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 Art academics on display |
332 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60604-4302 United States +1 312 461 0600 / +1 888 461 0600 http://www.aaart.edu/ info@aaart.edu |
This mid-sized gallery showcases the work of students and faculty of the Chicago American Academy of Art, with a wide array of mediums and styles, including undergraduate notables like Joe Ninna, Ara Tirado, Maggie M. Lee, Joe L. Ramos, Zulema Orozco and Letitia Lee. The work is academic; mostly paper and sculpture. You will not see the cutting edge of contemporary expression here, but you will find some enjoyable and interesting pieces. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Global art leader |
111 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60603 United States +1 312 443 3600 http://www.artic.edu/ |
From popular Rembrandt masterpieces to recent works by lesser-known artists, this museum houses one of the finest art collections in the world. Spanning centuries of human creativity, exhibits include a distinguished collection of prints and drawings, an internationally acclaimed collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, sculptures, photographs, Asian, African and American arts, architectural drawings, textiles and more. Many pieces are on loan from the famed Terra Foundation for American Art. Educational programs and guided museum tours are available. Art books, reproductions, postcards and other items are available in the museum shop. Free public lectures are given during weekends. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Classic, Louis Sullivan-designed theater |
50 East Congress Parkway Chicago, IL 60605 United States +1 312 922 2110 http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org info@auditoriumtheatre.org |
This theater is known the world over for its classic, "Chicago School" design and its acoustically perfect interior. Construction of this landmark began in 1887. It is one of the last remaining buildings in the city designed by the firm of Sullivan and Adler. Along with his partner Dankmar Adler, Sullivan invented the Chicago school of architecture, one that put "form over function" and replaced traditional neoclassical design with a uniquely American flavor. Fully restored to its original luster about 15 years ago, the theatre housed such stage spectaculars as "Les Miserables" and "Phantom of the Opera." Even if there is no show, it is worth a visit to view the beautiful interior. Join one of the tours offered by the Auditorium Theater Association. Admission to performances varies according to seating and show. Tickets range from USD10 to USD75. Hours vary with performances. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Collectible Chicago photos |
30 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60603 United States (312) - 553-1101 www.horschgallery.com |
The award-winning Bob Horsch has been taking photos for more than 20 years and is famous for his photos of celebrities in the political and athletic arenas. Check out these photographs and hundreds more of "all things Chicago" at his downtown gallery, where the walls reverberate with images of Chicago sports icons Michael Jordan and Sammy Sosa. Numerous views of the Chicago skyline are available. With over 3,000 images, including vintage black-and-white photos and posters, you are sure to find something you like. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Premier theater in the burgeoning North Loop Theater district |
151 W Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60601 United States +1 312 977 1700 |
With its original incarnation as a vaudeville house in 1926, this 2,300-seater dates back to an era when no expense was spared to create glitzy, glamorous theaters. But, like many other grand theater and movie houses of the time (and for that matter, the inner-city as a whole), the Palace fell into disrepair and was vacated a shell of its former glory. Unlike many of its now-razed counterparts, this theater was saved from the wrecking ball and in fact underwent a $20 million renovation. Now the Palace truly befits its name again, with its chandeliers and rose-colored walls and mirrors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum honoring the city's architecture |
224 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60604 United States +1 312 922 3432 http://www.architecture.org |
"The city is our museum," claims this historic museum. The CAF highlights Chicago's diverse architecture and design through a multitude of lectures, exhibits and educational programs. For a hands-on experience, take the Loop Walking Tour—a two-hour daily tour that explores the national landmarks downtown. The CAF Architecture River Cruise offers a river's eye view of the city and highlights more than 50 historic sites along the Chicago River. Reservations are suggested. Gallery admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Listen to beautiful sounds |
430 S Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60605 United States +1 312 341 3500 http://ccpa.roosevelt.edu/ |
