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June Events Plaza Closure: 100 N. Riverside’s plaza will be closed for the remainder of year due to a major renovation project. Elevator Modernization: The much anticipated modernization will kick off and is scheduled to finish in Winter 2013. We will start with freight car #1 and begin to convert passenger cars 9 and 18 to freight/passenger cars in late June. June 6: Bicycle Commuting Class hosted by the 100 N Riverside Plaza Green Team June 11-15: Chicago Bike to Work Week June 11-29: Exterior Window Washing June 13: Summer BBQs begin in riverfront park June 14: Flag Day June 17: Father’s Day Tenant & Building Recycling 100 N. Riverside is committed to environmental sustainability. Did you know we recycle IT equipment, paper, batteries, and more? For more information, please contact the Office of the Building at 312-993-0386. Amount 100 N. Riverside recycled in April, 2012: Bottles and Cans: 246 lbs. Cardboard: 6,560 lbs. Office Paper: 9,594 lbs. Equivalent to: Saving 139 trees Conserving 57,400 gallons of water Keeping 27 cubic yards of waste out of landfills Keep up the good work! CUI Recommends Celebrating 120 years, The House of Glunz is Chicago’s oldest family owned and operated wine merchant, established in 1888 by the Glunz family. The historic shop, filled with exquisite stained glass panels and artistic pieces and artifacts to the company’s history, is a magnet to the affluent and celebrities who seek Mrs. Glunz’s advice. At the House of Glunz, the most fabulous wine tastings and pairings are offered to small groups at its Museum Room and the Old World Tasting Room. Contact your CUI concierge for special offers at the House of Glunz. New/News Set to open its doors on June 8, DrumBar sits on top of the 18th floor of the Raffaello Hotel. New to the Gold Coast area, this speakeasy features a lined glass-walled perimeter of 2,000 square-foot outdoor garden terrace with lounge chairs that circle two fire pits. Drink specials focus on Scotch, whiskey and bourbon. Hungry? Grab a bite from the hotel’s Italian restau- rant Pelago and experience Chef Mauro Mafrici’s menu of genuine flavors and fresh seasonal ingredients. Arts/Museums through 3 This Will Have Been MCA 7/1 Jindrich Heisler Art Institute 7/16 In Succession: Contemp. Artists’ Art Institute 8/19 Science on the Half Shell Field Museum 9/3 Genghis Khan Field Museum 9/3 Roy Lichtenstein: A Retrospective Art Institute 9/3 Mythbusters: The Explosive Exhibition MSI 9/9 Dawoud Bey: Harlem, U.S.A. Art Institute 11/4 Tomas Saraceno on the Roof Metropolitan, NYC opens 8 Images of the Afterlife Field Museum 9 History of Magic History Museum 30 Skyscraper: Art & Architecture MCA ongoing Extreme Mammals Field Museum Deep Space Adventure Adler Planetarium Jellies Shedd Aquarium Science Storms MSI opens around the globe 5 Ellsworth Kelly Plant Drawings Metropolitan, NYC Ballet/Dance 1-3 Hubbard Street Summer Series Harris Theatre 10 Mayfair Academy Harris Theatre 20-24 Cirque du Soleil: Dralion Allstate Arena 27-7/1 Cirque du Soleil: Dralion United Center Children/Family through 16 Alice In Wonderland Comedy Sports 18 Chagall for Children Kohl Children’s Mus. 28 Alexander and the Terrible...Day Apollo Theatre 9/2 Watch us Grow: Monarch Butterflies Kohl Children’s Mus. opens 2 Grunsfield Children’s Growing Garden Chicago Botanic Garden 13-17 Brickworld Chicago 2012 Westin Hotel, Wheeling 28-8/26 Disney’s Beauty & the Beast Shakespeare Threatre Classical/Symphony at Symphony Center 1-2,5 Rapsodie Espagnole: CSO, L. Morlot, cond. 7,8 Beethoven: CSO, T. Pinnock, cond., S. Jackiw, violin 9,12 Mozart: CSO, T. Pinnock, cond. and piano 14,19 Muti cond. Beethoven 5: CSO, R. Muti, cond. 23,24 Muti and Chen: CSO, R. Muti, cond., R. Chen, violin at Harris Theater 4 Celebrate 25 Yars w/CCM: CCM, W. Siegfried - I. John Stevens culturalupdate June 2012, Volume XXIIIssue VI

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Page 1: June 2012, Volume XXII Issue VI

June EventsPlaza Closure: 100 N. Riverside’s plaza will be closed for the remainder of year due to a major renovation project.

