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culturalupdate
April 2017 Volume XXVII—Issue IV
arts / museums
Naperville Woods Office Center
Zagster-Bike Share
We’re excited to announce the Spring relaunch of the Naperville
Woods bike share on April 17th! With the upcoming warmer temperatures, make time to bike to lunch with your coworkers, kick
your day into high gear, or take a healthy work break. Time to get
out and ride and feel the wind in your hair!
Tenant Spring Appreciation Day
Please join us for a mid-day snack in the building lobby April 13th
11:00AM-2:00PM to kick off Chicago Cubs and White Sox baseball
seasons opening day. See you all there!
Earth Week
The building will be participating to acknowledge Earth week on
April 17-21. Please keep an eye out in the lobbies for signs explaining daily event involvement activities. Go Green!
Food Trucks
Tuesday April 4th and Thursday April 6th
11:00am-1:00pm in the South Parking Lot
During the changes for the buildings Deli Provider, Food trucks will
be available on site during lunch hours.
Grumpy Gaucho and Mobile Cocos Tacos will be joining us on Tuesday April 4th while Kate & Jan Hotdogs and Mobile Cocos Tacos will
be on site Thursday April 6th during lunch hours. Stop by to try a
fun alternative lunch option without leaving the building. Look out
for additional dates in the lobby.
On-Site Oil Change Service
Save yourself time and get your car’s oil changed while you work!
On Tuesday, April 18, from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, drop off your car
with Chicago Lube Corp. in the parking lot and schedule a pick up
time later that day. No appointment needed – simply check-in,
drop off your vehicle, and pick it up when it is most convenient
for you. Chicago Lube provides all basic maintenance services and
various part replacements that can be completed within a day. For
a full list of services and pricing, go to www.chicagolube.com
About Chicago Lube Corp.
• Chicago Lube Corp. is a trusted, fully-insured company
• Your vehicle will remain on-site the entire time
• Cost is to be fully covered by the tenant
• Chicago Lube accepts cash, check and/or credit card
(MasterCard, Visa, Discover & American Express)
On-Site Car Wash Service
Skip the wait and have your car washed and/or detailed while you
work! On Friday, April 28 from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, drop off your
car with Detail Kings in the building parking lot and schedule a pick
up time later that day. Appointments fill up fast! To schedule your
car, call Detail Kings at 630 963 1282 or 630 747 7139.
About Detail Kings
• Detail Kings is a trusted, fully-insured company
• Your vehicle will remain on-site the entire time
• Cost is to be fully covered by the tenant and accepts cash and
credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, Discover & American Express)
Open
8
Spies, Traitors, & Saboteurs Chicago History Museum
15
Smoke, Nearby
MCA Chicago
21
Zhang Peili
Art Institute Chicago
22
Japanese Print Collection
Art Institute Chicago
27
Snowman
Art Institute Chicago
28-30 Chicago Humanities Festival click here for locations
Through
16
Above, Before, & After
MCA Chicago
23
Lichens
The Field Museum
30
TattooThe Field Museum
30
Takuma Nakahira
Art Institute Chicago
30
Provoke
Art Institute Chicago
30
Merce Cunningham
MCA Chicago
Free Admission to Museums
Museum of Contemporary Art*:
Art Institute of Chicago*: Tuesday’s: 4, 11, 18, 25
Thursdays 5:00 - 8:00 P.M.
* Available to Illinois residents only. Must show valid ID.
ballet / dance
Visceral Dance Spring Harris Theatre
22, 30 The Perfect American Harris Theatre
11
26
Stephanie Blythe
Harris Theatre
classical / symphony
6-8,11 Prokofiev Symphony 12 Chicago Int’l Music Fest Symphony Center
Symphony Center
13-15 The Faure Requiem Symphony Center
Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony Center
27-29 Emperor Concerto Symphony Center
20;22-23
children / family
8
9
Once Upon a Symphony Singable Songs Symphony Center
Harris Theatre
Contact your CUI Concierge for more information on exhibits!
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opera
one night only
1
Rising Stars in Concert
Lyric Opera
Lawrence Brownlee & Eric Ownes Lyric Opera
9
23
Itzhak Perlman in Recital
Lyric Opera
opens
Metropolitan Opera NYC
13
Der Fliegende Hollander
28
My Fair LadyLyric Opera
through
5
Trompe-La-Mort
22
Eugene Onegin
theatre
Paris Opera House
Metropolitan Opera NYC
Ongoing through 2018: Hamilton
The PrivateBank Theatre
opens
2
The Play That Goes Wrong
Lyceum Theatre NYC
6
War Paint Nederlander Theatre NYC
9
Perilous Times Fisher Theatre Detroit
11
Disney’s Aladdin
Cadillac Palace Theatre
16
By The WaterNorthlight Theatre
through
2
Rain Oriental Theatre
16
Destiny of Desire
Goodman Theatre
30
King of the Yees
Goodman Theatre
Let your CUI Concierge arrange the perfect seat for your
favorite performance at CUI preferred pricing!
