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The 2008 Chicago summer events schedule is available.
And a Chicago Run and Bike flyer as well.
Always popular items for the front, or side (stainless steel owners), of the fridge.

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This Sunday, The The Chicago Marathon turns the big 30.  With an estimated 34,000 runners this year, driving around the city could be difficult.  To help you non-runners navigate through closed city streets or catch up with friends running the race, check out the race map to plan accordingly.

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Within the last month, several clients have told me about the Critical Mass bicycle riding event.  The Critical Mass event also just caught my eye in the Trib.  This idea has taken hold and without any formal marketing has been passed via word of mouth.  Amazing. I would love to participate, but unfortunately both my and my wife’s bike were stolen [...]

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Originally hailing from Boston, it seemed like once summer hit, everyone jumped in the car and headed for destinations like Cape Cod, Newport, Maine, and countless other summer hot spots. I’m not saying I’d turn down an invite to Door County, but I love the fact that Chicago is a fantastic place to spend the summer [...]

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Be sure to get your tickets for The Logan Square House and Garden Walk, which will take place Saturday, September 9, 2006 from 10:00AM to 5:00PM.  The starting point is 3024 W. Logan Boulevard. The rich history of Logan Square and fantastic architecture promise to make for a great event.

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The annual summer Chicago Air and Water Show was held this past weekend.  Saturday was a bit overcast with low cloud cover.  Sunday was a fantastic day for the aerial event.
As usual, I was out with clients.  In the photo above, those are jets, not birds.  The photo was taken from the roof-deck of a Lincoln Park [...]

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Take part in one or more of these great Chicago events in August.

Gold Coast River North Art Fair, Aug 4-6, 10:00AM-6:00PM
Retro on Roscoe, Aug 5, 12:00-10:00PM
Northalsted Market Days, Aug 5-6, 11:00AM-10:00PM
West Fest 2006, Aug 12-13, 12:00-10:00PM
Air and Water Show, Aug 19-20, 11:00AM-4:00PM
Ukranian Fest 2006, Aug 19-20, 12:00-10:00PM
Bucktown Arts Fest, 21st Annual, Aug 26-27, 11:00AM-7:00PM
Taste of [...]

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Take part in one or more of these great Chicago events in July.

Wrigleyville Summerfest, July 8, 12:00-10:00PM
Lake View Music Festival, July 8-9, 12:00-10:00PM
Ben Fest, July 14-16, 2:00-11:00PM
Rock Around the Block, July 15-16, 12:00-10:00PM
Chinatown Summer Fair, July 16, 10:00AM-8:00PM
Dearborn Garden Walk, July 16, 12:00-5:00PM
Sheffield Garden Walk, July 22-23, 12:00-10:00PM
Summer on Southport, July 22-23, 10:00AM-10:00PM
Venetian Night, [...]

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Take part in one or more of these great Chicago events in June.

Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest, June 3-4, 12:00-10:00PM
Ribfest Chicago, June 10-11, 12:00-10:00PM
Old Town Art Fair, June 10-11, 10:00AM-6:00PM
Wells Street Art Festival, June 10-11, 10:00AM-10:00PM
Taste of Randolph Street, June 16-18, 5:00-10:00PM
Lincoln Park Summerfest, June 17-18, 12:00-10:00PM
Pride Fest, June 24, 11:00AM-9:00PM
Chicago Antique Market, June 25, 8:00AM-4:00PM
Taste of [...]

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Enjoy a great Chicago event in September. Visit the City of Chicago website for event times and locations. Jazz Music Fest Sept 1-4 Around the Coyote Sept 9-11 Celebration 2005 Sept 10 Guiness Oyster Fest Sept 10 Celtic Fest Sept 17-18 North Center Octoberfest Sept 23-25 Chicago Marathon Oct 9 For more information contact Jeff [...]

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Enjoy a great Chicago event in July. Visit the City of Chicago website for event times and locations. Gold Coast Art Fair Aug 5-7 Northalsted Market Days Aug 6-7 Retro on Roscoe Aug 13-14 Air and Water Show Aug 20-21 Michigan Avenue Arts and Crafts Aug 26-27 Latin Music Fest Aug 27-28 Bucktown Arts Fest [...]

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Enjoy a great Chicago event in July. Visit the City of Chicago website for event times and locations. Lake View Arts and Music Fest July 2-3 Clark Street Fair July 9-10 Outdoor Film Fest July 12-Aug 23 Old St. Patricks Block Party July 15-16 Dearborn Garden Walk July 17 Sheffield Garden Walk July 23-24 Venetian [...]

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