THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – A MOTHER OF A WEEKEND PLANNED FOR CHICAGO!
THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – A MOTHER OF A WEEKEND PLANNED FOR CHICAGO!
If you would like to spend some one-on-one time with your mom before sharing her with the family on Sunday here are two options for Saturday:
Katherine Anne Confections (2745 W. Armitage Avenue) in the Logan Square neighborhood will be hosting a Mother’s Day Truffle Making Party at 11:00 a.m. Before the truffle creations begin though you and mom will start off with crostini and mimosas while meeting the "confectionista." Then it’s time to create your truffles with a break in the middle for house-made finger sandwiches and scones. Not only will you leave with a sampling of your truffles creation but you’ll also leave with the recipe you created! Sounds Yummy to me!!
Hodges Park (20 S. Prospect Avenue) in Park Ridge a neighboring suburb of Chicago will be hosting An Arts and Crafts Adventure from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. where you and mom can browse and shop for a variety of original pieces of artwork created by local artists such as garden art jewelry paintings sculpture and much more. Many of the local artists will also do on-site demos of their craft!
Mother’s Day (Sunday) brings you the following options –
Mother’s Day Race for the Cure
Thousands will gather for the Susan G. Komen Chicagoland Race for the Cure® in Grant Park (337 E. Randolph Street) in The Loop to honor and remember those who have battled or are currently battling breast cancer. This year the Daley family will serve as Honorary Chairs of the race celebrating the life of Maggie C. Daley Chicago’s former First Lady. A survivor’s parade will kick-off at 7:45 a.m. followed by a 10K race at 8:15 a.m. a 5K race and 1-mile fun walk at 8:40 a.m. and wrapping up with an awards ceremony at 10:00 a.m. Show your Support for this Great Cause!!
Mother’s Day with Mommie Dearest
Returning again this year to the Music Box Theatre (3733 N. Southport Avenue) in the Lakeview neighborhood is the screening of the classic 1981 film Mommie Dearest starring Joan Crawford along with a live pre-show hosted by Dick O’Day and the Hell in a Handbag players that includes a trivia session a mother/daughter matching outfit contest and a photo opportunity in the lobby with Joan and Christina in person! You can also make a day of it by purchasing for an additional $30 a brunch buffet held at the Mystic Celt (3443 N. Southport Avenue) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. before the screening at 2:00 p.m. However keep in mind that the first 100 in their seats for the screening will receive a commemorative wire hanger!!
Many Chicago and suburban restaurants will be offering specials to assist you with celebrating mom!
Finally for those whose mom’s are no longer with them here are two options for your weekend –
Race to Wrigley 5K Run is taking place on Saturday (8:00 a.m.) at Wrigley Field (1060 W. Addison Street) in the Wrigleyville neighborhood now in its 8th year. This annual run supports Chicago Cubs Charities with your choice of a competitive timed run or a more relaxed "fun run." This year’s proceeds will benefit Lurie Children’s Hospital!
American Beer Classic is taking place on Saturday (Session 1 – 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.; Session 2 – 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.) at Soldier Field (1410 S. Museum Campus Drive) in the South Loop. This new festival one of the largest in the Midwest will welcome nearly 10000 beer lovers and include unlimited two-ounce pours beer-related vendors concessions and live music!
Hope You Have A Mother Of A Weekend! HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to my Moms and All the Other Moms Out There!!
SUE MOSS & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO
