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Chicago Cubs vs Chicago White Sox Crosstown Classic 2020 – Friday 09/25/20

NBC Chicago

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As the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox begin the well-known Chicago Crosstown Classic on this Friday, September 25th, the two teams are also on track to accomplish a unique feat in baseball history with playoff berths. The Chicago Cubs punched their ticket to the postseason on Tuesday night, ensuring that this season will be a history-making one in the city of Chicago.
That’s because the Cubs and the White Sox will both compete in the postseason, a feat that is incredibly rare in the history of Major League Baseball.

In fact, 2020 is only the third time in the history of the sport that both Chicago teams have reached the playoffs in the same year, with the White Sox clinching their spot earlier this month.

The previous two instances occurred in 1906, when the White Sox beat the Cubs in the World Series, and 2008, when both the Cubs and White Sox were knocked out in the divisional series round by the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays, respectively.

Now, both teams have bigger fish to fry, as both are trying to win divisional titles. Those titles would come with top-three seeds in their respective leagues and home-field advantage in their Wild Card round playoff series, a big benefit when the home team will host all three games of the best-of-three series.

Contact your CUI Concierge to get VIP Treatment at the best viewing locations.

Opera

Congratulations to Sylvia Neil, Lyric Opera’s first female board chair

University of Chicago law lecturer Sylvia Neil has been named board chair of Lyric Opera of Chicago. She is the first woman to hold the post.

The board of directors elected Neil to the post at its meeting early this month. She joined the board in May of 2011 and for the past year has served as board chair-elect, a new position at the organization.

Neil succeeds David Ormesher, who becomes chair of the executive committee, and who was board chair during Lyric’s 2018 musicians’ strike. Lester Crown, who has been executive committee chair for 30 years, becomes executive committee chair emeritus. In the release announcing Neil’s appointment, Lyric management says that these events signify a “new plan of succession” for Lyric board chairs.

“Lyric is thrilled to welcome Sylvia as our new board chair,” said Lyric General Director Anthony Freud in the release. He went on to say that Neil has proved a “tremendous leader” for the organization, including establishing Lyric’s Heroes’ Fund, which has raised more than $10 million to offset the financial damages wrought by the pandemic.

“Sylvia’s background and commitment to equity and the arts come at a critical juncture for Lyric,” he said. “Her work will be challenging and I am confident in her abilities to find smart solutions to complex issues.”

In accepting the post, Neil said she was honored to be the first woman chair at Lyric, a company that has had two female general directors—Carol Fox and Ardis Krainik. “These are the folks that light my path forward,” Neil said.

Neil, former associate dean at the University of Chicago Law School, has also been an adjunct professor at Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law and taught at DePaul School of Law and Roosevelt University.

She and her husband, Dan Fischel, have sponsored a number of Lyric productions, including Elektra, Madame Butterfly, and The Marriage of Figaro. The two organized and sponsored the Heroes’ Fund after Lyric announced it would cancel its 2020 Ring cycle due to the pandemic.

Lyric Opera of Chicago is not the first major Chicago arts organization to have a female board chair. Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, Joffrey Ballet, and the Field Museum have all had female board chairs.

-Lisa Bertagnoli, Crain’s

Sport

Stanley Cup 2020 – NHL start times for games Aug. 18, 19

https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-stanley-cup-playoff-start-times-august-18/c-318552370

NEW YORK — The National Hockey League today announced the following updates to the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round schedule for Tuesday, Aug. 18 and Wednesday, Aug. 19:

August 18:

• The start time of Game 4 between the Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers is 3 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on NBCSN in the U.S. In Canada, the game will be on Sportsnet, CBC and TVA Sports.

• The start time of Game 5 between the Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars is 5:30 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on NBCSN in the U.S. In Canada, the game will be on Sportsnet and CBC.

• The start time of Game 4 between the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals is 8 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on NBCSN in the U.S. In Canada, the game will be on Sportsnet and TVA Sports.

• The start time of Game 5 between the Chicago Blackhawks and Vegas Golden Knights is 10:30 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on NBCSN in the U.S. In Canada, the game will be on Sportsnet and TVA Sports.

August 19:

• The start time of Game 5 between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Tampa Bay Lightning is 12 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on NBCSN in the U.S. In Canada, the game will be on Sportsnet and TVA Sports.

• The start time of Game 5 between the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes is 4 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on NBCSN in the U.S. In Canada, the game will be on Sportsnet and TVA Sports.

• The start time of Game 5 between the Arizona Coyotes and Colorado Avalanche is 5:30 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on NHL Network (and joined in progress on NBCSN) in the U.S. In Canada, the game will be on Sportsnet 360.

• The start time of Game 5 between the Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers is 8 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on NBCSN in the U.S. In Canada, the game will be on Sportsnet, CBC and TVA Sports.

