Chicago's Millennium Park

[brdlwyr]

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

[DayDreamer]

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.

[Glebb]

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.

[dano]

Posted: 7/12/05 at 9:46am

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

[Elphaba]

Posted: 7/12/05 at 10:05am

it IS a fabulous park.......can't wait to see it again in August!

[Mister Matt]

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.

[brdlwyr]

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.

[Glebb]

Posted: 7/12/05 at 10:28am

Candide or just a concert of Cheno would be a summer treat for me.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 7/12/05 at 10:30am

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

[Glebb]

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.

[Elphaba]

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

[Mister Matt]

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.

[chinkie azn jai]

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.

[DayDreamer]

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.