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• 50 E. Congress Holiday happenings: Where to get your Santa (or Scrooge) on

  Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress. Saxophonist Dave Koz's Smooth Jazz Christmas Tour includes guitarist Peter White, pianist David Benoit, trumpeter Rick Braun and singer- songwriter Brenda Russell, December 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets, $47-$87. Call (800) 982-2787; www.ticketmaster.com.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 27, 2009.

• 170 N. Dearborn Holiday happenings: Where to get your Santa (or Scrooge) on

  Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn. "A Christmas Carol" returns through December 31. Select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Fridays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Admission: $30-$74. Call (312) 443-3800; www.goodmantheatre.org.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 27, 2009.

• 50 W. Washington Holiday happenings: Where to get your Santa (or Scrooge) on

  Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington. The 13th annual Christkindlmarket offers traditional German crafts, foods, beverages and more through December 24...

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 27, 2009.

• 220 S. Michigan Holiday happenings: Where to get your Santa (or Scrooge) on

  Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan. The Vienna Boys Choir returns to Chicago to perform holiday favorites and popular folk songs on Nov. 28 at 3 p.m. Tickets, $22-$83. Call (312) 294-3000; www.cso.org.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 27, 2009.

• 205 E. Randolph Holiday happenings: Where to get your Santa (or Scrooge) on

  Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph. Legendary soprano Kathleen Battle leads a special holiday spirituals concert with the Chicago Children's Choir on December 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $45-$75. Call (312) 334-7777; www.harristheaterchicago.org.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 27, 2009.

• 118 N. Clark Holiday happenings: Where to get your Santa (or Scrooge) on

  Cook County Building, 118 N. Clark. View a festive display of over 90 trees and other traditional seasonal decorations from around the world in room 112, through January 8. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets, Free.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 27, 2009.

• Washington at Michigan The Mix: Really cool things to do

  Chicago choral groups will entertain visitors to Millennium Park, Washington at Michigan, with "Caroling at Cloud Gate," at 6 p.m. on Fridays beginning today and running...

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 27, 2009.

• 230 N. Michigan The Mix: Really cool things to do

  ...to 6 p.m. today at the Base Bar in the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago, 230 N. Michigan. The "Wrap in Red" benefit will offer special red paper in keeping with Gilda's...

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 27, 2009.

• 50 E. Congress Ticketline

  •  Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress. Call (312) 922-2100; ticketmaster.com.

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 27, 2009.

• 78 E. Washington Arthouse films

  ...rating. Running time: 55 minutes. Free screening at 2 p.m. Saturday, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. Afterward, Jean Mishima, president of the Chicago Japanese American Historical Society, will teach origami techniques...

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 27, 2009.

• 220 S Michigan Ave Things to do today: November 27

  ...Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia. Actors Holland Taylor and Sir David Lean narrate. Symphony Center, 220 S Michigan Ave (312-294-3000). 8pm, $45–$179...

  Published by Time Out Chicago on November 27, 2009.

• 78 E. Washington Between the Folds

  It's Saturday 11/28 at 2 PM at the Chicago Cultural Center's Claudia Cassidy Theater, 78 E. Washington.

  Published by Chicago Reader on November 27, 2009.

• 108 North State Block 37: What Stores Are Coming And When

  Also worth noting -- Block 37 is now using the address 1 West Randolph Street.  108 North State is a thing of the past.

  Published by Chicago Architecture Blog on November 26, 2009.

• 127 N. Dearborn The Insider

  Scott and the campaign's other black staffers had a separate suite in the campaign office, at 127 N. Dearborn. When I dropped in I'd make a beeline for him, and we'd sit around talking politics and sports, our two favorite subjects.

  Published by Chicago Reader on November 26, 2009.

• 100 W Randolph St Volunteering today

  ...if that’s not possible, drop by 1523 W Fullerton Ave in Lincoln Park or 100 W Randolph St in the Loop and roll up your sleeve. Check for hours and more locations...

  Published by Time Out Chicago on November 26, 2009.

• 2 N. State St. Fun and games

  ...During a visit to the third-floor toy section at the downtown Chicago Sears store, 2 N. State St., Byrne said some "oldies but goodies" are among the best deals. Byrne pointed to the...

