Events for November 27th, 2009
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Friday - November 27th
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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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Caroling at Cloud Gate
Millennium Park - 201 E. Randolph St. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
6 p.m. Apollo Chorus of Chicago
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.
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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."
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Winter Arts and Crafts Expo
Evanston Art Center - 2603 Sheridan Rd. - Evanston
Shop for holiday gifts at the 7th annual fair, featuring handmade pieces from more than 100 artists.
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Wreathing of the Lions
Art Institute of Chicago - 111 S. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
10 a.m.
To mark the holiday season, the museum's signature bronze lion statues are draped in evergreen wreaths.
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Downers Grove Tree Lighting Ceremony
Downers Grove Main Street Station - 5001 Main St. - Chicago
4 p.m.
The annual celebration features free cookies and cider and live music from the Downers Grove Choral Society and the Merry Marchers Ensemble.
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Electric Light Parade
Centennial Beach Naperville - 500 W. Jackson - Naperville
4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
A parade features floats, live reindeer and live music from The School of Performing Arts Show Choir, Naperville North High School Madrigal Singers and Funkyjazzypop.