Elevator Modernization: The much anticipated modernization will kick off and is scheduled to finish in Winter 2013. We will start with freight car #1 and begin to convert passenger cars 9 and 18 to freight/passenger cars in late June.

June 6: Bicycle Commuting Class hosted by the 100 N Riverside Plaza Green TeamJune 11-15: Chicago Bike to Work WeekJune 11-29: Exterior Window WashingJune 13: Summer BBQs begin in riverfront parkJune 14: Flag DayJune 17: Father’s Day

Tenant & Building Recycling100 N. Riverside is committed to environmental sustainability. Did you know we recycle IT equipment, paper, batteries, and more? For more information, please contact the Office of the Building at 312-993-0386.

Amount 100 N. Riverside recycled in April, 2012:Bottles and Cans: 246 lbs.Cardboard: 6,560 lbs.Office Paper: 9,594 lbs.

Equivalent to:Saving 139 treesConserving 57,400 gallons of waterKeeping 27 cubic yards of waste out of landfills

Keep up the good work!

CUI RecommendsCelebrating 120 years, The House of Glunz is Chicago’s oldest family owned and operated wine merchant, established in 1888 by the Glunz family. The historic shop, filled with exquisite stained glass panels and artistic pieces and artifacts to the company’s history, is a magnet to the affluent and celebrities who seek Mrs. Glunz’s advice. At the House of Glunz, the most fabulous wine tastings and pairings are offered to small groups at its Museum Room and the Old World Tasting Room. Contact your CUI concierge for special offers at the House of Glunz.

New/NewsSet to open its doors on June 8, DrumBar sits on top of the 18th floor of the Raffaello Hotel. New to the Gold Coast area, this speakeasy features a lined glass-walled perimeter of 2,000 square-foot outdoor garden terrace with lounge chairs that circle two fire pits. Drink specials focus on Scotch, whiskey and bourbon. Hungry? Grab a bite from the hotel’s Italian restau-rant Pelago and experience Chef Mauro Mafrici’s menu of genuine flavors and fresh seasonal ingredients.

Arts/Museumsthrough3 This Will Have Been MCA7/1 Jindrich Heisler Art Institute 7/16 In Succession: Contemp. Artists’ Art Institute8/19 Science on the Half Shell Field Museum9/3 Genghis Khan Field Museum9/3 Roy Lichtenstein: A Retrospective Art Institute9/3 Mythbusters: The Explosive Exhibition MSI9/9 Dawoud Bey: Harlem, U.S.A. Art Institute11/4 Tomas Saraceno on the Roof Metropolitan, NYCopens8 Images of the Afterlife Field Museum9 History of Magic History Museum30 Skyscraper: Art & Architecture MCA ongoing Extreme Mammals Field Museum Deep Space Adventure Adler Planetarium Jellies Shedd Aquarium Science Storms MSIopens around the globe 5 Ellsworth Kelly Plant Drawings Metropolitan, NYC

Ballet/Dance1-3 Hubbard Street Summer Series Harris Theatre 10 Mayfair Academy Harris Theatre20-24 Cirque du Soleil: Dralion Allstate Arena27-7/1 Cirque du Soleil: Dralion United Center

Children/Familythrough16 Alice In Wonderland Comedy Sports18 Chagall for Children Kohl Children’s Mus.28 Alexander and the Terrible...Day Apollo Theatre9/2 Watch us Grow: Monarch Butterflies Kohl Children’s Mus.opens2 Grunsfield Children’s Growing Garden Chicago Botanic Garden13-17 Brickworld Chicago 2012 Westin Hotel, Wheeling28-8/26 Disney’s Beauty & the Beast Shakespeare Threatre

Classical/Symphony at Symphony Center1-2,5 Rapsodie Espagnole: CSO, L. Morlot, cond.7,8 Beethoven: CSO, T. Pinnock, cond., S. Jackiw, violin9,12 Mozart: CSO, T. Pinnock, cond. and piano14,19 Muti cond. Beethoven 5: CSO, R. Muti, cond. 23,24 Muti and Chen: CSO, R. Muti, cond., R. Chen, violinat Harris Theater4 Celebrate 25 Yars w/CCM: CCM, W. Siegfried - I. John Stevens

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Operaopens at Palais Garnier, Paris1 IL Barbiere di Siviglia G. Rossini: M. Armiliato, conductor9 Hippolythe et Aricie J.P. Rameau: E. Haim, conductor14 Arabella R. Strauss: P. Joradan, conductor

