Hot Deals for North Shore Restaurant Month at CinéBistro and CMX Market Old Orchard Throughout February

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Family Friendly and 21+ Date Night Fun

CMX CINEMAS OLD ORCHARD LOCATIONS PARTICIPATE IN NORTH SHORE RESTAURANT MONTH

CMX CinéBistro Offering Three Course Prix Fixe Meal for $20 and CMX Market Offering Buy One Market Hot Item, Get One Free

CMX Cinemas, the eighth largest movie theater chain in the United States, will be spreading the love in February with special promotions for “North Shore Restaurant Month” at its two locations in the Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center. Restaurants throughout the northern suburbs are offering exclusive deals and fresh new menu options for the month of February and CMX Cinemas is excited to take part in this culinary celebration.

There are two CMX Cinemas Old Orchard locations, each with an independent concept, but both share the idea of a VIP experience for guests. CMX CinéBistro offers a gourmet dinner-and—movie for 21+ guests, while the CMX Market Cinema location intertwines luxury and family-friendly. Foodies can enjoy a 5-star meal while catching the latest movie in luxury seating at a CMX Cinemas location.



North Shore Restaurant Month Promotion
For “North Shore Restaurant Month,” CMX CinéBistro is offering a gourmet three-course-meal including an appetizer, entrée and dessert, curated by Chef Isaac Stewart for a discounted price of $20 per person, regularly a value of $50 per person. The select menu options offered for this month-long promotion include:   

Appetizer (Choice of):
Starter Salad
Kale or Caesar

Crispy Chicken Sliders
Two crispy chicken tenders on soft rolls with a spicy kung pao glaze.

Entrée (Choice of):
Grilled Salmon
Fettuccine pesto, charred tomatoes, shaved parmesan.

Crispy Pork Sandwich
Tender milanese style pork on a baguette with melted tomatoes, and greens in lemon vinaigrette. with crisp kettle chips.

Steak Frites
Grilled beef tenderloin, traditional chimmichurri. served with crisp fries. Make truffle fries for $2.

Dessert (Choice of):
Butterscotch Bourbon Crème Brulee
Crisp sugar crust, fresh berries, shortbread cookie deconstructed.

Peanut Butter Pie
Creamy peanut butter mousse dark chocolate sauce, pretzel crust, sweet cream topping.

CMX Market Cinema is consistent with luxury amenities on a family-friendly level where movies are played on the big screen and the menus are more appealing to younger guests, but alcohol is still an option for adults. For restaurant week, this location will be offering a “BOGO” on meals that are made to order. There are multiple food stations that offer an array of classic options with a gourmet twist, including an in-house pizza station with hand-tossed pizzas made from scratch and market fresh ingredients, juicy burgers with a selection of toppings and hand-spun shakes. A meal typically ranges from $8 - $15. The “North Shore Restaurant Month” promotions can also be combined with the daily movie-ticket discounts already offered at both locations. 



Ticket Prices and Special Promotions
Admission for guests over the age of 21 at CMX CinéBistro will be $16 on weekend evenings, $13 on weekday evenings, $12 for matinee showings on weekends and $10 for matinee showings on weekdays. Seniors and military guests receive admission for $12 every day of the week at CMX CinéBistro. At CMX Market Cinema, admission for adult guests is $13.50 on weekend evenings, $12 on weekday evenings, $10.50 for matinee showings on weekends and $8.50 for matinee showings on weekdays. Students and military guests receive admission for $10.50 on weekends and $9.50 on weekdays, and children’s and seniors’ tickets are $9.50 every day of the week.



Both locations offer special admission prices on Tuesdays, with Tempting Tuesdays at CMX CinéBistro for $10 and Terrific Tuesdays at CMX Market Cinema for $5 admission all day. This is also a student offer on Thursdays for $6 admission at the Market location. 

About CMX Market Cinema Old Orchard
CMX Market Cinema, a new and innovative concept developed by CMX Cinemas, combines a luxury movie-going experience with refined CMX Market Cinema self-serve culinary and beverage selections.  The market concept is inspired by the popular and fashionable food hall concepts and eateries that will allow foodies to experience a wide selection of delicious meals.

