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Chicago's Millennium Park

Chicago's Millennium Park

brdlwyr
#0Chicago's Millennium Park
Posted: 7/11/05 at 11:26pm

This park is world class:

http://www.millenniumpark.org/
Updated On: 7/11/05 at 11:26 PM

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DayDreamer
#1re: Chicago's Millennium Park
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.

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Glebb
#2re: Chicago's Millennium Park
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.


" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

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dano
#3re: Chicago's Millennium Park
Posted: 7/12/05 at 9:46am

I can't wait to see the "Bean" again in all it's glory!


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Elphaba
#4re: Chicago's Millennium Park
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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Mister Matt
#5re: Chicago's Millennium Park
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.


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brdlwyr
#6re: Chicago's Millennium Park
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.

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Glebb
#7re: Chicago's Millennium Park
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."

brdlwyr
#8re: Chicago's Millennium Park
Posted: 7/12/05 at 10:30am

She did her Candide standard - she truly is a comedian.

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Glebb
#9re: Chicago's Millennium Park
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.


" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

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Elphaba
#10re: Chicago's Millennium Park
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


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

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Mister Matt
#11re: Chicago's Millennium Park
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

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chinkie azn jai
#12re: Chicago's Millennium Park
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

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DayDreamer
#13re: Chicago's Millennium Park
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.


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