Chicago Official Visitors Guide 2008-2009 - (Page 13) 4 3 3. RVs, Boats and Automobiles This winter, McCormick Place becomes the place to be for anyone who likes to get out and go. The 79th Annual Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoors Show kicks off this January featuring more than 600 boats, 200 recreational vehicles and hundreds of booths. Exhibitors will be showing off new marine equipment, travel destinations, outfitters, charter boats, Jet Skis and fishing tackle, just to name a few, giving outdoor enthusiasts the biggest selection under one roof. Nearby at Navy Pier, the Strictly Sail Show will present exhibitors from around the world, informative seminars and exciting events, all about sailing. A few weeks later, the Chicago Auto Show rolls into town, showcasing cars, trucks and SUVs from across the spectrum all on one show floor at McCormick Place. More than 1,000 vehicles, including the alwaysexciting concept cars, will be on display. 1 1.American Art, American City 2 The Terra Foundation for American Art’s American Art, American City initiative continues to put the spotlight on American art throughout the city this season. As part of the program, the Chicago Architecture Foundation will offer its Tiffany on Wednesdays Architecture Walking Tour including the Chicago Cultural Center’s recently restored, and world’s largest, Tiffany glass dome (through December 31). Through January, the Field Museum presents The Painted Bird: Louis Agassiz Fuertes from its collection of the artist’s work, many never before seen by the public. Beginning January 23, the Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University will present Polaroids: Mapplethorpe, tracing Robert Mapplethorpe’s use of instant photography from 1970 to 1975 through a collection of self-portraits, figure studies, still lifes and portraiture in a largely unknown body of his work. And at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Alexander Calder in Focus continues, exploring 50 years of this whimsical artist’s career and displaying examples of his mobiles, stabiles, drawings and paintings. 4. World-Class Theater Move over, Broadway; Chicago’s theater scene will be outdoing itself this season with all the hottest shows — some before they even reach the Great White Way! The pre-Broadway premiere of Dirty Dancing will sashay into the Cadillac Theatre through early November. Other main-stage favorites, including Grease, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Xanadu and more, will be making their debuts through early 2009. And don’t forget to catch Wicked while it’s still here; shows end January 25, 2009. Get tickets now, because these shows are sure to be real crowd-pleasers! 2. Fall and Winter Festivals When some people are ready to hunker down for the winter, Chicago comes alive with all sorts of festivals, street markets, parades and holiday festivities. From Chicagoween to the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival all the way through to New Year’s Eve at Navy Pier, winter doesn’t put a damper on anyone’s spirits in Chicago. pg For a personalized tour contact the Chicago Greeter Program: 312-744-8000, www.chicagogreeter.com ¶ 13 http://www.chicagogreeter.com
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