Founded in 1867, the Chicago Musical College has been training aspiring musicians in the city for almost as long as the city has been incorporated. The college was obtained in 1956 by Roosevelt University, and now holds frequent performances at Roosevelt's historic 250-seat Ganz Hall. The college boasts 350 students from all over the globe. It is a wonderful opportunity to hear dazzling students and established young artists give free performances. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Cure Your Summertime Blues! |
Lake Shore Drive & Monroe Street Grant Park Chicago, IL 60604 United States +1 312 744 3315 http://metromix.chicagotribune... |
This is a popular film fest that shows classic films in Grant Park each Tuesday throughout the summer. City dwellers congregate under the stars with picnic baskets and blankets to enjoy sunset showings of films on a 50-foot by 34-foot screen. Admission is free, and food and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased in the park. Past films have included, 'A Streetcar Named Desire', 'The Maltese Falcon', 'West Side Story' and 'Dr. Strangelove'. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ornate, but tasteful theater |
175 North State Street Chicago, IL 60601 United States +1 312 443 1130 |
"The best of both worlds" is the phrase that best summarizes this classic Loop theater. It is opulent enough to appeal to the most discriminating of tastes, but refined enough to satisfy the most discerning theatergoer. It is too bad that recent years have not seen the stage shows to match. The biggest draw here a couple years ago was Donny Osmond in "Joseph." Since then, the Chicago Theatre has fallen off in presenting new shows as more theaters start to crowd the new Theater District. However, concerts are frequent, and an occasional movie is shown here on its giant screen. Hours vary with showtimes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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1929 theater, home to Lyric Opera |
Damrak 49 Chicago, IL 1012 LL United States +1 312 332 2244 http://www.lyricopera.org |
Samuel Insull built this palace of a building in 1929 as a throne to himself - literally. When the design began for this building that would contain both an opera house and dozens of offices, Insull allegedly asked the architect to make the building in the shape of a throne that faced west. According to local legend, Insull claimed that upon his death his spirit would sit in his "throne" where he could watch out over the growth of the city, much of which he spawned before dying virtually penniless and forgotten years later. Inside, the theater is a traditional European-style opera house, filled with stacked balcony and side boxes. The Lyric Opera of Chicago has gained an international reputation over the past 20 years as one of the world's finest companies. Its opulently staged productions range from the classics to new shows, such as "An American Tragedy." The Civic Opera House Box Office (corner of Wacker & Madison. Call for show times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Red All Over |
333, N Dearborn Street Chicago, IL United States +1 312 923 2473 |
Upscale drinking and ambiance. If you're driving, you might want to consider taking a taxi. This place gets pretty packed on the weekends so it can be hard to find a parking space. Valet is also on hand if you get too frustrated. Don't worry about drinking too much, the bar is located in the Hotel Sax if you need a place to crash. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Academic gallery space |
350 North Orleans, Suite 136 Chicago, IL 60654 United States +1 312 280 3500 x365 http://www.ilic.artinstitutes.... |
This Illinois Institute of Art Gallery is in the Apparel Center at the Merchandise Mart and features the work of students and faculty alike. View the work of artists like Mary Dritschel, who specializes in mixed-media sculpture. With an international student body of all ages, visitors experience a wide range of artwork and expression. The gallery is cozy, yet expansive. There is plenty of room to stand back and examine the work of these budding and studied artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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First-Class Movie Theater |
164 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60601 United States +1 312 846 2600 http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/ |
For decades, the Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago has been a mecca for cinemaphiles around the world. Today, renamed for Gene Siskel, the beloved Chicago film critic, the place is as bustling as ever. On offer are everything from first-run Hollywood hits to the most obscure foreign films, revered and forgotten classics, low-budget independents, and a continuing stream of special programs and festivals. A cafe and gallery keeps crowds lingering long after the end credits roll. See website for showtimes, event calendar and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Widely renowned theater in brand new digs |
170 North Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60601 United States +1 312 443 3800 http://www.goodman-theatre.org rocheschulfer@goodman-theatre.org |
