How to Submit Your Tree to Be Chicago's Official 2018 Christmas Tree
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Think your evergreen tree could become the center of Chicago’s holiday celebration this year?
Is it possible the winter holidays are approaching sooner this year?
It might feel that way now that the search is on for Chicago's next official Christmas tree.
Submissions must be 55 feet or taller, a spruce or fir (pine trees are ineligible), and located less than 100 miles from the city's Loop.
At least two photos of the tree, one close up and one from afar, must be submitted by Oct. 19.
To nominate a tree, submissions must include the owner’s name, address, phone and email along with a brief description on why the tree should be Chicago's offical Christmas tree, including any additional background information as to what makes the tree special.
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A popular Fleetwood Mac pop-up bar will reopen in Chicago this week, promising to be "even witchier" than before. (Cocktail pictured: Ketel One Grapefruit & Rose, lemon, rosemary, simple syrup, egg white, and angostura bitters)
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"It just made sense," the bar said of the popular pop-up's returns. (Cocktail pictured: Evan Williams bourbon, ginger liqueur, honey syrup, lemon)
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With cocktails like Black Magic Woman, Gold Dust Woman and Never Break the Chain, Tarot card readings and even a Stevie Nicks costume contest, the bar will remain open through Halloween. (Cocktail pictured: Activated charcoal, gin & lychee liqueur)
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The pop-up is open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. (Cocktail pictured: Champagne, edible glitter, color changing rock sugar)
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Hours run from from 9-2 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 9-3 a.m. on Saturdays. (Cocktail pictured: Bordeaux wine, edible glitter, and an unconsecrated communion wafer)
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Tarot readings will be done by Ashley Klich.
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The cocktails are described as fall-inspired and "slightly devious." (Cocktail pictured: Mezcal, fig jam, lime, simple syrup, and a salted rim)
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(Cocktail pictured: CH Bitter Dog, CH Amargo, pineapple, and coffee bitters)
Entries can be sent via email to DCASE@cityofchicago.org or via mail to: Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, ATTN: Christmas Tree Contest, 78 E. Washington Street, Chicago, IL. 60602.