Theatre through 3 Jersey Boys Bank of America Theatre10 The March Steppenwolf Theatre10 Timon of Athens Chicago Shakespeare Theatre17 The Iceman Cometh Goodman Theatre24 The Doyle & Debbie Show Royal George Theatre9/2 Million Dollar Quartet Apollo Theateropens5 Rock of Ages Broadway Playhouse6 Eastland: An Original Musical Lookingglass Theatre12-17 Stuffed and Unstrung Bank of America Theatre17 Vince Vaughn & Friends Chicago Theatre26-7/1 RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles Ford Center/Oriental Theatreopen run Blue Man Group Briar Street Theatre Sky’s the Limit (Weather Permitting) Second City 100th Revue Second Cityaround the globethrough 30 War Horse Ontario, Canada7/1 How to Succeed in Business... New York, NY7/21 The King’s Speech London, U.K.9/2 Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark New York, NY11/18 Once New York, NY

Sneak Previews7/5 Iron Maiden First Midwest Bank Amph.7/6-7 Dave Mathews Band Alpine Valley7/6 Neil Diamond United Center7/7 Tenacious D & Urge Overkill Aragon Ballroom7/8 Pinkalicious: The Musical Broadway Playhouse7/11-15 Taste of Chicago Grant Park7/12-14 Barry Manilow Chicago Theatre7/20-21 Cirque du Soleil: Michael Jackson United Center7/28 James Taylor Ravinia8/6 Broadway in Chicago Summer Concert Millennium Park8/7-8 Coldplay United Center8/18 Tony Bennett Ravinia8/24 Lyle Lovett Ravinia8/25 Anita Baker Ravinia9/7 Kiss & Motley Crue First Midwest Bank Amph.9/7-8 Bruce Springsteen Wrigley Field9/12 I Love Lucy: Live on Stage Broadway Playhouse9/25-30 Ryder Cup Medinah Country Club12/11 The Book of Mormon Bank of America Theatre12/12 Andrea Bocelli Allstate Arena

Contact your CUI concierge for top tickets to all upcoming events!

Concert/Rock/Blues/Jazz2 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Chicago Theatre8 Roger Waters Wrigley Field9 Earth, Wind & Fire Ravinia9 Brad Paisley Wrigley Field10 Radiohead First Midwest Amph.15 Al Green Ravinia16 Kristin Chenoweth Cadillac Palace20 The Romantics House of Blues21 Skid Row House of Blues22 N. Freelon: Tribute to Lena Horne Ravinia22 Aerosmith United Center23 Collective Soul House of Blues24 REO Speedwagon Charter One Pavilion29 Yellow Dubmarine: Beatles Reggae Trib. Cubby Bear29 Scorpions: Final Sting Tour Charter One Pav.29 Colbie Caillat & Gavin DeGraw Ravina30 David Gray House of Blues30 Sara McLachlan Ravinia30 Jimmy Buffett First Midwest Amph.

Sports♦White Sox ♦Cubs1-3 Seattle 12-14 Detroit5-7 Toronto 15-17 Boston8-10 Houston 25-27 New York18-20 Chicago Cubs 29-7/1 Houston22-24 Milwaukee

♦Rush ♦Fire3 Spokane Shock 17 New York 16 Georgia Force 23 Columbus30 San Jose SaberCatsalso... 9 Belmont Stakes Elmont, NY11-17 U.S. Open Golf San Francisco, CA25-7/8 Wimbledon London, UKthrough6/10 French Open Tennis Paris, France

Special/Seasonal2-3 57th Street Art Fair 57th & Kenwood 4-5 Printer’s Row Lit Fest Printer’s Row15 Shoreline Sightseeing: Brew Cruise Navy Pier15 Taste of Randolph Street Randolph & Peoria St.15 Bike to Work Rally Daley Plaza 17 HAPPY FATHER’S DAY23-24 Chicago Green Music Fest Wicker Park24 Pride Parade Lakeviewaround the globe15-16 Vatternrundan Motala, Sweden7/27-8/12 2012 Summer Olympic Games London, U.K.