Families and guests, including those under the age of 21, are welcomed to enjoy the CMX Market Cinema location, found across the mall from the CMX CinéBistro location. There is also a delicatessen grab-and-go station featuring elegant cheese and charcuterie platters, market-fresh salads and gourmet deli sandwiches. Additionally, the popcorn “lab” features a selection of gourmet fresh-popped hot popcorn including buttered, caramel, cheese or mixed. Guests can choose from an array of sodas while adults can choose from a variety of wine and beer from the full bar that also offers signature cocktails. The CMX Market Cinema location wholly elevates the concept of typical movie theater fare by providing a selection of the latest films for the whole family, plush leather seats designed for optimal comfort and theaters equipped with Real D 3D technology and Dolby 7.1 audio technology to enhance the sound experience.

About CMX CinéBistro Old Orchard
Adult guests looking for a VIP dinner-and-a-movie experience and a luxury evening out to the theater are welcomed to the relaunched CMX CinéBistro location, offering a high-end experience for movie-goers over the age of 21. With 40,870 sq. feet of theater space, CMX CinéBistro features six viewing rooms with 405 seats and the most updated audiovisual technology, including a theater equipped with a full Dolby Atmos sound system and 4K projection systems allowing for a transcendent viewing experience of every film.

At CMX CinéBistro, movie-goers can enjoy full-service gourmet in-seat dining with an elegant bar and lounge. With menu items including a grilled Allen Brothers steak, a pan-seared grilled salmon with spinach and the shrimp mac and cheese, CMX CinéBistro allows guests to enjoy a full gourmet meal from the comfort of their upholstered leather seats upon arrival to the theater. Movie-goers will have the opportunity to order meals in advance or while at the theater, where orders are discreetly brought directly to the guest’s chosen seat. Each chair also includes a dim LED light, a convenient USB outlet and storage compartments for purses and shopping bags in addition to a service staff call button for any additional orders or requests. It is recommended that guests arrive 30 minutes prior to showtime to place their orders.



The CMX CinéBistro location also features the trendy Stone Bar, an upscale lounge surrounded with the latest technology in largescale LED screens for a paramount experience. With a fully stocked bar, guests can enjoy hand-crafted cocktails and a wide assortment of on-tap beers, in addition to sampling the delicious entrees and appetizers offered on the expansive gourmet menu. With the Stone Bar, guests are welcomed to enjoy the dining experience separate from movie-going and are also invited to enjoy large scale screenings of the biggest broadcast events, from the Super Bowl to Awards Season.



About CMX Cinemas
CMX Cinemas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cinemex, opened its doors in April 2017 at Brickell City Centre, Miami, FL, offering new features to give guests an innovative and VIP movie-going experience. CMX provides state-of-the art technology that can be enjoyed through different types of experiences:  CMX CinéBistro, the luxury dine-in and in-seat service; CMX Market Cinema, the gourmet grab and go movie experience and CMX Cinemas, the upgraded traditional theatre with classic concessions.  It also features the trendy and exclusive Stone Bar at selected theatres, making CMX the preferred entertainment destination. CMX has 36 sites, 382 screens and 2,300 employees, in venues located in Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, Maryland and Colorado. New openings are scheduled in New Jersey, New York, Illinois, Florida and Georgia during 2018.

About Cinemex
Cinemex is one of the top ten cinema chains worldwide, with 323 sites, 2,782 screens and 13,000 employees. Founded in 1995 with the intent to revolutionize the movie entertainment industry, Cinemex began installing multiplexes and stadium-style seating with the primary focus of attending every guest’s needs. Today Cinemex continues to offer innovating concepts in cinema-going, including Platino Cinemex and Cinemex Premium, state-of-the-art theatres equipped with luxury seating and first-class dining. At Cinemex, being the best in entertaining our guests is our
main goal.

Cars.com 2019 Best of Awards And Chance To WIN A $100 Gift Card & Tickets to the Auto Show of Your Choice

ChiILin' in Chi, IL With Cars.com at 

The 2019 Chicago Auto Show

This year, we've partnered up with Cars.com to feature their Best of Awards for our readers here at ChiIL Mama. Cars.com announced their final Best Of award winner at the Chicago Auto Show on Feb 6th and I got a personal tour of all the winners on 2/7 led by Joe Wiesenfelder executive editor of Cars.com and Jennifer Newman, Editor in Chief of Cars.com. 

