Events for November 20th, 2008
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Thursday - November 20th
Restaurants / Dining Event
Beaujolais Nouveau Release
Wine Discount Center - 1826 1/2 N. Elston Ave. - Chicago
3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Sample two vintages from this year's harvest, in keeping with the French tradition of uncorking the new wine on the third Thursday in November.
Events / Fair/Festival
26th Annual Tree of Lights Ceremony
John Hancock Building and Observatory - 875 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Magnificent Mile)
4:45 p.m. - 6 p.m.
WMAQ-Ch. 5 newsman Art Norman hosts as the Salvation Army illuminates the enormous Michigan Avenue tannenbaum. Also features live entertainment and guest speakers.
Theater / Theater Event
The Snow Queen
Victory Gardens Biograph Theater - 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago (Sheffield/De Paul)
6 p.m. Free open rehearsal with post-show pizza, wine and soft drink reception courtesy of Zig Zag Cafe
Tony Award-winner Frank Galati directs a revival of the 2006 world premiere, musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale about kids lost in a winter wonderland. Penned by Michael Smith ("Hello Dali: From the Sublime to the Surreal").
Restaurants / Dining Event
Sake tasting
Mizu Yakitori and Sushi Lounge - 315 W. North Ave. - Chicago (Old Town)
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Sample more than 20 different types, including junmai, junmai ginjo and daiginjo.
Bars & Clubs / Bar/Club Event
Fall Wine Warm-Up
Matisse - 674 W. Diversey Pkwy. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Bundle up and sample complimentary wine and appetizers on the patio. Includes prizes for the best hat, scarf and sweater.
Theater / Theater Event
The Ox-Herder's Tale
Museum of Contemporary Art - 220 E. Chicago Ave. - Chicago (Gold Coast)
7:30 p.m.
Blair Thomas & Company blend Japanese bunraku puppetry, stilt dancing, contemporary clowning and live percussion accompaniment in a modern epic retelling of a Zen-Buddhist tale about a man who searches for a bull to capture, tame, and ride home on a journey of enlightenment.
Bars & Clubs / Bar/Club Event
Dirty Bingo
Victory Liquors - 2610 N. Halsted St. - Chicago (Sheffield/De Paul)
The popular board game gets a raunchy reworking at this monthly bash.
Restaurants / Dining Event
Sheffield's Thanksgiving-to-go
Sheffield's - 3258 N. Sheffield Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)
The traditional meal feeds six and includes turkey, mashed potatoes, green beens, mac 'n' cheese and pumpkin pie. Beer pairings available for an additional $49.95. Place your order by 5 p.m. Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving Day pickup (8 a.m.-12 p.m.).
Movies / Film Events
Polish Film Festival in America
AMC River East 21 - 322 E. Illinois St. - Chicago (Streeterville)
The 20th annual showcase features more than 70 features, documentaries and animated works, plus live filmmaker appearances. Most films are screened in Polish with English subtitles.
Restaurants / Dining Event
Thanksgiving to-go at Hearty Boys Catering
Hearty Boys Catering / HBTV - 3819 N. Broadway - Chicago
Features an a la carte holiday menu.
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