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Information on Chicago's Pedway System |
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Covering 40 blocks of downtown and linking stores, office buildings,
even train stations, the Pedway is the city's 'secret weapon' against
inclement weather! This underground tunnel system was built over
a 40-year period and helps walkers traverse the city without fighting
traffic...or rain and snow. But even though it's been around for
decades, many savvy Chicagoans still don't know about it so, we
went on a walking tour of the Pedway and stopped off at some well-known
and some not so well-known destinations found along the underground
pathway! For more information about the Pedway: www.cityofchicago.org.
Click
here for a map of the pedway!
For
more information on destinations along the Pedway:
Chicagoland
Radio Information Service
For more than 20 years, this radio station has broadcast readings
of periodicals to people who are blind or have other disabilities
that prevent them from reading newspapers. Today, 40,000 Chicago
area listeners rely on CRIS Radio to hear their news! CRIS operates
24 hours a day from their subterranean 'digs' within the Pedway
system. With only 5 employees, the staff is made up largely of volunteer
'readers'.
CRIS
77 East Randolph
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 541-8400
Marshall Field's
111 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 781-1000
http://www.fields.com
Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 744-6630
www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CultureCenterTour/
The Alumni Club
150 North Michigan
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 345-1400
www.alumniclubchicago.com
Carmie's Crown Hair Styling
AON Center, Lower Level
200 East Randolph
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 856-5322
Lakeshore Athletic Club-Illinois Center
211 North Stetson
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 616-9000
www.lsac.com
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Information on Viggo Mortensen |
'Hidalgo'
starring Viggo Mortensen opens in theatres on March 5. Set in 1890,
this is the story of a Pony Express courier (Mortensen) who travels
to Saudi Arabia to compete with his horse, Hidalgo, in a dangerous
race for a massive contest prize, in an adventure that sends the pair
around the world!
For more information:
http://hidalgo.movies.go.com/
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Information on Glass Blowing |
Think everywhere in Chicago is cold in February? Well it's certainly
not cold inside the studio at Chicago Hot Glass! Michelle Alegria
learns the 'centuries-old' art of glass blowing at one of Humboldt
Park's coolest 'hot' spots! As one of the only public glass blowing
studios in the Chicagoland area, the phone lines have been burning
up with people interested in taking classes, which are offered at
a variety of levels. So whether you're a budding artist or just want
to check out the studio, stop by or drop them a line…just don't drop
any glass!
For more information:
Chicago Hot Glass
1250 North Central Park Avenue
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 394-3252
www.chicagohotglass.com
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Information on Fight Club |
Janet Davies visits an empty warehouse space for a unique debate known
as "Fight Club!" The punches aren't thrown with fists, but with words.
In a setting reminiscent of the 1999 film starring Brad Pitt, the
periodic gatherings involve discussions of controversial topics.
For more information:
www.idsachicago.org/fightclub.html
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Information on Tiffani
Kim Institute |
The Tiffani Kim Institute is the vision of Tiffani Kim,
fashion designer extraordinaire and her husband Bradley Griffith.
The two spent years planning and designing a peaceful sanctuary for
the mind, body & soul-a place where guests receive optimum health
care and rejuvenating body & beauty services, while at the same time,
being assisted in polishing their individual statement of personal
style…a place of peace called...the Tiffani Kim Institute!
For more information:
Tiffani Kim Institute
310 West Superior Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 943-8777
Tiffani Kim Institute - On the Park
Park Hyatt Hotel
800 North Michigan Avenue
7th floor
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 239-4036
www.tiffanikiminstitute.com
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Information on GIANTS |
Garfield Park Conservatory has unlocked its doors to the long, lost
world of GIANTS! Running through fall, this premiere display of African
dinosaurs renders these skeletons as garden sculptures and will immerse
you in a prehistoric world of wonder!
For more information:
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 North Central Park Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60624
(312) 746-5100
www.dinogiants.org
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Information on Rembrandt's Journey: Painter, Draftsman, Etcher |
The Art Institute is now presenting the work of Rembrandt, one of
the most celebrated artists in history! With more than 200 works from
all periods of his career, you can get a close-up look of this master's
genius through this powerful exhibition!
For more information:
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 443-3600
www.artic.edu
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Information on 'The Graduate' |
Broadway's smash-hit 'The Graduate' is coming to the Shubert Theatre!
Opening February 24, this coming-of-age comedy staring Lorraine Bracco,
tells the story of an innocent college graduate who is seduced by
an older woman and then falls in love with her daughter.
For more information:
The Shubert Theatre
22 West Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 977-1700
www.broadwayinchicago.com
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