It was fun to live stream the tour on social media and shoot photos of the winners. If you're in the market for a new car or just like to dream, check out their top picks below. 




Join us for a Twitter Party on February 20th at 7pm Central Time, for even more informative fun and enter below for your chance at one of 10 pairs of Auto Show tickets (city of your choice) and a grand prize of a $100 Gift Card & Tickets to the Auto Show of your choice. 


Luxury Car of the Year (Mercedes-Benz S-Class)

Most Fun-to-Drive Car of the Year (Mazda MX-5 Miata)

Family Car of the Year (Chrysler Pacifica)

Best Pickup Truck of 2019 (Ram 1500)

Best of 2019 (Genesis G70)

More details on the winners are here, via a Girls Guide to Cars.

Click here to check out Cars.com's 

Main Awards Page (www.cars.com/awards)

Enter To WIN Ten Pairs of Tickets to an Auto Show and one Grand Prize of a $100 Gift Card & Tickets to the Show

Grand prize value is $130. A total of 10 pairs of tickets will be awarded and a total of 1 grand prize will be awarded. 

ENTER HERE for your chance to WIN

Contest Rules
Contest rules: Entries must be completed by midnight February 20, 2019. No purchase necessary; contest open only to US residents 18 and older and subject to the laws of Illinois. Winners will be notified by email by February 25, 2019. Winners MUST pick up tickets in person at the Auto Show of their choice. Winners may be asked to provide identification to receive their prize. Prize value $30 per prize, not exchangeable for cash or other items; prize is limited to one pair of tickets. Prize DOES NOT include transportation, parking or other accommodations. Grand prize value is $130. A total of 10 pairs of tickets will be awarded and a total of 1 grand prize will be awarded. Contest is administered and managed by A Girls Guide to Cars on behalf of Cars.com; Cars.Com maintains no responsibility or liability for this giveaway.

Disclosure: I have been compensated for this sponsored post. As always, all opinions are my own. 

WIN 4 Tickets ($80 Value) To The Grammy-Winning Okee Dokee Brothers in Skokie 2/16 and a "Winterland" Album Download!

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LIVE Family Friendly Shows On Our Radar

Enter Below Through Midnight February 13th

One of ChiIL Mama's lucky readers will WIN 4 Tickets ($80 Value) To The Okee Dokee Brothers in Skokie this Saturday, 2/16 (choice of 11am or 2pm) and a "Winterland" Album Download ($9.49 value)! *Non transferable. Tickets will be at the box office under the winner's name and must be picked up with a photo ID. Winner will be announced here on 2/14 and on our social media outlets.

Here at ChiIL Mama, we're SO excited to partner up with The Okee Dokee Brothers, to promote their "Winterland" album and tour. They're long time favorites of ours and some of the best kindie musicians out there. They'll be ChiILin' just north of Chi, IL at the North Shore Center for the Arts in Skokie this weekend. They're a ton of fun live, so don't miss this! The Okee Dokee Brothers are doing two shows at the North Shore Center for the Arts on Feb 16.

Blast From The Past: Check out ChiIL Mama's Video Interview With THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS from 2012!

THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS
Saturday, February 16 @ 11:00 am
Center Theatre
$12 | $16 | $20 
BUY TICKETS

Performance Schedule:
Sat, Feb 16 at 11am
Sat, Feb 16 at 2pm

Grammy-Winning Folk & Roots Music for Families!

♪ Five-time Parents’ Choice Award Winners

♪ The American Library Association’s Notable Children’s Recording Award

♪ The Grammy Award for Best Children’s Music Album

Justin Lansing and Joe Mailander have been exploring the outdoors together since they were kids. Now, as the Grammy-winning Okee Dokee Brothers, they write songs to encourage kids and families to get outside and get creative. Their brand-new album Winterland (2018), is a tribute to the season of coziness, family time and outdoor fun! This cold-weather project is the follow-up to their wildly popular Adventure Album trilogy which was inspired by their extended canoe trip down the Mississippi River (Can You Canoe?), their month-long trek along the Appalachian Trail (Through The Woods) and a joyous horseback adventure through the American West (Saddle Up).

