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Navy Pier Hosts Public Exhibition for 5 Finalists in ‘Pierscape’ Redevelopment
Posted on January 31st, 2012 by Amber Holst
Navy Pier, Inc. will feature a public exhibition highlighting the five finalists vying to redesign Navy Pier’s outdoor spaces beginning this week.
The design firm’s complete visions will be on exhibit at the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) on Feb. 2 and displayed at multiple satellite locations around the city and online.
Prior to the exhibition, a public presentation will take place on today and Feb. 1 at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), where the design teams will discuss their plans.
The 30-mintue presentations at the MCA will be open to the public and will include a short question and answer period. Three of the finalists will present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 31 and the other two will present from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 1. All presentations will be held in the MCA Theater.
This exhibition will be another step in the process of selecting the design team that will work with NPI to develop the “Pierscape,” an important part of the Centennial Vision planning framework for the redevelopment of Navy Pier.
The public spaces to be redesigned include Gateway Park at the west entrance of Navy Pier, the Crystal Gardens, Pier Park, East End Park and the South Dock – along with smaller public spaces that dot the landscape of Chicago’s number one visitor attraction.
This free exhibition will run through mid- May. In conjunction with the exhibition, CAF will host a series of programs and lectures to further engage Chicagoans in the project. For additional information, please visit Navy Pier’s Centennial Vision website.
Tags: chicago architecture, Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago Events, Free Chicago, MCA Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art, Navy Pier
A Pint-Sized Perspective of Winter WonderFest
Posted on December 20th, 2011 by Amber Holst
Join 24/7 Chicago hosts Catie Keogh and Pete McMurray as they explore Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier! Watch as they are led by each of their children, Keelin Keogh and Charlie McMurray, through all the magical activities and wonderful rides and attractions that Winter WonderFest has to offer!
Tags: Catie Keogh, Family Fun, Holidays in Chicago, Navy Pier, Pete McMurray, things to do in chicago, Winter WonderFest
Gwendolyn’s Top Spots
Posted on December 20th, 2011 by Amber Holst
Concierge Preferred has expanded their roster of Concierge Correspondents and welcomes Gwendolyn Ramsey, concierge at Trump International Hotel and Tower to the team.
This week, Gwendolyn dishes on Ikram, your go-to shopping destination for upscale French and British Designers; III Forks, a newcomer to the dining scene and a spot that’s easy on the eyes (and palate!); and details on where to take the kids to run off some of that excess energy this holiday season. Happy Holidays, Chicago!
Tags: Boutique, Chicago Shopping, Gwendolyn Ramsey, III Forks, Ikram, Navy Pier, River North, things to do in chicago, Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago, What to do, WinterWonder Fest
Navy Pier ‘Goes to 11′
Posted on November 4th, 2011 by Mike Chamernik
How can Navy Pier celebrate the 11-11-11 date in a unique way? Easy – by honoring a legendary mockumentary.
Navy Pier will be hosting “Navy Pier goes to 11” on Friday, November 11. Guests will get free rides on the Ferris wheel, reduced parking, and discounts on countless food and attraction options. There is also a free screening of “This Is Spinal Tap,” the fake rock documentary that coined the phrase “These go to eleven.”
The “11” theme is very apparent. Parking will be $11, America’s Dog has 11-cent French Fries, Capi’s Italian Kitchen has pizza and pop for $11.11, Handbag Couture has 11% off on all handmade bags, Shoreline Sightseeing has $11 Skyline Tours on Lake Michigan, and IMAX Theater has $11 ticket for Puss in Boots 3D, among an array of other specials. Also, “Spinal Tap” will be screened at 11:11 p.m.
And since November 11 is also Veterans Day, military personnel in uniform and veterans with military ID will also receive discounts on top of that. Deals for veterans include free parking, admission to the Chicago Children’s Museum, and rides on Skyline Tours and Water Taxis.
Go to Navy Pier on November 11, where you will be sure to have a good time, all the time.
Tags: Chicago Children's Museum, Ferris Wheel Navy Pier, Navy Pier, Parking Deals Navy Pier, Veterans Day
Eins, Zwei, Drei – Saufe!
Posted on October 3rd, 2011 by Amber Holst
Germany’s Best & Oktoberfest is still going strong at Navy Pier! Running through Oct. 10, in the Compass Rose area on the southeast end of the Pier, Oktoberfest is an event in two distinct parts: first, Germany’s Best as a showcase of modern Germany’s strengths in a variety of areas; and second, an Oktoberfest as a widely known and celebrated traditional aspect of Germany.
So grab some friends, get cozy in one of the Fest’s ‘stammtisch’ and prepare to schunkel to some toe-tapping polkas.
