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Is it TOO early to talk about AUGUST NATIONAL IN CHICAGO?
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Yea, maybe a bit early. The Sun-Times show is March 11-13-2011.
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Yes it is. And I live here so I may show up. But most likely will not. I will be housing a band of the FCB mis-fits though from varies parts of the USA, when they are in town. Should be some good times.hofautos said:
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Holy Crap the Juice King is going to be there on Saturday for the Sun-times show.hoopster3977 said:
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It is a weebit early.
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Yes it is. And I live here so I may show up. But most likely will not. I will be housing a band of the FCB mis-fits though from varies parts of the USA, when they are in town. Should be some good times.[/quotePine Tar said:
Will there be beer, and is everyone invited?
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Check out "New Town" in the Chicago area. :lol:
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Try goggling "Old Town" while your at it also.
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hofautos said:
Gino's East
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Must see and do in Chicago?
First and foremost, it's a food town and there are a slew of local traditions. Italian beef sandwiches, Chicago-style hot dogs, deep dish pizza, amazing beef, etc. People have their favorites for pizza (typically one of the following...Uno's, Due's, Gino's, Lou Malnati's...so unless it's one of those or maybe one I forgot...don't waste your time), but for hot dogs the key is the dog itself - Vienna Beef. If it's not Vienna Beef, it's not a Chicago hot dog. If it has ketchup...it's not a Chicago dog and you'll have to put it on yourself. If the relish doesn't look like it should glow in the dark...it's not a Chicago dog.
Secondly, Chicago has a few legendary museums. From the Art Institute and the Field Museum being two of the best in their fields, to the Museum of Science and Industry, Adler Planetarium, etc.
Third, entertainment. From jazz or blues clubs and don't forget Second City or any of the comedy clubs. Second City (both Chicago and Toronto locations) produced over half of the Saturday Night Live casts since the incarnation.
Fourth, Michigan Avenue/Magnificent Mile. Like it's similar streets in LA and New York, Michigan Ave is all about shopping. Tourists like to see it, walk it, etc.
Obviously this is a slimmed down "must do" list, but it covers the truly unique aspects of Chicago.
First and foremost, it's a food town and there are a slew of local traditions. Italian beef sandwiches, Chicago-style hot dogs, deep dish pizza, amazing beef, etc. People have their favorites for pizza (typically one of the following...Uno's, Due's, Gino's, Lou Malnati's...so unless it's one of those or maybe one I forgot...don't waste your time), but for hot dogs the key is the dog itself - Vienna Beef. If it's not Vienna Beef, it's not a Chicago hot dog. If it has ketchup...it's not a Chicago dog and you'll have to put it on yourself. If the relish doesn't look like it should glow in the dark...it's not a Chicago dog.
Secondly, Chicago has a few legendary museums. From the Art Institute and the Field Museum being two of the best in their fields, to the Museum of Science and Industry, Adler Planetarium, etc.
Third, entertainment. From jazz or blues clubs and don't forget Second City or any of the comedy clubs. Second City (both Chicago and Toronto locations) produced over half of the Saturday Night Live casts since the incarnation.
Fourth, Michigan Avenue/Magnificent Mile. Like it's similar streets in LA and New York, Michigan Ave is all about shopping. Tourists like to see it, walk it, etc.
Obviously this is a slimmed down "must do" list, but it covers the truly unique aspects of Chicago.
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Navy Pier is usually a pretty good afternoon to chill at as well from my experiences there. And I agree with Mike, The Field Museum is mandatory. They do incredible work
I'll get in Chicago mode after Atlanta.
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Can't wait for August.
I was at a conference a couple of weeks ago up there and I was fortunate enough to be able to go to the Art Institute.
I was blown away! I've never considered myself an art buff by any means, and I truly enjoyed it. When you are literally standing two feet away from some of the most famous paintings ever, it is really neat.
I was at a conference a couple of weeks ago up there and I was fortunate enough to be able to go to the Art Institute.
I was blown away! I've never considered myself an art buff by any means, and I truly enjoyed it. When you are literally standing two feet away from some of the most famous paintings ever, it is really neat.
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I know what you mean, and that is EXACTLY how i feel. Art used to bore me, but recently I have been finding myself more and more intrigued and interested and have gained a lot of appreciation for art. But at the time of this picture (over 10 years ago) art meant nothing to me, but still being right there in front of well known masterpieces, just sent a kind of excitement through me. We weren't supposed to take pictures, but I didn't see the sign and my wife yelled at me as i took the picture..ooops...oh well...
I'm Not sure who the artist is, but I know I have seen it many times, and i am sure it is priceless. That's my daughter over 10 years ago in NY where it was a traveling show of masterpieces of the world. We all enjoyed it.
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Mike...you'll have a blast in Chicago, I'm certain of it. Cards aside, your wife should enjoy it as well.
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Brewer Andy said:
Gino's East[/quote:1zs0yrge]
NO.
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