As we weather the storm by looking inward, we can redefine our seasonal perspectives. In fact, with just the right outlook, winter can become our own sense of paradise, even through the warm months. Join The Okee Dokee Brothers as they welcome you to experience a refreshing, wide-eyed view of the most exciting time of year with their music from Winterland.

In a world where people are all too often pursuing their own individual journeys, Winterland humbly reminds us that we are all human beings living within the uncontrollable motions of Mother Nature. Embracing the cycles of loss and new life, darkness and light, bitter cold and warmth, Winterland reflects that winter is not only a season, but a feeling we carry within. 





With songs written under wide-open skies and harmonies fine-tuned around the campfire, the natural world is at the heart of their Americana folk music. The Okee Dokee Brothers make room for kids to dance, for parents to share stories, and for everyone to gain respect for nature, each other, and the world we live in.

“[The Okee Dokee Brothers] remind us of the American belief that we’re bound for better weather. Their album [Can You Canoe?] celebrates everyday explorers, young and old, who rediscover that notion daily.”

—All Things Considered, NPR

“The lyrics are playful, engaging and subtly filled with life lessons. These are songs that encourage kids to find happiness with fewer material possessions and embrace adventure even in trying situations.”

—Chicago Tribune

“Want to get away from the city? Check out these tunes.”

—The Washington Post

Enter HERE Through Midnight February 13th

One of ChiIL Mama's lucky readers will WIN 4 Tickets ($80 Value) To The Okee Dokee Brothers in Skokie Saturday 2/16 (choice of 11am or 2pm) and a "Winterland" Album Download ($9.49 value)! *Non transferable. Tickets will be at the box offic under the winner's name and must be picked up with a photo ID. Winner will be announced here on 2/14 and on our social media outlets.

WIN 4 Skokie Okee Dokee Bros Concert Tickets & Winterland Album Download ($90 Approx Value)

REVIEW: Sesame Street Live: Make Your Magic at The Chicago Theatre

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Family Friendly Theatre Fun

 Guest Review
by kimberly robb baker

Sesame Street Live: Make Your Magic surprised me by entertaining all my kids—toddler to tween!

We all enjoyed meeting one of the Muppets pre-show at a sweet little puppet theatre in the lobby. The storyline, Elmo struggling to learn a magic trick to perform with Justin The Magician in front of all of his Sesame street friends, was engaging.

Of course, the little ones who love Sesame Street are simply thrilled to see their favorite characters in real life. There was lots of audience interaction and opportunities to stand up and move, incorporating the inevitable wiggles into the show. My tween appreciated the rap and dance and was keeping count of how many Fortnight moves were incorporated.

Creative lighting, sets, and puppetry brought the story to life and delighted all in attendance. We particularly enjoyed the cookie-baking scene, in which Cookie and his cohort run a cookie truck, and one in which Abby and Elmo’s patience is rewarded by seeing butterflies come out of their cocoon (nice psychedelic puppetry there!).

The message of perseverance—and the “power of yet”—leaves the whole family entertained and inspired with an important life lesson.

Kimberly Robb Baker is a Chicago based writer, blogger, consultant, story teller, and mother. You can find her worky stuff here: ThisLittleBrand.com and her artsy fartsy stuff here:  DisruptiveMama.com.

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ChiIL Mama will be there... will you?! I'm sending one of my fabulous freelancers, Kim, and her family to review for you. Don't miss this two day only chance to catch your favorite Sesame Street pals Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and more right here in Chi, IL.

Everyone’s invited on an amazing journey with Elmo to discover the “power of yet” in Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic. Featuring favorite Sesame Street pals Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and more in a brand-new, magical adventure live on stage. Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic will visit Chicago on Saturday, Feb. 9, and Sunday, Feb. 10, for six performances at The Chicago Theatre. Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic is produced by family entertainment giant, Feld Entertainment, in partnership with the non-profit educational organization Sesame Workshop.



Elmo is inspired to learn a magic trick when he meets magician extraordinaire Justin, who has come to Sesame Street to perform a magic show. But there’s one problem…Elmo doesn’t know how to do magic! Through Justin’s encouragement to practice, work hard and never give up, Elmo embarks on an extraordinary journey. He learns that it’s okay to make mistakes and that magic can be found anywhere when you believe in yourself and the power of what’s yet to be. 

