Near North Side Events June 30, 2009
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| Exhibits 398724 | Take Your Time: Olafur EliassonTake your time: Olafur Eliasson is the first comprehensive survey in the United States of works by Olafur Eliasson, whose immersive environments, sculptures, and photographs elegantly recreate the extremes of landscape and atmosphere in his native Scandinavia. 312.280.2660 http://www.mcachicago.org Ongoing Daily 5/1/09 - 9/13/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 366213 | Buckminster Fuller: Starting with the UniverseFrom his geodesic dome to books popularizing the terms "spaceship earth" and "synergetics," the life mission of R. Buckminster Fuller (1895-1983) was to create design solutions that benefited the largest segment of humanity while consuming the fewest resources. This exhibition explores Fuller's extraordinary body of work, focusing on his wide-ranging and sometimes controversial role within the worlds of art, architecture, and utopian thought. 312.280.2660 http://www.mcachicago.org Ongoing Daily 3/14/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 151334 | Tuesday StorytimeKids of all ages are invited to explore new books and old favorites every Tuesday. 312.573.0564 Ongoing Each Tue 9/7/06 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 11am Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 89336 | Traditional English Tea at the Drake HotelDrake's Traditional English Tea is sophisticated, but not too stuffy, fun. Live harp music plays (Mon-Fri 2pm-4:30pm, Sat-Sun 1pm-5pm) while high tea is served with finger sandwiches, scones, and French pastries. (Children under 8 can be served peanut butter & jelly sandwiches or cheese sandwiches.) Reservations are required for parties of eight or more. http://www.thedrakehotel.com Ongoing Daily 5/1/05 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: Mon-Fri 1:30pm-5pm, Sat-Sun 1pm-5pm Cost: Adults $24.50, Children (7 and under) $14.50 |
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| Special Events 379834 | Target Free TuesdaysAdmission to the museum is free all day on Tuesdays. 312.280.2660 http://www.mcachicago.org Ongoing Each Tue; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 13-19 Time: 10am-8pm Cost: Free |
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| Workshops 379543 | Exploring ArtYoung artists can expand their creative horizons while experimenting with various art media in a drop-in class that varies in levels to accommodate children ages one and up. http://www.dayfrog.com Ongoing Weekdays; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 1-19 Time: 10am-11:30am Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Workshops 379544 | Circle TimeConcepts change daily in a drop-in circle time that includes songs, stories, and building strong mathematical foundations. http://www.dayfrog.com Ongoing Weekdays; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 1-19 Time: 9am-9:30am Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Workshops 493402 | TextureMCA's Summer Creation Station program invites families on a scavenger hunt for unique textures in and around the museum, inspired by the Take Your Time: Olafur Eliasson exhibition. http://www.mcachicago.org 6/30/09 Ages: All Ages Time: MCA Plaza 11am-2pm; MCA Sculpture Garden 5pm-7:30pm Cost: Free |
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