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Posted by tricia | February 29, 2012 | No Comments » |
Radisson Blu Aqua - Naturally Cool Room Design
Chicago’s most exciting new attraction, the luxurious Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, has been honored as Development of the Year by the Greater North Michigan Avenue Association (GNMAA). The award was presented Feb. 6 at the association’s annual dinner.
Since its November 2011 opening as North America’s premier Radisson Blu, a joint-venture of Magellan Development Group and Carlson Hotels, the internationally-prominent Radisson Blu luxury brand has attracted a steady flow of patrons from all points of the globe to its rooms and suites along with its incomparable grand ballroom and distinctive Filini Restaurant.
Congratulations to the Radisson Blu team and thanks for adding another star to Aqua’s expanding portfolio of honors and awards. For more information on Aqua’s Radisson Blu visit http://www.radissonblu.com/aquahotel-chicago.
Posted by tricia | February 29, 2012 | No Comments » |
Giants of Chicago - Aqua Building by Alberto March
Digital photographer /graphic designer Alberto March has created an extraordinary canvas portrayal of Lakeshore East’s incomparable Aqua Tower now being displayed as part of a Giants of Chicago exhibition at the National Autonomous University of Mexico at 350 W. Erie St.
March, 51, a native of Venezuela, inspired by the “audacity façade” of the internationally acclaimed structure designed by Architect Jeanne Gang, principal of Studio Gang Architects, explains his compelling technique as “digital photographic pieces of interwoven reality and fiction of outstanding skyscrapers in Chicago.” The photos are manipulated with Photoshop and illustrator technics and printed on canvas, he explains.
He recalls being moved by how Aqua’s façade breaks the area where it is located “with vibrant curve lines filling the space with movement and incorporating to the landscape undulating ripples.” He also admired how Gang “juxtaposed straight and curved lines, creating a pattern that looks as a soft-draped fabric. In addition, she made it possible for a solid concrete and glass structure to look like a malleable giant with a calm rhythm.”
These interpretations are well reflected in March’s own imaginative design.
March stared studying art and music at the age of 14 in his native Venezuela and went on to earn degrees in Graphic Design, Advertising and Marketing. He went on to collaborate on various projects with such internationally famous artists as Victor Valera, Alirio Palacios and Luisa Richter. From 1980 to 1990 he participated in-group exhibitions in Venezuela, Argentina, Peru, Brazil, Colombia and Central America.
The Giants of Chicago exhibition presents 16 digital photographic pieces offers a hyper realistic view of the iconic architecture of Chicago that include, among others, John Hancock, Marina Towers, Aon Center, One Museum Park.
A special limited edition of 25 prints of each of the architectural giants in the exhibit is available for purchase at www.marchphotoart.com. 20”x30” prints are $270 and 30”x40” prints are $365.
For additional information visit website or telephone Alberto March at 312-842-1186.
Posted by tricia | February 27, 2012 | No Comments » |
If you happen to hear someone say that Lakeshore East is going to the cats and dogs, it’s a compliment!
Along with being Chicago’s most popular and successful new mixed-use neighborhood with its array of luxury condominiums, rentals, townhomes, retail and the recently-opened America’s premier Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Lakeshore East claim’s one of the city’s friendliest pet policies.
Renters throughout Lakeshore East –The Shoreham, The Tides, Aqua and soon to open Coast– are allowed cats on all floors. Dogs are accepted on designated floors only with breed restrictions applying.
Another option for dog lovers is they are allowed to have one dog of any size or two dogs not to exceed 30 pounds each.
Dogs enjoy a gated dog park right in the community that is part of The Park at Lakeshore East as well as a number of dog welcome areas throughout the community.
Posted by admin | February 27, 2012 | No Comments » |
Mention “improvisational comedy” in Chicago, and you’re bound to receive an array of responses as to which of the Windy City’s many famous improv troupes is the funniest. That said, Chicagoans have good reason to be so passionate about their favorite local comedy clubs. The city has been home to some of the best comedians of our day including John Belushi, Tina Fey, Steve Carrell, Mike Myers, and Stephen Colbert to name a few.
Craving a night of laughs and can’t decide on a destination? Let’s take a look at some of Chicago’s best comedy venues located near the condos at Lakeshore East and see what’s happening in the upcoming weeks.
The ComedySportz Theater (929 W. Belmont Ave.)
