November 1, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Clock goes back Sunday. Unless you use an hourglass. Then you’re screwed.

SHOP
Nanette Lepore
What: The print-happy designer opens her first Chicago boutique, complete with shoe salon.
Why: You want more Lepore.
When: Opens Thurs. Regular hours, Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 1623 N. Damen Ave., at North Ave. (773-489-4500).

SEE
Arctic: Soundscape
What: Outdoor audio-video installation assembles footage from the Arctic island of Spitsbergen.
Why: Just chill.
When: Thru Nov. 11. Sat. & Sun., 5-10 p.m.
Where: Jay Pritzker Pavilion & Great Lawn, Millennium Park, Michigan Ave. & Randolph St. (312-742-1168).

Elegy for Isabella Blow
What: Print exhibition pays tribute to the British fashion editor by novelist/printmaker Audrey Niffenegger.
Why: Don’t blow it off.
When: Thru Dec. 29. Opening, Fri., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Regular hours, Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Printworks Gallery, 311 W. Superior St., b/t Franklin & Orleans Sts., suite 105 (312-664-9407).

AVOID
Procrastinating
What: Preview and buy letterpress stationery designer Snow & Graham’s holiday cards, gift wraps, candles, and calendars.
Why: Santa hates slackers.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Virtu, 2034 N. Damen Ave., at McLean Ave. (773-235-3790).

EAT
Pizzeria via Stato
What: Classic and gourmet pizzas (potato, artichoke, chicken) in the former bar area of Osteria via Stato.
Why: It’s easy as pie.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 3-11 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 3 p.m.-midnight; Sun., 5-9:30 p.m.
Where: 620 N. State St., at Ontario St. (312-337-6634).