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Chicago's Historic Allerton Hotel Will Turn Off Iconic ''Allerton'' and ''Tip-Top-Tap'' Signs During March 29 ''Earth Hour'' Global Warming Initiative
-(Business Wire)-March 27, 2008 - The Allerton Hotel -0- *T WHAT: The legendary Allerton Hotel on Chicago's Michigan Avenue observes "Earth Hour" - a worldwide initiative to turn off the lights in a global stand against climate change - in the following ways on Saturday, March 29: — Turn off the "Allerton Hotel" and "Tip-Top-Tap" neon signs, iconic symbols of the Chicago nighttime skyline for decades - from 8 to 9 p.m. — Hurricane lamps, votive and battery-operated candles throughout the hotel lobby and public spaces - all night — Special "Green Hour" menu of no-energy-required cocktails, appetizers and entrees in the M Avenue Restaurant and Bar - all night — Management will ask guests to turn off their room lights and come downstairs for menu specials served by candlelight - all night The Allerton Hotel's sister properties, the Inn of Chicago and Chicago City Centre Hotel & Sports Club, also will be observing "Earth Hour." WHEN: Saturday, March 29, 2008 - 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. CST WHERE: The Allerton Hotel - 701 N. Michigan Avenue (Between Huron and Superior streets on The Magnificent Mile) Best TV/photo vantage point to shoot rooftop neon signs: Michigan Ave & Huron or Superior (west side of Michigan) ————————————————————————————— ABOUT: After starting in Sydney last year, World Wildlife Fund's Earth Hour goes global in 2008. Chicago is the U.S. flagship city, with Atlanta, Phoenix and San Francisco serving as partner cities. All U.S. and global residents are encouraged to turn off their lights from 8 to 9 p.m. on March 29 in a stand against climate change. For more info, go to www.earthhourus.org CONTACTS: (Before 3/29): Bob Ochsner - (949) 748-7000 (Onsite 3/29): Mei Johns, The Allerton Hotel - (312) 274- 6412 The Allerton Hotel (main) - (312) 440-1500 *T
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