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U.S. Midwest
Art Institute of Chicago
NOW PLAYING BEGINS APR. 11, 2017 JUN. 14 — JUL. 9, 2017
JUL. 11 — 23, 2017 JUL. 25 — AUG. 13, 2017 SEP. 26 — OCT. 8, 2017
CHICAGO
More than a musical.
It’s a way of life.
OCT. 11 — 29, 2017
NOV. 1 — 19, 2017
BEGINS NOV. 9, 2017
A NEW ROLLING STONES EXHIBIT
AT CHICAGO’S NAVY PIER.
The collection of the Art Institute of Chicago
contains pieces spanning more than 5,000
years of human history, and it includes well-
known masterpieces straight from students’
textbooks: Grant Wood’s “American Gothic,”
Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks” and
Degas’ ballerinas.
“Student groups can enjoy the benefits
of discounted admission, professionally
guided tours and lectures, and special dining
options,” says Jodie Bodeker of Choose
Chicago, “all while discovering the many
riches of the Art Institute together.”
The museum’s modern wing showcases
the work of renowned 20th- and 21st-century
artists. Its spacious, light-filled galleries were
designed specifically for displaying art from
that period. A recent gift of 42 new pieces—
the largest in the museum’s history—added
paintings from Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns,
Robert Rauschenberg and Roy Lichtenstein.
“Another must-see in the city, Navy Pier is
the Midwest’s No. 1 tourist attraction and has
been completely reimagined,” says Bodeker.
The landmark recently celebrated its 100th
anniversary, and later in 2017 it will debut
a new theater complex on the city’s Lake
Michigan waterfront. The new development is
called The Yard, and it is a collaboration with
Chicago Shakespeare Theater. The Yard’s
three theaters will allow the company to stage
more productions and increase its capacity
for student visits.
To learn more, contact Arnaldo Altoran of
Choose Chicago at aaltoran@choose
chicago.com or go to choosechicago.com.
TOP EDUCATIONAL ATTRACTIONS
The Museum of Science and Industry,
The Field Museum, Chicago Architecture
Foundation, Shedd Aquarium
TOP RECREATIONAL ATTRACTIONS
Lincoln Park Zoo, 360 CHICAGO,
Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower
DEC. 6, 2017 — JAN. 21, 2018
DEC. 7 — 31, 2017
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NTA Trip Planner for Student Travel
APR. 15 — JUL. 30, 2017
TOP LOCAL FESTIVALS
Chicago Blues Festival (June 9–11),
Chicago World Music Festival (Sept. 8–24),
Chicago Architecture Biennial
(Sept. 16–Jan. 7, 2018)