October Events at Chicago French Market

CHICAGO - Oct. 7, 2013 - PRLog -- Chicago French Market October Events and Entertainment

Wednesday, October 9 Lunch Hour Music - Annalee
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary
Annalee, who is a market favorite, captivates audiences with her jazz infused music. She has a modern interpretation of Jazz, Blues and R&B that still remains true to each style's classical roots. Annalee's work attracts audiences of all ages with its effortless balance of old and new. Annalee comes to the Chicago French Market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 9. You won't want to miss this performance, make sure to stop by and enjoy the sound.

Thursday, October 10 Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine - Cider Tasting
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Complimentary
Just in time for fall!  Swing by Pastoral 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 10 for a complimentary cider tasting. Pastoral will be pairing ciders with some of the best artisanal cheeses from coast to coast in conjunction with American Cheese Month.

October is American Cheese Month!  To help us celebrate we'll be joined by four award-winning cheesemakers from across the USA. Join us for special tastings with the cheesemakers themselves on October 12, 18, 24 and 25! Stop by Pastoral or check www.pastoralartisan.com for times and cheesemaker information.

Thursday October 10 to Saturday October 12 Market Harvest
Complimentary
The Chicago French Market embraces the cooler weather, fall leaves and harvest ingredients. October 10-12, come embrace the season by tasting some of the Market's best harvest offerings.

Pastoral Artisan Cheese Bread & Wine will be hosting a complimentary cider tasting, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Thursday October 10. This is in conjunction with American Cheese Month and they will be pairing ciders with some of the best artisanal cheeses available from coast to coast.

Spicy Monkey is offering new Pumpkin Spice Soup and a Thanksgiving Grilled Cheese Sandwich; Superior Nut and Candy is offering Dipped Candy and Caramel Apples; Oh Olive! is showcasing Red Apple and Cranberry Pear Balsamic, Autumn Harvest Teas, Pumpkin Patch Teas, and Butternut Squash Sauce, and Fumare Meats and Deli is offering Harvest Kale Soup. What would a Harvest Festival be without fabulous beers? Enjoy Frietkoten's American Craft and German Oktoberfest Beers. Looking for the perfect October gift, pick up Pumpkin Pie Soap from Abbey Brown Artisan Soap or enjoy Bello Tea's new Gingerbread Tea Latte, Pumpkin Spice Tea Lattes or Pumpkin Spice Bubble Tea. Delightful Pastries will be sampling its various brownies during the Harvest Festival as well as featuring its homemade, gluten-free Butternut Squash Soup and The Thanksgiving sandwich. Other harvest specials include: pumpkin cayenne pepper cheesecake brownie ($3.50 each), the pumpkin bread (8.50/loaf), and pumpkin-shaped all butter sugar cookie ($3.50 each), all perfect for take-home desserts or eating-on-the-run).

Saturday October 12 Lunch Hour Music - Robert Cunningham
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary
Enjoy live music by Robert Cunningham. Quickly becoming one of Chicago's most sought after solo performers, Robert Cunningham's eclectic mix of vocal styles ranging from pop, 70's folk rock, Broadway standards and opera make him one of the most versatile acts out there! Robert appeared on Broadway in the role of Paul in the 2007 Tony Award-winning production of Stephen Sondheim's Company. Most recently he is performing with the Chicago Lyric Opera and the CSO. Catch him from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 12 at the Chicago French Market.

Saturday, October 19 Lunch Hour Music - Lee Barrie
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary
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.

These early musical relationships lasted well into his twenties and he had the privilege of recording with Lipps Inc., a Minneapolis-based band best known most for its number one hit "Funkytown" in the late 70's. Barrie's evolution as a guitarist was accelerated when he began to experiment with a Roland guitar synthesizer, which allows his electric guitar to take on the sound of a wide range of instruments. He now has the opportunity to solo as a saxophonist, flutist, organist, violinist and many others, all while playing on the guitar. He chooses the instrument based on the style and mood of the song.

Barrie's idea for a "virtual band project"-whereby he plays solo over his pre-recorded jazz backing tracks-evolved naturally. Having taken a break from professional performances for a number of years, he became a self-taught jazz pianist, which gave him the technical and musical skills to arrange and record his own instrumental backing tracks at his home recording studio.

A lunch hour featuring the live music of Lee Alec Barrie, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 19 is sure to be an energizing and memorable experience.

Wednesday, October 23 Lunch Hour Music - Chris Goranson
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary
Noted Chicago jazz guitarist and Chicago French Market favorite, Chris Goranson returns 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 23 for the market's lunch time entertainment. Goranson is a guitar teacher with a degree in Jazz Performance from Northern Illinois University. Currently, he plays in a rock band called OurGlass, who recently performed for JBTV. Catch him from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23 at the Chicago French Market.

Saturday, October 26 Great Pumpkin Party
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Complimentary
The Chicago French Market will be hosting its annual Great Pumpkin Party sponsored by the Chicago French Market, Fulton River District Association and Concenta. Children and parents alike get into the act for an unforgettable and safe Halloween experience. The day begins with a pumpkin decorating activity for the kids, followed by a market-wide costume parade and best costume contest that will be judged by age group, followed by market wide trick or treating. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Reservations are recommended to assure that the Market will have enough pumpkins on hand to decorate. RSVP to parents@fultonriverdistrict.org.