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Sponsored Post: Launch Your Night Right With mike’s ON THE ROCKS™
The following post is from our advertiser, mike's ON THE ROCKS™.
Sponsored Post: Travelers Haven - Now In Chicago!
The following post is from our advertiser, Travelers Haven.
Sponsored Post: The American Cancer Society - Relay For Life
The following post is from our advertiser, ACS.
Sponsored Post: The Joffrey Ballet Presents "Winter Fire"
The following post is from our advertiser, The Joffrey Ballet.
Sponsored Post: Give Lunch The Respect It Deserves
The following post is from our advertiser, Seamless.
Sponsored Post: Fobango - Build Your Nest For Less
The following post is from our advertiser, Fobango.
Sponsored Post: "Luck Be a Lady" with CÎROC
The following post is from our advertiser, CÎROC Premium Vodka.
Join P. "Diddy" Combs, Chad Michael Murray, Michael K. Williams, Jesse Williams, Aaron Paul and more as they enjoy Ciroc Premium Vodka and pay tribute to Frank and the boys in Sin City. Together, they bring to life the art of celebration -- the dapper lifestyle of the Rat Pack -- that CÎROC embodies in a contemporary, yet classic way.Sponsored Post: Bring Magic to Any Table
The following post is from our advertiser, Bordeaux Wines.
Bordeaux is more than just wine - it’s about looking at the art of living and finding the special moments in everything that one does. The art of living can mean so many things - from eating and drinking, to appreciation for the finer things in life, and most importantly, great stories. Bordeaux wants to inspire and bring magic into your life. When there are good times to be had, making a fairy tale of any moment is the very essence of Bordeaux Wines.
Sponsored Post: Perfect Moments in the Islands of Hawai‘i
The following post is from our advertiser, Go Hawaii.
You know them when you see them, when you feel them, and especially, when you play a starring role in them - those instants in time when something or someone stops you dead in your tracks and you’re overcome with a sense of wonder and blessed with the joy of discovery. We call them, perfect moments, though they tend to last a lifetime, and it probably won’t surprise you to learn that you’ll experience more of them in the Islands of Hawai‘i than anywhere else on earth.
Happily, your first perfect moment in Hawai‘i is just a click away at gohawaii.com/perfectmoments, where you’ll discover a host of vacation values you won’t be able to resist. Ready, set - go.
Sponsored Post: Experience a #Johnnie Walker Tasting with Your Friends
The following post is from our advertiser, Johnnie Walker.
Change the way you spend your nights out in Chicago with a Johnnie Walker® private tasting. At the House of Walker, you and your friends can enjoy a night of revelry and an expert-led tasting among other discerning drinkers and a Master of Whisky. Deepen your knowledge of this legendary drink and take your night-out up a notch with the House of Walker Experience.
RSVP to the House of Walker Experience at JohnnieWalker.com and lift your night to new heights. Don’t forget to invite your friends, visit Johnnie Walker on Facebook and tweet about the event with #johnnie.
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Sponsored Post: Find Yourself a New Signature Drink
The following post is from our advertiser, Independent Spirits Expo.
Who doesn't love an event where over 50 microdistilleries, boutique bottlers, importers and brand owners from around the globe come together to help you discover your new favorite small batch bourbon, iconoclastic gin or after-dinner amaro? On September 28th, the Independent Spirits Expo lands in Chicago for the first time at the Bottom Lake Lounge presenting an amazing opportunity to learn, sip and enjoy some truly one-of-a-kind spirts. With the event expected to draw an exceptional crowd, take advantage of the VIP entry at 5pm where you’ll get a better opportunity to chat one-on-one with the various brand reps from this stellar line-up. General entry begins at 6:30pm, and both General Admission tickets (which includes a tasting!) at $60 and VIP tickets at $75 can be purchased here.
Sponsored Post: Hey Chicago, Jones Soda Wants YOUR Photo!
The following post is from our advertiser, Jones Soda.
