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In the wake of controversy, Chicago Human Rhythm Project adds new leadershipCatey Sullivanon August 25, 2020 at 5:30 pm
Emmanuel Neal joins CHRP as interim managing director, but the founder’s comments on Black Lives Matter spark outrage.
Add the Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) to the list of noted Chicago performing arts organizations undergoing a major leadership shift during a historic summer marked by upheaval, reflection, and the seismic financial/existential crisis of season cancellations due to the COVID-19 virus. Emmanuel Neal, 47, has been named new interim managing director at CHRP.…Read More
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Labor Day Weekend Parties, Bar and Restaurant Specials, and Sweet DealsBrian Lendinoon August 25, 2020 at 3:05 pm
Normally, Labor Day Weekend is the weekend of the summer. It’s the perfect 72-hour, event-filled, swan song of the season but unfortunately, it looks like that will have a different look in 2020 as the world navigates a second holiday weekend amidst a global pandemic. But Chicago is putting on its best face and a spattering of spots around the city are preparing to bring you the very best in safe, fun, and affordable events to enjoy.
So if you’re not the person with a lake house, or have no friends with a boat or lake house (we’ve been there), then take a look at some of these options around the city as you gear up to make your #LDW2020 plans. Grab your friends and family and let’s get after it.
HVAC PUB
3530 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60657
Kentucky Derby Watch Party: Saturday, September 5th at 3 pm
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Cubs Watch Party: Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7th
HVAC Pub, the music-driven sports bar located steps from Wrigley Field, will be open throughout Labor Day weekend for several “socially distanced watch parties”. The two-story building is equipped with a dog-friendly sidewalk patio at the corner of Clark and Eddy, HVAC features patio seating for 40 guests among a mixture of picnic and high top tables.
Kentucky Derby Watch Party:
Guests can catch all the Kentucky Derby action at HVAC Pub on Saturday, September 5th from 3 pm. to 6 pm. Packages will be available for 4 to 6 people ranging in price from $25 to $325 and include seating, reserved service for 3 hours, one welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer per person, house wells cocktails and domestic drafts, an appetizer and more.
Tickets are required and can be purchased through this link.
Cubs Watch Parties:
Offering Cubs fans a safe way to watch and celebrate while not actually being at the stadium, HVAC Pub is offering two “Cubs Watch Packages” on Sunday, September 6th (6:08 pm game) and Monday, September 7th (3:10 pm game). For 2 people ($100), 4 people ($200) or 6 people ($300), guests will enjoy preferred seating, one welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer per person, bottomless wells cocktails and domestic beers along with all-you-can-eat pizza throughout the game. The game will be broadcast with the sound on.
Tickets are available through this link.
Tables will be limited to 6 people each per city and state social distancing guidelines. All safety precautions are being taken to ensure a safe and fun environment. Guests are asked to wear masks upon entry and when using the restroom. Staff will be equipped with masks, and hand sanitizer will be placed throughout the venue.
OLD GROUNDS SOCIAL
950 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Kentucky Derby Watch Party: Saturday, September 5 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Guests will enjoy a Kentucky Derby watch party on Saturday, September 5 at 3 p.m. at Lincoln Park’s barbecue-centric sports bar with plenty of indoor and outdoor space for safe viewing. Packages will be available for 4 to 6 people ranging in price from $25 to $325 and include seating, reserved service for 3 hours, one welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer per person, house wells cocktails and domestic drafts, an appetizer and more. Tickets are required and can be purchased via Green Curtain Events. The Derby action will be broadcast indoors and on the convertible patio that is equipped with a pool table, giant Connect Four, giant Jenga, and more.
Following the city and state’s social distancing guidelines and regulations, Old Ground Social will only seat a maximum of six people per table that will be socially distanced from other guests. Guests are asked to wear masks as they move through the establishment. Staff will be in masks and hand sanitizer will be available throughout the bar and restaurant.
PARLAY AT JOY DISTRICT
112 W. Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
Labor Day Weekend Kentucky Derby Viewing: Saturday, September 5th at 3 pm
Parlay at Joy District will host a Kentucky Derby watch party on Saturday, September 5th at 3 pm. Per social distancing guidelines, only eight tables of six people will be available for the race. Guests can watch the race on a 25-foot projector wall and 25 TVs with sound on. Patrons are asked to wear masks upon entry and when using the restroom. Staff will be equipped with masks, and hand sanitizer will be placed throughout the venue. For reservations and to inquire about race day packages, email [email protected] or call 312-651-3983.
