Events for December 2nd, 2008
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Tuesday - December 2nd
Events / Literature Event
Annie Leibovitz
Harold Washington Library Center - 400 S. State St. - Chicago (Loop)
6 p.m.
The celeb photographer discusses her new book "Annie Leibovitz at Work."
Leisure / Recreation Event
Millennium Park Ice Skating
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink at Millennium Park - 55 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
Warm up with a few rounds on the outdoor rink.
Events / Community Event
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.
Events / Fair/Festival
City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington St. - Chicago (Loop)
12 p.m.
The great "tree," comprising more than 100 individual balsam firs, serves as the centerpiece of the 95th annual spectacle. A short musical program begins at noon, Mayor Daley, Santa Claus and special guests flip the switch at 12:30 p.m.
Restaurants / Dining Event
Holiday cocktail class
China Grill - 230 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Loop)
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
A mixologist demonstrates how to concoct festive mixed drinks during a lesson and tasting. Includes appetizers and three drinks.
Theater / Theater Event
A Christmas Carol
Goodman Theatre - 170 N. Dearborn St. - Chicago (Loop)
12 p.m.
Tom Creamer's stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the true meaning of Christmas.
Theater / Theater Event
Dirty Dancing--The Classic Story on Stage
Cadillac Palace Theatre - 151 W. Randolph St. - Chicago (Loop)
The Broadway touring production of the classic musical film (both written by Eleanor Bergstein) about a privileged girl who falls in love with a male professional dancer from the wrong side of the tracks.
Music / Rock
Fall Out Boy
The Chicago Theatre - 175 N. State St. - Chicago (Loop)
8 p.m.
A limited number of tickets go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, November 28 via Ticketmaster until 12 a.m., Saturday, November 29. Day of show tickets available at the Chicago Theater box office on a first come, first serve basis.
Events / Class
'Get a Grip on Your Health and Sports' fitness class
Hamlin Park - 3035 N. Hoyne Ave. - Chicago
Professional instructors lead lessons featuring stretching, muscle toning, self-defense, tennis, golf, boxing, dance and more.
Theater / Theater Event
Ruined
Goodman Theatre - 170 N. Dearborn St. - Chicago (Loop)
7:30 p.m.
A drama by Lynn Nottage ("Crumbs from the Table of Joy") about a savvy businesswoman who runs a brothel in the Democratic Republic of the Congo amidst the ongoing civil war.
