#1
Posted: 7/11/05 at 11:26pm
Chicago's Millennium Park
#2
Posted: 7/12/05 at 2:33am
Very nice.
Jealous that Gehry gave Chicago the beautiful Jay Pritzker Pavillion, and we got the eye sore that is the Experience Music Project.
Jealous that Gehry gave Chicago the beautiful Jay Pritzker Pavillion, and we got the eye sore that is the Experience Music Project.
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#3
Posted: 7/12/05 at 7:39am
Millennium Park's Jay Pritzgar Pavillion is a behemoth, awe-inspiring theatre. 4 to 5 thousand seats, not including the lawn.
I attended several free concerts last summer and sat near the seats and on the lawn. One of my dreams would come true if I could see Kristin Chenoweth perform a concert on a beautiful summer evening at the Pritzgar.
Millennium Park is much more than the Pavillion. Gardens, unusual fountains, ground breaking art work, ice rink/restaurant and the Harris (indoor) Theatre, dot the grounds of the park.
Check it out if you can or at least take a virtual tour. It is situated right on the water front and right next door to the the Art Institute.
I attended several free concerts last summer and sat near the seats and on the lawn. One of my dreams would come true if I could see Kristin Chenoweth perform a concert on a beautiful summer evening at the Pritzgar.
Millennium Park is much more than the Pavillion. Gardens, unusual fountains, ground breaking art work, ice rink/restaurant and the Harris (indoor) Theatre, dot the grounds of the park.
Check it out if you can or at least take a virtual tour. It is situated right on the water front and right next door to the the Art Institute.
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#4
Posted: 7/12/05 at 9:46am
I can't wait to see the "Bean" again in all it's glory!
"Singing is the lowest form of communication" - Homer
#5
Posted: 7/12/05 at 10:05am
it IS a fabulous park.......can't wait to see it again in August!
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#6
Posted: 7/12/05 at 10:16am
They're finishing up the bean now. About half of it is revealed. It's even more incredible with the seams smoothed over. I also love the Gehry bridge. I can't wait to see the new park on the other side of the bridge when it is finished. And the miniature golf is really cool.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
#7
Posted: 7/12/05 at 10:23am
Glebb, I could tell if you were being glibb, but I did see Cheno at the Millenium Park opening gala. She sang a few numbers and was very funny. There was also an outstanding young violinist, but I cannot recall here name.
DD - that is ugly. I love Gehry's work at MP.
DD - that is ugly. I love Gehry's work at MP.
#8
Posted: 7/12/05 at 10:28am
Candide or just a concert of Cheno would be a summer treat for me.
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#9
Posted: 7/12/05 at 10:30am
She did her Candide standard - she truly is a comedian.
#10
Posted: 7/12/05 at 10:35am
Lucky you brdlwyr. :)
One of these days....
PS - I agree with you DD. I've seen EMP and I must say I prefer Gehry in silver, not in color.
One of these days....
PS - I agree with you DD. I've seen EMP and I must say I prefer Gehry in silver, not in color.
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#11
Posted: 7/12/05 at 10:35am
Matt, I never saw the minature golf...where is that? And the Bean looked fab last July.......didn't know it wasn't finished.
off subject, I was surprised that the Rookery in Lincoln Park had NO ducks at it when I was there, but it was early morning (walking a friends dog). It was always my favorite place in the park
off subject, I was surprised that the Rookery in Lincoln Park had NO ducks at it when I was there, but it was early morning (walking a friends dog). It was always my favorite place in the park
It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story...
AGATHA CHRISTIE, Life magazine, May 14, 1956
#12
Posted: 7/12/05 at 11:28am
The miniature golf is called The Green and located on Monroe sorta between Millenium Park and Grant Park. It's not the typical putt-putt windmill clown's mouth stuff. It is an actual miniature 18-hole golf course with sand traps, greenery and water hazards. It is really pretty.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
#13
Posted: 7/12/05 at 11:57am
I love Millennium Park! My cousin and I hang out there every chance we get if we just happen to be bored. My favorites are the Pavillion, Bean, spitting water fountain, and the bridge.
"Chicago is it's own incredible theater town right there smack down in the middle of the heartland. What a great city! I can see why Oprah likes to live there!" - Dee Hoty :-D
#14
Posted: 7/12/05 at 1:04pm
Maybe if we paint EMP all silver it won't be as aweful.
Yeah... who am I kidding.
Yeah... who am I kidding.
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