Chicago Arts and Culture Guide

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Art Institute of Chicago (Loop)
One of the great art museums of the world - Kid Friendly!

Chicago Center for the Performing Arts (River West)
The multi-venue entertainment complex CCPA has also played host to numerous film & television productions including American Idol, Elimidate, Project Greenlight, Fame, and many more.

Chicago Jazz Ensemble (Lincoln Park)
Founded and conducted by William Russo, the Chicago Jazz Ensemble specializes in the repertories of Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton and more.

Chicago Symphony Hall (Loop)
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, one of the world best, performs at the historic Symphony Center.

Goodman Theatre (Loop)
The Goodman Theatre is Chicago’s oldest and largest not-for-profit theater.

Harris Theater (Loop)
The Chicago Harris Theater is used by some of the city’s world-renowned and emerging performing arts companies.

Hubbard Street Dance (West Loop)
Chicago’s leading contemporary dance company. Hubbard Street Dance Chicago serves as an emblem of the city’s international cultural profile.

Joffrey Ballet (Loop)
Director Gerald Arpino brings a uniquely American style of dance featuring ballets from the great choreographers of the 20th century.

Lyric Opera of Chicago (Loop)
The Lyric Opera of Chicago performs at the Civic Opera House.

Museum of Contemporary Art (Streeterville)
The MCA os one of the nation's largest facilities devoted to the art of our time.

Also see: Sightseeing Attractions, Museums, Theater Guide

Cultural Events:

Museum Of Modern Ice
Millennium Park
2/1/2008 to 2/29/2008

Edward Hopper
Art Institute of Chicago
2/16/2008 to 5/10/2008

Watercolors By Winslow Homer
Art Institute of Chicago
2/16/2008 to 5/10/2008