Chicago New Years 2012 2013

Because December 31st would be too warm elsewhere, you decided to ring in 2013 in gloomy, ice-covered Chicago. No matter, we’ve brought you the undeniably hottest list of New Year's Eve parties the Windy City has to offer, guaranteed to defrost your post-holiday blues and get your blood flowing with booze. Click over to our latest Top List, Top Chicago New Year's Eve Parties to Welcome 2013, and dance the year away in style.

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Dale DeGroff is known as "King Cocktail," and he shows off his knowledge and reign in a performance detailing the history of the American cocktail.

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Just the thought of a summer issue put us in full-on beach mode -- daydreams of far-off places, sandy toes and tropical drinks. To that end, a truckload of black volcanic sand was hauled in, along with a passel of plush beach blankets, chaise lounges and striped umbrellas, for our cover shoot with the incomparable Marion Cotillard, who brought a touch of the French Riviera to Canal Street one day in early May. The Oscar-winning La Vie en Rose star is certainly on a whirlwind journey of her own, as she ascends from respected actress to international movie star.

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