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Friday, March 13 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.
Q101 Free Concert
Q101 is sponsoring a free concert at the Hard Rock Cafe tonight at 9:30 p.m. Framing Hanley and Lights Out Vegas will be performing. It is an all ages show. The Hard Rock Cafe is located at 63 W. Ontario St. Click here to get your free printable tickets.
16th Annual "One Inspired Evening" Art & Dream Job Auction
Bid on art and your chance at a "dream job for a day" at this benefit for Inspiration Corporation, an agency that assists the homeless and poverty-stricken with employment, social, and housing services. The event takes place at the River East Arts Center (435 E. Illinois St.) from 6-11pm. Tickets are $100 in advance, $125 at the door, and include cocktails, a buffet, music, and the opportunity to watch artist Scott Glazier create an oil painting that will be part of the auction. Order tickets online or by calling 773-878-0981 x221.
Chicago Arts District 2nd Fridays
Every second Friday of the month the more than 100 artists and 35 galleries of the Chicago Arts District (formerly known as Pilsen East) open their doors to the public to showcase work from Chicago and beyond. Many of the Pilsen neighborhood galleries are artist-owned, so Gallery Night is an excellent opportunity to get information about the works from their source. The reception takes places from 6-10pm and the event is free. Maps and information available at 1821 S. Halsted on the night of the event. Call (312) 377-4444 or visit the Chicago Arts District website for more information.