Ever dreamed of having your photo grace the colorful, delicious bottles of Jones Soda? Well, now is your chance. Jones Soda, which by the way, has expanded distribution throughout Chicago (yay!) is looking for the next best fan-submitted photo from Chicago to put on a national label run. This contest is intended for residents of the greater Chicago area, so start digging through your photos to find your most fun and unique images to submit, or grab your camera and start snapping!
Think you have a great one? Visit the Jones Soda website, find the Chicago photo contest, and upload it for your chance to win! The contest ends on October 6, 2011, and Jones Soda will pick one grand prize winner who will get their photo on a 20,000 case run, and two runners up who will receive an awesome Jones Soda swag bag! Winners are announced on the Jones Soda Facebook page.
We've received some awesome photos so far, and there are just two more weeks to submit yours. Send them in now!
Sponsored Post: Dive Into The Night & Win a NYC Trip For Two
The following post is from our advertiser, Armani.
Think your nights out in this town can’t compare to anyone else’s? Dive into the night and take the Armani Code Sport Challenge for your chance to win a bottle of Armani Code Sport, the new fragrance for men, and a trip for two to New York City. To play, all you need to do is connect your Foursquare account to Armani Code Sport and check into every place you visit between 8PM and 8AM. From the sports club to the dance club and everywhere in between, we know you play hard. Let’s see who plays the hardest.
Be sure to like Giorgio Armani Beauty on Facebook to enter the challenge, watch exclusive video footage featuring Megan Fox, and get a free sample of Armani Code Sport.
Sponsored Post: Find Yourself a New Signature Drink
The following post is from our advertiser, Independent Spirits Expo.
Who doesn't love an event where over 50 microdistilleries, boutique bottlers, importers and brand owners from around the globe come together to help you discover your new favorite small batch bourbon, iconoclastic gin or after-dinner amaro? On September 28th, the Independent Spirits Expo lands in Chicago for the first time at the Bottom Lake Lounge presenting an amazing opportunity to learn, sip and enjoy some truly one-of-a-kind spirts. With the event expected to draw an exceptional crowd, take advantage of the VIP entry at 5pm where you’ll get a better opportunity to chat one-on-one with the various brand reps from this stellar line-up. General entry begins at 6:30pm, and both General Admission tickets (which includes a tasting!) at $60 and VIP tickets at $75 can be purchased here.Sponsored Post: Hey Chicago, Jones Soda Wants YOUR Photo!
The following post is from our advertiser, Jones Soda.
Ever dreamed of having your photo grace the colorful, delicious bottles of Jones Soda? Well, now is your chance. Jones Soda, which by the way, has expanded distribution throughout Chicago (yay!) is looking for the next best fan-submitted photo from Chicago to put on a national label run. This contest is exclusively for residents of the greater Chicago area, so start digging through your photos to find your most fun and unique images to submit, or grab your camera and start snapping! Think you have a great one? Visit the Jones Soda website, find the Chicago photo contest, and upload it for your chance to win! Contest starts on September 8, 2011 and ends on October 6, 2011. Jones Soda will pick one grand prize winner who will get their photo on a 20,000 case run, and two runners up who will receive an awesome Jones Soda swag bag! Winners are announced on the Jones Soda Facebook page. Submit your best photos now!Sponsored Post: The Moustache
The following post is from our advertiser, Heineken.
Sponsored Post: The Date
The following post is from our advertiser, Heineken.
Sponsored Post: The Occasionally Perfect Billboard
The following post is from our advertiser, Heineken Light.
Sometimes a billboard is just a billboard with nothing special about it. But occasionally, it's perfect. On August 17th, the Heineken Light billboard on Great Jones Street in NYC became a stage for a surprise performance by TV on the Radio. The Occasionally Perfect Billboard. Keep Watching at facebook.com/HeinekenLight.
Sponsored Post: Don’t Miss Your Chance to Make This Home
The following post is from our advertiser, HGTV.
