1154 Lill Studio, the favorite make-your-own handbag designer, turns five years old this month. To celebrate, the Lincoln Park shop will host BIRTHDAY PARTIES at 6:00 p.m. each Thursday in August, 2004. Munch on birthday cake while you create a personalized purse for yourself or as a gift for your own birthday girl
2523 N. Halsted St., 773-477-5455,
http://www.1154lill.com