Chicago Official Visitors Guide - Summer/Fall 2008 - (Page 26) choosechicago.com shopping In a city known for its abundance of boutiques and upscale national chains, an excuse to splurge is waiting in shop windows around every corner, whether you choose to take a trip down the Magnificent Mile or seek out unique shopping in other parts of the city. Art Galleries/ Antiques Photography: ©Denise Chambers/Weaver, ©Plein Aire Arts & Artisans, Ltd. One of downtown’s largest showcases of contemporary American art and jewelry, providing a vast collection of art media including stained and blown glass, metal and wood sculpture, artfully crafted jewelry, functional and decorative ceramics, finely woven wearables and exquisite paintings and prints. 321 N. Michigan Ave., 312-541-1951, www.artsartisans.com New Metal Crafts Vast showroom of finest quality antique lighting and reproductions. Also distributing all major lighting lines. Additional warehouse of antique lighting in vicinity. Centrally located. Free parking. Mon.–Fri. 9am–5pm; Sat. 9am–12:30pm. 812 N. Wells St., 312-787-6991, www.newmetalcrafts.com Randolph Street Market Festival River East Art Center Chicago’s newest 2008 dates include: 5/24–25, 6/28–29, 7/26–27, 8/30–31, 9/27–28, 10/25–26. Features the most spectacular array of vintage and modern decorative objects, home furnishings, art, fashion and jewelry in downtown Chicago Home to the world-renowned Chicago Antique Market and Indie Designer Market, the RSM is the favorite destination for merchandisers, decorators, fashionistas and style setters from around the globe. As featured in Travel & Leisure, Lucky Magazine and The New York Times. Saturday hours, 10–5 (outdoors), 11–5 (indoors); Sunday hours 9am–4pm rain or shine. $10, under 12 free. Free round-trip trolley shuttles depart Water Tower Place every hour from 10am–3pm. 1350 Block of W. Randolph St., between Ada St. and Ogden Ave., 312-666-1200, www.randolphstreetmarket.com multi-arts destination features fine art galleries, artists’ studio space, traveling exhibitions, performance venues, facility rental, art and architectural cruises and a learning center, which offers hands-on workshops and classes. 435 E. Illinois St., Ste. 030, 312-321-1001, www.rivereastartcenter.com Candy/Nut And Popcorn Stores Garrett Popcorn Shops A Chicago favorite since 1949. Visit any of our five downtown shops or order online. Rated “the best in the world” by food critic Michael Stern. 26 W. Randolph St., 312-201-0511, www.garrettpopcorn.com Balloons American Balloon Company Event balloon decor, corporate logo imprinting, arches and columns, balloon drops. If you need a balloon, we are the company for you. More than fifteen years working for you. PO Box 440062, 773-334-5304, www.americanballooncompany.com Cigars Iwan Ries & Co. 150 years, five generations, one family. Thousands of pipes. Hundreds of cigars. The city’s finest selection of smoking accessories. A true Chicago landmark since 1857. Free delivery to downtown hotels. Mon.–Fri. 9am–5:30pm; Sat. 9am–5pm. Closed Sun. 19 S. Wabash Ave., Second Fl., 312-372-1306, www.iwanries.com pg 26 £ Two ways to get more information: call 1-877-CHICAGO or go to choosechicago.com http://choosechicago.com http://www.artsartisans.com http://www.newmetalcrafts.com http://www.rivereastartcenter.com http://www.garrettpopcorn.com http://www.americanballooncompany.com http://www.randolphstreetmarket.com http://www.iwanries.com http://choosechicago.com
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