Chicago - Official Visitors Guide - (Page 60) see & do Lincoln Park Zoo Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the last free zoos in the country, and is home to more than 1,000 mammals, reptiles and birds. Visit the new Pritzker Family Children’s Zoo where children of all ages can feel “at home in the woods” while visiting animals native to North America. Swing by our Regenstein Center for African Apes where you can stand nose to nose with gorillas and chimpanzees. Shop on the wild side at our retail store, Wild Things! And enjoy a magical journey on the AT&T Endangered Species Carousel. Minutes from downtown at Lake Shore Dr. and Fullerton Pkwy. Paid parking is available on Cannon Dr. The zoo is directly accessible via the 151 & 156 CTA bus line. Open every day 10am–5pm. Cannon Dr. at Fullerton Pkwy., 312-742-2000, www.lpzoo.org (Events) • 10/27/07: Spooky Zoo • 11/23/07–1/1/08: Zoolights (Events) • 10/17–10/28: Giselle • 12/12–12/30: The Nutcracker • 2/20/08–3/2/08: Antony Tudor Centennial • 5/14–5/25/08: American Moderns Latin Street Dancing As a Latin dance 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 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 Arts Garden: 200-500. The Chicago Public Library — the ideal setting for your private event. Check us out! Read, learn and discover. Mon.–Thurs. 9am–9pm, Fri.–Sat. 9am–5pm, Sun. 1pm–5pm. 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 and 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. Dance Companies The Joffrey Ballet Chicago’s premier ballet company. VIP savings, service, seating for groups 10+. 70 E. Lake St., Ste. 1300, 312-739-0120, www.joffrey.com cont. ™ Libraries Chicago Public Library Harold Washington Library Center The perfect venue for your event. Meeting Rooms: 5–200; Cindy Pritzker Auditorium: 385; Video Theater: 60; Grand Lobby: 500; Reception Hall: 150: South Hall: 200; Winter 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://chicago.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=10841 http://chicago.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=10841 http://choosechicago.com
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