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Michigan Avenue - 2016 - Issue 1 - Spring - Naomi Watts

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Field MuseuM This natural history hub is as beloved for its world-famous resident, the Tyrannosaurus rex fossil SUE, as it is for frst-in-class exhib- its like "The Greeks: Agamemnon to Alexander the Great" (through April 10) and the highly- anticipated "China's First Emporer and His Terracotta Warriors" ( shown), opening March 4. 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312-922-9410; feldmuseum.org MillenniuM Park The interactive Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden, and Anish Kapoor's iconic Cloud Gate ("The Bean") set on 25 acres. 201 E. Randolph St., 312-742- 1168; millenniumpark.org MuseuM of science and industry The largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, this institution celebrates innova- tion. 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr., 773-684-1414; msichicago.org navy Pier This Chicago landmark is fêting 100 years with a whole new look—and a new Ferris wheel. 600 E. Grand Ave., 312-595- 7437; navypier.com rivers casino Over 1,000 slots and 50 table games plus dining venues make this a major destination for Chicagoans who feel lucky. 3000 S. River Road, 847-795- 0777; riverscasino.com shedd aquariuM Meet 32,000 sea animals while learning about conservation. 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312- 939-2438; sheddaquarium.org skydeck Visit Willis Tower's glass balcony 1,353 feet above the Loop for an unparalleled city view. 233 S. Wacker Dr., 312-875-9696; theskydeck.com N. Kingsbury St., 312-929- 2401; ioimprov.com/chicago civic oPera house This throne-shaped, Art Deco marvel hosts the renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago. 20 N. Wacker Dr., 312-419-0033 the second city Tina Fey, John Belushi, Gilda Radner, and Stephen Colbert are a few icons who got their start here. 616 N. Wells St., 312-337-3992; secondcity.com sPace evanston Evanston's destination for intimate musical perfor- mances. 1245 Chicago Ave., 847-492-8860; evanston space.com uP coMedy club The Second City's cabaret- style offshoot with stand-up sets, sketch shows, and more. 230 W. North Ave., 312-662- 4562; upcomedyclub.com out & about 360 chicago View the Mag Mile from a new level—the gravity-defying TILT experience. 875 N. Michigan Ave., 94th Fl., 888-875-8439; 360chicago.com chicago botanic garden Trade the hustle of the city for this oasis 20 miles north. 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, 847- 835-5440; chicagobotanic.org driehaus MuseuM Set in a 19th-century home in River North, this immacu- lately preserved structure revels in the Gilded Age with period furnishings and timely exhibits. 40 E. Erie St., 312-482-8933; driehaus- museum.org dusable MuseuM of african aMerican history Explore the culture of the black community including works by Henry Ossawa Tanner and Archibald Motley, Jr. 740 E. 56th Pl., 773-947- 0600; dusablemuseum.org garfield Park conservatory Bask in tropical environs at this century-old sanctuary. 300 N. Central Park Ave., 312-746- 5100; garfieldconservatory.org lincoln Park Zoo This free zoo is home to a world- class collection of African lions, Amur tigers, black bears, and more. 2001 N. Clark St., 312-742-2000; lpzoo.org Mackinac island tourisM Step back in time at this relaxing getaway in northern Michigan. mackinacisland.org 76 MiCHiGAnAvEMAG.CoM sCeNe the guide IMAGINE THE CELEBR ATION The Harris Theater at Millennium Park celebrates the completion of the frst stage of its Imagine campaign with the nonproft organization's Imagine the Celebration gala on April 5. The internationally renowned Mark Morris Dance Group will perform Morris' master work Dido and Aeneas. Based on Henry Purcell's opera, the ballet is performed with a live orchestra and chorus, with Morris as conductor. After-party access is granted to those who purchase $250 tickets. For more information and tickets, visit harristheaterchicago.org/events/2015- 2016-season/mark-morris-gala.

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