Events for December 3rd, 2008
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Wednesday - December 3rd
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13th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago
Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington St. - Chicago (Loop)
An open-air, German-style market showcases handmade ornaments, accessories, clothing and gifts from more than 50 vendors. Also features German food and drink such as beer, hot spiced wine, potato pancakes, bratwurst, schnitzel, strudel and more.
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Christopher Mosey glassblowing demonstration
Chicago Hot Glass - 1250 N. Central Park Ave. - Chicago (Humboldt Park)
4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Watch as the award-winning artist creates one of his signature large glass pieces during an event for art students and aficionados. Mosey also creates holiday ornaments with Chicago Hot Glass founders. See more of his work at the One of a Kind Show and Sale Chicago, Dec. 4-7 at the Merchandise Mart...
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Green City Winter Market
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - 2430 N. Cannon Drive - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
Stock up on organic fruits and vegetables, artisanal cheeses, meats, baked goods and traditional holiday foods and wreaths. Also features cooking demos (Wednesdays only), floral demonstrations and tastings of seasonal ingredients.
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'Wicked' fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre - 24 W. Randolph St. - Chicago (Loop)
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Donate $20 in the lobby and be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a costumed walk-on role in "Wicked."
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Macy's Holiday Windows
Macy's - 111 N. State St. - Chicago (Loop)
The annual display offers passersby a peek at the creation and decoration of the great tree in Macy's Walnut Room.
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Holiday Trees
Morton Arboretum - 4100 Illinois Route 53 - Lisle
An indoor display features tannenbaums decorated by local artists and designers.
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Holiday Railroad
Morton Arboretum - 4100 Illinois Route 53 - Lisle
Model trains wind their way through more than 500 feet of track lined with winter scenes.
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Holiday Traditions
Garfield Park Conservatory - 300 N. Central Park Ave. - Chicago (Garfield Park)
A floral display features poinsettias that were popular at the turn of the 20th Century, plus flowering red, white and orange plants and holiday decor.
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The Winds and Words of War: World War I Posters and Prints
Harold Washington Library Center - 400 S. State St. - Chicago (Loop)
An exhibition features 40 framed posted created in the early 20th Century. Located in the 9th floor Special Collections Exhibition Hall.
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Wonderland Express
Chicago Botanic Garden - 1000 Lake Cook Rd. - Glencoe
In a 10,000-square-foot exhibit, tiny trains wind through more than 60 miniature Chicago landmarks, past waterfalls and holiday trees and more.
