Chicago Official Visitors Guide - Summer/Fall 2008 - (Page 60) see & do Latin Street Dancing As a Latin dance of Chicago. Mon.–Thurs. 9am–9pm, Fri. & Sat. 9am–5pm, Sun. 1pm–5pm. Closed most holidays. 400 S. State St., 312-747-4300, www.chicagopubliclibrary.org (Events) Monthly Program Series • Visit www.chicagopubliclibrary.org for specific program information. Programs may include: • One Book One Chicago, Summer Reading Program, Bookamania, Chicago Smarts; Money Smarts, Law at the Library, dance programs; exhibit-related films and lectures; Speakin’ of the Blues, musical programs and world-renowned authors. Programs for Children: • The Harold Washington Library’s Thomas Hughes Children’s Library provides an extensive array of programming for children, including puppet theater, craft-making, storytelling and songs. For more information call the Children’s Program hotline at 312-747-4780. location we offer Latin dance parties and sponsor Latin dance outings to several Chicagoland locations. We offer more than 70 classes per week in dances like salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, cha cha, reggaeton, hip-hop and belly dancing, among others. We host once-a-month smoke-free and alcohol-free Latin dance parties. We host city tours for cultural experiences in Chicago with group private lessons. Our studio has become a destination for many groups seeking a cultural outing through dance. Check us out to experience the fun and excitement of Latin dancing with Lisa “La Boriqua” and The Chicago Latin Street Dancing. 540 N. LaSalle St., Ste. 500, 312-42-SALSA, www.latinstreetdancing.com Museums Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum Opened in 1930 as the first Planetarium in the Western Hemisphere, the Adler fuels the imagination of its visitors with all new exhibits, state-of-the-art computer technology in the world’s first StarRider Theater, while showcasing a renowned collection of historical astronomy artifacts, including one of the world’s oldest telescopes. Located on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago’s Museum Campus. Hours: 9:30am–4:30pm daily. Admission plus one show: $19 adults; $15 children (4–17) and $17 Chicago residents and seniors. Each additional show is $5. The first Friday of every month is Far Out Friday, 9am-10pm; admission charge: $20 for adults; $17 for children/senior citizens; $10 students; $5 Adler Members. A family Star Pack is four for $60 (2 adults/2 children or 1 adult/3 children). 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312-922-STAR, www.adlerplanetarium.org (Events) • Ongoing: Fly me to the Moon • Ongoing: Cosmic Collections • 5/10/08: International Astronomy Day at the Adler • 6/20/08: Adler SunFest Libraries Chicago Public Library Harold Washington Library Center From the spectacular Grand Lobby to the Winter Garden, this architectural gem offers visitors a memorable experience. The Chicago Public Library showcases a vast collection of literature, science, history, business and technology, comprehensive information services, cultural programs, free Internet access and WiFi capabilities throughout. For more than 130 years, the Chicago Public Library has provided life-long learning to the people Pritzker Military Library The Pritzker Military Library offers books, audiovisuals, prints, realia, magazines, speakers and online resources concentrating on military history, specifically the role of the Citizen Soldier. Mon.–Fri. 8:30am–4:30pm. 610 N. Fairbanks Ct., Second Fl., 312-587-0234, www.pritzkermilitarylibrary.org cont. ™ pg 60 £ Two ways to get more information: call 1-877-CHICAGO or go to choosechicago.com http://www.chicagopubliclibrary.org http://www.chicagopubliclibrary.org http://www.latinstreetdancing.com http://www.adlerplanetarium.org http://www.pritzkermilitarylibrary.org http://chicago.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=12627 http://chicago.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=12604 http://chicago.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=12627 http://chicago.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=12604 http://choosechicago.com
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