The third annual River North Rendezvous takes place Thursday, Sept. 19, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The evening begins at Swank, 710 N. Wells St., and involves 18 River North galleries from Chicago Ave. south to Huron St., and Wells St. west to Orleans St.
Eighteen galleries host 18 restaurants serving up food and drinks with fine art viewing, while 18 musicians perform for an enjoyable evening to showcase the best of River North.
Proceeds will benefit 12 local charities. The cost is $45 per ticket (or two for $80) in advance, or $55 day of event. Call (312) 645-1047 or visit www.rivernorthassociation.com.
Enjoy the following galleries: Jean Albano, Mary Bell, Aldo Castillo, Melanee Cooper, Eastern, Habatat, Carl Hammer, Lydon Fine Art, Meritage Intl. Imports, Ann Nathan, Orca Aart, Perimeter, Portals, Primitive Art Works, Judy Saslow, Schneider, Tigerman Himmel and Vale Craft.
Restaurants providing food include Ben and Jerry’s, Big Bowl, Butterfield 8, CHIC Café, Coco Pazzo, Creole, Crepes a Latte, Gino’s East, Harry Caray’s, Harvest on Huron, Kinzie Chophouse, Mambo Grill, Nacional 27, Potbelly Sandwich Works, Seattle’s Best Coffee, Thyme, Tizi Melloul and Zealous.
Musical entertainment will range from Dixieland to classical, jazz to blues, provided by Ally Entertainment. There will be an after party at Magnum’s White Star Lounge, beginning at 8:30 p.m. |