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Concert/Rock/Blues/Jazz2 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Chicago Theatre8 Roger Waters Wrigley Field9 Earth, Wind & Fire Ravinia9 Brad Paisley Wrigley Field10 Radiohead First Midwest Amph.15 Al Green Ravinia16 Kristin Chenoweth Cadillac Palace20 The Romantics House of Blues21 Skid Row House of Blues22 N. Freelon: Tribute to Lena Horne Ravinia22 Aerosmith United Center23 Collective Soul House of Blues24 REO Speedwagon Charter One Pavilion29 Yellow Dubmarine: Beatles Reggae Trib. Cubby Bear29 Scorpions: Final Sting Tour Charter One Pav.29 Colbie Caillat & Gavin DeGraw Ravina30 David Gray House of Blues30 Sara McLachlan Ravinia30 Jimmy Buffett First Midwest Amph.

Sports♦White Sox ♦Cubs1-3 Seattle 12-14 Detroit5-7 Toronto 15-17 Boston8-10 Houston 25-27 New York18-20 Chicago Cubs 29-7/1 Houston22-24 Milwaukee

♦Rush ♦Fire3 Spokane Shock 17 New York 16 Georgia Force 23 Columbus30 San Jose SaberCatsalso... 9 Belmont Stakes Elmont, NY11-17 U.S. Open Golf San Francisco, CA25-7/8 Wimbledon London, UKthrough6/10 French Open Tennis Paris, France

Special/Seasonal2-3 57th Street Art Fair 57th & Kenwood 4-5 Printer’s Row Lit Fest Printer’s Row15 Shoreline Sightseeing: Brew Cruise Navy Pier15 Taste of Randolph Street Randolph & Peoria St.15 Bike to Work Rally Daley Plaza 17 HAPPY FATHER’S DAY23-24 Chicago Green Music Fest Wicker Park24 Pride Parade Lakeviewaround the globe15-16 Vatternrundan Motala, Sweden7/27-8/12 2012 Summer Olympic Games London, U.K.

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For more event information, VIP restaurant & hotel accommodations or top tickets, contact Concierge Unlimited International, your time-saving concierge service and resource for local, national and international needs.

CUI’s Alfresco Dining GuideCelebrate the warm weather that has finally arrived by enjoying food and spirits at your favorite outdoor patio or beer garden.

Bar Toma: 36-seat front patio lined with planters and strung with lights features 20 varieties of pizza, mozzarella bar, gelato or an espresso.

Butcher & the Burger: Not your typical burger joint, each burger is made to order, select your own patty, bun and special toppings.

Castaways Bar & Grill: Located at North Avenue Beach this local beach-goer favorite features an ice cream cafe and beachside burgers.

C-View: On top of the Affinia Hotel, C-View welcomes a cozy lounge with incredible views of the Chicago skyline.

Cafe des Architectes: This sidewalk cafe features some of the finest French Fare in the City. Sample their extensive gourmet menu - in-cluding Muscovy duck or a succulent filet mignon.

Epic Sky: In the heart of River North, this rooftop getaway is a trendy, chic hot spot. Settle into one of the intimate cabanas and sip on a few cocktails.

Haymarket: Like to people watch? Randolph Street couldn’t be busier these days making Haymarket a prime spot. Enjoy freshly brewed beers and menu varieties.

Japonais: Follow the glass doors to the outdoor patio along the North branch of the Chicago River. Enjoy cocktails and light appetizers.

Keefers: Savor River North’s best-loved Steakhouse or impressive fish dishes in this family owned & operated favorite.

Roof on theWit: Bedazzled by the Roof on theWit, with handcrafted wine selections, sensational food and music to groove to. Four areas to dine with spectacular views.

III Forks: North of Millennium park, this comfy steakhouse offers a comfy rooftop lounge with cabana-style seating and lovely park and city views.

Toons Bar & Grill: At the edge of Wrigleyville, Toons Bar & Grill draws in neighbors for billiards & shuffleboard. Enjoy the fresh smells of Barbeque pulled pork and po’boys in this Kansas City style atmo-sphere.

Torquet: Taking the pup for a walk, stop at this dog-friendly hot spot for a small French menu.

Vertigo Sky: On top of the Dana Hotel this outdoor patio features live DJs nightly, an outdoor fire-pit, views of the River North area with crafted cocktails that draw in a club-ready crowd.

Happy Father’s Day!Celebrate dad’s day the right way this Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17. Con-tact your CUI concierge for event suggestions, VIP restaurant reservations, gift arrangements, top tickets and more!

Chicago Cubs/White Sox TicketsThe second round of the cross town classic begins June 18th, a gift of White Sox vs. Cubs tickets will give Dad the opportunity to cheer on his favorite team.

Father’s Day CruisesThe Odyssey, Spirit and Mystic Blue will have Father’s Day brunch and dinner cruises, with entertainment and a gift for dad.