No, ComedySportz isn’t exactly an “athletics” venue per se. But rest assured, sports fans, that the competitive spirit is as high at this North Side comedy staple as it is when the Bulls play at the United Center. For reference, think of the long-running improv TV show “Whose Line is it Anyway?” except the points DO matter. Just ask the referees that officiate the game – they have been known to give out penalties like “The Groaner Foul” for a bad pun and “The Brown Bag Foul” for bad language.
This month….
ComedySportz – Fridays (8pm, 10pm), Saturdays (6pm, 8pm, 10pm)
ComedySportz’s long-running signature improv show. Watch Team Blue take on Team Red in an improv battle of hilarious proportions.
Notable alumni: Frank Caeti (“MADtv”), Jeff Davis (“Whose Line is it Anyway?”), Dan Harmon (“Community”)
iO Theater (3541 N. Clark St.)
When visiting iO Theater, located just south of Wrigley Field in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, audience members are typically treated to a “Harold” performance. A “Harold” begins with an audience suggestion, and the iO Theater cast members take the reigns from there. Scenes might include a game where cast members pretend to be inanimate objects, rotating monologues featuring eccentric characters, or any number of other outlandish sketches that keep the crowd roaring.
This month…
The Harold – Fridays (8pm, 10:30pm), Saturdays (10:30pm)
Each performance of iO’s famous “Harold” show features 2-3 improv groups who specialize in weaving together wild characters, genres, and plots in completely unexpected ways. Arrive prepared to volunteer; “Harolds” have a reputation for inserting audience participation into sketches.
Newspeak – Saturdays (8pm)
Whirled News Tonight presents a satirical twist on worldly events in this feature show. Cast members improvise based on audience suggestions of current news stories from around the world.
Notable alumni: Vince Vaughn (“Wedding Crashers”, “Dodgeball”), Mo Collins (“MADtv”), Tim Meadows (“SNL”)
Second City (1616 N. Wells St.)
The New York Times has called Second City “a comedy empire,” and for good reason. Second City boasts locations in Toronto and Hollywood, but its home and namesake are both Chicago to the core, with its famous Windy City theater just north of Lakeshore East in the Gold Coast neighborhood. In contrast to other theater styles, Second City’s first two acts are semi-scripted, followed by an improvised third act. Shows feature everything from songs, to skits, to completely off-the-wall story-lines. With shows seven nights a week and a rotating cycle of featured performances, laugh-seekers of all types will find something to tickle their fancy at Second City.
This month…
Sex, Love, and The Second City: A Romantic Dot Comedy – Saturdays (2:30pm), Sundays (4:30pm)
Online dating has revolutionized relationships from iPads to iDo’s. Following multiple stories originating from a fictional online dating site, this entertaining show explores love in the digital age… for better or for worse.
The Second City’s History of Chicago – Sundays (1pm), Tuesdays (7:30pm)
You’ve never seen it presented like this! Rounding up 50 years of Second City’s best Chicago-centric acts, this show makes fun of everything you love (to hate) about Chicago.
Notable alumni: Bonnie Hunt (“Cheaper by the Dozen,” “The Bonnie Hunt Show”), Jane Lynch (“Glee,” “The 40-year-old Virgin”), Stephnie Weir (“MADtv”)
Posted by admin | February 24, 2012 | No Comments » |
III Forks Restaurant Week Extended Until March 4th
$44
First Course
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
with smoked bacon, scallions, and cheddar cheese
Caesar Salad
with roasted red peppers and shaved aged parmesan
Entree Choice
USDA Prime 8oz Filet Mignon
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon with beurre meuniére sauce
Prime Double Cut Pork Chop with serrano-peach barbeque sauce and balsamic glaze
Dessert
Bourbon Bread Pudding
with cinnamon ice cream and bourbon pecan caramel sauce
Posted by admin | February 21, 2012 | No Comments » |
Chicago Palm 2012 Restaurant Week
LUNCH Menu
February 17th-February 26th
$22.00 per person
First Course (Choice of):
Mixed Green Salad
Romaine, Iceberg, Baby Greens, Cucumber, Carrots, Radish, Scallions and Cherry Tomatoes
Tossed in Garlic Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad
Garlic Croutons and Parmigiano Reggiano
