Millennium Park is a public park located in the Loop community area of Chicago in Illinois, US, and originally intended to celebrate the second millennium. It is a prominent civic center near the city's Lake Michigan shoreline that covers a 24.5acre section of northwestern Grant Park. The area was previously occupied by parkland, Illinois Central rail yards, and parking lots. The park, which is bounded by Michigan Avenue, Randolph Street, Columbus Drive and East Monroe Drive, features a variety of public art. As of 2009, Millennium Park trailed only Navy Pier as a Chicago tourist attraction. In 2015, the park became the location of the city's annual Christmas tree lighting.Planning of the park began in October 1997. Construction began in October 1998, and Millennium Park was opened in a ceremony on July 16, 2004, four years behind schedule. The three-day opening celebrations were attended by some 300,000 people and included an inaugural concert by the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus. The park has received awards for its accessibility and green design. Millennium Park has free admission, and features the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Cloud Gate, the Crown Fountain, the Lurie Garden, and various other attractions. The park is connected by the BP Pedestrian Bridge and the Nichols Bridgeway to other parts of Grant Park. Because the park sits atop a parking garage and the commuter rail Millennium Station, it is considered the world's largest rooftop garden.
The Christkindlmarket Chicago is an annual, free and outdoor holiday market featuring vendors from around the world who display hand-crafted ornaments, toys and unique holiday gifts as well as traditional German foods, sweets and beverages. The market is rich in cultural tradition and includes special events, performers and activities. www.google.com/+christkindlmarket www.twitter.com/christmasCHI www.pinterest.com/christmasCHI
Grant Park is a large urban park (319 acres or 1.29 km²) in the Loop community area of Chicago. Located in Chicago's central business district, the park's most notable features are Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum Campus. Originally known as Lake Park, and dating from the city's founding, it was renamed in 1901 to honor Ulysses S. Grant. The park's area has been expanded several times through land reclamation, and was the focus of several disputes in the late 19th century and early 20th century over open space use. It is bordered on the north by Randolph Street, on the south by Roosevelt Road and McFetridge Drive, on the west by Michigan Avenue and on the east by Lake Michigan. The park contains performance venues, gardens, art work, sporting, and harbor facilities. It hosts public gatherings, and several large annual events.The park is often called "Chicago's front yard". It is governed by the Chicago Park District.HistoryThe original plans for the town of Chicago left the area east of Michigan Avenue unsubdivided and vacant, and purchasers of Michigan Avenue lots were promised that it would remain unoccupied. When the former Fort Dearborn Reserve became part of the townsite in 1839, the plan of the area east of Michigan Avenue south of Randolph was marked "Public ground. Forever to remain vacant of buildings."
Taste of Chicago is the nation's premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago's dining community. The delicious array of food served at Taste of Chicago is complemented by music and exciting activities for the entire family. Every summer since 1980, Chicago's beautiful Grant Park on the city's magnificent lakefront has been home to the world's largest food festival.. Admission to Taste of Chicago is FREE.
The Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus, led by Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar and Chorus Director Christopher Bell, is made up of professional musicians from organizations across the country. Each summer they gather in Millennium Park for over 30 free performances of both beloved and rarely heard masterpieces.
Since 1993, more than 9 million walkers across the United States have raised more than $528 million to help fight breast cancer through Making Strides events. In 2012 alone, nearly 1.1 million participants across the country raised $68 million to help fight breast cancer and in 2013, nearly 300 events will take place nationwide.
WHEN Friday, September 9, 2016, 4:30-10 PM Saturday, September 10, 2016, 2:30-8 PM TICKETS $35 in advance, $45 at the gate Ticket price includes souvenir wine glass, 12 tastings, one pint of any beer available at the festival, seminars, musical entertainment, and the opportunity to purchase wine at a discount. Designated Driver Tickets - $15 This ticket includes two non-alcoholic drinks, seminars, musical entertainment, souvenir wine glass upon departure. Attendees under 21 are admitted for free when accompanied by a paid adult. HOW TO PURCHASE Online: www.windycitywinefestival.com By phone: 877-772-5425 (additional fee applies) At entry gate on the day of the festival
Located in the penthouse of the historic Reid-Murdoch Building in downtown Chicago, we are the international brand and product experience center for Whirlpool Corporation. Our nearly 40,000-square-foot facility features 12 exquisite demonstration kitchens, interactive laundry showrooms, unique meeting spaces and incredible rooftop entertaining areas overlooking the Chicago River. The facility is accessible by invitation-only for architects, influencers, retailers, and designers. No street parking available. Please use Greenway Self Park garage, located at 60 W. Kinzie St. for discounted parking. For deliveries and load-ins, please call for arrangements at 312.840.8036
Run Chicago's (and the entire Midwest's) #1 tourist destination as the outdoor running season winds down!!! Be one of the lucky participants to experience Chicago's Perfect 10, comprised of: * 10 Mile run * 10 K run Our Quality of Life Expo inside Navy Pier's Lakeview Terrace is open to the public free of charge and serves as not only gear check, but also as a one-stop resource to learn about healthy lifestyle products and services, and shop for gear to fit your active lifestyle. The Expo is Saturday, April 9th 7:30 am - 1:00 pm Race start times: 10 K **7:30 AM April 9th, 2016 10 Mile 7:45AM Visit our website (http://www.chicagosperfect10.com) to register and learn more about the event. Follow us on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/chiperfect10/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CHIPerfect10
Oyster Fest brings together live music, craft beer, fresh seafood and a variety of East and West Coast Oysters from some of the most renowned seafood restaurants and iconic oyster houses from around the country. Shaw's is inviting a line-up of seafood restaurants from around the country to dish out fresh fare to the more than 6,000 guests. These celebrated institutions will be serving both their favorite oysters from their region on the half shell as well as a specialty dish of the house.
The 31st Chicago Gospel Music Festival will feature local and national artists on June 3 and 4 at the Chicago Cultural Center and in Millennium Park. The festival will celebrate the genre’s deep Chicago roots with traditional choirs and contemporary urban gospel music in the city where the genre was born more than 80-years ago.
The Aon Center is a modern skyscraper in the Chicago Loop, Chicago, Illinois, United States, designed by architect firms Edward Durell Stone and The Perkins and Will partnership, and completed in 1974 as the Standard Oil Building. With 83 floors and a height of 1,136 feet, it is the third tallest building in Chicago, surpassed in height by the Willis Tower and the Trump International Hotel and Tower. The building is managed by Jones Lang LaSalle, which is also headquartered in the building. Aon Center formerly had the headquarters of Aon and Amoco; Aon's US operations are still headquartered here. The Aon Center is almost identical in design and floorplan to First Canadian Place in Toronto, Canada, the only major design difference being the orientation of the exterior windows, which can be seen by comparing exterior images of the two buildings.
There are many types of families. Some families have children; others are made up of only adults. But, every family changes. A family may add new members through birth, adoption, or marriage or lose a member to a death. Or, a family may breakup due to a divorce or separation. Petrelli Law recognizes the importance of family. We understand that the issues surrounding family can be emotionally challenging. Your family’s future is at stake. We provide exceptional legal services in a compassionate environment. Our goal is to protect and support families through all of life’s changes with as little stress as possible. Petrelli Law offers a complete range of family law services in Chicago. Petrelli Law, P.C. has offices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.