Chicago Official Visitors Guide - Summer/Fall 2008 - (Page 68) see & do Music Chicago Symphony Orchestra Symphony Center hosts more than 200 concerts each year, featuring the finest in jazz, pop, orchestral and world music. The worldfamous Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs in Orchestra Hall from Sept.–June. Concert times vary daily. 220 S. Michigan Ave., 312-294-3000, www.cso.org only remaining free, municipally funded, outdoor classical music concert series featuring Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus. Features a variety of celebrated ensembles and musicians, representing many musical genres and cultures. The Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus performs in Millennium Park at Pritzker Pavilion, the state-of-the-art music pavilion designed by internationally renowned architect Frank Gehry. The 10-week season opens in June and runs through late Aug., with most performances scheduled Wed.–Sat. evenings. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, 312-742-4763, www.grantparkmusicfestival.com Grant Park Music Festival The nation’s Fashion F ocus Chicago Stylish events throughout the city October 1–8. One event that can’t be missed is World Fashion Chicago (pictured), featuring designers representing Chicago’s 27 Sister Cities throughout the world. From fashion capitals like Paris and Milan to Moscow and Durban, South Africa, World Fashion Chicago showcases Chicago’s international flair for fashion. To learn more, visit www.chicagosistercities.com. Sheffield Garden Walk July 19–20, 2008. Chicago’s finest Summer festival. Ten excellent national and regional bands. Most sophisticated festival band selection. More than 100 neighborhood gardens open for viewing. One block long. Kids corner, pony cont. ™ pg 68 £ Two ways to get more information: call 1-877-CHICAGO or go to choosechicago.com http://www.cso.org http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com http://www.chicagosistercities.com http://chicago.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=12647 http://chicago.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=12647 http://www.chicagowatertaxi.com http://choosechicago.com
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