National Mom’s Nite Out is the first nationally organized celebration just for moms on May 7th! Intended to bring together today’s moms, physically and virtually, National Mom’s Nite Out will unite over 150 social media groups, companies, local playgroups, mommy bloggers and mother social networks in giving moms a well deserved night off.
The evening will consist of over 400 local events held across the country, as well as mom-organized parties and virtual activities. The night of the event moms can join in the fun through online chats, Skype and Twitter tweet-ups.
Need to knows:
Official Song: Mothers Day Today (by Jill Gioia) available on iTunes and momsniteout.com
Official Drink: Mamatini, Momopolitan and Mamajitos - Recipes
Official Food: Chocolate (of course ! )
Here a few Chicago Events to enjoy your Mom's Nite Out May 7th:
All My Love - Tony Fiorentino's new dramedy about open relationships. When Ellen, a middle-aged divorcée and sexual psychiatrist, decides to explore the world of polyamory, the audience is exposed to the effect it has on her jealous boyfriend, secondary lover, his wife, and her two teenage daughters (one's suicidal and one's coitophobic). All My Love explores different "lovestyles" and questions Western society's strict adoration of and adherence to standard monogamy. If nothing else, the show spends a surprisingly quick 2-plus hours intelligently and wittily acknowledging both sides of a very sordid argument. (flavorpill) - http://www.diamanteproductions.com
Price $26 ( 13.50 if you Buy at Goldstar ) Theatre Building Chicago 1225 W Belmont Ave 773.327.5252
Cocktails and Skyline Sail - Your mini-adventure awaits! Indulge in some of Chicago's supreme pairings aboard Tall Ship Windy, your majestic ship for the evening. Enjoy cocktails on a breathtaking skyline cruise as you toast to the launch of French in Chicago and travel to the Chicago Lighthouse, then on a relaxing sail. Continue your evening at the free after party at Chibar with magnificent views of downtown as you sip on refreshing cocktails and enjoy mouth-watering appetizers. For more Information call 773-354-1563, email info@greatlakesevents.net or go to http://www.frenchinchicago.eventbrite.com/
Price $35 Boarding 7:30 for 8pm departure Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago
Frankie’s Brings the Old Neighborhood to the New Neighborhood - The mothers from The Women’s Piemontese Society will create the dishes they have been preparing for decades. Lettuce Entertain You’s Director of Wine and Spirits, Alpana Singh will enhance this meal by handpicking wines to be paired with each course. The cocktail reception will begin at 6 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m. guests will feast on specialties such as Antipasto Plate, Ridiche Salad, Tomato cream and wild mushroom Risotto, Beef short rib with polenta, Salmon with brown butter and capers, Lemon Fritter with spring fruit and assorted italian cookies . Guests will receive a take home bag with a bottle of wine, recipe book with stories, loaf of bread and Frankie’s gift certificate. http://tinyurl.com/d2ya6f
Price $75 per person all inclusive Reservations required 312.266.2500 Frankies 900 N Michigan Ave Chicago, IL
Great Chef's Tasting Party - The 17th Annual Great Chef's Tasting Party at the Sheraton on North Water St. Cocktails begins at 5pm with a cocktail reception and silent auction. Dinner starts at 6PM and ends at 9PM. A ton of restaurants are participating and it should prove to be another in a season of wonderful deals that showcase the variety of Chicago restaurant talent for a good cause. Wristbands from the event will act as complimentary express entry passes to Underground Nightclub ( 56 West Illinois St. Chicago)
Price $100 ($85 when you Enter "foodies09" in the coupon code area when ordering tickets )
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers 301 East North Water Street, Chicago
How Stress Is Affecting Your Life and What To Do - ChicagoHealers Practitioner Offers Information About Increasing Your Body’s Resistance to Stress. We are all in the battle against stress. (Especially Mom's!) If you have a strong resistance to stress you will be healthy, if you don’t, you will breakdown with a variety of health problems. If you suffer from fatigue, headaches, neck, shoulder or back pain, digestive problems, hormone imbalances, allergies, asthma or recurrent infections, you do not want to miss this workshop hosted by Dr. Steven Arculeo. Learn how to increase your body’s resistance to stress naturally so you feel great and avoid a health crisis. 7:00pm
Free Chicago Public Library – Sulzer Branch 4455 North Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 60625 (312) 643-2461
KDK Crawl - Your chance to experience all four KDK restaurants– Marché, Opera, Gioco and Red Light – in one evening. Participants will travel by trolley to dine at each acclaimed dining destination. Each stop will feature a signature cocktail and specialty from the restaurant so that participants may experience cuisines from all around the world and all around Chicago. Selections include: gruyere beignets, shrimp dumplings, mushroom wontons and wild boar parpadelle. KDK Crawl begins at Marché at 6:30 and will end across the street at Red Light ending at 9:30. Participants will travel via Trolley to the South Loop to experience Opera and Gioco.
Price $50 Reservations required Call Marché at 312-226-8399 833 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60607
Ladies Night Out! - A Private Cocktail Reception at Cagney's from 6-8 featuring complimentary wine tasting, $5 manicures, $4 glasses of wine, 1/2 price bottles of wine, 1/2 price speciality cocktails.
Free Entry Cagney's 2142 N Clybourn Ave Chicago, IL 773.857.1111
Pump It Up - Pump It Up will host parties at their stores. This will be a fun night for just dad and the kids (caregivers too) so that mom can enjoy her night off. Pizza and drinks will be offered so mom doesn't have to worry about feeding the family!
Available at Crystal Lake- 847-854-3737 Glenview- 773-904-7867 Lisle- 630-435-5867
Renew Grand Opening - Michigan Avenue’s newest eco-spa Renew holds its grand opening party from 6 to 9 pm with complimentary mini manicures, pedicures, and facials; 30-minute massages; lip and eyebrow waxing; make-up artistry; massages; and cocktails. The event also features eco-friendly designs from Roslyn.
Complimentary Renew 980 N. Michigan Ave Chicago Illinois 312-526-3891
Tap into Taste - From 7pm - 10pm Chef Sam Burman prepares a five-course dinner with beer pairings from Chicago's Half Acre Beer Company. On the menu: blue prawn salad with Xtra Pale Ale, fried clams with lager, country pate with Daisy Cutter Pale Ale, venison sausage with Baume Stout and sticky toffee pudding with Baume Vanilla.
Price: $55. Reservations required 312-410-9800 Bluprint 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza Chicago, IL 60654
If you are seriously stuck at home, join the online mommy communities such as Momlogic and TheMotherhood, as they will be hosting virtual parties and follow @momsniteout on Twitter ( #MNO-09 )!
For more information on National Mom's Nite Out visit - http://www.momsniteout.com/
