Events for December 11th, 2009
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Friday - December 11th
Events / Community Event
After Hours
Robie House - 5757 S. Woodlawn Ave. - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
Explore the historic home while indulging in cocktails and appetizers.
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Chicago Arts District Second Fridays Gallery Night
Halsted and 18th Streets - 1800 S. Halsted St. - Chicago (Pilsen/Heart of Chicago/Little Village)
This monthly walking tour of Pilsen features art galleries, performance art and shopping opportunities at about 30 neighborhood spots.
Events / Community Event
Cocktails and Clay
Hyde Park Art Center - 5020 S. Cornell Ave. - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
Sculpt clay at this open studio session.
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Caroling at Cloud Gate
Millennium Park - 201 E. Randolph St. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
6 p.m. Old Town School of Folk Music
Hold a candle and watch it flicker on the surface of the Bean during 50 minute holiday sing-alongs featuring a different choral group each week.
Events / Community Event
Holiday Flower Show
Garfield Park Conservatory - 300 N. Central Park Ave. - Chicago (Garfield Park)
View hundreds of poinsettias, as well as Christmas trees, Jerusalem Cherry plants, ornamental peppers and more.
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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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Santa's House
Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington St. - Chicago (Loop)
Snap a picture with the jolly bearded fellow and tell him what you want for Christmas.
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Building an Icon: Construction Photographs of Millenium Park
Harold Washington Library Center - 400 S. State St. - Chicago (Loop)
An exhibit includes 40 photographs illustrating successive construction phases at the downtown Chicago park between 1999-2005.
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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 80 miniature Chicago landmarks, waterfalls, holiday trees and more.
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Tim Long: Daniel Burnham's Enduring Vision for the Philippines
City Gallery - 806 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (River North)
Features photographs from architectural and landscape photographer Tim Long of Manila's streets and buildings, which were designed by Burnham two years before he began work on the "Plan of Chicago."
