Navy Pier proudly welcomes over 20 majestic and historic Tall Ships from around the world as they make a rare return to Chicago, August 24 — 29. For the first time in Chicago, a Tall Ships festival of this size and importance will be located in one place — in a mile long display at Navy Pier.

The pageantry kicks-off with an opening day Parade of Sail on Lake Michigan as these storied ships with their billowing sails make their way to Navy Pier’s docks, set against the backdrop of our world-famous city skyline. This breathtaking spectacle heralds the start of this long awaited festival celebrating the rich maritime heritage of both Chicago and Navy Pier. It promises to be the quintessential summer attraction in Chicago.

Pepsi Tall Ships Chicago 2010 has something for everyone at Navy Pier! Come be a part of this unique, family friendly festival that offers diverse activities such as ship viewing, on-deck tours, sailing excursions, nightly fireworks, arts and crafts, entertainment, interactive greening initiatives and so much more. Spend an entire day or two to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Don’t miss the excitement as the grace and grandeur of maritime yesteryear is brought to life on Chicago’s lakefront!

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Riteway’s Charter Bus division offers Chicago charter bus rentals for all of Illinois. Riteway works with a wide variety of groups within the Chicago area to accommodate your Chicago charter bus rental needs. Groups include but are not limited to: universities, K-12 school groups, church organizations, corporate functions and conventions in the greater Chicagoland area. Riteway is your one stop Chicago charter bus provider for almost any city in Illinois. Some of the cities that we service are: Northern Illinois, Buffalo Grove, Waukegan, Gurnee, Lake forest, Skokie, Evanston, Highland Park, Schaumburg, Downers Grove, and Oak Brook, IL. Our Chicago charter bus associates can help you organize your charter bus rental no matter what the occasion or destination.

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Chicago, IL – October 1, 2009    Meeting Professionals International, Chicago Area Chapter (MPI-CAC), a professional association serving 1,300+ members, unveiled new online resources designed to support its mission of enhancing its members’ success.  As the largest chapter within the 24,000+ member global Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the Chicago Area Chapter has connected its community of meeting and event professionals to comprehensive support, industry knowledge and business opportunities since its inception in 1976.  Meetings, events and performance incentive travel in the United States are responsible for almost 15% of all domestic travel, generating 1 million jobs and $27 billion in wages (US Travel Association).  Recognizing the need to address continued economic challenges facing this sector, MPI-CAC has increased its support to members through its newly designed website and enhanced professional development opportunities.

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Chrissy Ward, current president of MPI-CAC, is thrilled with the enhanced efforts to support members.  “As the largest Chapter within the global organization of MPI, MPI-CAC is in a great position to learn from our membership, and to turn their ideas into tools and resources.  The website redesign and many of the networking and educational events, such as the Woman’s Leadership Conference, are direct results of the ideas, passion and dedication of our members.”  She continued, “Today’s competitive environment is more reason than ever for professionals to join industry associations.  Our chapter is proud to provide education, tools, connections and resources that help our members further their career paths and achieve professional goals.”

MPI-CAC’s growing roster of professional development and networking forums offer meeting and event professionals a variety of options to assist in achieving their goals.  In fact, the MPI-CAC educational offerings, study groups, weekend retreats and online tools are designed in support of the industry’s professional certification programs:  MPI’s own Certified Meeting Manager (CMM) and the Convention Industry Council’s Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). Some of the regularly scheduled opportunities include:

MPI Educational Programs — Two-hour programs that highlight topics critical to the meeting and event industry, such as Project Management, Green Meetings and a History of Hospitality in Chicago.
MPI Knowledge Shares Hide and Seek – sessions held simultaneously in several locales that enable attendees to share best practices and advice on hot industry topics.
MPI Networking Events – forums that facilitate connecting with colleagues and meeting new business contacts
MPI Women’s Leadership Conference — a one day educational conference focusing on career development with an emphasis on building leadership skills
MPI Annual Holiday Celebration – an evening of seasonal networking, including a raffle and silent auction
MPI Educational Conference and Awards Gala Fools Gold video — As the Chapter’s premier educational event and awards ceremony, the one-day conference provides education and networking to planners and suppliers of all experience levels
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Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the meeting and event industry’s largest and most vibrant global community.  It serves its members by providing human connections to knowledge and ideas, relationships, and marketplaces.  MPI global membership is comprised of more than 24,000 members belonging to 70 chapters and clubs worldwide.  The 1,300+ member MPI-Chicago Area Chapter, established in 1976, empowers its members to increase their strategic value with education, professional development and business growth opportunities. For more information, call 888-721-8908.

