Though our lovely city seems to be very anti-Spring right now, Macy's on State is the opposite. The store launched its 2009 Flower Show, Dream in Color, Saturday with a vibrant landscape of flowers, plant life, pink flamingos, flowering cherry trees and more. In addition to the floral displays, Macy's will be offering performances, plant seminars, shopping parties and chef demonstrations, from now until April 19.
Get schooled by chef John Coletta of Quartino. Photo by John J. Kim/Sun-Times
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
APRIL 7: Quartino chef John Coletta will give a demonstration on how to incorporate global influences into everyday cooking as he prepares pasta dishes. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the lower level, Culinary Kitchen.
APRIL 7: A Can-Can Dancer Performance from Circle Theatre. Noon on the first floor.
APRIL 8: Cooking demonstration by Michael Fiorello of Mercat a la Planxa. He will demonstrate how Mercat's cuisine fuses regional flavors and ingredients with classic French techniques. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the lower level, Culinary Kitchen.
APRIL 9: AC Rock acapella performance. Noon on the first floor.
APRIL 9: Cooking demonstration by chef Freddy Sanchez of Adobo Grill. He will demonstrate recipes native to his ancestry, including his Chayote Salad and Tarascan Tortilla Soup. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the lower level, Culinary Kitchen.
APRIL 10: Food and Artist Marketplace, featuring samples from local restaurants, including Sugar Bliss Cupcakes, Quartino, The Meatloaf Bakery, Army & Lou's and Green Zebra. Shoppers will also see demonstrations from local artists. From noon to 2 p.m. on the lower level.
APRIL 10: Meet fashion and home designer Rebecca Moses as she introduces her new Heart Soul Style Summer Entertaining Collection. Inspired by her life in Italy, Rebecca will demonstrate how to create three beautiful but affordable table settings. Light refreshments will be served. At noon on the lower level.
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