April
– May 2016
CHICAGO AREA EVENT LISTINGS
Customer Information: Visit www.macys.com/events
ACTIVE EVENT
Saturday, April 23, 2016 – 1 PM -3 PM
Macy’s Woodfield– 2nd Floor, Women’s Active
Whether
you're running marathons or running errands, Macy’s is THE destination
to find everything you need to inspire
and maintain your healthy lifestyle. Join Macy’s for a fabulous health
and wellness focused event with fun challenges, rewards and the newest
looks in active from head to toe. Fitness experts from Crossfit Rise
will lead you in a can’t miss crossfit class
and give exclusive fitness tips and tricks. Plus, receive a free gift
with any active purchase of $30 or more.
INC FASHION EVENT
Saturday, April 30, 2016 – 1 PM
Macy’s State Street – 3rd Floor, INC Department
Get great getaway packing tips from Fashion bloggers Kelly Larkin of
Kelly in the City & Soraya Pena of Chic Flavours. Enjoy a fashion presentation, live DJ and “pick a card, any card,” at our Wall of Chance.
SPRING INTO STYLE
Saturday, April 30, 2016 – 1 PM
Macy’s Oakbrook – 2nd Floor, Impulse
Join
Macy’s and host Dana Weiss of Possessionista.com for a fashion
presentation celebrating spring fashion and
everything you need this season! She will show you how to bring your
wardrobe from drab to fab like your favorite TV stars! Enjoy our live DJ
while you receive mini-manicures, fashion illustrations and more.
Stop
by the Clinique counter for a mini makeover featuring Pick Your Pout,
custom-fit lip looks that transform
fuller lips, brighten teeth with bold looks or a trendy ombre. Plus,
let our My Stylist help you find the perfect look and gift for every
occasion. It’s fun, fast, and free!
WATERFORD EVENT
Saturday, April 30, 2016 – 1 PM
Macy’s Oakbrook – 3rd floor, Crystal Dept
Join
Macy’s for a Waterford signing event in celebration of Waterford
craftsmanship with Vincent Rellis, Waterford
Spokesperson and Artisan. During the event, Vincent will showcase the
House of Waterford Collection and explain the process of how the finest
raw materials are transformed into the world’s premium luxury crystal.
Purchase a beautiful Waterford Crystal piece
during the event and the artisan will be honored to sign it for you.
We are proud to offer The 2016 Artisan Piece, New Beginnings 10” Vase,
designed by Matt Kehoe, Waterford Crystal Design Director. Receive a
Waterford Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker and
set of 4 coasters ($60 value) with any $200 Waterford
purchase.
MOTHER’S DAY SHOPPING PARTY
Saturday, May 7, 2016-1PM
Macy’s Water Tower Place, Mezzanine Level, Handbags Department
Find
the perfect gift for mom at Macy’s Mother’s Day shopping party! Enjoy
mini makeovers from Estee Lauder, receive a free
consultation with our intimate apparel experts to find the perfect bra,
try on some shades with Sunglass Hut and enjoy sounds by our fabulous
DJ! Plus, with any purchase of $35 or more, design a custom jewelry tray
for mom with our friends from One Strange
Bird!
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
Sunday, May 8, 2016-11AM
Macy’s State Street – 7th floor, Walnut Room
Celebrate
Mother’s Day at Macy’s with a delicious brunch buffet at The Walnut
Room. Adults $24.95 Children under
12 $16.95 Under 4 eat for free. Brunch includes your choice of coffee,
tea or soft drinks. Tax and gratuity not included. For reservations or
more information visit
www.MacysWalnutRoom.com
ASIAN PACIFIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION WITH CHEF KATIE CHIN
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 – 5:30 PM
Macy’s State Street – 7th Floor, Culinary Studio
Join
Macy’s “In Conversation” with renowned chef, food blogger and author,
Katie Chin for a live cooking demo and
discussion! Plus, with any home purchase of $50 or more, receive a
copy of her newest book, Katie Chin’s Everyday Chinese Cookbook, which
she’ll sign for you after the event! Host Dr. Karen Eng will be onsite
to discuss Katie’s passion for Asian food and
teaching the American public that the best cooking can be achieved in a
real home kitchen by real people on real schedules. After the cooking
demonstration, blogger Jenny Bullistron will show you how to capture the
perfect food selfie. Seating is limited and
on a first come, first served basis. To RSVP, call: 1.800.329.8667.
Check out our exclusive content at macys.com/celebrate
AMERICAN ICONS LAUNCH EVENT
Saturday, May 14, 2016 – 12pm
Macy’s State Street – Lower Level
Join
Macy’s as they salute the music that helped shape pop culture. We’re
celebrating the joys of summer with fab events, family fun and so much
more — all set to an all-American
soundtrack of a generation! The festivities begin on the 7th Floor for
live Americana performances by local pop vocalist Isaiah Grass and
former America's Got Talent contestant Sharon Irving! Following, head to
the Lower Level where Erica from
Everything Erica will show you how to pack the perfect picnic for
any summer concert. Plus, enter to win the ultimate picnic basket of
goodies from Macy’s Wine Shop!
