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They had game
On May 2, Time Out Chicago parked itself at W-Chicago City Center for "Game Night," an evening full of ...well, um...games. Dice were rolled while friends and soon-to-be adversaries faced off for fun prizes. Those who wanted a little more action had their chance at Ping-Pong with Killerspin tutorials helping take the novice edge off paddling newbies. Xbox 360 stations provided entertainment for the more tech-savvy gamers with players vying for the title of Guitar Hero. Scrumptious candy provided by candyfavorites.com helped to keep the adrenaline rush going while those who needed to relax took advantage of goody bags courtesy of Bliss.
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Our stomachs have spoken
On March 31, Time Out Chicago hosted its second annual Eat Out Awards at the Chicago Cultural Center. The award ceremony pleased even the most discerning palates. Chefs, restaurants and bars throughout the city were nominated in numerous categories with winners chosen by both TOC editors and TOC readers. It was a delicious evening.
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Moving on up
On March 27, Time Out Chicago teamed up with Belgravia Group at an after-work cocktail party to get a real sense of what it would be like to entertain guests at the new digs of 565 Quincy. Guests and homeowners enjoyed music, hors d'oeuvres, Chopin vodka and the company of those whom they might wind up calling neighbor. Guests were also able to see a virtual preview of the Q Room: a lounge with a bowling alley, movie-screening room, putting green and much more. With an impressive combination of housing options and building amentities, 565 Quincy called you home.
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Oscar night
On February 24 TOC and the Gene Siskel Film Center hosted the only Oscar night party in Chicago sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. All the proceeds from the event went to the Gene Siskel Film Center's educational and programming initiatives throughout the year. Attendees were greeted with the glitz and glamour of Hollywood right here in Chicago. And the Oscar went to...
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Mingling at the MCA
On February 1, TOC and the Museum of Contemporary Art got a little risqué at the Burlesque Star-themed First Fridays event. DJs Megan Taylor and Emily Hard kept the beat going while many locals showed up to mix and mingle while text messaging their crush at the digital love post office and chatting with Time Out Chicago's Debby Herbenick at the "Ask a Sexpert" booth. This was one sexy evening.
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And the nominees
On January 22 following the announcements of the Oscar nominations, Time Out Chicago Film editor Hank Sartin shared his picks and responded to the Academy's choices at the Gene Siskel Film Center's nominations breakfast. Berghoff Catering and Restaurant Group generously provided a light breakfast and coffee for this early-to-rise cinema soiree.
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A pucking good time
One hundred lucky TOC-reading hockey fans won passes to the Blackhawks Pre-Game Party sponsored by TOC in the Bud Select Brew Pub at the United Center on January 11. It was a smashing good time as participants ate, drank, enjoyed live music, and won prizes such as autographed caps and jerseys. All attendees even got to rub elbows with Blackhawk players Kevyn Adams and James Wisniewski, and an appearance from mascot Tommy Hawk made this a Stanley Cup-worthy evening.
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Appetite for destruction
There were plenty of reasons why Chicagoans came to Martyrs' for TOC's third annual Chili Cook-Off contest on November 3. Besides sampling the varieties of delicious chili, participants mixed and mingled while enjoying drinks and the groovy gyrations of the Janes; the always-entertaining Chicago-based go-go dance troupe. And after the votes came in, the Valdes brothers were the ones to capture the crown and be hailed the Kings of Chili.
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Laugh factory
Six Windy City comics faced off October 28 in a competition to determine who is the funniest person in Chicago, a contest hosted by TOC at Lakeshore Theatre. After many laughs, Hannibal Buress was named the winner. He walked away with a sweet prize package and the Mark Sinclair Funniest Person in Chicago Trophy. Ken Barnard was dubbed as first runner-up and Dan Telfer was the second runner-up. It was a riot.
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Meet market
On October 24, TOC and Motel Bar teamed up to host a singles event. Many locals showed up to mix and mingle while having fun playing board games. Motel Bar made for a great venue and an exciting night as Chicagoans rolled dice, spun wheels, drew pictures and battled over fake money.
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Food for thought
A food lover's night in paradise, Crave the Elements took place at the top of Macy's on State on October 12. The 2007 Meals on Wheels Celebrity Chef Ball began with an exquisite four-course meal prepared by the nation's top chefs, and included an exciting party and luxury silent auction. TOC unveiled the Time Out Chicago Eating and Drinking Guide, and each lucky attendee walked away with his own copy. The TOC Eating and Drinking Guide is available in a bookstore near you or online at timeoutchicago.com/eatguide2008.
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We Sailed Away
Once again we head out to Lake Michigan for Making Waves. A two-hour, after-work boat cruise, Making Waves was brought to you by Time Out Chicago and Shoreline Sightseeing, and featured food, drinks and a chance to win cool stuff on the Time Out Chicago prize wheel. Of course, the real pleasure of this cruise was enjoying a beautiful summer evening in the company of friends as the sun slowly set behind the best skyline in America.
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