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Centennial Wheel: What you need to know before you roll

Chicago’s newest landmark, the Centennial Wheel, already being called America’s next great Wheel, is a welcome addition to our second to none skyline. The completion of the towering 200-foot wheel celebrates the 100th-year anniversary of Navy Pier—thus the name, “Centennial Wheel.” It is only fitting that Chicago as the birthplace of the very first Ferris... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
May 27, 2016 at 10:12 am •

Americas Cup World Series Chicago Events & Info

Click here for updated information. The Louis Vuitton Americas Cup World Series will be taking place this June 10th through June 12th for the first time ever in its 165-year history in Chicago and the first time ever on freshwater. You’ve most likely heard about America’s Cup but may not know exactly what is all... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
May 12, 2016 at 9:44 am •

Perfect Timing for Snow Days 2015 at Navy Pier

PLEASE NOTE: Due to warm weather conditions coupled with expected rain, all outdoor Snow Days Chicago activities have been canceled for Sunday, February 8. Indoor activities are still on. For a list of Snow Sculpture winners see bottom of this post. Just as Chicago is digging out of their fifth biggest snow storm in history,... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
February 5, 2015 at 9:04 am •

New Years Eve Chicago 2014: Navy Pier Fireworks, Parties and Cruises

Countdown to the New Year 2014 at Navy Pier with fireworks parties, kids activities and cruises on Tuesday, December 31. It’s not just another Tuesday, when Navy Pier pulls out all the stops for a full day and night of festivities. The fun starts at 10 a.m. and goes all the way to the wee... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
December 13, 2013 at 10:23 am •

Winter WonderFest Navy Pier 2013: Celebrate Winter Indoors

All the world knows that Chicagoans are not wimps but with the temperature plummeting to 8 degrees today (and winter not even here yet)…it’s heartening to know that one can enjoy the best of the season at Navy Pier’s Winter WonderFest now through January 12 without going outdoors. Here’s the skinny… Navy Pier’s 13th annual... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
December 7, 2013 at 12:22 pm •

Expo Chicago Contemporary Art Exposition: Kicks Off Chicago's Fall 2012 Art Calendar.

CHICAGO, Wednesday, September 12, 2012. The inaugural Expo Chicago, International Exposition of Contemporary Art and Design, will showcase 120 of the top world's contemporary and modern art galleries at Chicago's Navy Pier Festival Hall September 20 through the 23rd with an opening night benefit on September 19.

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
September 12, 2012 at 8:32 am •

Chicago's Favorite Places 2012: The Results Are In.

Since mid-January, Show Me Chicago has been gathering information from Chicagoans and visitors about their favorite places in the city in honor of the city’s Dodransbicentennial Anniversary on March 4, 2012. We have been overwhelmed by the passionate responses and the amazing variety of never ending choices that we received. Today we reveal the top... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
March 2, 2012 at 2:35 pm •

Pinot Days 2011 Kicks off in Chicago with Four Days of Special Events and a Grand Festival.

Over 70 of the top pinot noir wineries and winemakers from around the globe will descend on Chicago this week to “get the word out” about the diversity and quality of their wines at the 5th annual “Pinot Days”. AND–the word is–according to Pinot Days founder Steven Rigisich that, “Pinot noir is the most versatile... Read more »

By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
November 7, 2011 at 10:30 am •

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