Illinois Travel Guide 2009 - (Page 64) Lincoln Square Lincoln Square developed as families moved out of the city and public transportation improved. The elevated train became a popular option for people, and developers quickly added homes along the tracks. The neighborhood is home to 40,000 residents and hosts art fairs, festivals and concerts. KAREN HIRSCH Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph St. This nonprofit theater partners with performing arts and cultural institutions to bring music and dance to the public. 312/334-7777, www.harristheaterchicago.org Chicago. The season runs Sept.–Mar. 312/332-2244, www.lyricopera.org $ Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago 3842 S. Archer Ave. This company’s productions include pre-Columbian indigenous dance and other styles of dance from around the world that have influenced Mexican culture. Performances at various locations. 773/247-1522, www.mexfoldanco.org $ Joffrey Ballet Auditorium Theater of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Pkwy. This world-renowned ballet company presents a cutting-edge vision of American dance. Founded in 1956, this company performs innovative, accessible works to audiences worldwide. 312/739-0120, www.joffrey.com $ COURTESY OF JOFFREY BALLET Neo-Futurarium 5153 N. Ashland Ave. The Neo-Futurists present interactive theater that is a fusion of sports, poetry, and living newspaper. 773/275-5255, www.neofuturists.org Old Town School of Folk Music 4544 N. Lincoln Ave. and 909 W. Armitage Ave. This school preserves and promotes folk, ethnic and world music through classes and performances at both locations. 773/728-6000, www.oldtownschool.org $ Cloud Gate sculpture at Millennium Park Oriental Theatre 24 W. Randolph St. Inspired by a theme called “opium dream,” this theater has a quasi-Arabian theme, from the statues that peer down on the audience to the intricate wrought iron staircase. 312/902-1400, www.broadwayinchicago.com $ The Loop Visitors searching for Chicago’s cultural experience can’t miss this downtown neighborhood. The Loop is home to the city’s theater district, Art Institute of Chicago, Grant Park, Museum Campus and Millennium Park. Joffrey Ballet Lookingglass Theatre Co. 821 N. Michigan Ave. Lookingglass is often referred to as “theater without a net.” 312/337-0665, www.lookingglasstheatre.org $ Royal George Theatre Center 1641 N. Halsted St. This Lincoln Park theater presents musicals, plays and cabarets. 312/988-9000, www.theroyalgeorgetheatre.com $ Old Town Visitors stroll along cobblestone streets, admire 19th-century Victorian architecture, and laugh it up at The Second City. The Chicago Architecture Foundation offers a two-hour walking tour. Lyric Opera of Chicago 20 N. Wacker Dr. Catch a show at the renovated Civic Opera House, home to the world-famous Lyric Opera of The Second City 1616 N. Wells St. Entertaining audiences with satire since 1959, this Chicago landmark launched many famed If you haven’t seen Blue Man Group, you haven’t seen Chicago. 3133 North Halsted 773.348.4000 Group Sales © BMP / PHOTO BY JAMES PORTO 312.902.1500 773.348.3300 64 ILLINOIS. MILE AFTER MAGNIFICENT MILE. enjoyillinois.com http://www.lyricopera.org http://www.harristheaterchicago.org http://www.mexfoldanco.org http://www.neofuturists.org http://www.joffrey.com http://www.oldtownschool.org http://www.broadwayinchicago.com http://www.lookingglasstheatre.org http://www.theroyalgeorgetheatre.com http://www.vacationfun.com/Illinois http://www.blueman.com http://www.blueman.com http://www.enjoyillinois.com
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