Celebrate Marché de Noel Beginning November 4 and Shop for Thanksgiving

CHICAGO - Nov. 1, 2013 - PRLog -- Saturday, November 2
Lunch Hour Music
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Complimentary
Dean Milano

Singer and songwriter Dean Milano engages in storytelling through his preferred medium, music. Having mastered many styles of music, Milano effortlessly moves between the musical genres of folk, country, rock, ballads, bluegrass and pop.  He spent four years touring with The New Seekers and has been the opening act for the Spencer Davis Group, Bo Diddley, The Kingston Trio in addition to many others. Come listen from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 2 at the Chicago French Market.

Monday, November 4 – December 20
8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Complimentary
Marché de Noel

The Marché de Noel is a holiday feature of the Chicago French Market. Nineteen rotating visiting artisans selling unique gift items will display and sell their wares daily from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. through December 20.

Modeled after French Christmas markets, Marché de Noel provides a fantastic atmosphere and unique shopping options, not to mention the opportunity to find those gifts for everyone on your list.

The Marché de Noel at the Chicago French Market also offers shoppers the opportunity to do all their holiday shopping in one location.  Artists will sell jewelry, kids’ items, wall decor, photographs, toys and many more gift options.  A variety of new items will be featured at the Chicago French Market during this time as well.

The Marché de Noel is believed to have begun in Dresden, Germany in 1434 under the reign of Fredrick II of Saxony.  The Marché de Noel first began in France in the city of Strasbourg where it is still held today.  It has continued ever since in France and in many other cities throughout Europe.

Wednesday, November 6
Lunch Hour Music
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Complimentary
Cary Kanno

Cary "CKP" Kanno is constantly in search of new musical frontiers. He has been playing guitar and singing for more than 15 years. Cary wrote his first song at age 12 and has been a prolific songwriter and performer ever since. In 2001, he formed the seminal organic hip hop group know as Abstract Giants. The band is still actively recording and playing shows throughout the Midwest.

In 2004, Cary decided he needed another creative outlet to express his rock and funk interests and formed the group Doko Benjo. This 8-piece band features Cary on lead vocals along with a female singer and horn section.
In January of 2009, Cary simultaneously released his two solo CD's, simply called "Cary Kanno One" and "Cary Kanno Two". Both were recorded and produced primarily at CKP studios, Cary's home studio.

Recently a song Cary wrote and performed was picked up and licensed by the Showtime Network and featured in a commercial for the TV show "Weeds." Cary has also spearheaded the organization known as "The Chicago Drop," which is a collaboration of eight hip hop bands in Chicago.

Enjoy his music during lunch hour entertainment at Chicago French Market, Wednesday, November 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday, November 14
10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Coast to Coast Toast
Pastoral Artisan Wine & Cheese
Beer Tasting

Pastoral celebrates the 32nd birthday of Vanburg & Dewulf, the innovative import company bringing Belgium's most unique and exceptional brews to the United States and will be featuring Brouwerij Slagmuylder's uber tradtional Wiktap Pater Tripel Abbey Ale.

Saturday, November 16
Lunch Hour Music
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Complimentary
Lee Barrie

Lee Alec Barrie is a contemporary jazz guitarist whose style has been compared to Larry Carlton, Chuck Loeb and other popular contemporary jazz guitarists.  Barrie was professional by age 14, starting out with a teenage rock band, playing Beatles, Beach Boys and Chuck Berry tunes plus some classic R&B.

A lunch hour featuring the live music of Lee Alec Barrie, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 16 is sure to be an energizing and memorable experience.

Wednesday, November 20
Lunch Hour Music
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Complimentary
Steve Justman

Folk musician Steve Justman joins the lunchtime crowds from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. November 20. Justman has been performing Americana, folk, and popular music in the Chicago area and the neighboring Midwest region for many years. He is a collector of songs as well as other artifacts of Americana. Influenced by entertainers of all types, Steve showcases his collection of songs in his performances, singing and interpreting a mix of traditional and popular folk, pop standards, and classic country that people might know while focusing on connecting with his audience and pure entertainment.
He also has appeared on Internet and college radio stations as well as local cable television. Chicago French Market is excited for his return.

Thursday, November 21
Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine
Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Tasting
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Complimentary

The annual release of Beaujolais Nouveau is truly an international event. Celebrate this year's arrival with Pastoral during a complimentary tasting from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 21.  Be sure to ask your Pastoral cheese monger to recommend some cheese and salami to accompany this year's unique batch!

Saturday, November 23
Beaujolais Nouveau
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Complimentary

It’s time to celebrate the Beaujolais Nouveau at The Chicago French Market!  This French tradition begins at midnight on the third Thursday in November. You are invited to taste this young wine from the fields in France:  Beaujolais Nouveau.  The grapes used for this wine were on the vine in August, picked in September, in the barrel in October and in the bottle in November. While you taste this young wine, stroll through the market and experience 32 unique vendors specialties.

Thursday, November 28
Thanksgiving
The Chicago French Market will be closed

Saturday, November 30
Lunch Hour Music
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Complimentary
Lee Barrie