The Shopping Event of the Year Returns to The Magnificent Mile®

The Shopping Event of the Year Returns to The Magnificent Mile®

Musical Artist Jason Derulo and Emmy-nominated Actress Christina Hendricks Headline

The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival(TM) presented by MasterCard®

CHICAGO, Aug. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Trendsetters and shopping pros are invited to a 12-day spectacular that promises a fashionable finish to the summer. The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival(TM) presented by MasterCard® returns to The Magnificent Mile® in Chicago from August 22 - September 2.

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The Magnificent Mile is ashopping destination unlike any other in the nation, with flagship stores, popular brands, trendy boutiques and several multi-story malls all located within a one-mile stretch along North Michigan Avenue. The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival provides the perfect excuse to start shopping for the Fall/Winter season, with a variety of offers and a non-stop calendar of festivities around the district, many of which are free to the public. Special events include standout fashion shows, haute culinary celebrations, live outdoor concerts and more--all with added benefits for MasterCard® cardholders.

Fashion-forward, fine dining, and family-friendly programming throughout the Shopping Festival includes a host of celebrity appearances at signature events to celebrate the world-class Magnificent Mile experience:


-- Thursday, August 22: The festivities begin with #ShopFest: A Kick-off to
Fall Fashion, featuring a live performance by award-winning recording
artist Jason Derulo and a special appearance by Emmy-nominated actress
Christina Hendricks, star of AMC's Mad Men. Michigan Avenue's three
retail centers, 900 North Michigan Shops, The Shops at North Bridge and
Water Tower Place, present an outdoor runway show along North Michigan
Avenue. This fun and fashionable evening promises to shake up the
season's must-have styles with celebrity entertainment, cocktails and
small bites. To purchase tickets, visit TheMagnificentMile.com. ($30;
attendees must be 21+; Pioneer Court - 401 N. Michigan Avenue, 5:30 pm)

-- Tuesday, August 27: At A Magnificent Taste, The Magnificent Mile's
annual outdoor culinary event, Chefs Art Smith and Rick Bayless, along
with several of Chicago's most sought-after restaurants including
Travelle, Little Market, Paris Club, Sable Kitchen & Bar, Siena Tavern
and more, serve up gourmet samplings under a beautiful tent in full view
of Chicago's riverside skyline. Proceeds benefit Common Threads. To
purchase tickets, visit TheMagnificentMile.com. ($200 VIP, $125 General;
Pioneer Court - 401 N. Michigan Avenue; VIP entry at 5:30 pm, 6:30 -
9:30 pm)
-- Labor Day Weekend is dedicated fun for the whole family:
-- Bring your fashion- and music-loving kids to the John Hancock Center
Plaza for an outdoor "Tween Fashion Show" hosted by Water Tower
Place, followed by a free concert with Disney Music Group Recording
Artist Coco Jones. An exclusive meet-and-greet for MasterCard
cardholders will immediately follow the concert. (John Hancock
Center Plaza, 875 N. Michigan Avenue, 12:00 pm, with meet-and-greet
to follow at 2:00 pm in the MasterCard Priceless Pavilion - 401 N.
Michigan Avenue)
-- Radio Disney invites fans to an exclusive meet-and-greet for
MasterCard cardholders with Laura Marano, star of Disney channel's
Austin & Ally. (MasterCard Priceless Pavilion - 401 N. Michigan
Avenue, 2:00 pm)
Big-name and high-end retailers, award-winning restaurants and iconic attractions through The Magnificent Mile district also present unique in-store experiences as well as elegant evenings to remember. A sampling of events includes:


-- Saturday, August 24 and Saturday, August 31: Dressed to the Nines, The
Art Institute of Chicago's special Saturday evening viewings of
Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity at The Art Institute of Chicago,
celebrate fashion trends of 19th-century Paris--trends that also happen
to be hot this summer in 21st-century Chicago. Throw on a casual or
couture ensemble that suits the theme to enjoy these fashionable
festivities. (The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Avenue, 6:00
- 9:00 pm)

-- Sunday, August 25: Want to avoid the crowds of Michigan Avenue? Then
join Water Tower Place for an exclusive, posh after-hours soiree.
Featuring music, hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, the shopping center will
be open for guests attending the event. Guests will also receive a Water
Tower Place coupon book, valued at $650. Purchase tickets and RSVP at
ticketweb.com. (Cost is $20 per person, with $3 from each ticket donated
to Immerman Angels; Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Avenue, 6:00 -
9:00 pm)

-- Monday, August 26: The Trump International Hotel & Tower sponsors
Sparkling Cocktails presented by Swarovski, held in the Rivers Room on
the sixteenth floor. Guests may try on Swarovski crystals and jewelry
from an upcoming fall collection and then look forward to a free
in-store consultation during the Shopping Festival. (Trump International
Hotel & Tower, 401 N. Wabash Avenue, 6:00 - 8:00 pm)

-- Tuesday, August 27: Lulu's Vintage offers a rare opportunity to meet
Melinda Lewis, jewelry historian and author of The Napier Co.: Defining
20(th) Century American Costume Jewelry. Laurie Davis, owner and
curator, will display some of the most notable Napier pieces from her
private collection, as well as have a selection of Napier jewelry
available for purchase. (Lulu's Vintage, 900 N. Michigan Avenue, Level
3, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm)

-- Wednesday, August 28: Experience Sunrise Yoga on The Terrace at Trump at
a special discounted price of $25. Enjoy breathtaking views of the
Chicago Skyline, Chicago River and Lake Michigan. There is no better way
to brighten your morning and get a peaceful start on a busy day of
shopping and exploring The Magnificent Mile! (The Trump International
Hotel & Tower, 401 N. Wabash Avenue, 6:00 am)

-- Thursday, August 29: The ROOF on theWit, along with The Shops at North
Bridge, invite guests to ROOF Runway, a one-of-a-kind fashion show, 27
stories above the city! Enjoy the hottest fashions from Nordstrom, Tommy
Bahama, Swarovski and more, along with live entertainment from
delaChapelle. (ROOF on theWit, 201 N. State Street, 8:00 pm)
-- Saturday, August 31: Food meets fashion at a Shoppers Energy Brunch, as
live models showcase the season's hottest looks from Water Tower Place
retailers. Tickets may be purchased here, and include a complimentary
gift bag. (Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Avenue, 10:00 am - 12:00
pm)
A full list of events as well as special shopping offers can be found at TheMagnificentMile.com!


During the festivities, stay in luxury and take advantage of special hotel packages designed with the shopper in mind, including gift cards to major retail centers along The Mile and spa treatments to relax and rejuvenate after a busy day. Book your trip at top hotels including The Drake Hotel, Park Hyatt Chicago, The Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, and the newly-opened Langham Chicago. A full list of hotel packages is available on TheMagnificentMile.com.

Finally, don't forget to stop by the MasterCard® Priceless Pavilion at Pioneer Court for style tips, free samples and pop-up experiences every day of the festival (401 N. Michigan Avenue, 10:00 am - 7:00pm). MasterCard cardholders are district-wide VIPs during these twelve days, with front-row seats and special gifts at major events, as well as MasterCard-exclusive special offers to enjoy.

For more information and a full calendar of events and offers, visit TheMagnificentMile.com or follow The Magnificent Mile on Facebook, Twitter, foursquare and Pinterest.

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