Gibsons Italia Wants You to Come Play on Its Roof And Don’t Forget the Fleetwood Mac Pop-Up. Or Your Mom. By Pearl Plotkin
Wednesday
FROM PERKS
So Many Guitars Signed by So Many Rock Legends
The Beatles. Prince. Bruce Springsteen. KISS. All have made rock history with guitars (and occasionally, face paint). And this is your chance to own guitars signed by them. Because they did not sign any bottles of face paint.
Thursday
HIGH ROLLER
This Rooftop Isn't Private Anymore
What was once a private event space is now a breezy spot to sip martinis and dine on beef carpaccio overlooking the city. Indeed, Gibsons Italia is opening its rooftop to everyone so you can eat fancy finger foods and bask in the sun under a retractable glass roof. Sun permitting.
Friday
SHORE THING
Eat Here. Drink Here. Exercise Here.
It looks like a resort. Feels like a resort. And yet, it’s just North Avenue Beach. The Shore Club has returned for the season with a snazzy upgrade featuring an island-inspired patio serving Mediterranean dishes, frozen libations (hello, Frozignon Blanc), plus weekly fitness programs. Twist.
Saturday
GO YOUR OWN WAY
Gin, Tarot Cards and Fleetwood Mac
Enter the Rookery for an evening of majestic Fleetwood Mac-inspired cocktails, a tarot card reader and the beckoning of the Celtic Moon Goddess, Rhiannon. Will your favorite drink be the Landslide? The Black Magic Woman with activated charcoal, gin and lychee liqueur? Anyway, Fleetwood Mac pop-up.
PINKIES UP
She Gave Birth to You, Now Treat Her to Some Tea and Petit Fours
Mother’s Day: still happening. And to that end, take her out for an afternoon of sipping tea in the Virgin Hotels Chicago Commons Club. As a unique iteration of their weekly Upside Down Tea Party, enjoy a special pop-up shop from jewelry designer Kendra Scott, blended satchels of tea from Jenway and champagne. Of course there’s champagne.
Sunday
MOM’S THE WORD
Mother's Day Brunch + Flowery Portraits = This
If you still need Mother’s Day brunch plans, consider City Mouse’s featuring anything from roasted asparagus with egg yolk jam to chocolate glazed strawberry Old Fashioned donuts. Then, head over to the Gallery where Chicago photographer, Jen Jansen will take photos of you and mom. Gift: check. Activity: check.
What Else Is New
ABOUT TIME
Tom Ford's First Line of Watches Is Just as Handsome as You'd Expect
Nay, handsomer. And for the serious stargazers amongst you: here are some of the most spectacular nighttime adventures in the world, all of which end with you looking up at the sky in awe. Finally… what’s the deal with “modesty ponchos”?
Pearl Plotkin is often mistaken for an 89-year-old bubbie. Her favorite things include writing, doodling, live music and finding faces in inanimate objects. Not necessarily in that order.
