Restaurants
Marchesa opens for lunch, May 19th!
Marchesa: Upscale European restaurant with ample wines, a champagne bar & an art deco atmosphere.
Contact your CUI Concierge to secure your lunch reservation!
Entertainment, Leisure & Recreation, Restaurants
Mother’s Day is Sunday May 13th
Celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 13th, 2018. Treat your mother to a memorable experience this year with a trip to popular spas, brunches with the family, or her favorite wine! Delicious foods and relaxing adventures are in the palm of your hand with help from your CUI Concierge. Make this Mother’s Day one she won’t forget!
Restaurants
Al Fresco Dining Season is now available!
Spring has finally arrived! Enjoy the weather with wonderful food and spirits. CUI Concierges can assist you with reservations for the most recommended patio bars
including: Old Ground’s Social and Point and Feather.
Contact your CUI Concierge to secure your reservations today!
Entertainment, Events, Leisure & Recreation, Sport
Official Kentucky Derby
Mingle with horse racing enthusiasts, colleagues, and friends at Churchill Downs while savoring regional specialties and spirits. According to Forbes, the Kentucky Derby is one of the “Greatest Bucket-list Sporting Events” in America.
Entertainment, Gifts & Floral, Leisure & Recreation, Sport
Kentucky Derby Official Drink – Mint Julep
Entertain your friends with the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, the Old Forester Mint Julep. Each year, over 110,000 Mint Juleps are served over the two-day period at Churchill Downs Racetrack.
Entertainment, Events, Leisure & Recreation, Seasonal, Sport
Off to the Races at the Kentucky Derby
Whether you’re in the thick of it at Churchill Downs or you’re planning to watch the Kentucky Derby here in the Windy City, it’s an occasion you won’t want to miss. Put on your finest Spring fashions (and don’t forget that hat!) and meet us at the track.
Here are some of our favorite Derby parties, all around the nation.
Chicago –
Derby Day at Arlington Park
Gates open at 10:30 am for a day-long Derby celebration. First post is at 1:20 pm, with races every 30 minutes. Enjoy a Mint Julep and enjoy the Derby – Chicagoland style. 
The Godfrey’s 5th Annual Kentucky Derby Viewing Event
Hang out at the Godfrey Hotel’s rooftop lounge in your best Derby Day attire in a private booth. Southern comfort in the heart of Chicagoland.
Louisville –
The Trifecta Gala
A black tie event at the new Omni Hotel in Louisville. The Trifecta Gala isn’t specific to the Derby itself, it’s a staple event at most major sporting events throughout the year.
Great Balloon Festival
The festival isn’t centered around the Derby itself, but it’s still a lot of fun. A festival of five events leading up to the big race, it’s a tradition started in 1973.
Wherever you decide to spend your Derby day, contact your CUI concierge to secure your plans.
Gifts & Floral, Restaurants, Seasonal
Happy Mother’s Day from CUI!
Treat your mom right this Mother’s Day with the help of your concierge! Whether it’s flower deliveries, brunch reservations, a spa day or another spectacular gift, your concierge is at your service to help Mom have her best day.
Entertainment, Leisure & Recreation, Sport
Baseball is back
Batter up, baseball season is here once again! Although your CUI Concierge can’t make Spring weather come any faster, they can be of assistance getting you to the game.
Your CUI Concierge is At Your Service to make your next game a home run.
Entertainment, Events, Gifts & Floral, Leisure & Recreation, Seasonal, Travel & Transportation
Happy Earth Day from CUI!
Earth Day is on Sunday, April 22nd. What better way of honoring our planet, than by going outside to enjoy it? Plan your next spring adventure, from bird watching to flower festivals, with assistance from your CUI Concierge!
Mississippi Palisades State Park
Located near the Mississippi River in northwestern Illinois, this 2,500-acre state park is a bird watching paradise.
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Enjoy rows of Cherry Blossoms in Washington, DC that honor the friendship between Japan and the United States.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
A Wisconsin treasure, filled with 16 acres of outdoor display gardens and a tropical conservatory.
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
Every year Washington State’s Skagit Valley, blooms with fields of Tulips welcoming flower enthusiasts.
Entertainment, Events, Music, Theatre, We Recommend
We Recommend: Our April musical picks
Warm weather brings a great excuse to come out of hibernation and go out on the town! Here’s a few of our favorite musicals featured in Chicago this month.
Pretty Woman: The Musical
The beloved movie has become a musical and its pre-Broadway World Premiere stage production is featured at Chicago’s own Oriental Theatre this spring before hitting the stage in New York City. The musical features original music and lyrics by Grammy award winner Bryan Adams and is directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell. The production runs through April 15.
The Sound of Music
The hills are alive with a brand new production of The Sound of Music. The musical will be featured at the Cadillac Palace Theatre for one week only, running from April 10 – 15.
Sweeney Todd
The show will be the last full-length production at the No Exit Cafe. Featured in a much more intimate space, the audience will get an incredibly unique performance worth the trek out to Rodgers Park. Sweeney Todd runs through April 29.
Jesus Christ Superstar
Opening at the end of the month in the Lyric Opera is Jesus Christ Superstar, an epic rock opera that follows Jesus Christ in his final days. Jesus Christ Superstar opens April 27 and runs through May 20.
Contact your concierge for tickets to these or other great theater options this month.