5/7
5/9
5/19
5/21
5/26
5/28
6/3-4
6/14
6/24
6/29
sneak peak
Franco De Vita Rosemont Theatre
Rent opensOriental Theatre
PamplonaGoodman Theatre
WWE Backlash Allstate Arena
Jurassic World The Field Museum
Neil DiamondUnited Center
U2Soldier Field
King and IOriental Theatre
Def Leppard, Poison, & Telsa Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Tom PettyWrigley Field
special / seasonal
8
14
21-23
American Diabetes Assoc. Expo McCormick Place
Second Friday’s
Chicago Cultural Mile
Chicago Cosmic & Entertainment Expo McCormick Place
Contact your CUI Concierge for great seats to
upcoming performances and events!
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13
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21
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22
28
28
concert/ rock/ blues/ jazz
Jay Leno Rosemont Theatre
John Mayer
United Center
Eric Church
Allstate Arena
The Dirty Miners
House of Blues
The Flaming Lips
Riviera Theatre
Steve Winwood
Beacon Theatre NYC
Outcry Sears Centre Arena
Julianne & Derek Hough
Chicago Theatre
Anna Fedorova Ravinia
Chris Brown
Allstate Arena
Lewis Black Chicago Theatre
sports
♦Chicago Fire
1 vs. Montreal
8 vs. Columbus
15 vs. New England
21 @ Toronto
29 @ New York
5/6
@ LA
5/13 vs. Seattle
♦Chicago Bulls
1 vs. Hawks
2 @ Pelicans
4 @ Knicks
6 @ 76ers
8 @ Nets
10 vs. Magic
12 vs. Nets
♦Chicago Cubs
2,4,5 @ Cardinals
7-9 @ Brewers
10 vs. Dodgers
12-13 vs. Dodgers
14-16 vs. Pirates
17-19 vs. Brewers
21-23 @ Reds
24-26 @ Pirates
28-30 @ Red Sox
♦Chicago Blackhawks
2 vs. Bruins
4 @ Avalanche
6 @ Ducks
8 @ Kings
* Playoff schedule has not
been released at time
of distribution.
♦Chicago White Sox
3 vs. Tigers
5-6
vs. Tigers
7-9
vs. Twins
11-13 @ Indians
14-16 @ Twins
17-19 @ Yankees
21-23 vs. Indians
24-26 vs. Royals
28-30 @ Tigers
♦Blackhawks Playoff Tickets
The Chicago Blackhawks are favorites to win the Stanley Cup
for the fourth time in seven seasons. Witness the dynasty in
person with assistance from your CUI Concierge!
♦Bull Potential Playoff Tickets
The Chicago Bulls are vying for a playoff spot. Cheer on the
Bulls with regular season or potential playoff tickets with
help from your CUI Concierge!
♦NCAA Men’s Frozen Four
The 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four Hockey Championship is
coming to the United Center on April 6th & 8th!
Contact your CUI Concierge for great seats to
upcoming concerts and sporting events!
We are your time-saving concierge service and resource for local, national and international needs!
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easter 2017
canadian spring trip ideas
Easter is on Sunday, April 16th. Celebrate with your kids by
going to an Easter Egg Hunt or by securing reservations at
your favorite restaurant for Easter Brunch!
Now that Spring has sprung in the Northern Hemisphere, take
full advantage of what Canada has to offer!
♦Breakfast with the Bunny
♦Easter Brunch
April 16th , 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. April 8th, 9th, 15, 9 - 11 a.m.
Brookfield Zoo
The Signature Room
♦Catch 35 Easter Brunch
♦Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt
April 16th, three seatings
April 16th , 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
35
S. Washington, Naperville
Pinstripes, Oakbrook
♦Easter Egg Hunt- Naperville
♦Easter Brunch
April 15th
April 16th, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Frontier Park Sports Complex
CityGate Grille Naperville
To secure your Easter Reservations,
contact your CUI Concierge!
mother’s day 2017
Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 7th. Your CUI Concierge will
assist in making your plans and reservations so you can enjoy
precious moments with your mother.
♦Restaurant Reservations
Take your mother out to her favorite restaurant!
Many restaurants offer a Mother’s Day Brunch.