Cookie Monster and Gonger uncover the science and fun of baking while Abby Cadabby experiences the transformative abilities of caterpillars. Big Bird learns about the magnifying magic of shadow puppetry while Rosita orchestrates a rhythmic beat using everyday objects around her. And artist Grover mixes up the pigment power of the three primary colors. With high-energy dance numbers and a soundtrack that’s sure to get everyone out of their seats, Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic is an inspirational introduction to live theater and the art of illusion that the entire family will enjoy.

Tickets for Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic start at $15 and can be purchased online at www.msg.com/chicagotheatre, Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or The Chicago Theatre box office. Accessible and companion seats are available via the Disabled Services Department at 1-888-609-7599.

Shows are Saturday, Feb. 9, and Sunday, Feb. 10, at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. During the Sesame Street Live! pre-show experience, families have the opportunity to meet and take photos with Elmo and two of his furry friends before the show (characters are subject to availability). The Meet & Greet Package also features premium show seating within the first five rows and on-site experience hosts. Limited Meet & Greet Packages are available, so buy yours today!

Stay current on the latest developments through social media:
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/SesameStreetLive  
Twitter: @SesameStLive #SesameStreetLive 
YouTube: www.youtube.com/SesameSteetLive 
Instagram: @SesameStreetLive


About The Madison Square Garden Company
The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) is a world leader in live sports and entertainment experiences.  The company presents or hosts a broad array of premier events in its diverse collection of iconic venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theatre; the Forum in Inglewood, CA; The Chicago Theatre; and the Wang Theatre in Boston.  Other MSG properties include legendary sports franchises: the New York Knicks (NBA), the New York Rangers (NHL) and the New York Liberty (WNBA); two development league teams –  the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL); and esports teams through Counter Logic Gaming, a leading North American esports organization, and Knicks Gaming, MSG’s NBA 2K League franchise.  In addition, the Company features the popular original production – the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes – and through Boston Calling Events, produces New England’s preeminent Boston Calling Music Festival.  Also under the MSG umbrella is TAO Group, a world-class hospitality group with globally-recognized entertainment dining and nightlife brands: Tao, Marquee, Lavo, Avenue, The Stanton Social, Beauty & Essex and Vandal.  More information is available at www.themadisonsquaregardencompany.com

About Feld Entertainment
Feld Entertainment® is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame Street Live!, and DreamWorks Trolls The Experience (coming Fall 2018). Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.

About Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit media and educational organization behind Sesame Street, the pioneering television show that has been reaching and teaching children since 1969. Today, Sesame Workshop is an innovative force for change, with a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. We’re active in more than 150 countries, serving vulnerable children through a wide range of media, formal education, and philanthropically-funded social impact programs, each grounded in rigorous research and tailored to the needs and cultures of the communities we serve. For more information, please visit sesameworkshop.org.

PHOTO RECAP: The Chicago Auto Show and 3rd Annual What Drives Her Luncheon

ChiIL Mama's Adventures at the
2019 Chicago Auto Show 
and 3rd Annual 
"What Drives Her" 

Luncheon and Networking Event


All Photos by Bonnie Kenaz-Mara

I've been attending The Chicago Auto Show since the early 90's and covering it during the media preview days for a decade. 2019 was no exception. I was pleased to partner up again with the Chicago Auto Show organizers, A Girls Guide to Cars, and Women in Automotive on coverage. One highlight was the What Drives Her luncheon and networking event during the show's Media Preview on Friday, Feb. 8 at McCormick Place. I covered the first two What Drives Her events as well, and they've always been informative and inspiring.

Check out live streams and photo recaps on social media from the What Drives Her luncheon & panel by searching the event hashtag #WDH2019. I was live streaming and covering the event on social media in real time with a host of other top bloggers.

The overarching theme this year focused on the major shifts that are taking place in the automotive industry, including the ways that women are shaping its evolution. 

"General Motors CEO Mary Barra is often quoted as saying the auto industry will see more change in the next five years than the last 50," said Autotrader Executive Analyst Michelle Krebs. "Whether it is five years or more, the shift towards electric and autonomous vehicles as well as new ways to acquire personal transportation is occurring now, generating tremendous opportunities for creative women to reinvent what has been a male-dominated business." 

