1800 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 326-1480
1800 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 326-1480
This stylish and swanky hotel has hosted presidents, movie stars and notorious gangsters. Among downtown Chicago hotels, the Renaissance Blackstone stands out as one of the finest, most elegant luxury hotels on Michigan Avenue. Near Grant Park and a mere 3 blocks from Michigan Lake, The Chicago Institute of Art, Navy Pier, Millennium Park and the Field Museum are all within minutes of our doorstep.
The FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island is an outdoor amphitheater located on the man-made peninsula, Northerly Island, in Chicago, Illinois. Opening June 2005, the venue is a temporary structure, with the season running from June until September. Known as the "Venue with a View", the amphitheater has views of Lake Michigan, Burnham Harbor, Soldier Field and the Chicago Skyline.HistoryThe venue lies on the former site of Meigs Field. On March 30, 2003, Mayor Richard M. Daley ordered a midnight demolition of the airfield. The construction crew excavated six large X's on the runway. Daley stated the continued operation of the airfield was a threat to Chicago's cityscape, using the events of 9/11 as a reference. The airfield was set to continue operation until 2011, when it would be turned over to the City of Chicago. No one within state or city government were consulted on the demolition besides Daley. The Federal Aviation Administration fined the city $33,000, with an additional one million paid in grants.In August 2003, construction crews were sent in to continue demolition of the airfield. Originally, the space was planned to become an aviation museum. Daley refuted the plan and proposed the space become a lakefront park and nature reserve. Within the allocated 91 acres, Northerly Island was born. Over four acres were set aside for the forthcoming music venue.
It's not an Art Class--It's an ART PARTY! Scratch the structure. Lose the lecture. Bottle & Bottega is all about friends, a canvas, and a bottle of wine. The only lesson to learn: You DO have an inner artist just waiting to be realized!
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Sod Room is a unique and eco-friendly, indoor playspace located in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago. Sod Room is committed to providing a healthy and meaningful play experience for children by utilizing only safe, sustainable and responsibly made toys and materials for its playspace. Sod Room features recycled cork flooring, low VOC paint, reclaimed wood and is uniquely designed to utilize as much natural light as possible. Beyond the playspace, Sod Room offers a multitude of workshops and classes to assist you in your quest to becoming a more eco-minded parent. Sod Room also features a retail boutique which offers local, organic, fair trade, and recycled products and gifts for children and parents as well as a private event space for parties. We invite you to Love the Earth and Play!
With a history dating as far back as the 1800’s when the building belonged to The Chicago Illuminating Company, a predecessor of ComEd, the space boasts an urban, contemporary flair and reflects the resurgence of the South Loop neighborhood. Operated under the direction of Marta Michulka since 2004, the venue is noted for premier events including corporate and social, galas, weddings, product launches and film shoots. 19 East is now owned and managed by Food For Thought, Chicago's premium catering company. Marta Michulka will continue to operate the property and venue immediately adjacent at 2110 South Wabash Avenue. It will be marketed under the name of the Chicago Illuminating Company. “I look forward to working with Food For Thought to leverage special event opportunities that showcase the unique qualities of both venues,” said Michulka. Nancy Sharp, Food For Thought’s Chief Executive Officer, notes that the acquisition was a natural choice given the resurgence of the city’s Cultural Mile. “South Michigan Avenue has seen an explosion of growth in civic, retail, cultural and business development,” says Sharp. “What were once traditional manufacturing buildings, are now hosting the finest events in the city. We are thrilled to be a part of this South Loop renaissance, which has also attracted many prominent hoteliers and restaurateurs to the neighborhood. The investment into the Cultural Mile is the perfect representation of the Food For Thought brand,” adds Sharp.
Conference Chicago at University Center offers year-round meeting space for small to large events with unique outdoor space to accommodate receptions and special events. Group housing is available for private conferences during summer months, May-August, each year. Onsite dining and catering services, advanced technology and professional staff to support your event from start to finish.
U-Haul Artist Lofts of Chicago offers affordable rates on artist loft and studio rentals that serve as the perfect space for your particular field of work. Whether you are an artist, producer, fitness instructor, or start-up company we have the perfect space for you. We help you cut costs and reduce risks by only leasing you the space you need, and offering a month to month rental on your unit. We offer safe and secure access into the building 7 days a week. With spaces on site and a parking lot across the street, you will always have plenty of room for customers, guests, and employees. Event and film production space available for your needs.
To provide the community and patrons a vehicle through which information and feedback regarding operation and improvement of both the Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens park and Field House, including: * Park programming offerings, quality, and balance for all users * Park maintenance deficiencies and opportunities * Park capital improvements, beautification, and public art opportunities * Park operational resources including staffing, equipment, and operation budget * Concession operation, feedback, improvements or proposed changes * Opportunities for special events, open houses, movies, fairs, and holiday parties * Advocate for the development of partnership programming and community activities such as garden clubs & walks, movies, youth programs, and senior events
Why education matters: Education is one of the most powerful instruments for reducing poverty and inequality and lays a foundation for sustained economic growth in developing countries. Link Community Development works at all levels of the education system--with governments, schools, communities, and parents--to unlock local solutions to improve the quality of education in rural districts of Ghana, Ethiopia, Malawi, South Africa, and Uganda. We provide training, tools and support to district officials and schools to understand how schools are performing, how to measure performance, and how to plan for improvement. Join us: Invest in education. Contact us at [email protected] to get involved! Visit www.lcdinternational.org to learn more!
LINK Unlimited Scholars provides economically disadvantaged youth with the mentors, resources and tools as they advance, into, through and beyond college. Annually, 600 high school and collegiate scholars receives comprehensive resources and rigorous support services required to shape high potential youth from under served neighborhoods into academic achievers and life-long learners.
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA®) is an international society of radiologists, medical physicists and other medical professionals with more than 51,000 members from 136 countries across the globe. RSNA hosts the world’s premier radiology forum, drawing approximately 55,000 attendees annually to McCormick Place in Chicago, and publishes two top peer-reviewed journals: Radiology, the highest-impact scientific journal in the field, and RadioGraphics, the only journal dedicated to continuing education in radiology. Through its educational resources, RSNA provides hundreds of thousands of continuing education credits toward physicians' maintenance of certification—more than one million CME certificates have been awarded since 2000. The Society also develops and offers informatics-based software solutions in support of a universal electronic health record, sponsors research to advance quantitative imaging biomarkers, and conducts outreach to enhance education in developing nations. Through its Research & Education (R&E) Foundation, RSNA provides millions of dollars in funding to young investigators, helping to build the future of the profession.
PEI holds its annual convention in conjunction with the NACS Show. The NACS Show is divided into five main product areas. PEI has partnered with NACS to assist with the Fuel Equipment & Services area. This is truly the event of the year for our industry. It's the BEST place to learn more about the industry--on the trade show floor, in education sessions and events, and by networking with peers.
PianoForte provides performance opportunities and much-needed exposure to exceptional pianists emerging on the national and international scene, and continues to feature some of Chicago’s favorite and best-known artists in an intimate setting. We facilitate interaction between artists and audience during performances, ensuring that audience members have personal, engaging learning experiences and leave with a heightened appreciation for piano music. We seek high caliber professionals who perform repertoire from Baroque to Contemporary and Jazz and exhibit great variety in our programming. The Foundation broadcasts lunch hour concerts the first Friday of every month on 98.7 WFMT, Chicago's Fine Arts Station, and occasional special broadcasts on 90.9 WDCB, Chicago's only jazz station.