| Things To Do: 100 Events Found; Nov 23, 2009 - Nov 23, 2010
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Tree Lighting Ceremony |  Daley Plaza, Chicago
25 Nov 2009 (annual)
Chicago's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is really something. The enormous tree illuminates the plaza and festive crowds are entertained with a special programme of live music from local choirs and marching bands. |
Chicago Thanksgiving Parade |  Chicago
26 Nov 2009 (annual)
Dating back to 1934, the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade tempts 350,000 people onto the streets, with another 1.5 million watching on TV. In the nippy autumn air marchers proceed up State Street - from Congress Street north to Randolph Street. |
Urban China | Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
12 Sep - 6 Dec 2009; not Mon
The fast-paced development of China's urban environment and culture is the subject matter for Urban China, a magazine founded in 2005. This exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art looks at the unique contribution this magazine has made. |
One of a Kind Show and Sale | Merchandise Mart, Chicago
3 - 6 Dec 2009 (annual)
The One of a Kind Show and Sale at Chicago's Merchandise Mart builds on a successful Toronto event. Hundreds of artisans sell their hand-crafted work, from jewellery, pottery, glass and woodwork to ironwork, clothing and visual art. |
Julmarknad Christmas Bazaar | Swedish American Museum Center, Chicago
5 - 6 Dec 2009 (annual)
The annual Julmarknad Christmas Bazaar at the Swedish American Museum Center on Chicago's north side features Scandinavian and modern crafts. The Kaffestuga Christmas cafe, with open-faced sandwiches and glögg (hot punch), caters for hungry holiday revellers. |
Zoolights Festival |  Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago
27 Nov - 13 Dec 2009; Fri, Sat, and Sun only (various dates)
Giant illuminated animal figures and a magical holiday glow descend on Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo during the annual Zoolights Festival. Chicago boasts many fine light displays at Christmas time, but few can compete with the Zoolights Festival. |
Feast of St Lucia | Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Chicago
13 Dec 2009 (annual)
The Feast of St Lucia begins with a procession at Chicago's Swedish American Museum Center and winds through Andersonville, returning to the museum for a programme featuring performances and Christmas songs. The Ebenezer Lutheran Church hosts the evening programme. |
Daniel Burnham's Plan of Chicago |  Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago
6 Sep 2008 - 15 Dec 2009
This exhibition brings the architect, Daniel Burnham's 1909 plan for the city to the Art Institute of Chicago for the enjoyment of anyone interested in architecture and the social ideals that influenced the early planning of the United States. |
Christkindlmarket Chicago |  Daley Plaza, Chicago
25 Nov - 24 Dec 2009 (annual)
The centre of Chicago takes on some of the trappings of a typical German Christmas - with a rather better chance of snow - as Daley Plaza hosts the annual Christkindlmarket. |
Christmas Singalong Double Feature | Music Box Theatre, Chicago
Dec 2009 (annual)
Enjoy classic Yuletide films in a Christmas Singalong Double Feature (remember those?) at Chicago's Music Box Theatre, a holiday tradition since 1983. |
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