There’s still time to enter the HGTV Urban Oasis 2011 Giveaway for a chance to make this gorgeous luxury apartment your home. In fact, you have now until October 7th (at 5pm ET) to enter...but why wait until then? The quintessential Windy City abode, this apartment in Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago was carefully crafted by renowned designer Vern Yip to reflect the things that make Chicago a special and unique city. Enter now to make these breathtaking views, spa-like bathroom, and warm, welcoming kitchen yours.Sponsored Post: Win Your Dream Apartment!
The following post is from our advertiser, HGTV.
Looking to make some upgrades in your life? Want to move up in the world? Well, here’s your chance to move on up--literally. Enter the HGTV Urban Oasis 2011 Giveaway for a shot at making a Vern Yip-designed luxury apartment in Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago your new humble abode. With unparalleled views of Chicago, this Windy City apartment is sure to blow you away. Vern Yip explains that he designed the space "to be a reflection and manifestation of everything that makes Chicago a special and unique city."Sponsored Post: Mondays Have Never Looked So Good
The following post is from our advertiser, HGTV.
Get your design fix every Monday starting tonight at 9/8c with the return of HGTV Design Star. Season Six features 12 talented designers battling it out for a chance to host their very own HGTV show, making this both a design and personality contest.
Tune in to see who has the most eye-catching ideas as well as that special little something that would make them the perfect HGTV host. HGTV Design Star Season One champion David Bromstad will be along for the ride mentoring contestants as they strive to make their wildest design ideas reality. With a judging panel made up of acclaimed HGTV interior designers (Genevieve Gorder, Candice Olson and Vern Yip) and celebrity guests, the contestants will have to go above and beyond to impress. Mondays have never looked so good! HGTV Design Star, hosted by Tanika Ray, airs Mondays at 9/8c.
Sponsored Post: Look Your Best This Summer with Equinox
The following post is from our advertiser, Equinox.
Spring has certainly been taking its good ol' time arriving in Chicago this year, but that’s no excuse to delay getting into shape for the warm weather months. Now that we can finally crawl out of hibernation, it’s time to start looking and feeling good. At Equinox, you can get fit and rejuvenated with group fitness classes, spa treatments, and expert personal trainers.
Sponsored Post: Chicagoist Fall Guide
This post is brought to you by our advertiser, Lexus.
There’s always so much to discover in Chicago, amazing restaurants, unusual cultural attractions, and super-fun activities—and we've been showcasing some of our favorites the past few weeks—but there’s wealth of dramatic scenery and outdoor adventures just a short drive away.Sponsored Post: Come Sample The Balvenie Peated Cask
The following post is from our advertiser, The Balvenie.
The Balvenie Cordially Invites you to the launch of a special limited release: The Balvenie Peated Cask, Seventeen Year-Old. Please Join us in celebrating the Most Handcrafted Single Malt Scotch Whisky as we take you through our full range, culminating with an exclusive preview of the latest release in The Balvenie’s Seventeen Year-Old Series.Sponsored Post: Precision is True Performance
The following post is from our advertiser, Lexus.
The new 2011 Lexus IS proves it isn't real performance unless it's wielded with precision. Equipped with an available 306-horsepower engine, the Lexus IS offers track-tested agility and superb braking performance, along with the oomph of power that gives you an exhilarating driving experience.
This is the New 2011 Lexus IS. Wield Precision.
Sponsored Post: Passion. Performance. Precision.
The following post is from our advertiser, Lexus.
Sponsored Post: Getaway to Canada Now
The following post is from our advertiser, Canadian Tourism Commission.
Canada's old-world cities, vibrant culture and incredible nightlife make it a front-runner as a top-notch travel destination.Sponsored Post: Harry Brown, In Theaters Today
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Sponsored Post: Taste the Unique Labels of Johnnie Walker
The following post is from our advertiser, Johnnie Walker.
The world's greatest whisky house is presenting the most coveted of events: The House of Walker Experience is an exclusive night out for a hand-picked group of discerning drinkers like yourself. It's an all-new private event where a Master of Whisky will personally lead you through a tasting of select labels of Johnnie Walker Scotch Whiskies. On the House. And it's coming to Chicago.