Tags: Chicago Events, Germany's Best and Oktoberfest, Navy Pier
Go (Really) Big or Go Home
Posted on October 3rd, 2011 by Mike Chamernik
No one will be able to say the Really Big Halloween Party’s title was misleading.
The Really Big Halloween Party is coming to Navy Pier on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 14 to Oct. 30, plus Halloween itself. The party will be held from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays and on Halloween.
There will be treats handed out, live music and dancing in the Family Pavilion, photo opportunities, llama rides and a whole lot more to keep you entertained.
Highlights include:
• One of the highlights of the three-week long party is magician Dennis Watkins, who will perform Harry Houdini’s Dreaded Upside Down Water Chamber Escape every day of the Halloween bash. That means Watkins, a Chicago magician, will recreate Houdini’s stunt 10 times over the course of the party.
• Kids can ride camels, llamas and burros in Gateway Park
• Also scheduled is the standard Halloween costume contest, so whether you are a child, teenager or adult, start thinking of a costume to win what is sure to be a fantastic prize.
• An always fun and possibly spooky Halloween-themed scavenger hunt will be held.
• A fireworks show is slated for every Saturday night at 9 p.m. Who says fireworks are only for the Fourth of July and New Years?
• On Dock Street for every day of the event will be a range of side show attractions, including a sword juggler, a bearded lady, fortune tellers, unicyclists, conjoined twins, and a human marionette show.
• In keeping with the scary and creepy theme of the day, you can visit a cemetery in Pier Park, gaze your eyes at Monkeyboy, Tigerlady, Birdman and the Human Lizard, and watch fire dancers.
• For the last weekend of the Really Big Halloween Party, trick-or-treating is scheduled for four hours each day (Friday and Monday from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m.), and well-known places like Harry Caray’s, IMAX Theatre, Ahoy Chicago, Garrett’s Popcorn, Tall Ship Windy, Navy Pier Signature Store will be handing out treats.
Tags: Animal Rides, Entertainment, Family Fun, Halloween, Magicians, Navy Pier, Really Big Halloween Party
Fall Fireworks with Bulls Coach Tom Thibodeau
Posted on September 27th, 2011 by Amber Holst
Sure, the Fall season is officially here, but the changing leaves aren’t the only source of brilliant colors this season! Navy Pier is continuing to dazzle the Chicago skyline every Saturday night at 9 p.m. through Oct. 29 with its Fall Fireworks.
As an added bonus, the fireworks will feature a “Chicago Celebrity Playlist” every Saturday with the accompanying music being selected by notable Chicago artists and sports figures. This Saturday, Oct. 1 features Chicago Bulls Head Coach Tom Thibodeau. So come on out to Dock Street and light up your Saturday night!
Tags: Chicago, Chicago Bulls, Fall Events Chicago, Fireworks, free events, Navy Pier, Streeterville, Tom Thibodeau
Light Up Your Fall Nights
Posted on September 6th, 2011 by Amber Holst
The grand stage on Chicago’s beautiful Lake Michigan will continue dazzle the skyline every Saturday at 9 p.m. through October 29 as Navy Pier has extended their spectacular fireworks into the fall season!
Plus, as part of the Fall Fireworks, Navy Pier presents the “Chicago Celebrity Playlist” series featuring music selected by notable Chicago artists and sports figures. Enjoy a unique fireworks show synchronized to a special soundtrack every Saturday night!
Tags: Chicago, Downtown Chicago Events, Fireworks, Navy Pier, Saturday Night Fireworks
A Madcap Musical Mystery
Posted on August 29th, 2011 by Amber Holst
The hit musical comedy Murder for Two has been extended, again, thanks to rave reviews and is now playing through Sunday, Oct. 16 at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier.
A mix of Agatha Christie mystery, old-fashioned musical comedy and modern panache, this whodunit comes with a killer twist: one actor investigates the crime, the other plays all 13 suspects, and they both play the piano!
Following the murder of a well-known novelist, Officer Marcus Moscowicz is thrown into a houseful of eccentric and cunning characters—including a wife who is more concerned about stolen ice cream than her murdered husband and a twelve-member boys’ choir that happens to be nine members short. A hilarious display of wits and musical showmanship, this madcap musical mystery will tickle the ivories and your funny bone.
Purchase your tickets Sept. 7-11 using the promo code “MYSTERY” on Chicago Shakepeare Theatre’s website to save up to 20 percent on your purchase. Or, when calling the CST Box Office at 312-595-5600, mention the keyword “mystery” to receive the same discount. Tickets are only $20-$25 with this special offer.
And remember, CST audience members save 40 percent on guaranteed parking in Navy Pier garages.
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Tags: Chicago Events, Chicago Musicals, chicago plays, chicago shakespeare theater, chicago to do, Murder for Two, musical theater, Navy Pier, Theater Discounts Chicago, things to do in chicago, What to do at Navy Pier
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