Thomas Conner: October 2009 Archives

1. ‘Jersey’ on the cheap
At least 10 front-row rush tickets to “Jersey Boys” go on sale for $25 apiece at 10 a.m. at the Bank of America Theater, 18 W. Monroe. Limit two tickets per person.

2. Stomp it
Eight teams of two will compete in a grape-stomping competition, which takes place at 3:15 p.m. as part of Heart of Chicago Festival (South Oakley and 24th Place). It’s $50 to compete, $5 to watch. Details: (773)-868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.

3. Mmmm ... butter
We’ve been begging the staff of Vinci, 1732 N. Halsted (312-266-1199), to part with the recipe for the restaurant’s signature brown butter sage sauce. No luck so far.
For more Saturday action, visit centerstagechicago.com

YOU GOT THREE BETTER ONES?!
Tell us your favorite things on a Saturday!

We still haven’t figured out what we’re wearing for Halloween (and we only have four more weeks).

1. Queen Victoria, perhaps? High tea at the Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe, from 2-4 p.m. might get us in the mood; $35, in the lobby bar. Info: (312) 726-7500.

2. Or this old standby: Aaargh, “Real Pirates” at the Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore (312-922-9410), sets sail on Oct. 25. Better catch it this weekend. The $29 fee includes entry to the exhibit and general admission to the museum.

3. Or channel our inner Poe: The works of Edgar Allan Poe get a macabre twist thanks to the Neofuturists, 5153 N. Ashland, at 7:30 p.m.; $15. Reservations recommended (773-275-5255 or www.neofuturists.org).