CONTENTS FEATURES RESOURCES CHICAGO THEATRE WEEK Experience the extraordinary range of Chicago’s theatre scene during this 10-day celebration each February. Snag discounted tickets to more than 100 shows, from rousing musicals to experimental dramas. Learn more at chicagotheatreweek.com . Chicago Symphony Orchestra Art Institute of Chicago DIVE INTO CHICAGO’S CULTURE SCENE BY AMY BIZZARRI Steppenwolf Theatre Company Millennium Park Once you’ve experienced Chicago’s iconic museums, theatre, music, and dance, it’s time to dive deeper into the city’s hidden cultural gems. MUSEUMS CHICAGO CLASSICS Founded in 1879, the celebrated Art Institute of Chicago brims with over 300,000 works of art, including masterpieces by Vincent van Gogh, Andy Warhol, Georgia O’Keeffe, Mary Cassatt, and Claude Monet. One of the world’s largest museums dedicated to modern art, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago showcases the art of our time with thought-provoking exhibits that challenge the status quo. Beyond its roster of free music, theatre, and dance events, the landmark Chicago Cultural Center is a prominent art venue with exhibits highlighting contemporary works by Chicago-based artists and beyond, accompanied by a robust schedule of engaging lectures and gallery talks. LOCAL FAVORITES The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center in suburban Skokie seeks to “Remember the 24 choosechicago.com CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: ABEL ARCINIEGA; TODD ROSENBERG PHOTOGRAPHY; ABEL ARCINIEGA; MICHAEL BROSILOW
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