UVAE KITCHEN & WINE BAR
5553 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Labor Day Weekend Picnic Baskets and Burger Kits To-Go: Friday, September 4th through Sunday, September 6th (CLOSED on Labor Day), $7 to $75
Chicagoans heading outdoors for Labor Day weekend can enjoy a Picnic Basket or Burger Kit To-Go from Uvae in Andersonville. For $50, Uvae’s Picnic Basket includes assorted cheese and charcuterie, French bread, deviled eggs, chili coated chickpeas, chocolate chunk cookies, and a bottle of watermelon rosé sangria. Guests can add on a canned wine or sparkling split for $7 each.
Uvae’s $75 Burger Kit for 4 includes house ground short rib mash patties, red onion marmalade, lettuce, tomato, pickle, truffle aioli, and brioche buns. Sides include grilled potato salad with black garlic vinaigrette, heirloom tomato salad, and grilled peach snickers pie. A bottle of Pinot Noir, Cabernet, or Rosé is also included. To order, visit their website.
WHIRLYBALL CHICAGO & NAPERVILLE
1825 W. Webster Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 | 3103 Odyssey Ct, Naperville, IL 60563
WhirlyBall “Last Fling” Labor Day Weekend Special:
Saturday, September 5th & Sunday, September 6th (Chicago)
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Saturday, September 5th through Monday, September 7th (Naperville)
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$20 per person
Ideal for small gatherings with friends or family staying local this Labor Day weekend, WhirlyBall’s Chicago and Naperville locations will say goodbye to summer with a “Last Fling” package. For $20 per person, guests will enjoy their choice of one hour of WhirlyBall, Bowling or LaserTag and unlimited pizza. WhirlyBall also offers an expansive rotating craft beer selection with a focus on local breweries along with refreshing cocktails.
Dedicated to playing it safe, WhirlyBall has taken extensive precautionary safety measures in line with CDC guidelines to protect guests and team members. Offering the highest standard of cleanliness, WhirlyBall, Bowling, LaserTag and common areas will be disinfected between each group, hand sanitizer will be readily available throughout the facility, and frequent hand washing protocols will be followed.
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Common areas have been equipped with six-foot social distancing markers, and groups will enjoy increased privacy from others during play. WhirlyBall and LaserTag are both fully enclosed allowing one group at a time, and lane dividers and every other lane will be used for Bowling. Team members will receive a daily health check upon arriving to work and will wear a face mask at all times.
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Chicago Bears: Tight ends have training camp buzzing so farRyan Heckmanon August 25, 2020 at 11:00 am
Throughout training camp thus far, the Chicago Bears have seen one position stand out more than others. The tight ends have come to play.
The tight end position was arguably the worst overall position for the Chicago Bears last season, in terms of production. One could fairly argue a couple of other positions. However, the Bears’ tight ends were historically and embarrassingly bad in 2019.
General manager Ryan Pace surprised many by signing veteran Jimmy Graham early on in free agency. Not only were fans surprised and (several) disappointed in strictly signing Graham the player, but the money was awfully high for the veteran.
A two-year deal worth $16 million for a player who is no where close to the Pro Bowl tight end he once was? That’s not the recipe fans were hoping for. But, Pace had something else in mind. He knew something many of us did not.
The Bears were not getting the Graham we saw the last couple of years with the Green Bay Packers; more on that later.
Following a mildly upsetting signing of Graham, Pace went out and spent his first pick in the draft on Cole Kmet, the top tight end in this year’s class. While many thought it was a tad high to pick Kmet, Pace stuck to his guns and brought in another weapon to add to the tight end group.
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Fast forward to present day, and both of these guys have been tearing up training camp. They have been the talk of camp so far — which is shocking, considering the quarterback competition Chicago has going on.
Just what is everybody saying about Graham and Kmet? I can assure you, no one saw this coming.
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Chicago Blackhawks: Legends showed up to play despite oddsVincent Pariseon August 25, 2020 at 12:00 pm
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
The Chicago Blackhawks saw their legends come to play hard despite the long odds.
The Chicago Blackhawks have had many legends play for them in the past decade. They have come in and developed within the organization at different paces but all came together to win the Stanley Cup three times in six years. They have seen role players come and go but the core has always remained the same. Some of them, however, deserve a lot of credit for the way they have played in the bubble. They made it past the Edmonton Oilers to get into the first round against the Vegas Golden Knights.