Chicago - Official Visitors Guide - (Page 66) see & do Spertus Museum/Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Chicago’s Jewish museum reopens Nov. 30, 2007 in a stunning new facility. Exhibitions showcase the museum’s world-class collection and explore identity and contemporary culture. Additional features include an interactive Children’s Center, Wolfgang Puck kosher café, and gift shop. Hours beginning Nov. 30: Sun.–Wed. 10am–6pm; Thurs. 10am–7pm; Fri. 10am–3pm. Admission: $7 general; $5 students/seniors. Spertus members and children under 5 free. Free museum admission for everyone every Tues. 10am–Noon and Thurs. 3pm–7pm. 610 S. Michigan Ave., 312-322-1700, www.spertus.edu (Events) • 11/30/07–4/13/08: The New Authentics: Artists of the Post-Jewish Generation • 12/1/07: Young Professionals Open House featuring music, humor and poetry • 12/2/07: Visit our new Children’s Center! Free all-ages open house presented with Redmoon Theater • 12/25/07: Something Else! A Community Festival • 1/12/08: Israeli Palestinian Comedy Tour 2008 Ukrainian National Museum Discover Ukraine’s rich culture through colorful Easter eggs, ceramics, costumes, intricate embroidery, and religious artifacts. Learn about the Ukrainian Genocide Famine and the Chernobyl disaster. 2249 W. Superior St., 312-421-8020 Music Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island Resting between the horizon of Lake Michigan and the magnificent Chicago skyline, Charter One Pavilion is located in the heart of the Museum Campus. The stunning surroundings make this a perfect place to spend a summer night, while enjoying live music from a variety of performers. Events range from rock concerts to family matinee events. Visit our website for concert schedule. Tickets: 312-559-1212. 1300 S. Lynn White Dr., 312-540-2243, www.charteronepavilion.com Lyric Opera of Chicago Home of the world-renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Civic Opera House is a magnificent setting for your corporate or social event. A $100M renovation brings this vibrant landmark to its original splendor. Theater seating for 3,500. Grand Foyer accommodates up to 700. Smaller salons accommodate 50–250. 20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860, 312-827-3580, www.civicoperahouse.com (Events) • 11/2–12/1: Julius Ceasar • 11/16–11/20: Die Frau ohne Schatten • 12/14–1/19: Doctor Atomic • 1/11–1/26: La Traviata • 1/28–2/23: Falstaff Theaters American Girl Place Circle of Friends: An American Girls Musical — an original live musical based on the popular character and stories from The American Girls Collections. Appropriate for girls six and up. 111 E. Chicago Ave., 877-AG-PLACE, www.americangirl.com Apollo Theater This lush venue, located in the heart of Chicago’s fashionable Lincoln Park neighborhood, has 450 plush seats configured in just 11 rows, allowing unparalleled intimacy and accessibility. Parking lot. 2540 N. Lincoln Ave., 773–935–6100, www.apollochicago.com Chicago Symphony Orchestra Symphony Center hosts more than 200 concerts each year, featuring the finest in Jazz, pop, orchestral and world music. The world famous Chicago Symphony Orchestra perform in Orchestra Hall from Sept.–June. Concert times vary daily. 220 S. Michigan Ave., 312-294-3000, www.cso.org pg 66 £ Two ways to get more information: call 1-877-CHICAGO or go to choosechicago.com http://choosechicago.com
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