Chef’s Soup of The Day
Chef’s soup prepared daily
Second Course (Choice of):
New York Steak Au Poivre- Aged Black Angus 10 Ounce
With mashed potatoes and brandy peppercorn sauce
Chicken Parmigiana
Served with Linguini Marinara
Atlantic Salmon Fillet
Roasted red pepper Buerre Blanc
Chef’s Fresh Fish Special of the Day
***Each of the Entrees above is accompanied with Sautéed or Steamed Vegetable medley
Third Course (Choice of)
New York Cheesecake
Raspberry compote
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Crème Anglaise
Chicago Palm 2012 Restaurant Week
Dinner Menu
February 17th-February 26th
$33.00 per person
First Course (Choice of):
Mixed Green Salad
Romaine, Iceberg, Baby Greens, Cucumber, Carrots, Radish, Scallions and Cherry Tomatoes
Tossed in Garlic Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad
Garlic Croutons and Parmigiano Reggiano
Chef’s Soup of The Day
Chef’s soup prepared daily
Second Course (Choice of):
Prime Ribeye Steak- 12 ounce
Topped with Parmesan and Garlic Shoestring Potatoes
Served with an Atomic Horseradish and Sour Cream Sauce
Stuffed Pork Chops
Stuffed with Prosciutto, Swiss cheese and served with Winter Ratatouille and Honey Apple Chutney
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes (2)
Chipotle Tartar Sauce and Mango Salsa
Twin Tenderloin Filet Medallions
Roasted Garlic Pommes Mousseline, Grilled Asparagus and Truffle Bourdeaux Sauce
Braised Veal Ravioli
Mushrooms, Fresh and Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Danish Bleu Cheese and Basil Oil
Eggplant Parmigiana (Vegetarian)
Parmesan Breaded Eggplant, Marinara Sauce, Sauté of Spinach and Munster Cheese
Served Napoleon style
Maple-Soy Glazed Atlantic Salmon Fillet
Steamed Rice and an Asian Slaw
Third Course (Choice of)
New York Cheesecake
Raspberry compote
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Crème Anglaise
Posted by admin | February 21, 2012 | No Comments » |
STEP AWAY FROM YOUR DESK – JOIN US AS OUR GUEST FOR EAT TO THE BEAT!
Break up the monotony of the workday and enjoy a live one-hour musical performance while eating your lunch!
The Harris Theater’s wildly popular lunchtime series Eat to the Beat returns next Thursday, March 1 at 12 pm with the award-winning musicians from the Music Institute of Chicago.
“It’s a guilty pleasure and a brief getaway…” – Chicago Tribune
Don’t miss this exclusive offer for friends and neighbors of the Harris Theater—call 312.334.7777 and mention code “MUSIC” to redeem your complimentary ticket.
Chicago’s famous Food Trucks will be on-site at Lower Randolph beginning at 11 am.
Posted by admin | February 20, 2012 | No Comments » |
Do the winter blues have you down? Never fear!
Chicago is home to a significant collection of world-renowned museums, many located right along the Lake Shore near the luxury condos and parkhomes at Lakeshore East. So, if ice-skating at Wrigley Field or a stroll along the “Magnificent Mile” seem a little chilly, Chicago’s museums offer an ample opportunity to stretch your legs (and your brain) indoors.
During the late winter months, museums around the Windy City feature special exhibitions for locals and tourists alike. Here’s a look at what’s going on at some of the most famous and popular museums on the planet:
Shedd Aquarium: 1200 South Lake Shore Drive
Boasting over 25,000 fish and 5 million gallons of water, the Shedd Aquarium is one of the world’s largest indoor aquariums. Home to otters, beluga whales, and giant sea turtles, the Shedd is temporarily hosting an exhibit billed as “95 percent water, 100 percent amazing,” Jellies. Almost a dozen species of jellyfish are on display, some with tentacles up to 100 feet long! Learn about one of nature’s most mysterious creatures at Jellies, which runs until late May.
Field Museum: 1400 South Lake Shore Drive
Just a few blocks south of the Shedd Aquarium lies the Field Museum of Natural History, one of three of the Chicago’s most notable attractions that’s part of what’s called the “Museum Campus.” The Field Museum is most famously home to “Sue,” the largest, most extensive and best preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex fossile ever discovered. The Field Museum is also home to a brand new exhibit called Opening the Vaults: Mummies. The exhibit features twenty mummies, so of which haven’t been on public display in over a century, and it runs through April.