You want more than just another meeting and event space. Hard Rock is more than just a cafe. From an intimate unplugged meeting to a full-blown production, Hard Rock’s unique and comprehensive resources allow you to execute corporate meetings, convention receptions, corporate events, music release meet and greet, product launches, incentive rewards, or even a rock ’n’ roll wedding!

From the planned to the spontaneous, Hard Rock takes the main stage in gateway cities around the world, proudly displaying its unique venues in prominent locations, and ready to rock your world. With over 130 venues featuring hotels, casinos, live concert venues and cafes in 50 countries, Hard Rock’s accessibility is matched only by its value. The energy of our environment and the attitude and experience of our staff combine to create an awesome venue, wherever your meeting happens.

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Bruce Wolf is a veteran Chicago tv and radio personality. He claims to have started his career in the 1940s working as a sound effects man on the radio who made the sound of Jack Benny’s trouser legs rubbing against each other as Mr. Benny sashayed across the stage. But this claim is somewhat doubtful. Also questionable is Mr. Wolf’s claim that he moved to the Soviet Union in the 1950s but was blacklisted because he was a member of the Republican Party. More likely is his claim that he has worked for Fox, NBC and WLUP, among other stops on the tv and radio dials, has won several Emmys and also is an attorney.

When you think of Chicago media, Bruce Wolf is in the top celebrity ranks and grabs an audience with stories about sports legends and TV stars that brings a motivational message which relates to everyone. His presentation is clean and “safe” for all audiences from corporate to social groups.

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1) He will research the group he is speaking to (talk to leaders of the group, etc.) so that his presentation can be customized to the group and even to individuals who will attend. He likes to interact with the audience.

2) His presentation can be motivational. He likes to use personal anecdotes as well as quotes from a range of sources including Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning,” and C.S. Lewis’s “The Screwtape Letters,” which Bruce claims pretty much stand for the same things.

3) To keep it light, Bruce also can tell some stories of his professional experience, ranging from the time he almost disabled Michael Jordan to the time he helped wreck Michael Jordan’s baseball career. He even has stories that don’t involve Michael Jordan.

4) He does have video which can be sprinkled in small doses (from his days at Fox) of him “wrestling” with Jamie Lee Curtis, boxing a female traffic reporter (with Jerry Springer as the referee) and presenting an on-the-street sportscast with Magic Johnson. See, he told you it’s not just about Michael Jordan.

5) There’s also video of him doing a satellite interview with Paul McCartney, where Paul authenticates his signature on letters he sent Bruce’s kids.

6) Bruce has stories about his brief career as a lawyer, including his first trial, where he had no idea what he was doing.

7) He can actually provide karaoke (courtesy of his son the deejay, Brad) and can use it as a threat against hecklers in the audience. “Heckle me and you have to come up and sing a song!” says Bruce.

He can play games with the audience and ask trivia questions involving their organization and other topics.

9) He can be a celebrity auctioneer and entertain and work the crowd.

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11) He doesn’t know how to tap dance, but if you want it, he’ll do it. (And of course fit this new story into future speeches)

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Munster, INDIANA – Theatre at the Center’s Theatre for Young Audiences, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, announces their upcoming production of the energetic and hilarious children’s’ favorite, Junie B. Jones.  This exciting, fun and educational production will open April 21 and run through April 25.  This new musical is based on four volumes in Barbara Park’s Junie B. Jones series of books, illustrated by Denise Brunkus and published by Random House.
 
Junie B. Jones is a colorful, funny, fast-paced musical which takes the audience into the life of the outspoken, precocious, lovable heroine of the same name.  Join Junie as she experiences new friends, new glasses, sugar cookies, the annual kickball tournament and other angst-ridden situations!  Follow her adventures as she writes down the story of her life in her “Top Secret Personal Beeswax Journal”. 

Junie B. Jones is a musical by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich. The production is directed by Peter Flynn (Theatreworks USA’s Nate the Great, Henry and Mudge, Artistic Director of Hangar Theatre) and choreographed by Devanand Janki (Off-Broadway: Zanna Don’t, Cupid & Psyche). The scenic design is by Luke Hegel-Cantarella (Theatreworks USA’s Corduroy), and the costumes are by Lora LaVon. This 60-minute musical is recommended for audiences age 5 and up. The show was nominated in 2006 for the Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Choreography.

