Wintertime in Chicago can be brutal but we make the most of it. There are many indoor / outdoor events to cure cabin fever and one of them was held this past weekend in Grant Park. "Snow Days" featured a snow sculpture contest that attracted talent from all over the nation and the world. I first heard about the event in the men’s room at Shenanigans (that’s a story in itself for another time) and decided to check it out. Here are a few shots of the very impressive entries for you to enjoy.

First Place and People’s Choice Award winner was "Chinese Opera" by
sculptors Rui Xu and Forest Gao.

Second Place went to sculptors David Andrews, Chris Andrews and Jack Lullo for "Night Life (Lantern)".

Check out the clay mock-up they worked from. I think they did an awesome job.

Third Place was awared to "5 Seconds of Life" by sculptors Daniel Cushard, Adam Warmack and Keith Frick.

Apparently this is the entry I learned about at Shenanigans.

Did Oprah ok this? It’s really good but you know how she protects her brand.

USA USA USA USA!

How was this entry not a winner? Look at the detail. I mean, one poorly made detail
and this top heavy sculpture is reduced to slush.

Amazing no?

My favorite was "Barnyard Roosters". Are they fighting or?????