Your CUI Concierge will help find the perfect restaurant to celebrate Mother’s Day!
♦Flowers
Flowers will lighten up any room while showing
your mom how much she means to you. Your CUI
Concierge will arrange the perfect bouquet of
flow­ers to help celebrate Mother’s Day!
♦Meaningful Gifts
If you cannot see your mother in person for Mother’s Day, sending her a meaningful card will let her
know you are thinking of her in spirit! Have your
CUI Con­cierge secure shipping for your Mother’s
Day needs.
♦Toronto, Ontario
Toronto, the capital of Ontario, is home to
the CN Tower, which offers stunning views of
the downtown skyline. You will find museums
dedicated to art and history throughout the
capital city! There is a unique 3-D sign that
spells out Toronto at Nathan Phillips Square in downtown
Toronto. After a day of exploring, spend a romantic evening
in downtown Toronto!
♦Victoria, British Columbia
Known as the City of Gardens, Victoria, British Columbia has a unique blend of old world
charm mixed with new world experiences. As
an island destination, Victoria offers visitors
an escape from the hurried world and beams
with ambiance. In Victoria, heritage architecture, colorful
gardens and traditions like afternoon tea mix with outdoor
adventure awaits you! There are a variety of culinary experiences with authentic cocktail and craft beer services within
Victorias, British Columbia as well!
♦Winnipeg, Manitoba
Winnipeg, capital of Manitoba, offers world
class museum exhibits, live entertainment,
and unique concepts that makes Winnipeg
a unique place to visit! There are warehouse
spaces converted to various shops and
restaurants. Aside from unique concepts, there are ample
green spaces, which are dedicated to festivals, concerts, and
exhibits. Nearby, the Exchange District is known for its well
preserved turn -of-the-20th-century architecture and
numerous art galleries.
♦Calgary. Alberta
Calgary. Alberta, also known as Cowtown, is home
to Calgary Zoo, which is one of North America’s
top zoos. Also, Telis Spark, Calgary’s Science Center has exhibits that will unfold before your eyes
with unique animals and innovative technology
♦Creative Gifts
Get creative and buy a unique gift, like a station­
ary and tech organizer. This handy desk accessory
keeps your small stationary items organized and
can keep wires organized for a smart phone or
small electronics.
To secure your Mother’s Day Reservations or Gifts,
contact your CUI Concierge!
and innovative technology that will make you want to come
back to visit!
To put your winter ski vacation into action,
Contact your CUI Concierge!
For more event information, VIP restaurant & hotel accommodations or top tickets, contact Concierge Unlimited International, your time-saving concierge service and
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earth day 2017
Earth Day is on Saturday, April 22nd. Earth Day started on April
22nd, 1970 because of the Modern Environmental Movement. This
year, the Earth Day theme is Environmental and Climate Literacy.
You will find suggestions below on how to conserve energy and
events around your community to make planet earth a better place
for all.
♦Earth Day with Chicago Park District
Earth Day is a day to raise awareness about going green and
making Earth a beautiful planet. Join the Chicago park District to make all parks clean and beautiful for all to enjoy.
Click here for a list of events happening in Chicago parks!
♦Cosley Zoo (1356 Gary Avenue, Wheaton)
Let’s celebrate the wonders of the natural world and learn
how we can help keep it safe. Environmentally friendly organizations and businesses will be on-site to educate you on
how little actions can make a big difference in your
community.
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The Client contacted his CUI Concierge, whom with in just a few
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VIP Client, March 2017
C UI Saves the Day!
A client turned to the concierge in need of last minute ticket
to a performance of Hamilton that week. The concierge was able
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- VIP Client, March 2017
May we be At Your Service
suggestions to the editor
Tips for Going Green
♦Turn off electronics &
computers when not in use
♦Take shorter showers
to conserve water
♦Recycle when possible!
♦Use reusable bags
when shopping
We invite your suggestions for future issues of Cultural Update.
Are there cultural events you would like us to highlight? Do
you have feedback about a restaurant or event that we have
recommended? Let us know what you think! Please feel free to
contact the editor by phone at (312) 220-0500 or email at:
[email protected].
run into spring
2
Shamrock ShuffleGrant Park
8
Chicago Lakefront 50KJackson Park
8
Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K
Montrose Harbor
15
Bunny Rock Chicago
Montrose Harbor
22
Walk & RollSoldier Field
22
Fun Run in Color, Wheaton
23
BT5K Run & WalkSoldier Field
23
Good Life Race 5K
Oak Park High School
23
The Champion of Trees 10K Run
Morton Arboretum
29
Race to Wrigley5K Charity
Wrigley Field
Memorial Park
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