Adler Planetarium: 1300 South Lake Shore Drive
Rounding out the Museum Campus trio is Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, the first planetarium built in the Western Hemisphere and the oldest currently in existence. Alder Planetarium’s three full-sized theaters are capable of reproducing the entire night sky, and feature short, educational films for the whole family. The newest of these is Space Junk 3D, an “explosive” look at the solutions aimed at cleaning our plantet’s orbits. The planetarium is also home to one of the city’s favorite evening cocktail events, “Adler After Dark,” a 21+ soiree which takes place every third Thursday of the month.
Art Institute of Chicago: 111 South Michigan Avenue
North of the Museum Campus in Grant Park (site of the 2008 Presidential victory party) lies the historic Art Institute of Chicago. At over 1 million square feet in area, the “AIC” is second largest art museum in the U.S. (after the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York). During a tour around the sprawling museum, you’ll no doubt see a few of the world’s most famous (and most valuable) paintings, including Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks,” Grant Wood’s “American Gothic,” and Gustave Caillebotte’s “Paris Street; Rainy Day.” Those who place cameras alongside paintbrushes can enjoy “Light Years: Conceptual Art and the Photograph, 1964-1977” an exhibit that focuses on the 20th century Conceptual Art movement and its lasting impact on the art of photography. The exhibit runs through March 11.
Posted by admin | February 16, 2012 | No Comments » |
Photo by: Lawrence Okrent
Nostalgia may not be the basis for most news stories, but when it entails something special – like the 17th anniversary of the founding of Magellan Development Group and the 10th anniversary since it broke ground for Lakeshore East – allowances can be made.
Perhaps best known as Chicago’s largest residential builder, Magellan has evolved as a fully-integrated development company with the dedication, ingenuity and expertise required to succeed in today’s challenging market. In addition to development experience, Magellan also offers a number of services through its affiliated companies.
These affiliates include Magellan Realty, Magellan Project Services, Loewenberg Architects, NNP Residential, Joel M. Carlins Associates, Chicago Signature Properties, Titan Commercial and Lakeshore Internet.
Beyond developing downtown Chicago condos and Chicago luxury apartments that attract residents and partners that are dedicated to the high-quality innovative product that Magellan is well-known for, the portfolio of services provided by this team of affiliates includes real estate brokerage, architectural, project consulting service, apartment leasing and property management, legal, apartment locator, internet services and commercial brokerage.
If you’ve lost count, Lakeshore East currently comprises nine buildings, including eight completed and occupied residential buildings. The roster includes the 29-story Lancaster, the community’s first condominium building with 209 residences; The Shoreham, a 46-story apartment tower with 548 residences; The Regatta, a 44-story condominium building with 325 residences; The Chandler; a 35-story condominium building with 304 residences; 340 on the Park, a 62-story condominium building with 344 residences and the 51-story The Tides, the community’s second rental property with 608 residences that also includes the recently opened CHALK Preschool.
Also completed are the 87-story Aqua, the first high-rise in the city designed uniquely to combine residential, hotel and retail spaces, including nine Park homes in the podium designed by Aqua’s highly-acclaimed design architect Jeanne Gang and The Benton Place Parkhomes, an enclave of 25 gracious townhomes.
Coast at Lakeshore East, a sleek 45-story rental tower designed by BKL Architecture, is currently under construction and targeted for completion in 2013.The neighborhood’s growing, diverse retail component is highlighted by the recently opened Village Market retail center anchored by the amazing 55,000-square-foot Mariano’s Fresh Market and Chicago’s distinctive first III Forks Prime Steakhouse. Madison, Egg’s, Case Mescal Mexican Restaurant, UHS Chiropractic, D&A Dermatology and Cuticle Nail Salon have also signed leases. Other neighborhood services include a Fifth Third Bank facility, Caffé Rom gourmet coffee shop, CHALK Preschool, Chase Bank and CVS Pharmacy.
So please join us in wishing Magellan and Lakeshore East happy anniversaries.
Posted by admin | February 13, 2012 | No Comments » |
The Park at Lakeshore East, developed by Magellan Developmen and winner of numerous planning and design awards, has captured another prime award.
Christy Webber Landscapes, responsible for maintenance of the park completed in 2005 and dedicated to the Chicago Park District, has won the Gold Award from the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA), the highest Award in the Commercial Maintenance Division. ILCA is affiliated with PLANET, the National Professional Landscape Network.
Notes Steve Bernhard, senior account manager for Christy Webber: “That’s a pretty competitive category and past winners are places like Navy Pier, Millennium Park and other well-manicured places around Chicago and Illinois.”
Award plaques will be presented to Magellan and the Chicago Park District as well as Christy Webber Landscapes.
