Lewis the Duck.
Family
Fun Day
April
4 at 2:00 p.m. – 9th
Floor, Event Center
Join
Macy’s and Homewood Suites for some family fun. Whether you stay
two days or two
weeks, Homewood Suites has everything you need to be at home. Get crafty with our fun hands-on
activities while the DJ spins your favorite tunes. Lewis the Duck will make an appearance. Also,
enjoy face painting, balloons, games and much more. Be sure to stop by the Homewood Suites
Reading Garden in the Kid’s Department on the 5th Floor.
weeks, Homewood Suites has everything you need to be at home. Get crafty with our fun hands-on
activities while the DJ spins your favorite tunes. Lewis the Duck will make an appearance. Also,
enjoy face painting, balloons, games and much more. Be sure to stop by the Homewood Suites
Reading Garden in the Kid’s Department on the 5th Floor.
Horticulture
and Kids
April
4 at 1:00 p.m. – 9th
Floor, Event Center
Have
your little one learn on how to become a master gardener with the
University of Illinois
Extension Master Gardeners. Attend this interactive class to learn about horticulture and how kids
can help improve the environment. Also, enjoy a petting zoo of cool, creepy crawling insects.
Space is limited. To RSVP call 1.800.329.8667.
Extension Master Gardeners. Attend this interactive class to learn about horticulture and how kids
can help improve the environment. Also, enjoy a petting zoo of cool, creepy crawling insects.
Space is limited. To RSVP call 1.800.329.8667.
Performances
Illinois
Institute of Art’s Chef Childers Carving Demonstration
March
27 at 11:30 a.m. – 9th
Floor, Event Center
Join
Chef Childers from The Illinois Institute of Art Chicago as he
showcases his spectacular food
carving skills that are known worldwide with a Thai style melon carving. With 24 years of putting his
talents on the line, be prepared to be wowed by Chef Childers. To learn more,
visit http://new.artinstitutes.edu/chicago.
carving skills that are known worldwide with a Thai style melon carving. With 24 years of putting his
talents on the line, be prepared to be wowed by Chef Childers. To learn more,
visit http://new.artinstitutes.edu/chicago.
Harpist
Lisa Marie Kahn
March
27 at 12:30 p.m. – 9th
Floor, Event Center
Enjoy
the classical repertoire and jazz standards from harpist, Lisa Marie
Kahn. She serves as the
main harpist for the Drake Hotel, where you can see her perform in the Palm Court for tea several
times a week.
main harpist for the Drake Hotel, where you can see her perform in the Palm Court for tea several
times a week.
LUC
Silhouettes
March
27 at 1:00 p.m. – 9th
Floor, Event Center
LUC
Silhouettes, Loyola University Chicago’s only women's a cappella
group, will entertain with
melodies and merriment. The Silhouettes are here to help you sing your way into spring.
melodies and merriment. The Silhouettes are here to help you sing your way into spring.
Elaine
Dame
April
3 at 12noon – 9th
Floor, Event Center
Time
Out Chicago says Elaine Dame is a "jazz dynamo" and "a
gem in the city's vocal jazz scene," and
Neil Tesser, Grammy-winning jazz critic and author says "Elaine has risen to the top rank of Chicago
jazz singers." Prepare to be wowed by her signature sound. For more info, please visit
www.elainedame.com
Neil Tesser, Grammy-winning jazz critic and author says "Elaine has risen to the top rank of Chicago
jazz singers." Prepare to be wowed by her signature sound. For more info, please visit
www.elainedame.com
Apollo
Chorus
April
3 at 12:30 p.m. – 9th
Floor, Event Center
Stop
by and enjoy a musical performance by the Apollo Chorus with songs
from around the globe,
including American folk and gospel favorites, Celtic and Venezuelan delights, and choral
gems from international luminaries. For more information please visit www.apollochorus.org.
including American folk and gospel favorites, Celtic and Venezuelan delights, and choral
gems from international luminaries. For more information please visit www.apollochorus.org.
First
Date
April
3 at 1:00 p.m. – 9th
Floor, Event Center
Enjoy
a performance from the stars of Broadway's new musical comedy about
the most dangerous
human endeavor in existence - the dreaded blind date. First Date is a lighthearted, funny and romantic
show that the Associated Press hailed as “Madcap fun.” Now playing at the Royal George
Cabaret. For tickets, visit www.firstdatechi.com
human endeavor in existence - the dreaded blind date. First Date is a lighthearted, funny and romantic
show that the Associated Press hailed as “Madcap fun.” Now playing at the Royal George
Cabaret. For tickets, visit www.firstdatechi.com
Special
Events
Spring
Fashion Event with Celebrity host,
Courtney
Kerr
March
26 at 5:30 p.m. – 3rd
Floor, Impulse Department
Join
Celebrity Host, TV Personality and Fashion Blogger, Courtney Kerr for
a runway show
celebrating the latest trends in spring fashion. After the show, enter for a chance to win
tickets to see KURIOS™ - Cabinet of Curiosities™ a Cirque de Soleil show. Enjoy live music
from our DJ, sips & sweets, DIY stations, and more. Plus, the first 50 customers to check-in to
he event will receive a blossoming surprise, and when you spend $75 in the Women's department the
night of the event, you will receive a special gift. Please RSVP by calling 1.800.329.8667.
celebrating the latest trends in spring fashion. After the show, enter for a chance to win
tickets to see KURIOS™ - Cabinet of Curiosities™ a Cirque de Soleil show. Enjoy live music
from our DJ, sips & sweets, DIY stations, and more. Plus, the first 50 customers to check-in to
he event will receive a blossoming surprise, and when you spend $75 in the Women's department the
night of the event, you will receive a special gift. Please RSVP by calling 1.800.329.8667.
(Art in Bloom preview photos © Linda Matlow/PIXINTL. All rights reserved)