Chicago - Official Visitors Guide - (Page 20) winter ‘07–’08fall calendar Ice Skating in Chicago Mid-Nov.–Mid-March 2008 McCormick Tribune Ice Rink www.millenniumpark.org Rent some ice skates and skate to your heart’s content at one of the many ice rinks in the parks this winter. The popular McCormick Tribune Ice Rink (pictured) opens each year to the general public with free open skating from 10 am – 10 pm daily and skate rentals are available for a small fee. Jasper Johns: Gray Nov. 3–Jan. 6 Art Institute of Chicago www.artic.edu Through 100 paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings spanning more than five decades, this exhibition is the first to explore the expressively rich statements made in gray by Jasper Johns, one of the most acclaimed and influential living artists. ▲ The Phantom of the Opera Oct. 31–Jan. 5 Cadillac Palace Theatre www.broadwayinchicago.com The Phantom of the Opera traces the tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer shamed by his physical appearance into a shadowy existence beneath the majestic Paris Opera House. This award-winning Broadway musical has woven its magical spell over standing room audiences in more than 100 cities worldwide. A Christmas Carol Nov. 16–Dec. 29 Goodman Theatre www.goodman-theatre.org Don’t miss Goodman Theatre’s acclaimed production as it celebrates its 30th Anniversary! This Charles Dickens classic comes to life with lively music, exquisite costumes and colorful sets. Meet miserable Scrooge, hard working Bob Cratchit, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Reptiles: The Beautiful and the Deadly Oct. 12–Jan. 13 Field Museum www.fieldmuseum.org Discover how reptiles fit into the animal kingdom and their natural environments. Living dioramas, engaging interactive exhibits and bold photos feature many of the world’s most recognized reptiles — vipers, cobras, pythons, alligators, monitors, snapping turtles and more. ▲ Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Nov. 17 Michigan Ave. from Wacker Dr. to Oak St. www.themagnificentmile.com Chicago’s official kick-off to the holiday season! All weekend long the sights, sounds and tastes of The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival will arouse your senses and kick-off your holiday season with special offers and entertainment for the entire family. ▲ Maps: Finding Our Place in the World Nov. 17–Jan. 27 Field Museum www.fieldmuseum.org This unprecedented exhibition will feature over 100 remarkable maps of all kinds from around the globe. Explore the ways changing technology has influenced the use of maps, from the earliest maps on clay tablets to today’s electronic navigation systems. The New Authentics: Artists of the Post-Jewish Generation ▲ Nov. 30–April 13 Spertus Museum www.spertus.edu Sixteen prominent contemporary American artists examine their particular experiences as Jews, and, in doing so, raise important questions about cultural, ethnic, and religious identity in the United States today. ▲ Caroling at Cloud Gate Nov. 23–Dec. 21 (Friday nights) Millennium Park – Cloud Gate www.millenniumpark.org State Street Thanksgiving Parade Nov. 22 State St. from Congress Pkwy. to Randolph St. www.chicagofestivals.org From fantastic floats and talented marching bands to national celebrities and galloping horses, the Chicago Thanksgiving parade annually attracts 300,000 spectators, making it one of the can’t miss events of the season. pg Millennium Park is home to Chicago’s newest holiday tradition - Caroling at Cloud Gate. Chicagoans and visitors alike are invited to Cloud Gate, the city’s newest icon, to hear the beautiful voices of a variety of choral groups, and join in a holiday sing-along. 20 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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