AMERICAN ICONS LAUNCH EVENT
Saturday, May 14, 2016- 1pm
Macy’s Woodfield- 2nd Floor, Impulse
Join
Macy’s to salute the music that helped shape pop culture. The American
Icons launch celebrates the joys of summer with fab events, family fun
and so much more — all set to
an all-American soundtrack of a generation! Head straight to the 2nd
Floor for an Impulse Shopping Party filled with music, refreshments,
and the best looks of the season. Snap a pic in Macy’s photo booth, make
your own music festival kit and hit
up the hair feather bar for a new look. It’s an all-American event you
won’t want to miss! For more information check out
macys.com/americanicons
LOVE BRAVERY COLLECTION LAUNCH
Thursday, May 19, 2016 – 5:00pm
Macy’s State Street – Fountain Atrium & Lower Level
Join Macy’s for the launch of the Love Bravery Collection by
Lady Gaga & Elton John! Shop the clothing and accessories
designed to increase awareness and support Lady Gaga’s Born This Way
Foundation and the Elton John AIDS Foundation while listening to DJ Avi
Sic! Stop by our listening lounge, take home a personalized
‘album cover’, receive touch ups by MAC and much more!
COOKING DEMONSTRATION WITH FARMER’S FRIDGE
Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 – 12:00pm
Macy’s on State Street – Culinary Studio, 7th Floor
Help
Macy’s celebrate National Brown Bag Day at a cooking demonstration with
Farmer’s Fridge! The culinary extraordinaires
will show you how to create quick and healthy lunches that are not only
good for you, but good for the environment in re-usable containers!
For Mother's Day
Brunch, enjoy items from Ixcateco Grill's popular brunch menu including
starters such as the Ensalada de Betabel ($7) a salad made with roasted beets,
jicama, watercress, goat cheese, and candy pecans tossed in a Pasilla Orange
dressing; or the housemade Yogurt ($6), served with fresh fruit, honey agave
and garnished with granola, for a lighter beginning.
the plate, with a
fried egg served on a crispy tortilla with black beans, covered in Molcajete
sauce and garnished with chorizo and queso ranchero and, on the other side, a
poached egg served on top of a masa boat with mashed potatoes covered in salsa
loca garnished with crispy ham, sour cream and queso ranchero.
Oaxacan pasilla tequila
sauce, accompanied with parsnip purée, garnished with Three Sisters Garden
micro greens ($17.50). Chef Anselmo's signature Pollo En Mole Negro, half a
boneless roasted chicken served in black mole, accompanied with chunky garlic
mashed potatoes and garnished with Three Sisters Garden micro greens ($16), and
Carne Asada, adobo marinated wood grilled skirt steak, served with tomato
molcajete sauce, black beans and guacamole ($18) are also excellent choices.
It's almost a given that Mother's Day is brunch day, and taking Mom to
Osteria La Madia on Sunday, May 8 is one sure way to make this a delicious,
colorful and memorable day. Mother's Day Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m., featuring a special menu from Chef Jonathan Fox, plus wonderful gifts
for Mom, including a $25 gift certificate for a return visit and a box of
housemade truffles. Guests can order a la carte from the menu or choose the
prix fixe-one antipasti and one entrée or pizza with a glass of prosecco or a
bellini-for $22 per person.
Start your
Mother's Day brunch with a Bellini toast to Mom. Osteria La Madia's version is
made with fresh peach puree blended with Nino Franco Prosecco ($12). Then,
start your meal with anti-pasti including a Giant Brioche Cinnamon Roll with
bourbon cheese frosting ($6); Seasonal Fruit and Housemade Yogurt with
wildflower honey, granola, pistachio and orange ($7); Prosciutto and Asparagus
with breakfast radish and preserved Meyer lemon ($11); Potato Fritters with
mortadella, scallions, yogurt and frisee ($8); and a Ceci Bean Salad with
quinoa, cucumber, tomato, pea tendrils, endive, almonds, and fine herb dressing
($10).
Choose from
entrées like the Crispy Pork Belly with soft scrambled mozzarella eggs, and
crispy potatoes ($13); Fried Egg Bruschetta, ciabatta with spinach, Nueskies
bacon and fontina ($12); French Toast with almond praline, strawberries and
Chantilly cream ($13); Grilled Brioche Panini with Prosciutto Cotto, provolone
and arugula salad ($12); Chicken Rillette Hash with crispy potatoes, Arrabiata
sauce and farm eggs ($13); and the Tuna Niçoise Salad, rare seared tuna,
frisee, Lola Rosa, fingerlings potatoes, tomato and olives ($15).
Any visit to
Osteria La Madia would not be complete without one of its creative and
flavorful wood-fired pizzas, and brunch is no exception. Special breakfast
pizzas include fingerling Potato and Egg Yolk ($13); Prosciutto Di Parma and
farm egg ($18); Carbonara with Guanciale and organic egg ($18); or the Fennel
Sausage and Egg ($14). Signature pizzas also are on the brunch menu, including
the Pork Belly with Tuscan Kale ($16); Margherita with Bufala Mozzarella ($18);
the Triple Pepperoni with white truffle oil ($17); and the 3 Hour Roasted Grape
with Taleggio ($13).
buffet
at Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd.; Northbrook, IL; 847-205-4433)
from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 8. The buffet is $48 per adult
and $18 per child age 10 and under (tax, gratuity, and beverage not
included). Dinner specials will be offered in addition to Prairie Grass
Cafe's regular dinner menu. 