Originally presented as a gift to the Art Institute, this theater is now the oldest and largest not for profit theater in the city. A new, much larger location, in the heart of the theater district, opened to rave reviews. While many students have honed their craft at the Goodman School of Drama, the theater has also won much acclaim for major productions like "Death of a Salesman" with Brian Dennehy as Willy Loman, and the annual production of "A Christmas Carol." Productions are of consistently outstanding quality, under the guidance of art director Robert Falls and his committed staff of associate directors and artistic staff. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Splits, Pirouettes And Opera |
205 East Randolph Drive Chicago, IL 60601 United States 312-334-7777 www.harristheaterchicago.org |
If you're looking for more than just drama, visit the Joan W Irving B. Harris Theater, a center for a variety of shows by dance and music companies from the Chicago region. The companies that have performed at the theater are Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago Opera Theater and Hubbard Street Dance Company. This is a great theatre to watch local talents perform. If you're in the city, check it out. Some of the highlights for the coming months are the River North Chicago Dance Company, La Resurrezione, an Opera composed by Handel and the Vermeer Quartet. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Dine with the blues |
329 North Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 923 2000 http://www.hob.com/ |
House of Blues, famous at its many locations around the globe, loses none of the glamour and glitz of its "faux dive" specialty here! Outsider art hangs all over the place from floor to ceiling, and you get the feel of being in a perverted opera house. With seating more than 1,500 people, HOB lets visitors catch a concert while snacking on such menu selections as "The Elwood" (blackened chicken sandwich with chili garlic mayonnaise, green chilies and sour cream served with seasoned french fries). Average menu prices are about $9, topping out at $21 for a New York strip steak. There is live music seven nights a week, with cover charges ranging from $10 to $25. Music styles are not limited to the blues— jazz, rock and such favorite bands as Duran Duran and Styx are also featured. You must make a reservation ahead of time. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Multicultural and cutting edge art |
835 West Washington Boulevard Chicago, IL 60607 United States +1 312 432 0708 http://www.kavigupta.com/ info@kavigupta.com. |
This gallery operates in two neighboring spaces: Gallery V~1 (110 North Peoria), a 4000-square-foot first floor space that opened in May 1998, and Gallery V~2 (835 West Washington). Owners Kavi Gupta and Monique Meloche focus on displaying the works of emerging and mid-career contemporary artists from all over the world. In addition to traditional media, Vedanta also features newer types of artwork, the V2 gallery features a soundproof room dedicated to video, film, and multimedia art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Chicago Drama |
228 South Wabash Avenue, Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60604 United States +1 312 554 9800 http://www.chicagoplays.com info@chicagoplays.com |
The League of Chicago Theatres is an alliance of over 140 member theaters that supports and promotes shows in the Chicago area. Extensive and updated information about venues, showtimes, and events is available on their website and in their theater guide. Major members include: About Face Theatre, The Apollo, Cadillac Palace Theater, The Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, Circle Theatre, The Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, The Noble Fool Theater, Paramount Theatre, and Steppenwolf Theatre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Matchmaking heaven |
700 West Adams Street (Old St. Patrick's Church) Chicago, IL 60661 United States +1 312 648 1021 http://www.worldslargestblockp... info@oldstpats.org, annetteb@oldstpats.org |
This Chicago institution is as famous a place to meet your mate as it is for the live music and good times. In fact, the festival was once featured on the Oprah Winfrey show for its coupling prowess; some 65 couples have met here and later married. Whether for the matchmaking potential or the entertainment, this block party sells out almost every year, so buy your tickets in advance to watch two stages of nationally recognized musical acts up close and under the stars. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Decadent 1920s era performace venue |
24 W Randolph St Chicago, IL 60601 United States +1 312 782 2004 / +1 312 902 1400 http://www.broadwayinchicago.com |
