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The Blizzard Of 2011: Closings And Cancellations
Updated 2/1/11 10:53 p.m. The Blizzard of 2011 is prompting officials to close museums, schools and other institutions and cancel events. Here is a list of cancellations and early closings that have...
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Best Museum And Art-Inspired Restaurants
Love food and art? Eateries located within art institutions are creating artful dishes to please weary museum goers’ grumbling stomachs, while some restaurants and cafes are also showcasing...
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Guide To Chicago Museums And Social Media
Learning about art or history doesn’t stop once you leave a museum. Chicago-area museums are using social media to interact with the public, and the Twitter feeds, Flickr pages, blogs, YouTube sites...
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Free Culture In Chicago
By Samantha McCarthy Recession round two, seriously? We were never out of the first. These days money’s tight and if it’s not, you still want to be financially responsible. With that being said,...
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New National Hellenic Museum Opens
(credit: National Hellenic Museum) National Hellenic Museum 333 S. Halsted Street Chicago, IL (312) 655-1234 Tue – Fri, 10am – 5pm; Sat – Sun, 11am – 5pm; Tue Evenings 5pm- 8pm Adults: $10; Seniors...
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November Arts Preview
There aren’t enough hours in the day to check out every noteworthy art event in Chicago. Here are our can’t-miss picks for November. Iain Baxter&: Works 1958-2011 What: Conceptual art,...
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December Arts Preview
There aren’t enough hours in the day to check out every noteworthy art event in Chicago. But there are a few events that you just can’t afford to miss. Here’s our quick guide to five must-see events...
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January Arts Preview
Alighiero Boetti, 1967. Private collection. (credit: Art Institute of Chicago) By Amy Cavanaugh There aren’t enough hours in the day to check out every noteworthy event in Chicago. Check out this...
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Making a Scene: The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
(credit: Amy Bizzarri) By Amy Bocchetta The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Drive Chicago, Il (773) 755-5100 www.naturemuseum.org Save to foursquare Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m....
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2012 Guide To The Museum Of Science And Industry
(credit: msichicago.org) By Rachel Azark The Museum Of Science And Industry 57th Street & Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Il 773-684-1414 www.msichicago.org Save to foursquare div.vcard div.foursquare >...
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State To Award Millions In Grants To Museums
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CBS) — Museums all across Illinois are applying for millions of dollars in state funding. As WBBM Newsradio’s John Waelti reports, the applications are part of the Illinois Public...
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Quinn Vetoes Cuts To Free Days At Museums
(STMW) — Citing concern for low-income families, Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed legislation Tuesday that would have cut by half the number of free days state museums and aquariums have to offer Illinois...
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Five Must-See Museums In Chicago
World class city that it is, Chicago has the houses of the holy and secular art and artifacts that tell the human story. In addition to the colossal awe-inspiring museums downtown (the Art Institute...
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Field Museum Offers Free Admission In February
CHICAGO (CBS) — Happy February from the Field Museum! The Field Museum is offering free admission to Illinois residents throughout the month of February. Residents of Illinois with proof of residency...
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Here’s What You Need To Know Before Going To The Zoo, Aquarium In Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS)– Entering Phase 4 means Chicago’s zoos and aquarium will be start reopening. However, new safety measures and restrictions in place my mean your trip could look different. Here’s what you...
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Art Institute To Reopen Thursday July 30, Field Museum Reopening To Members...
CHICAGO (CBS) — The Art Institute of Chicago announced Wednesday that it will reopen to the public on Thursday, July 30, offering free admission for Illinois residents through Monday, Aug. 3....
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DES PLAINES, Ill. (CBS) — Get ready for more restrictions to take effect Friday in Illinois. On Thursday, the state reported 14,612 new cases of COVID-19 – the third largest single day of positive...
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