Two weeks later, I’m happy to report…that I’m simply awful at taking a two-week blogging absence. (I even started thinking in quips and copy. It’s a sickness, I tell you.)
However, I’m stoked to announce that there is SO MUCH AWESOMENESS to do and win and see for this upcoming season. Some stuff is Chicago-y type goodness, and some is nation-wide joy. (Today is entirely Chicago-centric, friends.) I’m gonna go ahead and call this series The Four Non-Linear Days of Fun Events and Giveaways and Yes, Even Some Alcohol, Too.
I desperately need an editor.
First up…
On the first day of upcoming events my true love gave to me:
(Stay tuned for a posh baking session giveaway, says Suzy.)
Le Méridien Chicago- Oakbrook Center’s Ultimate Holiday Shopping Happy Hour: Holidays can be brutal. The antidote? The royal treatment from the beautiful Le Méridien hotel, starting with complimentary valet parking, and ending with a signature tapas dish at El Tapeo restaurant. In between is a shuttle ride to and from the Oakbrook shopping center, a 25 minute massage at Le Meridien’s Spa Suites, and a hot, spiked cider. And at $65 per person, this makes a pretty sweet day of retail therapy, holiday prep, or a gals’ day out. (Or solo shopping. Oh my God, solo shopping.) Tuesdays- Saturdays through December 23rd, www.lemeridienoakbrook.com.
Tidings of Tap: If you’ve got a kid (or adult) as obsessed with impressive, percussive tap as I do, then you’ll want to soft-shoe your way over to the groundbreaking Chicago Tap Theatre’s Tidings of Tap, an all-inclusive holiday and winter celebration featuring downright incredible performances, live music, and a joyful energy all their own. (Discounts for dancers and students!) December 12th and 13th at the University of Illinois Chicago Theater, chicagotaptheatre.com.
Chicago Premium Outlet’s Black Friday and Season Celebration: Sure, you could hit the sales in Aurora, but the big draw here is the grand opening of the skating rink ($8 to skate with $3 skate rentals)! Because when’s the last time you skated your stuff to a spinning DJ? Plus, shops will be giving away great prizes, carolers will roam, and a strolling Santa might just be handing out goodies. (If you’re on the nice list, that is.) www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/chicago.
The Palmer House Hilton’s Family Baking Class GIVEAWAY! Ready to go play at a four-diamond rated hotel in the heart of Chicago’s Loop? The lovely people at the Palmer House Hilton are hosting family classes, led by Executive Pastry Chef Fabrice Bouet. These sessions include kiddo-sized chef’s hats and aprons, a tasting of the signature treats you’ll be creating (with milk, obvie), and goodies to take home. While these events run $20 per person, I’m giving away one of these classes to your family for free! Enter the Rafflecopter below and let me know if you’d like to attend the November 21st, December 12th, or December 19th deliciousness! www.lockwoodrestaurant.com
(And keep in mind: I adore gingerbread.)
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