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TODAY
Wednesday, November 5
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Sunday, December 28 2008
Devil in the White City Companion Bus Tour
This tour recounts the remarkable events that occurred in Chicago in 1893 and their lasting impact upon us: the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 and the emergence of America's first mass murderer. The Devil in the White City Companion Bus Tour is based upon Erik Larson's bestselling book and is intended to accompany it and expand upon its many elements. Starts 10:30am, ArchiCenter Shop in the Santa Fe Building, 224 S. Michigan Avenue. Tour begins with a 45 minute slide presentation in the John Buck Company Lecture Hall followed by a two and one half hour bus tour of Prairie Avenue and Jackson Park. Ticket prices vary, for more information click here.
Kwanzaa Karamu @ DuSable Museum of African-American History
Includes brunch (2pm) and a live musical production by People's Jazz Theatre (4pm). The show is set during the Great Migration of the 1950s and features music of the African Diaspora. Don't have time for both? Choose between the meal and performance. $12-$15 for brunch only; $15-$20 for performance only; $25-$30 for both. 740 E. 56th Pl. Reservations required. For tickets and more information, call 773-947-0600 ext. 225.
Holiday Magic @ Brookfield Zoo
Hop on the Elf Express train to take in the sights; enjoy ice-carving demonstrations, live holiday musical performances, and laser light shows; or peruse the animal exhibits and warm up with a cup of hot cocoa. The biggest draw? Caroling to the animals. 4pm-9pm, $11. 1st Ave and 31st St, Brookfield. For more information, call 708-688-8000 or go here.
