Chicago Official Visitors Guide 2008-2009 - (Page 59) Pritzker Military Library The Pritzker Military Library offers a collection of books, art, films, medals and uniforms along with live weekly events and gallery exhibits on the Citizen Soldier and American military history. Admission is free, Mon.–Fri. 8:30am–4:30pm. 610 N. Fairbanks Ct., Second Fl., 312-587-0234, www.pritzkermilitarylibrary.org (Events) • 10/15–1/30/09: Medal of Honor: Portraits of Valor Beyond the Call of Duty • 10/16: Medal of Honor with Ed Tracy: Interview with Jack H. Jacobs, Medal of Honor Recipient • 11/13: Warlord: Churchill at War, 1874–1945 (Interview with historian Carlo D’Este) • 2/5/09–3/13/09: Holding Hands with History: Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibit by Kay Smith adults; $15 children (4–17) and $17 Chicago residents and seniors. Each additional show is $5. The first Friday of every month is Far Out Friday, 4:30pm–10pm; admission charge: $20 for adults; $17 for children/senior citizens; $10 students; $5 Adler Members. A family Star Pack is four for $60 (2 adults/2 children or 1 adult/3 children). 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312-922-STAR, www.adlerplanetarium.org (Events) • Starting 10/16: One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure • Through 5/31/09: Cosmic Collisions • Through 2/28/09: Fly Me to the Moon (3D Space Show) • 11/13: When Did Comets Become Portents of Disaster in the Greco-Roman World? (Lecture by Prof. John T. Ramsey) • Starting 11/6: Shoot for the Moon special group pricing. Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 10:30am–5pm; Thurs. 10:30am–8pm; Sat.–Sun. 10am–5pm. 111 S. Michigan Ave., 312-443-3600, www.artic.edu Museums Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum Opened in 1930 as the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere, the Adler fuels the imagination of its visitors with all-new exhibits, state-of-the-art computer technology and planetarium theaters, including the Universe Theater. Located on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago’s Museum Campus. 9:30am–4:30pm Mon.–Fri.; 9:30am–4:30pm Sat. & Sun. Admission plus one show: $19 The Art Institute of Chicago Dazzle your group with the spectacular architecture of Renzo Piano and the artistic genius of Picasso, Matisse, Magritte and more, shown to their full glory in the sparkling, light-filled galleries of our new Modern Wing — opening May 2009 across from Millennium Park. In newly renovated galleries throughout the museum, our full array of masterpieces spanning 5,000 years is more captivating than ever! Please check our Web site for exciting exhibitions, extended seasonal hours and ArchiCenter Chicago: You Are Here, a new permanent exhibition, is free and open to the public daily in the ArcelorMittal CitySpace Gallery from 9:30am to 5pm. Designed to encourage visitors to explore the architecture and infrastructure that make up the environment of Chicago, You Are Here includes a scale model of the Loop, along with bold images, artifacts and multimedia presentations. Temporary, architecture-themed exhibitions throughout the year. Free and open daily. Check Web site for details. Full schedule of lectures, workshops, special events and presentations at noon, evenings and weekends throughout the year. Free or low cost. Check Web site for listings. Santa Fe Building, 224 S. Michigan Ave., 312-922-3432, www.architecture.org (Events) • Through 11/08: Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruises aboard Chicago’s First Lady Cruises • 9/18–11/21: Boom Towns: Chicago Architects Design New Worlds • 10/14–1/9/09: Shanghai Transforming Chicago Architecture Foundation/ cont. ™ cont. ™ pg For a personalized tour contact the Chicago Greeter Program: 312-744-8000, www.chicagogreeter.com ¶ 59 http://www.Drbowl.com http://www.chicagogreeter.com
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