The 2019 What Drives Her event featured a robust lineup of female speakers who discussed the integral role women play within the auto industry as contributors, consumers and drivers of purchasing decisions. It was a pleasure to see so many influential women come together to highlight industry trends and share personal experiences surrounding the impact that females have on the automotive industry. 

Check Out My Full Set of 2019 Chicago Auto Show Photos Below

ChiIL Mama's Photo Recap from the media previews Thursday and Friday are here in the slideshow with favorites embedded below

"Women buy or influence 85 percent of all vehicle purchases and hold the keys to $450 billion in spending each year, yet the biggest challenge is educating them as consumers and users of new technology," said Scotty Reiss, founder of A Girls Guide to Cars. "The most powerful way to change this is by engaging them as employees, leaders and innovators."

Autotrader's Krebs moderated the first panel discussion surrounding how females are driving change in the auto industry. Panelists include Jessica Petty, manager of customer data analytics, Hyundai; Jeneen Rippey, vice president of global quality, electronics division, ZF; and Edie Wines, instructor, National Automobile Dealers Association.

My live stream is below, featuring ANA's female-focused #SeeHer initiative as well as the second panel discussion topic, "Work, Life and Creating Balance While Building a Career". 





Live Streamed Above:
Between the first and second panel discussions, Leah Marshall, director, influencer marketing, with the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), presented ANA's female-focused #SeeHer initiative. I found this particularly compelling, as a mother of a 15 year old daughter. Initiatives like this give me hope that the next generation will finally achieve more relatable and positive female centered images in media, and maybe even gender parity and equality. 

Cars.com Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Newman moderated the panel of women including Kathy Gilbert, global director of sales & business development, CDK; Laurie King, SVP, global operations & strategic solutions, Turtle Wax; Subi Ghosh, senior director of dealer strategy, Stream Companies; Lauren Brandt, Facebook client solutions manager and Returnity Project co-founder; and Kerri Wise, vice president, industry education and relations, TrueCar.



The What Drives Her event continues to be one example of how Chicago Auto Show organizers actively engage the female demographic. Foresight Research reports the Chicago Auto Show has an almost even split of male and female attendees: 45 percent of which are female.  

"As the nation's largest consumer auto show, one can argue the Chicago Auto Show is the perfect place to assess trends - not just locally but on a national level as well," said Kelly Webb Roberts, a board member for the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, producer of the Chicago Auto Show. "We're thrilled to continue to host this event to bring together some of the most influential women in the industry who are at the forefront of this change."

Event sponsors include Autotrader, Facebook, Hyundai, Lot Linx, TrueCar, Turtle Wax and ZF. 

For more information on the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, please visit www.ChicagoAutoShow.com. 



About the Chicago Auto Show
The Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America, spanning more than 1 million square feet of production, concept and exotic vehicle exhibit space. In addition to hosting multiple world and North American vehicle debuts, the Chicago Auto Show's First Look for Charity raises more than $2.5 million annually for 18 vital Chicago organizations in a single night. The 2019 public show is Feb. 9-18. For more information, visit www.ChicagoAutoShow.com or www.Facebook.com/ChicagoAutoShow.

About the Chicago Automobile Trade Association
Founded in 1904, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association is one of the nation's largest metropolitan dealer organizations. It is comprised of more than 420 franchised new-car dealers and an additional 150 allied members. The group's dealer members employ about 19,000 people in the metropolitan area. The association has produced the world-famous Chicago Auto Show since 1935. For more information please visit www.CATA.info.

About Turtle Wax
The Turtle Wax story started with the launch of the first-ever liquid auto polish in 1944. Nearly 75 years later, the Most Innovative Brand in Car Care(tm) is still capturing the attention of the auto appearance category as the No. 1 selling brand in spray wax, car wash, carpet & fabric care, and more. With product distribution in more than 90 countries, the Turtle Wax brand resonates around the globe, but the brand's heart remains in its hometown of Chicago, where award-winning innovation is developed to this day. For an inside look at the brand's breakthrough product development process and how Turtle Wax supports car culture worldwide, visit YouTube.com/TurtleWax.

Photo Favorites From the 2019 

Chicago Auto Show 

Disclosure: I have been compensated for sharing this information with my readers and covering The Chicago Auto Show media preview days. As always, all opinions are my own.