Inspired by a style called "Opium Dream," this theater has a quasi-Arabian theme, from the statues that peer down on the audience to the intricate wrought-iron work on the staircase. This was the premier place to see movies in the Loop, and it later housed such live acts as Fred Astaire and Jimmy Durante. However, it fell into grave disrepair in the 1970s and was shuttered for good in the early 1980s. In the mid-1990s, it was purchased by Canada's Livent Theater Group and painstakingly refurbished with money from the Ford Endowment for the Performing Arts, giving it an expanded name. Today it is one of Chicago's premier showcases for musicals such as Ragtime and Cats. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Come see a symphony |
235 South Columbus Drive (Grant Park) Chicago, IL 60601 United States +1 312 742 4763 |
The shell is named after James Petrillo who, as president of the Chicago Federation of Musicians and commissioner of the Chicago Park District, used his leverage to provide free concerts in Grant Park. A popular concert and fireworks display celebrate the eve of Independence Day here, and it is also the main point-of-entry for the various summer music festivals, such as Jazz Fest and Gospel Fest. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French and Continental art |
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza #612 Chicago, IL 60654 United States +1 312 644 9359 rnantiques@ameritech.net |
Founded in 1933, this gallery has been a fixture in the Merchandise Mart since 1937. It specializes in Impressionist and Modern, featuring paintings, drawings and sculpture dating back to the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. In addition, the gallery offers a range of personal services, such as consultation, consignmentand purchase of art and appraisal of art. It also offers a wide variety of period fitments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant Loop theater |
18 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60603 United States +1 312 977 1700 / +1 312 977 1710 (Group Bookings) |
Less gaudy than the nearby Oriental and less spacious than the nearby Chicago, the old Shubert Theatre projects the class of the famous theatrical family that founded it. This venue has stayed in top-notch shape for years, serving as home to touring companies for hit musicals and plays. The theater is small enough to feel intimate, but large enough to accommodate substantial crowds. The shape and size of the theater allow for good viewing, whether you are seated at the top of the balcony or in the front row. Hours vary with show times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of the city's best photo galleries |
311 West Superior Street Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 787 3350 http://www.stephendaitergaller... info@stephendaitergallery.com |
This is one of the city's most visited and important photo galleries. A vast photo archive contains a diverse array of documentary and experimental pieces, with an emphasis on vintage and contemporary photography. Explore both rare and contemporary shots. An extensive library of art and design literature is available for reference or educational use. A popular past exhibit featured the work of Alvin Booth. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra |
220 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60604 United States +1 312 294 3000 http://www.chicagosymphony.org/ info@chicagosymphony.org |
Ever since maestro Theodore Thomas first raised his baton at the Auditorium Theater in 1892, the world knew that this was a first class orchestra to be reckoned with. That reputation has continued through such legendary conductors as Fritz Reiner and Sir George Solti. The group found its own home at Orchestra Hall in 1905. In 1997, after an extensive renovation, Orchestra Hall was re-christened Symphony Center, a place dedicated to educating young and old alike about classical and jazz music. Under the baton of Daniel Barenboim, the orchestra has continued its tradition of quality musicianship. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Asian art |
320 North Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 661 0394 |
Gallery owner Andrew Bae collects many of his gallery's works during his travels to Asia. In business for over 18 years, Bae's mission is to collect Asian art that touches emotions and has a universal appeal. His selection includes Asian prints, traditional Japanese woodcuts, ceramics and furnishings from Japan, Korea and China. Artists represented include Kyle Kinser, whose work in designing tansu furniture greatly complements the carefully arranged gallery space. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pump up the spirit |
19100 South Ridgeland Avenue Tinley Park Chicago, IL 60477 United States +1 708 614 1616 http://www.tweetercenter.com CustomerService@TweeterCenter.com |
One of Chicago's biggest, this amphitheatre has hosted many superstar tours. The center has state-of-the-art equipment for peformances. Artists such as John Mayer, Eminem, 50 Cent and Sara Evans have performed here. Coming soon is the Ozzfest 2005 or watch Alan Jackson perform live. During summer, the center is dedicated to festival shows. Tickets are available online and at the box office, which is open from 10a-5p Monday-Friday. Parking is readily available and the price is included in the ticket. Cameras may be prohibited for few events. Review © 2007, Wcities |