• The start time of Game 5 between the St. Louis Blues and Vancouver Canucks is 10:30 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on NBCSN in the U.S. In Canada, the game will be on Sportsnet and CBC

Sport

Stanley Cup 2020

https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-playoffs-round-1-schedule/c-280159064

Stanley Cup Playoffs begin today!
Tune-in beginning at 3pm EST

Best-of-7 series to be played in Toronto, Edmonton

Tuesday, Aug. 11

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: Game 1 -3 p.m. ET| NBCSN, SN, TVAS

Calgary Flames vs. Dallas Stars: Game 1 – 5:30 p.m. ET | NBCSN, CBC, SN, TVAS

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Boston Bruins: Game 1 – 8 p.m. ET | NBCSN, CBC, SN, TVAS

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Game 1 – 10:30 p.m. ET| NBCSN, SN, TVAS

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Philadelphia Flyers (1) vs. Montreal Canadiens (8)

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m. ET: Canadiens @ Flyers | NBCSN, CBC, SN, TVAS

Friday, Aug. 14, 3 p.m. ET: Canadiens @ Flyers | NBCSN, CBC, SN, TVAS

Sunday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m. ET: Flyers @ Canadiens | NBC, CBC, SN, TVAS

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 3 p.m. ET: Flyers @ Canadiens | NBCSN, CBC, SN, TVAS

*Wednesday, Aug. 19, TBD: Canadiens @ Flyers | TBD

*Friday, Aug. 21, TBD: Flyers @ Canadiens | TBD

*Sunday, Aug. 23, TBD: Canadiens @ Flyers | TBD

Entertainment, Theatre

Goodman Theatre | Virtual Line Up

Intermission: A Weekly Goodman Update

Tune in every Friday

Goodman’s intermission was created back in April 2020. A weekly newsletter filled with past scenes, Goodman reads, new virtual art series, etc. Volume 13 will be out Friday, July 24.

Alone Together: A Solo Voices Project

Friday, July 24th at 5:30 pm CDT

If you could please find your seats that are center stage on the couch as we encourage WiFi to be turn on and volume on your computer tune to your liking. We hope you enjoy the showcase of 16 high school participants. As they broadcast their solo performance pieces from the page to your home virtual stage.

Strike! The Youth Political Theater Project

Saturday, July 25 at 5:30 pm CDT

Tune in to experience a piece that has been in development for the last few weeks by 10 local students. This virtual piece expresses the response to political as well as social events while representing their communities and as Goodman ambassadors.

Events, Holidays, National & International, Restaurants

July 14th – Bastille Day

Over 231 years ago, on July 14^th the French had finally seen a turning point in their revolution with the storming of Bastille. The fortress that once held prisoners freed soldiers ready to fight for an uprising. The fall of Bastille was celebrated in 1790 as the Fête de la Fédération and throughout the years continues to celebrate France’s constitutional monarchy and new unity.

To embrace this French affair, below we share our favorite spots within the Chicago and virtual festivities.

Bistronomic | 840 N. Wabash

Join Bistronomic all week long with dine in and take out specials from July 13th – July 18th. On July 17th, join Bistronomic’s patio for an evening of live music from Daniela Biserius Gipsy Jazz Group.

Marchesa | 535 N. Wells St.

Join Marchesa in a special 3 Course Menu plus an assortment of Cheese course addition and complimentary Amuse Bouche. From Tuesday, July 14th to Saturday, July 18th join the festivities with french music and cocktails such as a Lavendar French Cocktail.

Mon Ami Gabi | 2300 N. Lincoln Park West

Join Mon Ami Gabi this Friday, July 10th to Tuesday, July 14th for limited special menu, that includes gazpacho, frog legs, seafood bouillabisse, along with beautiful views of Lincoln Park.

Bastille Day Trifle with Chef Marc Siever

Get the ingredients Now!
Check out the blog to get a Marc Sievers easy and delicious Trifle recipe.

Alliance Française de Chicago Live Dance Party

Tuesday, July 14th at 6 pm join the Bastille Day party with a Dance Party Livestream. Featuring a French set curated by DJ Max of All-In Electro, streamed on Twitch.

Ars Lyrica presents Vive La France! Bastille Day Celebration Virtual Concert

Tuesday, July 14^th at 6 pm Ars Lyrics presents its 16^th season with a virtual opening concert broadcast for Bastille Day, Vive L France!

Embassy of France from US going LIVE!

Due to current situations on large gatherings and celebrations. The Embassy of France in the United States and its 10 Consulates General have decided celebrations should go digital. Check out France in the US for music, cultural, contests and such all day long. At 5 pm (Washington DC time) don’t miss ambassador Philippe Étienne!

FIAF’s 4 Day virtual Bastille Celebration

Celebrate Bastille day starting Saturday, July 11^th – Tuesday, July 14^th virtually with NYC French Institute Alliance Francoise 25^th Annual Bastille Day available online with Live performances, film screening, tastings, cooking events, kid activities and so much more.

Entertainment, Leisure & Recreation, Restaurants

Al Fresco Dining

Chicago Summer is in full bloom.
Escape your living room and find yourself on one of these gorgeous rooftops or patios.
Whether you enjoy your dinner with a lake view, cocktails surrounded by the skyline or
brunch overlooking the Lincoln park conservatory;
Get to be informed of the reservation request details through your CUI concierge.

So many Chicago hot spots to choose from but space is limited –
So hurry & Contact your CUI concierge to coordinate
your perfect Al Fresco experience.