After a brief New York City-area tour in spring 2004, Junie B. Jones premiered Off- Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in July 2004, and is now one of Theatreworks USA’s most popular productions. Junie B. Jones began its national tour in fall 2004, and a second national touring company began touring in spring 2005. The show returned for engagements at the Lortel Theatre in November 2005 and March 2008.  

Founded in 1991, Theatre at the Center is a year-round professional, equity theater at its home, The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana.  Theatre at the Center is conveniently located off I-80/94, just 35 minutes from downtown Chicago.  

Group performances are Tuesday through Friday, April 21 through 24 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 25 at 11 a.m.  Group ticket prices are $6.50 per student, adult tickets are $8.00. Groups of 100 or more student reservations are $5.50 per student. Individuals are welcome to attend the group performances. Individual ticket prices are $7.00 per student and $8.50 per adult. To purchase tickets call 219.836.3258.

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Stickney, Ill.— Opening day, March 6th, 2009, will mark the 100th year of family-owned horseracing at Hawthorne Race Course under the proprietorship of the Carey family. The anniversary distinguishes Hawthorne as the oldest continuously family-owned and operated race track in the nation.  As the longest running sports venue in Illinois, Hawthorne Race Course has been an integral player in the legendary heritage of Chicago sports entertainment and is proud to kick off a thrilling new season.

Since Thomas Carey first purchased the estate back in 1909, Hawthorne Race Course has been able to revive horseracing in Chicago time and again due to continuously placing fans in the middle of all the fast paced action and interactive excitement involved in the sport. According to 4th generation president and general manager of Hawthorne, Tim Carey, they are looking forward to yet another tremendous year of stimulating racing in 2009.  “I really believe we’re on the cusp of a terrific season,” said Carey.

The recent spotlight on Hawthorne back in October 2008 as a potential candidate for the 10th Illinois casino license has drawn more Chicagoans to pay closer attention to what is happening at the city’s ‘hometown track.’. More importantly, Hawthorne’s 100th year milestone has also attracted the eye of the sports nation with a live ESPN broadcast of opening weekend which begins Friday, March 6th. “As the leader in local sports news and entertainment, we’re always looking for ways to further embrace our audience in great environments. When the opportunity presented itself for us to partner with Hawthorne, it was a no brainer,” said Justin Craig, Program Director at ESPN Radio 1000, “Providing our fans great entertainment with the amazing backdrop of Hawthorne … Now that’s a winning combination!”

For fans just discovering the game, horseracing at Hawthorne has become a viable sports entertainment option featuring all inclusive action for a more affordable price than a typical athletic event. To launch the return of racing, the course will offer fans VIP status with a party offer at its exclusive Turf Club on March 7th. “The Turf Club is this classic sports club room but with all the modern luxury of over 50 high-definition flat panel TVs and an indoor terrace overlooking the finish line.  It is a great introduction to the excitement of live racing,” Carey said of the panoramic space that overlooks the track from the third floor. The VIP Turf Club Party package, which will also be offered to guests on other key race dates, starts at 12:30 p.m. and includes admission, a program, a 3 ½ hour house bar and a buffet package for $35.00 per person.

Hawthorne Race Course’s 2009 spring meet is also highlighted by the Grade 2 Illinois Derby, which will be held on Saturday, April 4th. The last seven winners of the Illinois Derby have all raced for the roses, and three horses from 2008 went on to Kentucky. “Our racing product is more competitive than it’s been in years,” said Carey.  “Longtime horseplayers in the Chicagoland market are rediscovering Hawthorne for live racing as well as simulcast wagering.  We were 1 of only 4 tracks nationally to have an increase in our full-card handle last year.”

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The spring thoroughbred season runs through April 29th at Hawthorne and features races every Thursday through Monday with first post daily at 1:25 p.m. After 100 years, Hawthorne Race Course promises to remain Chicago’s home to showcasing the very best talent in the historic “sport of kings.”  For more information call 708-780-3700.

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For those who worry that the gentrification of Chicago’s formerly fringe neighborhoods means age-old establishments like the classic dive bar are becoming a thing of the past, Holiday Club offers proof to the contrary. Holiday Club, a Chicago dive bar in the best sense of the word, just celebrated its 15th anniversary.

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