Shopscatation (n.): a wild, euphoric state achieved by making numerous commercial transactions, then listening to wicked jazz. Here’s your Rx.
SHOP
Buy Home Deco
What: Morlen Sinoway holiday preview party.
Why: Italian glass, Nepalese rugs, French flatware — a world of gifts.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: 1052 W. Fulton Market, at Aberdeen St. (312-432-0100).
Drop Cash on Designer Duds
What: Robin Richman eighth anniversary sale.
Why: Deep discounts (25 percent off men’s and women’s clothing) in newly renovated digs.
When: Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 2108 N. Damen Ave., at Charleston St. (773-278-6150).
Spend Your Downtime
What: Flight 001 preboarding lounge.
Why: Preview the new luggage and travel shop in a chic 747 setting.
When: Daily, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (thru Dec. 24).
Where: 1133 N. State St., at Elm St. (312-944-1001).
DO
Splurge for Charity
What: Art of the Ornament Benefit.
Why: Money from sales of Chicago artist-designed ornaments funds Chicago Art Foundation and Pediatric AIDS Chicago.
When: Fri., 5-8 p.m.
Where: Merchandise Mart, 8th fl., at Kinzie & Wells Sts. (773-278-5556).
HEAR
Simply Purchase Tickets
What: Kurt Elling and Kate McGarry perform Fred Hersch’s super-jazzy “Leaves of Grass.”
Why: You shopped. Now bop.
When: Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St., b/t Willow St. & North Ave. (312-335-1650).














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