  Published by Chicago Sun-Times on November 26, 2009.

• 11 E. Adams Street How Cook County Townships Waste Your Money

  11 E. Adams Street, Suite 608 - Chicago IL 60603

  Published by Chicago News Bench on November 26, 2009.

• 78 E. Washington The List: November 26-December 2, 2009

  ...Lonberg-Holm and percussionist Carrie Biolo. 6:30 PM, Claudia Cassidy Theater, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, 312-744-6630. —Bill Meyer

  Published by Chicago Reader on November 26, 2009.

• 205 E. Randolph A Living Art

  Sat 11/28, 8 PM, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, 312-334-7777, harristheaterchicago.org, $25-$60.

  Published by Chicago Reader on November 26, 2009.

• 66 E. Randolph This Week's Food and Drink Events

  ...Delightful Pastries, Tiny Cakes, and Sweet Cheeks. Through 12/23: Mon-Fri noon-2 PM, 66 E. Randolph, 312-742-8419, free...

  Published by Chicago Reader on November 26, 2009.

• 1 West Randolph Street Block 37: What Stores Are Coming And When

  Also worth noting -- Block 37 is now using the address 1 West Randolph Street.  108 North State is a thing of the past.

  Published by Chicago Architecture Blog on November 26, 2009.

• 150 N. State This Week's Food and Drink Events

  ...of notoriously difficult recipes from Ad Hoc’s world-famous upscale neighbor. 1 PM, Borders, 150 N. State, 312-606-0750, free...

  Published by Chicago Reader on November 26, 2009.

• 500 S. Dearborn Non-traditional dishes you might want to try

  500 S. Dearborn

  Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on November 25, 2009.

• 220 S. Wabash Pop-Up Art Loop Opens Temporary Galleries in Vacant Loop Storefronts

  Wabash Gallery (220 S. Wabash): "Network," an installation by local performance and installation artist Sara Schnadt. "Inspired by the idea...

  Published by Chicago Reader on November 25, 2009.

• E. Monroe between State and Wabash Pop-Up Art Loop Opens Temporary Galleries in Vacant Loop Storefronts

  CUFF—Inside Out (Sullivan Center, E. Monroe between State and Wabash): Short films and scenes from feature-length films from the Chicago Underground Film Festival, an annual event "showcasing independent, experimental, and documentary films from around the world."

  Published by Chicago Reader on November 25, 2009.

• 29 E. Madison Pop-Up Art Loop Opens Temporary Galleries in Vacant Loop Storefronts

  Chicago Photography Collective (29 E. Madison): Work by 25 Chicago photojournalists and fine-art photographers, including "compelling portraits, abstracts, nature, black-and-white and color photography."

  Published by Chicago Reader on November 25, 2009.

• State and Jackson The Infinite Loop: Via Tania

  ...abroad chasing her sound, as uncovered in this week’s profile. Bowers recently visited our State and Jackson headquarters for an interview and recording, in which she discussed her role as a makeup...

  Published by Time Out Chicago on November 25, 2009.

• Washington and Dearborn Sts Five things to do today: Nov 25 Black Wednesday Special

  ...Bonnie Hunt Show) and Mayor Daley will make an appearance. Holiday music abounds. Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn Sts (312-744-3315). 4pm. FREE...

  Published by Time Out Chicago on November 25, 2009.

• 150 N. State Street The "Climategate" Scandal and Resistance to Truth

  Meanwhile, Al Gore is in Chicago today (Nov. 24) to sign copies of his latest global warming book of lies and untruths. I'm told by somebody who was at the Borders books at 150 N. State Street for Gore's noon signing that the crowd was "surprisingly small." Perhaps that's a sign of hope.

  Published by Chicago News Bench on November 24, 2009.

• 170 N Dearborn Goodman's High Holidays: There's Probably A Decent Play In There Somewhere...

  High Holidays plays through November 29, Goodman Theatre, 170 N Dearborn, Tickets $10-$40, 312-443-3800.

  Published by Chicagoist on November 24, 2009.