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➡ museums Chi Talk KAtherine Johnson Children’s Garden Manager, Morton Arboretum Where were you born and raised? Clinton, iowa Where do you currently reside? Chicago, Jefferson Park neighborhood Five things you love about Chicago: 1 We have a fantastic park district—lots of well-maintained parks where anyone can go for quality outdoor recreation, and programs that are fun and low cost to residents. 2 Chicago has some of the best museums in the world, covering a vast range of interests from history, science and nature to culture, art and more. 3 the variety of ethnic neighborhoods and people living in Chicago make it culturally rich and interesting. 4 the city is full of inspiring public art works. in addition to all the interesting buildings designed by famous architects, Chicago is decorated with sculptures and murals in many public buildings and spaces. 5 i love the people of Chicago. no matter where they’re from, the people here make great neighbors who help each other and look out for one another. Favorite local restaurant: Frontera Grill Favorite local “hidden” treasure that newcomers shouldn’t miss: A ride on the Chicago river ferry. What makes the Chicago cultural scene stand out from other metro areas? there are so many wonderful institutions and events that are unique to this city because of their connections to Chicago’s colorful history and the traditions of the people who live here. Museum of Science and Industry Gallery Tour Art, history, science and more. Chicago has it all. History buffs, art connoisseurs and science geeks have reason to celebrate: In Chicago, getting to know the best of all eras, cultures and industries is an adventure within easy reach. With 10 major museums inside city limits, it’s clear that we’re open to creative expressions of all fields; be it the fossil displays of The Field Museum or the Mercury space capsule at the Museum of Science and Industry. Planning to check out all of the city’s museums in your first month here? Fuhgeddaboutit. There are far too many and the quality is too high to race through them all in just a few weeks. Slow down and savor what interests you. For example, there’s a reason the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the area’s leading attractions. It offers big-name art, thoughtfully displayed in an architecturally significant building in the heart of downtown Chicago. What’s not to love? The Art Institute is most famous for its Impressionist paintings, so you’ll find Monet, Renoir and Degas well represented here, as well as American master82 chicagol i v i ngmag.com C h i c a g o L i v in g 2008 http://www.chicagolivingmag.com

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