Golf outingsWhether it’s at one of Chicago Park District’s six unique courses, the burbs or out of town, your CUI concierge will arrange tee times and coordinate group outings.

Arlington ParkTreat dad to a day of family fun and excitement at the races. Spend the day at Arlington Park for a Father’s Day brunch, family activities and horse racing.

June Festival Highlights♦1-3 Mayfest Chicago (Maifest), Lincoln SquareA traditional German celebration of the arrival of Spring, featuring live music, German food, maypole dancing and other traditional presentations.

♦1-3 Do-Division Street Fest, Wicker ParkChicago street fest mixes great shopping, live music and family entertain-ment. Family fun Fest spanning 10 city blocks on Division from Ashland to Leavitt, features local vendors with the best food, music and crafts.

♦8-10 Ribfest Chicago, Lincoln/Damen/Irving ParkThree outrageous days of ribs, music and fun for the whole family. Live music with an amateur Rib-eating contest you don’t want to miss.

♦8-10 Chicago Blues Fest, Grant Park3 days and 5 Stages at the Blues Capital of the World... One of Chicago’s largest music festivals.

♦9-10 Wells Street Art Festival, Wells St. between North Ave. & DivisionReturning for it’s 38th year, this is the city’s largest and most acclaimed fine arts festival held in the historic Old Town Neighborhood. More than 250 artists, live music of all types and food/beverage.

♦29-30 Old St. Patrick’s Block Party, Madison & DesplainesIn its 28th year, this event is a party for a good cause. Proceeds go to support the mission and outreach activities of Old St. Pat’s. Opening night features Ben Folds Five, food, raffles and fun!

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Key Reasons Clients Rely on CUI

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 via email at [email protected] or by phone at (312) 220-0500.

Suggestions to the Editor

B ir thday w ishes for a spec ia l f r iend! A busy executive was traveling to Naples, FL for

a friend’s birthday and turned to the CUI concierge to plan the celebration for the evening. With CUI’s national resources, we were able to provide transportation, sugges-tions for pre-dinner cocktails and reservations at a table on the beach as well as a custom birthday cake delivered to the table. CUI has the key to making special occasions memorable.

W hat way to relax other than a Beer Spa? With no time to locate a beer spa on her own in

Praque, Czech Republic, one tenant contacted the CUI concierge for assistance. With little knowledge of the area and no means of knowing the language, the concierge with the help of CUI’s global resources was able to locate a variety of beer spas within the distance of client’s hotel and within budget. After client selected preferred location, the concierge booked a beer spa for 2 at Pivni Lazne BBB Praha and left a very pleased client off for an experience of a lifetime.

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Millennium Park ConcertsConcierge Unlimited International holds the key to your VIP access to the hottest upcoming concerts. Contact your CUI concierge for more information.

♦6/13 OPENING NIGHT Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar and the Grant Park Orchestra open the 2012 season with masterpieces by Elgar and Dvořák, joined by Festival favorite, German cellist Alban Gerhardt.

♦6/15-16 AN EXALTATION OF PLACE *World Premiere* The Grant Park Chorus begins its 50th anniversary celebration with two performances of a world-premiere work by American composer Michael Gandolfi, inspired by Chicago history.

♦6/20, 22 MOZART’S JUPITER SYMPHONY A program of youthful music-though Mozart was only 32 when he wrote the Jupiter, it was to be his last symphony.

♦6/23 AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Ravel’s structurally daring audience favorite, Bolero, is presented along with George Gershwin’s rhapsodic ballet. This performance marks the beginning of a unique, week-long collaboration with the Paris Opera Ballet and the Harris Theater.

♦6/27 SIMULCAST OF PARIS OPERA BALLET Production of “Giselle” presented by the Harris Theater and the Grant Park Orchestra. The Paris Opéra Ballet performs its iconic work Giselle accompanied by the Grant Park Orchestra, simulcast live from the Harris Theater.

♦6/29-30 GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY CHORAL SPECTACULARThe Grant Park Chorus celebrates its 50th anniversary with a special performance featuring Carlos Kalmar and Christopher Bell sharing the podium for an unforgettable evening, culminating in a performance of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana. In honor of this event, the Festival will release the first a cappella recording of the Grant Park Chorus, Ameri-can a Cappella, on Cedille Records.

2012 Summer London OlympicsThe London 2012 Olympic Torch relay to proceed through June & July with opening ceremonies on July 27. Traveling to London? Tickets are on sale now! Contact your CUI concierge for your tickets to the games!

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