London emanates an enchanting atmosphere, especially in winter. The city is so festively illuminated that it makes you feel like you’re in the middle of a fairytale! The fire-works in London are magical even, and definitely a great way to sound the bell for the New Year!

START PLANNING YOUR OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO ITINERARY TODAY!

OHC WILL TAKE PLACE OCTOBER 19-20, 2019.

The Chicago Architecture Center’s Open House Chicago is a free public festival that offers behind-the-scenes access to more than 350 buildings across Chicago.

Explore the hidden gems and architectural treasures of Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods—all for free.

Have you ever walked by a building and thought, “I wish I could see what’s inside?” Now you can. Tour soaring skyscrapers, repurposed mansions, opulent theaters, exclusive private clubs, private offices and breathtaking sacred spaces.

https://openhousechicago.org/

2019 Chicago Marathon

The 2019 Chicago Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 13. This event has historically attracted 45,000 runners from more than 100 countries. An estimated 1.7 million spectators are expected to view the race along the route that traverses 29 Chicago neighborhoods. The Marathon will begin with wheel chair participants at approximately 7:20 a.m, the main start is at 7:30 a.m. Additional security and bag checks will be in effect at key event locations. All Marathon staff and volunteers will be in uniform and credentialed.

Marathon Day Schedule – Sunday, October 13

Spectators will not have access to the race start and finish areas within Grant Park on race day. These areas will be accessible only to participants displaying their event-issued bib numbers, event staff with proper credentials, and ticketed guests (where applicable).

Grant Park, Chicago

5:30 a.m. – Gear check opens

5:30 a.m. – Start corrals open

7:20 a.m. – Wheelchair Start (men)

7:21 a.m. – Wheelchair Start (women)

7:22 a.m. – Handcycle Start

7:23 a.m. – Athletes with Disabilities Start

7:30 a.m. – Wave 1 Start

8:00 a.m. – Wave 2 Start

8:35 a.m. – Wave 3 Start

9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.- Biofreeze 27th Mile Post-Race Party; Grant Park, Butler Field

Times are subject to change.

Street Closures and Secured Areas

Street closures around Grant Park will begin on the morning of Thursday, October 10 and continue through the morning of Monday, October 14.

Information on the route, street closures, and times can be found in the Chicago Marathon Street Closure Guide. The Chicago Marathon is being sponsored by Bank of America.  An informative website, including a listing of where the public can view the race as well as what areas will be restricted, is available at http://www.chicagomarathon.com.

This information has been provided to BOMA/Chicago by a state, local or federal agency and is being distributed to BOMA/Chicago members.

BOMA/Chicago
115 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 2300
Chicago, IL 60603-3801
312-870-9600
www.bomachicago.org

Opera fans are mourning one of the world’s most revered voices.

JESSYE NORMAN 1945 – 2019

Designer Carlos Gaytan brings to life his first Chicago project, Tuzuco, in River North. With earth tone decorations and vines from Huitzuco, his hometown, he is bringing new life to the Mexican inspired offerings in Chicago.

Contact your CUI Concierge for a VIP reservation!

Eternal Light: The Sacred Stained-Glass Windows of Louis Comfort Tiffany opens on Saturday, September 6th at the Driehaus Muesum. Eleven ecclesiastical stained-glass windows made by Louis Comfort Tiffany and his workshop artisans will be on display to capture the artistic range and intricacy of Tiffany’s output.

At Your Service,
Concierge Unlimited International