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TODAY
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Wednesday, March 11 2009
Chicago Flower & Garden Show @ Navy Pier
This week-long exhibition, designed to help "aspiring gardeners take it up a notch," includes workshops on container gardening, a marketplace selling garden and green-related products, "garden gourmet" showcasing the culinary talents of both local and national chefs, and a horticulture competition. Hours are 10am-8pm (6pm on Sunday) at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., in Festival Halls A and B. Admission is $14 on weekends, $12 on weekdays. Visit the official website for more information or call Navy Pier at 312-595-5282.
Donna Karan Sping Event @ Saks
Stop by the 700 North Michigan Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue on today to view the Donna Karan Spring Runway 2009 Collection. Stylists will be on hand from 10am until 5pm to help you with your selection. For more information or to make an appointment, call 312-799-5285 or visit their website.
Hard Working Coffee House
Register now for a special meetup sponsored by WBEZ's series Hard Working at the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum. Once registered, you can attend this meeting to help work on your resume, network, get advice or just get out of the house for a few hours. More details on the Hard Working blog. FREE! The coffee house takes place today from 3-5pm at 800 S. Halsted Ave. at the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum.
Bill Maher & Ann Coulter @ The Chicago Theatre
The 2009 Speaker Series on political issues gets underway tonight at 7:30pm with what will probably be a lively debate between Bill Maher and Ann Coulter at The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St. Tickets are $35-$160 and can be ordered through Ticketmaster.
Soup and Bread @ The Hideout
The Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia) holds its Soup and Bread weekly fundraiser tonight for the Greater Chicago Food Depository where local chefs and foodies prepare a selection of soups for your casual slurping from the bar's crock pots. Donations encouraged. Event runs 5-8pm.
