October Events And Entertainment At Chicago French Market

October 3, 2012 - Lunch Hour Music with Dean Milano
11-2pm Complimentary

Dean Milano is a songwriter, musician and the author of The Chicago Music Scene: 1960's and 1970's. To kick off the October concert series, he will be performing a can't miss concert at Chicago French Market. Make your lunch memorable and grab your favorite co-worker for a fun and relaxing lunch hour.


October 11, 2012 - Rush Hour Music with Coventry Jones
4-7PM Complimentary
Inspired by iconic musician, Bob Dylan, Coventry Jones is a singer/songwriter from Milwaukee, WI who combines his critically acclaimed vocals with styles ranging from folk, Celtic and blues. His song roster expands across a large variety of genres.


October 17, 2012 - Lunch Hour Music with Andrew Calhoun
11-2 PM Complimentary
Andrew Calhoun's music is innovative and rooted in tradition. Throughout his 40 years as a performer, he has evolved an increasingly varied repertoire including Irish and American folk songs, Scottish ballads, African-American spirituals, hymns, original works, and poems and songs by writers including Dave Carter, Mary Oliver and Robert Frost.


October 25, 2012 - Rush Hour Music with Jenny Bienemann
4-7pm Complimentary

Jenny Bienemann combines startling musicianship with her original songs to create a musical experience that is quirky as it is thoughtful. During her performances, she offers up her exquisitely crafted, lyrical songs, often orchestrating vocal harmonies live with an electronic looper, as well as her dry humor drenched in Jazzy guitar. This complimentary rush hour concert is fun and relaxing and is the perfect way to get ready for the upcoming weekend.


October 25th - Pastoral Artisan Cheese Bread & Wine, Wine & Cheese Tasting
4:30 - 6:30pm Complimentary

Stop by the Chicago French Market's Pastoral for its complimentary monthly wine tasting and taste some of the prizes of its wine portfolio. This month, Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine welcomes a representative from Consider Bardwell Farm, in west Pawlet Vermont offering samples of their special artisan cheeses. Bardwell Farm's animals rotationally graze on organic pastures to produce the sweetest milk and tastiest cheese. Come in for this special treat and taste the difference.


October 27, 2012 - The Great Pumpkin Party
10-12:30pm Complimentary

The Chicago French Market will be hosting its annual salute to Halloween. Bring the children to Chicago French Market for the festivities. The day will begin with pumpkin decorating for the kids followed by a market- wide costume parade. Afterwards, "Best Costume" awards will be given to youngsters in a contest that will be judged by age group. To end the morning's Halloween activities, there will be market-wide trick or treating.

Please RSVP with the number of pumpkins you would like to decorate by emailing, parents@fultonriverdistrict.org

The Great Pumpkin Party is being sponsored by Chicago French Market, Fulton River District Association and Concentra.


October 31, 2012 - Lunch Hour with Steve Justman
11-2pm Complimentary

Folk musician Steve Justman joins the lunch hour crowd from 11-2pm to perform a complimentary concert for Chicago French Market patrons. Justman hails from Chicago area and is known for performing Americana music. He has performed in many of the best acoustic venues in the Chicagoland area and is excited to return to the market.


About Chicago French Market
Chicago French Market is a European-inspired market offering an array of local produce, meats, seafood, breads, pastries, cheese, wine, chocolates, pastas, artisan-made goods, specialty drinks, flowers, prepared meals and a seating area for customers. Chica